RaboDirectPRO12 Race to Playoffs 2012/13

thomond2006

Ospreys

Ospreys must win their next two games and look to get BPs, they won't want to need to win at both Glasgow and Leinster.

.ak

thomond2006 wrote: »

LEINSTER:
Ulster (H), Munster (A), Zebre (A), Ospreys (H)

I'll be at the remaining Leinster games, apart from Zebre. Anyone wanna fly me there?

[Jackass]

Munster

Ah I think any further involvement for Munster is a pipe dream at this stage. I think Glasgow will probably make it official next week, but Munsters entire season now rests on their trip to the Stoop.

thomond2006

Ospreys

Going into tomorrow:

Glasgow 67
Leinster 63
Ulster 62
Ospreys 54

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Scarlets 54
Munster 47

Scarlets and Ospreys should win both their games, which puts pressure on whoever loses between Leinster & Ulster.

CatFromHue

Ospreys

The most amount of Try Bonus Points achieved by a team in the Celtic League was 9 by Lanelli in 06/07, they scored 61 tries that season.

The most amount of tries scored by a team in a season was 67 by Ulster in 03/04, they got 8 TBP then.

Glasgow are on 8 TBP and 59 tries scored with 3 games left to play (away to Lanelli, home to Ospreys, and away to Connacht).

Can they make a new record?

tolosenc

Munster

A win for either Ospreys or Scarlets tomorrow will effectively end Munster's interest in the Rabo this season. Season hangs on the trip to the Stoop.

Leinster aren't far behind in the tries and bonus points!

Podge_irl

Whatever happens tomorrow, and I think Leinster will win, I simply can't see a BP victory. Glasgow will be top of the table after the weekend with interesting match-ups to come. It'll be tight, and I would really, really rather not have to travel to Scotsoun to play that Glasgow side...

totallegend

Ospreys

Podge_irl wrote: »

Whatever happens tomorrow, and I think Leinster will win, I simply can't see a BP victory. Glasgow will be top of the table after the weekend with interesting match-ups to come. It'll be tight, and I would really, really rather not have to travel to Scotsoun to play that Glasgow side...

Interestingly*, the Rabo uses number of wins as the first criteria for splitting teams on the same points.

A win tomorrow for Leinster without a BP would put us level on points with Glasgow but we'd have 15 wins to their 14 so we'd actually be top. Could be critical in a couple of weeks.

*not very interesting at all

Podge_irl

totallegend wrote: »

Interestingly*, the Rabo uses number of wins as the first criteria for splitting teams on the same points.

A win tomorrow for Leinster without a BP would put us level on points with Glasgow but we'd have 15 wins to their 14 so we'd actually be top. Could be critical in a couple of weeks.

*not very interesting at all

Actually that IS quite interesting and potentially huge for us. I don't see us overtaking glasgow on points difference so that gives Leinster a whole extra point to play with. That could well be crucial come the end of the season.

Tomtom364

Munster vs Leinster in Thomond, Munster nothing to lose but pride. Leinster needing the win. That will be tasty.

thomond2006

Ospreys

Scarlets 10-0 up against Dragons, it's on BBC2 Wales right now. Faletau in the bin as well.

Owen Williams is an impressive 10 and he's going to Leicester Tigers in the summer.

irishbucsfan

Munster

thomond2006 wrote: »

Scarlets 10-0 up against Dragons, it's on BBC2 Wales right now. Faletau in the bin as well.

Owen Williams is an impressive 10 and he's going to Leicester Tigers in the summer.

To become 3rd choice!

thomond2006

Ospreys

irishbucsfan wrote: »

To become 3rd choice!

Would he? George Ford is leaving for Bath.

irishbucsfan

Munster

thomond2006 wrote: »

Would he? George Ford is leaving for Bath.

And Ryan Lamb is arriving

thomond2006

Ospreys

10-10 at halftime, Scarlets struggling.

thomond2006

Ospreys

Scarlets score two tries in a minute, at least ten minutes left for them to nab a fourth try.

thomond2006

Ospreys

It finishes 28-20, no BP for Scarlets.

its_phil

Munster

Whats the attendance like or suppose to be like?

thomond2006

Ospreys

its_phil wrote: »

Whats the attendance like or suppose to be like?

BBC said 35,000

thomond2006

Ospreys

TABLE AFTER ROUND 19

Glasgow 67
Ulster 66
Leinster 64
Ospreys 58

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Scarlets 58
Munster 47
Treviso 39*
Cardiff 34
Connacht 32*
Edinburgh 32
Dragons 23
Zebre 9

http://www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/table.php

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REMAINING FIXTURES

GLASGOW:
Scarlets (A), Ospreys (H), Connacht (A)

ULSTER:
Dragons (H), Connacht (A), Cardiff (H)

LEINSTER:
Munster (A), Zebre (A), Ospreys (H)

OSPREYS:
Treviso (H), Glasgow (A), Leinster (A)

SCARLETS:
Glasgow (H), Cardiff (H), Treviso (H)

As it stands Ulster are the favourites to top the league for me, they have the easiest run-in. Ospreys have it all to do to stay in the Top 4 with the run-in they have, Scarlets should get at least two wins from their three remaining games.

jamiedav2011

Still think we could pip Glasgow, but will need a BP in Zebre and win in Thomond to do it.

Huge swing tonight.

Fox Mulder

Think this is the best playoff run since they introduced it. Ulster by the way are on 66 points.

matthew8

Ospreys

Glasgow should be the clear favourites. Basically win out and they're in. And I wouldn't back anyone against them. Leinster on 64 by the way.

