Connacht V Toulouse November 19th KO 18.00 live on Skysports

fatguy2k1

Robbo wrote: »

No word on selections yet, Eric's playing his cards close to his chest.

"Don't tell him Pike!"

12:00pm today for both teams

wixfjord

totallegend wrote: »

Match day XV:
Poitrenaud
Clerc
Fritz
Jauzion
Medard
Beauxis
Burgess
Picamoles
Dusautoir
Bouilhou
Maestri
Lamboley
Johnston
Servat
Montes

Subs: Botha, Falefa, Poux, Millo-Chluski, Nyanga, Galan, Vergallo, McAlister

6-2 split on the bench, Beauxis at fly-half; they're not coming here to play pretty, flowing rugby.

**** me! Not taking anything lightly anyway! That is some squad and bench!
McSharry and Griffin against eh, Jauzion and Fritz, with McAllister to come on!

CIARAN_BOYLE

wixfjord wrote: »

**** me! Not taking anything lightly anyway! That is some squad and bench!
McSharry and Griffin against eh, Jauzion and Fritz, with McAllister to come on!

What a test for Griffin and McSharry assuming they start Tonetti might come in to the lineup hopefully to the bench ahead of fa'fili

Ormus

Anyone have spare tickets for this game, or know where I could get any?

theKramer

They were on sale on ticketmaster even earlier in the week, but probably sold out now. Maybe worth having a look. I doubt anyone who has a ticket will be letting go of it

Zzippy

Sold out, but I'm sure there will be a few tickets floating around beforehand, there's always people let down by someone who said they would go and then didn't. Try the pubs during the afternoon, there will be plenty of fans drinking in O'Connells, Garveys, Pucan, etc from 3pm I'd say and you might get lucky. Otherwise, outside the ground there should be people trying to offload spare tickets.

chupacabra

Connacht XV to face Toulouse (The Sportsground, Galway Saturday 19/11/11, kick-off 18.00)

15 Gavin Duffy

14 Tiernan O’Halloran

13 Eoin Griffin

12 Dave McSharry

11 Brian Tuohy

10 Miah Nikor

09 Paul O’Donohoe

01 Brett Wilkinson

02 Adrian Flavin

03 Rodney Ah You

04 Michael Swift

05 Dave Gannon

06 Mike McCarthy

07 John Muldoon

08 George Naoupu



16 Ethienne Reynecke

17 Ronan Loughney

18 Dylan Rogers

19 TJ Anderson

20 Ray Ofisa

21 Frank Murphy

22 Niall O’Connor

23 Henry Fa’afili

CIARAN_BOYLE

I'm a bit shocked at 5&6.

irishbucsfan

Ofisa must not be over that knock from last week.

theKramer

Is Paul O'Donohoe the 1st choice scrumhalf these days?
I know ppl were not always happy with Frank Murphy last year.

Robbo

It's been a while since McCarthy has started in the back row. The upside of this is the physicality he brings and we then have 4 options in the lineout.

wixfjord

I fear for Connacht a little bit in this.
Huge mismatches everywhere.
If Toulouse are on song it could be a big win.
9&10 are particularly a worry, I just don't rate POD at all.

Zzippy

wixfjord wrote: »

I fear for Connacht a little bit in this.
Huge mismatches everywhere.
If Toulouse are on song it could be a big win.
9&10 are particularly a worry, I just don't rate POD at all.

Connacht v Toulouse is a huge mismatch, never mind individuals, but we were supposed to get beaten out the gate in London last week and look what nearly happened. If they bring that intensity and defence it won't be easy for Toulouse. I'm a lot more worried about the scrum than about POD/Nikora.

I've never been that impressed with Murphy, but he was very good last week when he came on, so surprised myself that he didn't get the nod, I reckon Elwood rates him more as an impact sub, to get things moving in the second half.

Delighted to see him stick with the centre partnership, its a huge test for them but I'm looking forward to seeing how they do.

bamboozle

Zzippy wrote: »

Connacht v Toulouse is a huge mismatch, never mind individuals, but we were supposed to get beaten out the gate in London last week and look what nearly happened. If they bring that intensity and defence it won't be easy for Toulouse. I'm a lot more worried about the scrum than about POD/Nikora.

I've never been that impressed with Murphy, but he was very good last week when he came on, so surprised myself that he didn't get the nod, I reckon Elwood rates him more as an impact sub, to get things moving in the second half.

Delighted to see him stick with the centre partnership, its a huge test for them but I'm looking forward to seeing how they do.

