HEC P4: Ulster Rugby vs Northampton Saints

[Draggs]

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Ravenhill - 15/12/2012 - 18:00
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[Amiga500]

I wouldn't imagine there will be too much money going on the Saints for this one...

 

[Saintjay]

I wouldn't imagine there will be too much money going on the Saints for this one...

Given Mallinder has said Ulster are the best team he has seen at the Gardens in recent years. You may well be spot on. I think he has a point Ulster are looking very good this year.

 

[Teh Mite]

Winner buys the beer...

 

[Tribesmen-ce-123]

Northampton to take an even bigger pasting than the one they took at home. Wouldnt be surprised to see Ulster win by 30 points and secure the bonus.

 

[Amiga500]

Winner buys the beer...

Ye going?

 

[Teh Mite]

Ye going?

Yep

 

[Amiga500]

Yep

Happily buy ye a pint (if we win).


You get your ticket off the saints site? (if your on the "terrace" it actually is the promenade at Ravenhill)

 

[Teh Mite]

Absolutely no idea what terrace I'm in (I know it is a terrace but that means sod all to me at this point) - The supporters club (aka the drunk ones on a bus) have organised the whole lot, transport, ferry, hotel and ticket. All I know is to be at Franklins Gardens for 8pm on Friday and I will be in Ravenhill for Saturday! They'll give me the ticket on the way.

Which are the best bars out of interest?

 

[Amiga500]

Which are the best bars out of interest?

Well, there is a pub in town running a couple of buses out - the duke of york - its pretty good. [google it for location]

We're heading the errigal (on ormeau road) to watch the Leinster Clermont game... or the first half of it anyway - then the plan is to walk (quickly) over to ravenhill at half time and catch the 2nd half in the beer tent there then get a spot on the prom nice and nearly. [I'm not 100% sure they have sky in the beer tent, asking around, but no definitive reply yet...]

 

[Teh Mite]

I presume that's the one just behind the cathedral which all the travelling fans mentioned to me on Friday?

 

[Amiga500]

Yep, thats the one. (Not exactly behind the cathedral, but about 2 mins away)

 

[coonor]

I predict abit of a Saints backlash, they have something to prove. I can see Northampton scoring a couple more tries than last week but in that I reckon Ulster will capatilise on mistakes and win by 12 points.

 

[j_remos]

A couple of trys would be a great result for Saints. Big improvement from the dross we served up on friday.

As with all games, you never know what will happen and it would be just like saints to grab a win and force us to keep our dreams alive for a little longer. But i would not put any money on it.

Chances are though Ulster will get a very solid win and continue there march to the final.

 

[HenryChinaski]

No two ways about it, Saints stand no chance to qualify, and are big underdogs for this game.

But, I do believe they have a squad which, if it fronts up, could give Ulster a close game. Otherwise, I'd say Ulster by about 15 again.

 

[Dougydeluxe]

Ulster is looking great, can't see Saints doing anything about this.

It should be a closer game, but the youth in Ulster is only getting better and adding to the full team.

 

[big ginger 8]

Ulster better do this now.

 

[Saintjay]

Saints bit of luck. Ulster should have scored but for the handling error.

 

[BRSTLDRGN]

Ulster having lots of ball but keep dropping it. Well taken try from the Saints, good to see a No. 8 rampaging down the touchline to score in the corner.

 

[Peat]

Ulster better do this now.

We're going to lose this just to spite you it seems.

That said, keep the ball in their half and starting catching it, and things should be fine. Should.