HEC P6: Montpellier v Cardiff Blues

[Draggs]

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Stade Yves-du-Manoir - 15/12/2012 - 19:00
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[gaston le gaff]

More or less a full squad all back from either injury, holidays, or suspension, but we do have Mamuka Gorgodze and Drikus Hancke at the disiplinary commision today after serious handbags, match v Bayonne, especially Mamuka so they will get at least 2 weeks if not more.Hopefully Cardiff will give us a bit more of a match this time, but with their position not good in Rabobank they could well send some of the younsters /academy players.

 

[Bluemoon]

I think you will see a very similar Cardiff side to what you faced in Cardiff. Perhaps Sam Warburton might come back from illness, but other than that it'll be the same. Cardiff only have a small group of 'quality' players left, most of which are injured.

As I mentioned in the previous game, Cardiff's pack are getting dominated at the breakdown, its getting destroyed in the scrum and the lineout isn't a strength. To be honest, even when they have the ball the centres aren't creative enough, although they look more organised with Sweeny/Patchell. Without Penny and Cuthbert Cardiff are as toothless as a baby.

If Montpellier play their first team they should be looking for nothing less than a bonus point win.

 

[Bluemoon]

Montpellier: Martin Bustos Moyano, Timoci Nagusa, Matt Carraro, Paul Bosch, Yoan Audrin, Santiago Fernandez, Julien Tomas, Yvan Watremez, Rassie van Vuuren, Juan Figallo, Mickael Demarco, Aliki Fakate, Alexandre Bias, Kelian Galletier, Johnnie Beattie

Replacements: Mickael Ladhuie, Na'ama Leleimalefaga, Barry Fa'amausili, Thibaut Privat, Fulgence Ouedraogo, Eric Escande, Shontayne Hape, Benjamin Thiery

Cardiff Blues: Jason Tovey, Alex Cuthbert, Gavin Evans, Dafydd Hewitt, Harry Robinson, Rhys Patchell, Lewis Jones; Taufa'ao Filise, Rhys Williams, Benoit Bourrust, Lou Reed, James Down, Josh Navidi, Sam Warburton, Andries Pretorius (c)

Replacements: Marc Breeze, Sam Hobbs, Scott Andrews, Macauley Cook, Robin Copeland, Rob Lewis, Gareth Davies, Owen Williams


Apparently I spoke to soon! 5 changes including a change of front row and Cuthbert and Warburton return to the team. I am surprised they are playing Cuthbert as Cardiff really need him fit for the big christmas games.

Still think Cardiff will be bullied in the front 5 and Montpellier will win comfortably.

 

[Tony Manx]

I thought Cardiff, under the injuries they had, gave a good performance and that they did give an under strength MHL team a game for quite a lot of the game...........Hape going to get on at all?

 

[gaston le gaff]

Hape should get on in the second half probably replacing Carraro who has not had much game time recently, the weather fine and sunny this morning and should stay like that until tonight at least.
Well done BO for their 17-0 water polo win, the funniest was on the half way line when the ball went loose several players dived for it and sent a tidal wave towards the lovely Isabelle who was doing her normal, looking pretty, poor girl got drowned along with Bo staff and the new coach L R. No doubt she will be back to her best in the studio this afternoon but i will be at the MHR v Cardiff. The specialists were hinting last night that Ugo Mola ex Brive could be in for the BO coach position, i think Sergio is slowly coming to his senses, does not want a repeat of Beziers !!!!!

 

[Tony Manx]

Will watch for Hape intently!!!!!

 

[TRF_Cymro]

Lou Reed has pulled out of the Blues lineup after his father passed away this morning.

The Blues have made two late changes ahead of this evening's game with Lou Reed and Marc Breeze withdrawing from the squadMacauley Cook moves from the bench to start in the second row for tonight's Heineken Cup match against Montpellier instead of Reed. Luke Hamilton moves onto the bench at number 19 in his place. Marc Breeze leaves the bench and is replaced by Kristian Dacey at 16.Cardiff Blues
15. Jason Tovey 14.Alex Cuthbert 13. Gavin Evans 12. Dafydd Hewitt 11. Harry Robinson 10. Rhys Patchell 9. Lewis Jones
8 Andries Pretorius (c) 7. Sam Warburton 6. Josh Navidi 5. James Down 4. Macauley Cook 3. Benoit Bourrust 2. Rhys Williams 1. Taufa'ao Filise

16. Kristian Daceyy 17. Sam Hobbs 18. Scott Andrews 19. Luke Hamilton 20. Robin Copeland 21. Robert Lewis 22. Gareth Davies 23. Owen Williams

Source: http://www.cardiffblues.com/news/6145.php

 

[Draggs]

Lou Reed has pulled out of the Blues lineup after his father passed away this morning.

Very sad, my condolences to him and his family.

 

[gaston le gaff]

Very sad, my condolences to him and his family.

There was a minutes silence dedicated to Lou's father before the start of the H Cup Montpellier v Cardiff game, very sad indeed especially when you are not by his side.
Deepest condolences to Lou and his family.