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Bulls lacking composure in the red zone has cost them a lot of points
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The Saffers might not have quite known what to expect this week, but traditionally this would have been a big Irish Inter-provincial, with Leinster Munster, & Ulster all getting their Internationals back, & needing a high tempo game to prepare for next weeks European fixtures.
This was always going at least an 80% full Leinster side, & Bulls have looked a little bit off the pace.
This was always going at least an 80% full Leinster side, & Bulls have looked a little bit off the pace.
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Willie defense exposed.
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Arendse gets his 2nd opportunist try, but he looks like Mo Sala playing for a Vaxhall Confrence side
[Edit] Irish comms think that's harsh on Arendse , & I have to agree, it's millseconds, but try scratched off
[Edit] Irish comms think that's harsh on Arendse , & I have to agree, it's millseconds, but try scratched off
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Well if Bulls getting a decent draw comes down to points, he should never get another game after tonight
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Filthy Saffers fouling the ref .... for shame
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47 - 14 FT
But it didn't feel like anything like that.
Arendse needs to find a team that's worthy of his talents, or the Bulls need to adopt a tactic called; "Get the ball to Arendse !", which probably involves dumping Jake.
But it didn't feel like anything like that.
Arendse needs to find a team that's worthy of his talents, or the Bulls need to adopt a tactic called; "Get the ball to Arendse !", which probably involves dumping Jake.
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Credit to Leinster. They were the hungry team. Bulls will regroup.
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They're still in a good position, but boy did their attack look limited tonight.OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:39 pm Credit to Leinster. They were the hungry team. Bulls will regroup.
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It's a straight red.Sards wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:25 pmHe looked like he was trying to hit Arendse out the field. Great courage. Poor executionfishfoodie wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:14 pm Typical Arendse try, but I don't know what McGrath thought he was doing .... and now he's going to pick up a card
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Meh
It's clumsy, but ultimately just chest to chest, & the Bulls attack was toothless, so they didn't have enough to win on the road, even if their oppo was down to 14
Clear head on head contact at speed, no mitigation.fishfoodie wrote: ↑Sat Mar 30, 2024 12:15 amMeh
It's clumsy, but ultimately just chest to chest, & the Bulls attack was toothless, so they didn't have enough to win on the road, even if their oppo was down to 14
And are there two g’s in Bugger Off?
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After a tough week, this has brightened my mood substantiallyfishfoodie wrote: ↑Sat Mar 30, 2024 12:15 amMeh
It's clumsy, but ultimately just chest to chest, & the Bulls attack was toothless, so they didn't have enough to win on the road, even if their oppo was down to 14
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Embra handling the pressure, Sharks should have been away by now.
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JJ Kotze have been fantastic. Dweba IA a kant. Sharks should buy him
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Can’t believe the obstruction wasn’t given here. I’ll believe it wasn’t deliberate, just about, but regardless of intent, seven red steps directly into the path of a potential tackler and then backs into him.
Can’t believe the obstruction wasn’t given here. I’ll believe it wasn’t deliberate, just about, but regardless of intent, seven red steps directly into the path of a potential tackler and then backs into him.
And are there two g’s in Bugger Off?
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Winning with 1 point is good enough..
Ulster are the Scotland of URC. They will always find a way to lose a win-able match.
Having said that, delighted with how Ulster fronted up. I thought it wouldve been a massacre given our recent form. Well earned LBP, although still a lot of work to be done for it to be of any use come the business end of the season.
Ian Madigan for Ireland.
Well he did put his arms up to show innocence.Biffer wrote: ↑Sat Mar 30, 2024 11:14 pm https://x.com/urcofficial/status/177418 ... nnPXVLAY7w
Can’t believe the obstruction wasn’t given here. I’ll believe it wasn’t deliberate, just about, but regardless of intent, seven red steps directly into the path of a potential tackler and then backs into him.
Welshman didn’t moan at the ref.weegie01 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 8:04 amWell he did put his arms up to show innocence.Biffer wrote: ↑Sat Mar 30, 2024 11:14 pm https://x.com/urcofficial/status/177418 ... nnPXVLAY7w
Can’t believe the obstruction wasn’t given here. I’ll believe it wasn’t deliberate, just about, but regardless of intent, seven red steps directly into the path of a potential tackler and then backs into him.
