Barrages

[Tony Manx]

So first round features Castres v Montpellier tomorrow night and then Toulon v Racing on Saturday night (both live on ESPN from 20.00 UK time)......

Castres and Montpellier seem to be at almost full strength from teams announced today so should be interesting match and sure that Gaston will have lots to say..... I will go for Montpellier to win their match and Racing to beat the demoralised Toulon lads who will not have recovered from their disbelief at losing at the Stoop last week! However, I do not think either side will progress any further next week with ASM v ST for the final and a win for ST..........................

 

[psychic duck]

So first round features Castres v Montpellier tomorrow night and then Toulon v Racing on Saturday night (both live on ESPN from 20.00 UK time)......

Castres and Montpellier seem to be at almost full strength from teams announced today so should be interesting match and sure that Gaston will have lots to say..... I will go for Montpellier to win their match and Racing to beat the demoralised Toulon lads who will not have recovered from their disbelief at losing at the Stoop last week! However, I do not think either side will progress any further next week with ASM v ST for the final and a win for ST..........................

I can't see Racing getting a win away to Toulon,

but Montpellier have a chance against Castres, and are certainly better on paper, and Castres have made a habit of losing in the Barrages over the past couple of seasons

 

[TRF_Olyy]

I'd like to see Toulon do well because of Wilko/Armitage/Bruno/Lewis-Roberts, but then at the same time if they were to win it'd leave a bad taste in the mouth as they'd've basically bought the trophy with their Baabaas side.

 

[Tony Manx]

Racing giving Toulon a run for their money and Jonny sacked as the kicker!! Bit after the Lord Mayor's show though following Aviva Final.......................................

 

[M Two One]

Toulon look to have some life left, but their mistakes may come back to haunt them by the final whistle.

 

[Tony Manx]

Smith has made up for the many mistakes in this match and last week with superb run....bit like Nangusa of MHL really.....fantastic speedy runner but crap in defence!!

 

[TRF_Cymro]

What a run from Smith.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Don't agree with that call on Giteau - RM player purposefully ran in to Giteau who was trying to stop/turn around.

Karma prevails, though, and the penalty misses.

 

[Tony Manx]

Don't agree with that call on Giteau - RM player purposefully ran in to Giteau who was trying to stop/turn around.

One of many bad calls from the officials.....not just the ref!

 

[TRF_Cymro]

Don't agree with that call on Giteau - RM player purposefully ran in to Giteau who was trying to stop/turn around.

Karma prevails, though, and the penalty misses.

Agree, RM Winger with a fantastic dive.

Ah cracking officiating there, at least the correct decision was made in the end.

 

[M Two One]

That's what happens when you don't put trust in your best kicker, Wisniewski.

 

[psychic duck]

Don't agree with that call on Giteau - RM player purposefully ran in to Giteau who was trying to stop/turn around.

Karma prevails, though, and the penalty misses.

Matt Giteau knows all about Karma, watch this

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[Tony Manx]

What chance Giteau at 10 next week against Clermont and JW on bench................presuming they hold on to win of course?

 

[Tony Manx]

That's what happens when you don't put trust in your best kicker, Wisniewski.

UUUUUmmmmmm?

 

[M Two One]

UUUUUmmmmmm?

What? They put someone else on it and now they rely on him and he misses? Blah.

 

[Tony Manx]

Not sure they deserved it.......but they are through and I got both predictions completely wrong!!! Not an unusual thing for me.....................!!

 

[TRF_Olyy]

What chance Giteau at 10 next week against Clermont and JW on bench................presuming they hold on to win of course?

I don't think so - I thought Wilkinson had a good game other than goalkicking. I do, however, expect Giteau to be first choice kicker next time round.