POD's physicality would be suited to a physical match against Toulouse

porterbelly

My 2 cents worth

Bouilhou, a la Harinorduquy and Bonnaire for France makes Toulouse's lineout tick, he's the main man there. By putting McCarthy to 6, our best linoeut operator, it gives us the opportunity to curb this.

It's also going to be a wet day so it's a day for the heavy forwards, Ofisa is more of a hard ground player. Muldoon was superb at 7 last week and he has the power to match Dusatoir.

I'm happy with the selection. O Donoghue and can stand up to Burgess physically, or moreso than Frank anyway. If we need to add pace to the game in the 2nd half we have Ray and Franky on the bench

leakyboots

Best of luck boys from this Munster man, will be cheering ye on!

Ormus

Think I might have got one ticket now, thanks to Leeroy Brown.

Still on the lookout for one more ticket. If anyone can point me in the right direction, that'd be great.

Otherwise I'll just go to the pub nearby before and see what happens.

Thanks

d-gal

Even scarier when you look at the line-ups like this!

http://officialconnachtrugby.blogspot.com/2011/11/toulouse-v-connacht-head-to-head.html

Yet I still believe we can put it up against them!

littledubs

Looks like the match isnt on TV, anyone know of any websites to see it online??

basillarkin

d-gal wrote: »

Even scarier when you look at the line-ups like this!

http://officialconnachtrugby.blogspot.com/2011/11/toulouse-v-connacht-head-to-head.html

Yet I still believe we can put it up against them!

Who wrote the blog? Whoever it is would nearly convince you Connacht have a chance. He writes this of Medard, "He is back in his favored position on the wing tomorrow but will have to be on top form to get the better of Tuohy." FFS I hope Connacht don't get smashed tomorrow evening.

its_phil

littledubs wrote: »

Looks like the match isnt on TV, anyone know of any websites to see it online??

red button on sky

profitius

I thought POD played well last week. I missed a bit of the match but he seemed to be doing ok.

Whats the weather like for the match?

freyners

basillarkin wrote: »

Who wrote the blog? Whoever it is would nearly convince you Connacht have a chance. He writes this of Medard, "He is back in his favored position on the wing tomorrow but will have to be on top form to get the better of Tuohy." FFS I hope Connacht don't get smashed tomorrow evening.

yes because writing it with defeatist overtones would be soo helpful:rolleyes:

of course we have a chance, its a game of rugby. odds are stacked mightily against but so was the game v harlequins and look how close we came to a win,im not saying we are favourites/level pegging for a win but no team goes out expecting a defeat and besides, stranger things have happened

basillarkin

freyners wrote: »

yes because writing it with defeatist overtones would be soo helpful:rolleyes:

of course we have a chance, its a game of rugby. odds are stacked mightily against but so was the game v harlequins and look how close we came to a win,im not saying we are favourites/level pegging for a win but no team goes out expecting a defeat and besides, stranger things have happened

I just thought he went a bit overboard on his praise and traits of some of the Connacht players is all. Is it Rob Murphy that wrote the piece?

freyners

basillarkin wrote:

I just thought he went a bit overboard on his praise and traits of some of the Connacht players is all.

agreed, i laughed at some of it but saying that it would convince you we have a chance is what i took exception to

Is it Rob Murphy that wrote the piece?

not a clue

fatguy2k1

basillarkin wrote: »

I just thought he went a bit overboard on his praise and traits of some of the Connacht players is all. Is it Rob Murphy that wrote the piece?

the hint is in the title 'connacht blog'. he's not going to slam the team he works for...

wixfjord

fatguy2k1 wrote: »

the hint is in the title 'connacht blog'. he's not going to slam the team he works for...

Doesn't need to slam them, a bit of cop on would be nice though.
Each one ends with something like, "yeah sure Poitrenaud has scored 4 million tries for France and 8 million for 3 time winners Toulouse, but he'll have his work cut out against Tiernan O Halloran who scored a try last week"

The Medard one is particularly hilarious! I'm sure Medard will be quaking in his boots at the might of Brian Tuohy!

Another one is "The scrum will be very important tomorrow and this is a position where Connacht may have an edge."

Hype710

wixfjord wrote: »

Doesn't need to slam them, a bit of cop on would be nice though.
Each one ends with something like, "yeah sure Poitrenaud has scored 4 million tries for France and 8 million for 3 time winners Toulouse, but he'll have his work cut out against Tiernan O Halloran who scored a try last week"

The Medard one is particularly hilarious! I'm sure Medard will be quaking in his boots at the might of Brian Tuohy!

Another one is "The scrum will be very important tomorrow and this is a position where Connacht may have an edge."