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BJD and JJ Kotze deserve to start. Fourie must come back as captain. Moerat and Dwebas bitching with the ref is tiresome. Fourie stare at the ref is a much better option.
Agreed. That moaning sets the tone and players like Roos feed off that and play badly. Once the bench came on, he started enjoying himself and finished very well.OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 9:35 amBJD and JJ Kotze deserve to start. Fourie must come back as captain. Moerat and Dwebas bitching with the ref is tiresome. Fourie stare at the ref is a much better option.
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Ja and Libbok start playing like shite. The Stormers have two outstanding youngsters in 2. Surely Dweba and Scarra can vokof.Sandstorm wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 11:25 amAgreed. That moaning sets the tone and players like Roos feed off that and play badly. Once the bench came on, he started enjoying himself and finished very well.OomStruisbaai wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 9:35 amBJD and JJ Kotze deserve to start. Fourie must come back as captain. Moerat and Dwebas bitching with the ref is tiresome. Fourie stare at the ref is a much better option.
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Leinster: Lions (A), Stormers (A), Ospreys (H), Ulster (A), Connacht (H)
Bulls: Munster (H), Ospreys (H), Glasgow (H), Benetton (H), Sharks (A)
Glasgow: Sharks (H), Zebre (A), Bulls (A), Lions (A), Zebre (H)
Munster: Bulls (A), Lions (A), Connacht (H), Edinburgh (H), Ulster (A)
Stormers: Ospreys (H), Leinster (H), Dragons (A), Connacht (A), Lions (H)
Edinburgh: Scarlets (H), Cardiff (A), Zebre (H), Munster (H), Benetton (A)
Ulster: Cardiff (H), Benetton (H), Scarlets (A), Leinster (H), Munster (A)
Lions: Leinster (H), Munster (H), Cardiff (H), Glasgow (H), Stormers (A)
Connacht: Zebre (H), Dragons (A), Munster (A), Stormers (H), Leinster (A)
Benetton: Dragons (H), Ulster (A), Sharks (A), Bulls (A), Edinburgh (H)
Ospreys: Stormers (A), Bulls (A), Leinster (A), Dragons (H), Cardiff (A)
Cardiff: Ulster (A), Edinburgh (H), Lions (A), Sharks (A), Ospreys (H)
Scarlets: Edinburgh (A), Sharks (H), Ulster (H), Zebre (A), Dragons (H)
Sharks:Glasgow (A), Scarlets (A), Benetton (H), Cardiff (H), Bulls (H)
Zebre: Connacht (A), Glasgow (H), Edinburgh (A), Scarlets (H), Glasgow (A)
Dragons: Benetton (A), Connacht (H), Stormers (H), Ospreys (A), Scarlets (A)
Sad but true. There are certain types of players Rassie likes, and Fassi is not one of them. I think if he got his head down, improved his attitude and put in more consistent performances then he'd be in with a chance.
Far from a perfect performance from the $harks, but at least we're getting on the right side of the scoreboard.
Finally we're starting to see Vincent Tshituka find form, but still losing the ball in contact too often.
It's so strange to see a $harks 10 take the ball up to the line aggressively. Masuku is such a different player to Bosch. I'd like to see some more support runners if this is how he intends to play. Am is finally finding some form too.
The wait to see Koch start a match continues, and now Eben is injured too.
But our tight 5 is finally looking good. I love Ox as a player, but he's definitely not a tighthead!
And the best game I've seen from Fassi in years. Long may it continue.
Let's hope we can keep up the momentum into the illustrious Challenge Cup on the weekend.
Finally we're starting to see Vincent Tshituka find form, but still losing the ball in contact too often.
It's so strange to see a $harks 10 take the ball up to the line aggressively. Masuku is such a different player to Bosch. I'd like to see some more support runners if this is how he intends to play. Am is finally finding some form too.
The wait to see Koch start a match continues, and now Eben is injured too.
But our tight 5 is finally looking good. I love Ox as a player, but he's definitely not a tighthead!
And the best game I've seen from Fassi in years. Long may it continue.
Let's hope we can keep up the momentum into the illustrious Challenge Cup on the weekend.