Heineken Cup 2013/14 Pool 4, Round 2

[Draggs]

Pool Four, Round Two

Parc y Scarlets, Llanelli (19/10/2013, 18:00 Local Time)

Stade Marcel Michelin, Clermont-Ferrand (20/10/2013, 16:00 Local Time)
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[TRF_stormer2010]

I hope RM92 can take the points on the road and build on the showing of last week. TBH I don't know what to expect from the Scarlets at home but would think RM should be favorites? That said I'd have expected Harlequins to beat the Scarlets last week and that didn't happen so..

 

[TRF_stormer2010]

Not much love for pool 4 LOL. Scarlets - RM looks like its gonna be an open game but tight on the scoreboard; I love it.

 

[Draggs]

I was about to post here mocking Davies' passing into touch, but then he put Scott Williams away...

 

[TRF_stormer2010]

Machenaud injured? RM must just keep it more controlled; they are playing the game the way the Scarlets wnat it ATM; too much space.

 

[lynam1104]

Machenaud was banned for 9 weeks I think

 

[Thingimubob]

Priestland and Liam Williams are having great games! Couldn't help but feel that the Sarzewski's yellow was harsh though

 

[TRF_stormer2010]

These yellows are gonna hurt..

 

[Feicarsinn]

Metro are playing daft rugby. Against Scarlets you have to grind it out. Their tight five is bloody muck. Stick it up the jumper for the first hour and wear them out, then maybe think of going wide late on if you must.

 

[TRF_stormer2010]

Racing really had to score there. Now I hope they got their heads together at half time and play smartly. Still a lot of time and they are right in this.

 

[TRF_stormer2010]

Will be interesting to see how Snyman goes. Wouldn't have had time at the Bulls.

That's it. Pin them in their half and take the opportunities when it comes.

 

[Draggs]

Snyman is overall doing well, same with Earle. I wish they signed them a year earlier, to be RWC options, considering we aren't producing big second rows. Ball, Snyman, and Earle are all better than who they replaced (Welch, Day, Reed). Vallejos didn't work out, but it doesn't seem to have mattered.

Turks have ****** their lead away.

 

[TRF_stormer2010]

Two mistakes from Snyman there though; poor kick and then charged down the 2nd kick but a lot of blame has to go to the pack... not making it easy for him.

Well, they won't mean much in SA even if they are undoubtaedly talented so might as well.

 

[Draggs]

Well, they won't mean much in SA even if they are undoubtaedly talented so might as well.

Oh yeah, there are many second rows of a higher calibre developing there. PSdT, Willemse, Botha, Marais.
We can't seem to produce second rows above 6'4". King, Peers, Screech, Cook all a bit short for international rugby at second row.

 

[TRF_stormer2010]

This maul is bringing a tear to my eye.

 

[lynam1104]

Thats 4 Long range drop goals that had no chances I've seen today what the **** is going on

 

[TRF_stormer2010]

LOL, Draggs. I only now see Johan Snyman is on the field. I was wondering about Ruan Snyman; not the tallest fellow there.

 

[Draggs]

Welsh teams can't defend against mauls.
Beginning to warm to Liam Williams, now that he has stopped trying this hardman act. Brave player under the high ball.
Haha, my mistake there Stormer. At least you didn't say Williams.

 

[Feicarsinn]

Would Scarlets settle for the draw? With two ties against clermont coming up they'd probably need the win to harbour ambitions of getting out of the group.

 

[TRF_stormer2010]

Fair result I suppose. Neither team really deserved to wither win or lose... well if anyone deserved to lose I suppose it is Racing; should have had this but credit has to go to the Welsh side.