P_1

Can't see Glasgow being caught at this stage. I'd say the semis will end up as

Glasgow v Ospreys
Ulster v Leinster (venue tbd)

vienne86

Ospreys

matthew8 wrote: »

Glasgow should be the clear favourites. Basically win out and they're in. And I wouldn't back anyone against them. Leinster on 64 by the way.

Glasgot might be on top and favourites, but they have a tricky run in.

.ak

Yeah, let's hope Connacht or scarlets do us a favour and we see a ulster Leinster 1-2

matthew8

Ospreys

Well the ideal scenario is Scarlets beating Glasgow, Leinster winning all 3 and Ulster forgetting about 1 of their fixtures on the way to a Heineken cup victory.

awec

The rabo semi's are the week before the HEC final.

If we're involved in that then I'm not sure what sort of team we'd play. A Rabo semi, especially against Leinster would be a very physical affair.

P_1

awec wrote: »

The rabo semi's are the week before the HEC final.

If we're involved in that then I'm not sure what sort of team we'd play. A Rabo semi, especially against Leinster would be a very physical affair.

Yeah remember the 2011 semi final, broken bodies everywhere, thankfully Northampton got slightly more broken in their Premiership semi final :pac:

CIARAN_BOYLE

Munster

awec wrote: »

The rabo semi's are the week before the HEC final.

If we're involved in that then I'm not sure what sort of team we'd play. A Rabo semi, especially against Leinster would be a very physical affair.

I'd pretty much give the first XV a rest in round 22, then give the full team a run in the semi final (with front row changed at the 50 minute mark) as a dress rehearsal for the final.

Quint2010

Scarlets leading Glasgow 16-6 at HT.

durkadurka

Munster

If Leinster lose tomorrow they could end up in a dogfight just to make the playoffs.

However a win puts them in pole position for home semi.

Scarlets win wound make qualification virtually impossible for Munster.

Edit: any win for scarlets makes it totally impossible for Munster due to games won .

thomond2006

Ospreys

If Scarlets win, Ospreys will have to get five points against Treviso tomorrow. They would be up against it given the respective run-ins.

durkadurka

Munster

thomond2006 wrote: »

If Scarlets win, Ospreys will have to get five points against Treviso tomorrow. They would be up against it given the respective run-ins.

Ospreys could catch Leinster if Leinster lose tomorrow.

thomond2006

Ospreys

durkadurka wrote: »

Ospreys could catch Leinster if Leinster lose tomorrow.

You're right.

Scarlets now 26-6 up, plenty of time to get the BP.

thomond2006

Ospreys

Going into tomorrow:

Ulster 71
Glasgow 67
Leinster 64
Scarlets 62

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Ospreys 58

Tomorrow:
Ospreys vs Treviso
Munster vs Leinster

durkadurka

Munster

Very hard to see ulster not getting a home semi.
Tomorrow absolutely vital for Leinster.
Munster defo out.

And Connacht chasing 7th!

Tell you what Connacht: if you do a job on Glasgow or ulster, we'll get ye into the Heino again.

its_phil

Munster

durkadurka wrote: »

Very hard to see ulster not getting a home semi.
Tomorrow absolutely vital for Leinster.
Munster defo out.

And Connacht chasing 7th!

Tell you what Connacht: if you do a job on Glasgow or ulster, we'll get ye into the Heino again.

Pfft. You've already got it for us twice, it's like expecting jocks and socks at Christmas

awec

Would like to think that's a home semi for us, but we've to to to Connacht.

durkadurka

Munster

awec wrote: »

Would like to think that's a home semi for us, but we've to to to Connacht.

So do Glasgae!

durkadurka

Munster

I think Munster will look back at those two shabby home defeats in Musgrave as the reason they are not in the playoff mix.

Quint2010

Munster can still get to 62 pints with 3 bp wins. Unlikely but still possible.

totallegend

Ospreys

Quint2010 wrote: »

Munster can still get to 62 pints with 3 bp wins. Unlikely but still possible.

It's irrelevant, there is no mathematical possibility of qualifying.

durkadurka

Munster

totallegend wrote: »

It's irrelevant, there is no mathematical possibility of qualifying.

Aye, scarlets have 14 wins , so Munster are out on games won.

Quint2010

durkadurka wrote: »

Aye, scarlets have 14 wins , so Munster are out on games won.

Ah is that the rule? Fair enough.

durkadurka

Munster

Quint2010 wrote: »

Ah is that the rule? Fair enough.

League points, then games won, then points difference

thomond2006

Ospreys

Ospreys 14-3 up at home to Treviso at halftime, with one try scored.

P_1

thomond2006 wrote: »

Ospreys 14-3 up at home to Treviso at halftime, with one try scored.

Finished 28-3, I assume they got the bonus point

thomond2006

Ospreys

Ulster 71
Leinster 68
Glasgow 67
Ospreys 62

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Scarlets 62
Munster 48
Treviso 39*
Cardiff 38
Connacht 36*
Edinburgh 32
Dragons 23
Zebre 9

*game in hand: Treviso vs Connacht

REMAINING FIXTURES

ULSTER: Connacht (A), Cardiff (H)

LEINSTER: Zebre (A), Ospreys (H)

GLASGOW: Ospreys (H), Connacht (A)

OSPREYS: Glasgow (A), Leinster (A)

SCARLETS: Cardiff (H), Treviso (H)

thomond2006

Ospreys

P_1 wrote: »

Finished 28-3, I assume they got the bonus point

no, they scored three tries