Connacht Team Talk Thread VI - Some like it TOH

That was a good display from Ulster, showed that you have some depth that can be trusted, thought Hume was very good, as well as Sheridan and McCann. Lots of encouraging signs through the outside backs. Also expected Connacht to dominate the front row battle but didn't play that way. Good luck from here on in, except when we see you in Ravenhill ;)

Ulster's ferociousness at the ruck is something I'd love to see Connacht learn from. They gave absolute socks.

That Sheridan lad was fantastic but Hume going off seemed to feed Connacht more time and gaps to exploit.

As many have said; would have taken that at 45mins so need to be happy with the win.

A worry that we didn't match their intensity for 80% of the game, think a few lads might have looked at the ulster team and took the win for granted. Thought shanahan was very good for them, as was Sheridan, listened to an ulster podcast during the week and they name dropped him, will keep an eye out for him as he looked class. Ulster could do worse than to give a few of those lads a few more minutes.

Not too many positives for us, aside from the stones to make the comeback. Our maul was good, which is something ulster pride themselves on. Can just copy and paste some praise for Forde in here; we'll be seeing this lad in another green jersey before long, he's got the lot.

A few bonus points given away that we wish we hadn't and a few missed we'll wish we had but overall 3 from 3 is good going, any away win in the next 3 will be a huge result so fingers crossed we keep the foot down.

Connacht top of the table, only team with 3 wins.

The team look like a seriously athletic and conditioned side.

A better outhalf and maybe one more powerful ball carrier in the pack and Connacht would be hard to stop.

Forde looks class, and Kilgallen has something about him.

Overall a good solid team across the board. Great run of results, hope the squad can keep this momentum going right through the season.

Sorry yes I forgot to mention that that was a big mistake aswell.

The general defence for Ulster's scores was not up to much though.

On a separate note I thought Reilly did very well when he came on too. He really added a bit of zip and was getting the ball out of rucks quickly. Hopefully blade isn't badly injured but looks to be a bit of depth there

Joyce underrated here

Has held on the whole pack as the only one dominating in contact

Wise signing, profile we needed

On that one connachta I totally agree

do remember Tom Farrell who came out of dressing rooms and we said go Tom. and Tom responded by saying thanks a million for coming to the game. and then Jack passed by and just walked past us. and then Andy Friend walked by and we had a great chat with him. always remberered that.

Are we rating lads for their post-match high fives now? Sorry to hear you had a bad interaction with him but I'd be more concerned with his tactical and goal-kicking myself.

I'd expect some changes for the trip to Edinburgh, rest and injury.

Guys like Forde, Farrell, DTM, Buckley, Joyce, Aungier etc who have played 3 on the bounce and will be required for SA might be in line for a break. Any thoughts on a team?

By the way I thought DRMC was excellent from the bench yesterday.

Unless you need to sit, book a terrace ticket. Easier mix with the natives and allows you meet up with other away fans to increase your volume when cheering on your team.

The Connacht heads always go to the terrace behind the dugouts. Think it's the East Terrace. The Ulster fans are very sound and good craic but be prepared to listen to 80 minutes of booing at decibels that'll permanently damage your hearing.

I enjoy your posts and Carty's put in some absolute rotten performances since 2019 but your most recent post yesterday doesn't really add anything bar appearing bitter. There's enough to correctly criticise players for on-field without getting into off-field behaviour.

Promenade Terrace. Good atmosphere there.

Are the Irish players available for selection this week? See they’re back in training. Would probably introduce them back on the trip to SA myself.

This weekend I’d probably look at something like assuming Blade and Dowling are out:

Dooley DTM Aungier Murray Joyce SHL Oliver Prendergast

Reilly JJ Kilgallen Forde Farrell Porch TOH

Heff Buckley Illo D Murray Boyle / Butler Devine Carty Ralston

I think Wilkins said a few weeks back that of the 3 probably only Finlay would make the SA trip. Doubt any of them will play this week after being off for the past 3 weeks