Other Fixtures - 13-15th January 2023

[Dr H Flashman MBE]

Anybody congratulating Leinster? Aka Ireland, the current world leaders? It's the same old farce it always has been.

Certainly not me! Sounds childish but i was chuffed when they lost both finals last season. Its so set up for them its unreal.

With you on this Scott. They looked in 2nd gear the game and so dangerous all the time. Fully loaded system for them. Not a fan of them but their rugby is very good.

[Dr H Flashman MBE]

Certainly not me! Sounds childish but i was chuffed when they lost both finals last season. Its so set up for them its unreal.

Its why I am not so sold on the myth Cullen and Lancaster are such masterful coaches, given the setup they have I feel they have actually underperformed a good bit.

Have a huge feeling Lancaster will be found out at R92 next season. There's a huge difference being in the background at Leinster to being in the spotlight in France.

It’s that adage of “could Messi do the business on a cold night at Stoke”. Having the whole of Irelands Rugby Union resources behind them and being able to rest a will in the league may not cut the mustard in the Premiership.

[Scott1]

Its why I am not so sold on the myth Cullen and Lancaster are such masterful coaches, given the setup they have I feel they have actually underperformed a good bit.

Have a huge feeling Lancaster will be found out at R92 next season. There's a huge difference being in the background at Leinster to being in the spotlight in France.

It’s that adage of “could Messi do the business on a cold night at Stoke”. Having the whole of Irelands Rugby Union resources behind them and being able to rest a will in the league may not cut the mustard in the Premiership.

Saying that,with the French teams attitude towards away games it might suit him!

[Rugbygramps]

It’s amazing to see Van Staden playing again, but kind of strange. Leaving us with concussions but now playing at another high level (literally with the stadium). Hope he doesn’t get another serious injury that affects his life after rugby.
Have 20p on Exeter to win and 31 more points to be scored…

Agree re Van Staden, it does make you wonder whether there were other factors involved

[Scott1]

TBP to Bulls currently 27-14

[Dr H Flashman MBE]

Really enjoying this Bulls v Exeter game. I like that South African teams are in the European cups…probably like it more because Dalaglio said he didn’t agree with it!!

[Scott1]

La Rochelle/Ulster still scoreless!

[Rugbygramps]

Shocking decision that by the replacement ref to red card Slade, yellow at worse

[Bge3095]

Laughable red card for slade

[Dr H Flashman MBE]

La Rochelle/Ulster still scoreless!

One of those games you are glad you haven’t got tickets for… 3 nil win would be a bit of an anomaly.

[Dr H Flashman MBE]

Never a red. Seems harsh as there didn’t seem to be a high degree of danger to the player.

[Rugbygramps]

La Rochelle/Ulster still scoreless!

One of those games you are glad you haven’t got tickets for… 3 nil win would be a bit of an anomaly.

Draw due to weather conditions would be a great result for us, in terms of top 2 in Pool B

[Rugbygramps]

Never a red. Seems harsh as there didn’t seem to be a high degree of danger to the player.

And the best angle showed shoulder contact first.

[Dr H Flashman MBE]

That looks a nasty head blow to Yendle. He crumpled like a boxer.

[Tykger]

Never a red. Seems harsh as there didn’t seem to be a high degree of danger to the player.

I've watched a few matches this weekend and I can't help but think (despite our critique) that prem refs are much better than a lot of these other plums and perhaps we should be more grateful