The irony is that Medard is the kind of guy who will probably HATE playing there if its incredibly wet and windy!

Good luck to Connacht, its a great compliment from Toulouse to send over such a strong side to Galway.

freyners

wixfjord wrote: »

Doesn't need to slam them, a bit of cop on would be nice though.
Each one ends with something like, "yeah sure Poitrenaud has scored 4 million tries for France and 8 million for 3 time winners Toulouse, but he'll have his work cut out against Tiernan O Halloran who scored a try last week"

The Medard one is particularly hilarious! I'm sure Medard will be quaking in his boots at the might of Brian Tuohy!

Another one is "The scrum will be very important tomorrow and this is a position where Connacht may have an edge."

while it is a bit silly season some of it its not that inaccurate,
there is a real buzz going round the place after the display of our backline v harlequins, Griffin, TOH, McSharry, Duffy and Nikora played some unreal stuff that wouldn't look out of place in any other provinces backline. Toulouse are Toulouse and to say that they will be dreading our backline is silly, but if they don't give us the respect that a lot of teams don't then there is loads of potential for a surprise

Our scrum is an area of strength for us and especially if ah you can find his form of old than anything is possible. have to realise that everything that is wrote there is going to be optimistic, especially as this occasion this is huge for Connacht. Who of thought ten years ago, when they tried to shut down the province that we would be hosting Toulouse in the HC, so excuse us if we get a little carried away.

Now im off to play my own game then take a hopefully fast bus to galway.

C'MON CONNACHT

cgpg5

wixfjord wrote: »

Doesn't need to slam them, a bit of cop on would be nice though.
Each one ends with something like, "yeah sure Poitrenaud has scored 4 million tries for France and 8 million for 3 time winners Toulouse, but he'll have his work cut out against Tiernan O Halloran who scored a try last week"

The Medard one is particularly hilarious! I'm sure Medard will be quaking in his boots at the might of Brian Tuohy!

Another one is "The scrum will be very important tomorrow and this is a position where Connacht may have an edge."

Hahaa agreed 100%, also when he said that if Nokora has another performance like last weekend Connacht will be well on their way to a good result!!! I mean come off it. So basically if the mighty Nikora turns up Toulouse who have 19 internationals in their 23 man squad should be quaking in their boots. The scrum bit was hilarious too. I'm from Connacht myself but I mean seriously bit of realism never went astray

porterbelly

Calm, dry day so far...

thomond2006

porterbelly wrote: »

Calm, dry day so far...

Seeing as I'm gonna be in the CR terrace, I'm delighted to hear that!

matthew8

What's the attendance going to be like?

porterbelly

matthew8 wrote: »

What's the attendance going to be like?

Full house

Hennybug

Can't wait for 6oc

magicface1

does any know of any links for the game online?

dastardly00

Absolutely smashin' day in galway city. I hope it stays like this for the day.
Can't wait for the match.

C'MON CONNACHT!!

galwayboss

great buzz in the city with all the flags and banners everywhere i can't wait for kick off hopefully Connacht can pull off one of the biggest HC shocks off all time

phog

I really hope Connacht manage to beat Toulouse, it would be some scalp for their first season in the H/Cup, their 100th game in Europe, what a piece of history.

G'wan Connacht.

scrubber72

Was having a bad day so far. Golf was cancelled had to clean house instead and then 20 mins ago best mate calls me to say he has an extra ticket and its mine if i want it............................

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:

Diabhal Beag

Just over 15 minutes

blindpilot

Come on Connacht. Wish I could be there, if it wasnt for a lack of funds I would.

Gingko

magicface1 wrote: »

does any know of any links for the game online?

Don't have sky sports 1 either! So yea an online link would be most appreciated folks!

blindpilot

Gingko wrote: »

Don't have sky sports 1 either! So yea an online link would be most appreciated folks!

Been searching but no luck so far. Will post if I'm successful.

Diabhal Beag

There's a sticky thread for links up at the top of the forum

Gingko

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

There's a sticky thread for links up at the top of the forum

Sorry explain that? Just had a look at top of thread and couldn't find anything. Thanks

blindpilot

Gingko wrote: »

Sorry explain that? Just had a look at top of thread and couldn't find anything. Thanks

This thread here:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055512876&page=100

chupacabra

nice bit of halloween fireworks there :pac:

blindpilot

http://www.firstrowsports.tv/watch/93010/1/watch-connacht-vs-toulouse.html


This one says Connacht game but no pic yet. Robbed from streams thread.



Scratch that:

http://www.justin.tv/twomintpork1?#/w/2097187120

EKClarke

Duffy is some kicker.