Toulouse vs The Noble Sons of Ulster

monkeybutter

KaneToad wrote: »

Great effort here by Ulster. I don't think they'll manage it but they can't be faulted.

Lowry looks like a man destined for a long time in the green shirt.

What?

Anyway McCloskey should have done better but one on one tackles to save tries is the problem

Ulster haven't even threatened

Box kicks to be banned

ionadnapokot

KaneToad wrote: »

Great effort here by Ulster. I don't think they'll manage it but they can't be faulted.

Lowry looks like a man destined for a long time in the green shirt.

As much as I hate to say it. He is too small. I know it’s an obvious thing to say but for all his talent he wouldn’t survive at test level.

A game like today is ideal for him. He’ll get a chance to shine when the ball is turned over

KaneToad

ionadnapokot wrote: »

As much as I hate to say it. He is too small. I know it’s an obvious thing to say but for all his talent he wouldn’t survive at test level.

A game like today is ideal for him. He’ll get a chance to shine when the ball is turned over

He's the same height as Kolbe. 10 more kgs and he'd be the same weight.

yerrahbah

Well done Henderson, chance for field position and get a few phases together

Squidgy Black

Jesus Barnes took long enough to blow that

awec

Marty Moore must weigh about the same as a Ford Fiesta but his carrying doesn’t seem to benefit from it.

pickarooney

All the streams have died

yerrahbah

that maul never looked settled, disappointing

Squidgy Black

Kolbe just boshed McCloskey. If that isn't a sign to say game over I don't know what is.

yerrahbah

well crap, that's the game

mfceiling

Good try, good bye and good night.

schmoo2k

Game over.

AdamD

Cooney taken out as he tries to pass at that maul. I know they're losing anyone but the refereeing is inept

clsmooth

Nice phase for Dupont there. Prevents Little getting a hit on Huget. Follows it up by running a nice support line. He’s been excellent.

Utah_Saint

Clinically Obese forwards with probably the best backline in Europe...

awec

Squidgy Black wrote: »

Kolbe just boshed McCloskey. If that isn't a sign to say game over I don't know what is.

I think McCloskey is injured tbh.

ionadnapokot

Squidgy Black wrote: »

Kolbe just boshed McCloskey. If that isn't a sign to say game over I don't know what is.

In fairness to Stu. Kolbe is a freak
Small and powerful with the quickest feet in world rugby

Squidgy Black

Criminal from Reidy to slip off that tackle

Clegg

I know McCloskey is hurt, but that's still an awful bit of defending against Kolbe. Handed off by a player he's three stone heavier than.

Squidgy Black

awec wrote: »

I think McCloskey is injured tbh.

Ah yeah his elbows in bits, but just the sheer sight of it was unreal

UAEguy2020

The Irish players really have turned into a bunch of veginas the last 18 months but getting put on your ass by Cheslin Kolbe a new low. No fight whatsoever, just roll over and accept the inevitable beating.

mfceiling

Ulster don't even attempt to "block" runners chasing up box kicks leaving the catcher totally exposed. No idea of the dark arts.

clsmooth

mfceiling wrote: »

Ulster don't even attempt to "block" runners chasing up box kicks leaving the catcher totally exposed. No idea of the dark arts.

Yep compare Lowry getting smashed by two players a few minutes ago to Hugets take before the Dupont try. Irish rugby in general seems behind the 8 ball with regards to this.

mfceiling

Lowry going to ground will be jackaled by anyone.

Guinness RFC

Performance in the deck is masterclass by Toulouse Ulster not at the races

awec

Kolbe completely free catch when surrounded by white shirts.

Buer

mfceiling wrote: »

Lowry going to ground will be jackaled by anyone.

Yup. No tackler has to exert any effort to put him down. Allows them a comfortable release and opportunity to clamp over the ball if there's a sniff.

mfceiling

To be fair to Lowry he's not afraid to get stuck in.

KaneToad

mfceiling wrote: »

Lowry going to ground will be jackaled by anyone.

Particularly when his support players are nowhere to be seen.

accensi0n

mfceiling wrote: »

Lowry going to ground will be jackaled by anyone.

Anyone going to ground will be jackalled by anyone, if the support isn't good enough. How would there be a difference when you're meant to release the ball immediately.

schmoo2k

Toulouse cramping now

Utah_Saint

mfceiling wrote: »

To be fair to Lowry he's not afraid to get stuck in.

Agreed, there is fight in him. Others should follow his lead

ionadnapokot

Look at the size of Tekori!
& Mefau looks even bigger!

schmoo2k

This is where reducing the number of subs will help balance the size of the players somewhat...

awec

WHERE ARE THE FORWARDS

Utah_Saint

Stockdale is fortunate Balacoune is injured. Lyttle and Balacoune will be first choice.

ionadnapokot

Utah_Saint wrote: »

Agreed, there is fight in him. Others should follow his lead

He’s a warrior
Huget targeting him. Typical of Barabas

Scythica

Sam Carter waste of NIQ spot.
Wheres our georgian prop?
Mcgrath has had a crap game.
Stockdales had a mare

Lowrys shone up well though.

awec

What was that kick about. Why do that?

ionadnapokot

Great finish

Buer

accensi0n wrote: »

Anyone going to ground will be jackalled by anyone, if the support isn't good enough. How would there be a difference when you're meant to release the ball immediately.

If you at least take contact on your terms and power into the tackle, the tackler is not going to be in a position to poach. He'll be on the ground with you.

In that instance, Lowry was just pushed to the deck. The tackler didn't have to commit any effort and had his body already in position for the steal.

mfceiling

accensi0n wrote: »

Anyone going to ground will be jackalled by anyone, if the support isn't good enough. How would there be a difference when you're meant to release the ball immediately.

I meant that he hasn't the strength to get his body position right and turn to present the ball. Any opposition player will easily be strong enough to get over him and hold him.

razorblunt

UAEguy2020 wrote: »

The Irish players really have turned into a bunch of veginas the last 18 months but getting put on your ass by Cheslin Kolbe a new low. No fight whatsoever, just roll over and accept the inevitable beating.

Judging by your name you'll be lucky to see a vagina in 2020.

mfceiling

Cunningham needs to think about some of the recent signings.
Carter has been a waste of time.

razorblunt

Scythica wrote: »

Sam Carter waste of NIQ spot.
Wheres our georgian prop?
Mcgrath has had a crap game.
Stockdales had a mare

Lowrys shone up well though.

Sam Carter really is atrocious.

mfceiling

Obstruction at least twice in that move.

launish116

mfceiling wrote: »

Obstruction at least twice in that move.

Least of our worries

mfceiling

Really impressed with Lowry. Hasn't let his head drop and looks to counter every time he gets the ball.

Utah_Saint

mfceiling wrote: »

I meant that he hasn't the strength to get his body position right and turn to present the ball. Any opposition player will easily be strong enough to get over him and hold him.

Need to get him on "Chicken, broccoli and Rice" that got South Africa and Kolbe so jacked...

Buer

mfceiling wrote: »

Really impressed with Lowry. Hasn't let his head drop and looks to counter every time he gets the ball.

His size is going to be a real problem at 10. Teams are just going to line him up over and over.

Looks electric when he has the ball. Hopefully he can be accommodated somewhere.