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Pool 1 (Glasgow, Leicester, Munster, Racing Metro)

Munster: Simon Zebo; Andrew Conway, Jaco Taute, Rory Scannell, Keith Earls; Tyler Bleyendaal, Conor Murray; Dave Kilcoyne, Niall Scannell, John Ryan; Jean Kleyn, Donnacha Ryan; Peter O'Mahony Capt., Jack O'Donoghue, CJ Stander.

Replacements: Rhys Marshall, James Cronin, Thomas Du Toit, Dave Foley, Billy Holland, Duncan Williams, Ian Keatley, Francis Saili.
 
Leicester Tigers v Racing 92
15 Mathew Tait
14 Adam Thompstone
13 Peter Betham
12 Matt Smith
11 Tom Brady
10 Freddie Burns
9 Ben Youngs
1 Ellis Genge
2 Tom Youngs (c)
3 Dan Cole
4 Ed Slater
5 Graham Kitchener
6 Mike Williams
7 Will Evans
8 Lachlan McCaffrey

Replacements
16 Harry Thacker
17 Greg Bateman
18 Pat Cilliers
19 Mike Fitzgerald
20 Luke Hamilton
21 Jono Kitto
22 Sam Harrison
23 Jack Roberts
 
Leicester Tigers v Racing 92
15 Mathew Tait
14 Adam Thompstone
13 Peter Betham
12 Matt Smith
11 Tom Brady
10 Freddie Burns
9 Ben Youngs
1 Ellis Genge
2 Tom Youngs (c)
3 Dan Cole
4 Ed Slater
5 Graham Kitchener
6 Mike Williams
7 Will Evans
8 Lachlan McCaffrey

Replacements
16 Harry Thacker
17 Greg Bateman
18 Pat Cilliers
19 Mike Fitzgerald
20 Luke Hamilton
21 Jono Kitto
22 Sam Harrison
23 Jack Roberts

Pretty strong team. Obviously looking for 2 wins to finish
 
That ain't a bad Tigers team, but is it good enough to get the bonus point win that they need to have a chance of progressing? No, I don't think so.
Firstly, their away record this year is woeful, and secondly, they've won precious few games in France in the past.
Despite Racing's heavy home defeat last week to Munster, I can't see the same happening tomorrow.
 
ROG will want a win to help Munster secure a quarter spot.

Don't think we need a TBP win here to get through, think a win here and a win next week with Munster beating Glasgow could maybe do it.
 
ROG will want a win to help Munster secure a quarter spot.

Don't think we need a TBP win here to get through, think a win here and a win next week with Munster beating Glasgow could maybe do it.

I doubt it. Our faith in 100% in our own hands. 4 points from last 2 games sees us in QF
 
If Saints could be investigated into fielding a weaker side I don't see why Racing shouldn't be.

Tigs that is my point before on tradition vs money. There's no pride in 2nd bit and I agree. Like if a team is out they should still be proud to try and win. I know I took it up with ye for sacking Cockers but like teams like Tigers get respect as they will try win always. Ye are like us in that even if we were out we'd still get pride out of winning and causing stir in group
 
I doubt you have much to be worried about Tigs, this Racing side are without substance, no amount of bollockings could put an ounce of pride in them, you'll win if you half turn up like Munster last week.
 
Tigs that is my point before on tradition vs money. There's no pride in 2nd bit and I agree. Like if a team is out they should still be proud to try and win. I know I took it up with ye for sacking Cockers but like teams like Tigers get respect as they will try win always. Ye are like us in that even if we were out we'd still get pride out of winning and causing stir in group

Can you honestly blame them though? It's a shame if clubs field weakened sides and I don't want to see it but you can't blame a club for looking out for their interests when they are out the competition.

Pro sport is a cut throat business, I've got no problem with clubs looking out for themselves, as long as they're not cheating (by which I mean real cheating like Bloodgate, not normal "Richie McCaw's a cheat wah wah" kind of cheating.
 
Can you honestly blame them though? It's a shame if clubs field weakened sides and I don't want to see it but you can't blame a club for looking out for their interests when they are out the competition.

Pro sport is a cut throat business, I've got no problem with clubs looking out for themselves, as long as they're not cheating (by which I mean real cheating like Bloodgate, not normal "Richie McCaw's a cheat wah wah" kind of cheating.

But thing is I've been brought up on pride. Like I've no issue if out trying 1 or 2 lads etc but not sending a team out that will be hockeyed. What does that do for club like
 
But thing is I've been brought up on pride. Like I've no issue if out trying 1 or 2 lads etc but not sending a team out that will be hockeyed. What does that do for club like

It saves first teamers from wear and tear as well as risk of injury, and keeps them fresh for the next, more important, game.

Don't get me wrong, I respect your attitude and fair ****s to you, I'm not claiming the moral high ground - and you're right, I do respect a team more if they share that attitude. However a lot of clubs don't give a crap whether you or I respect them, and why should they, it's a tough business
 
I think it depends on which championship you play in, we all know the Irish put a massive importance in the Champions cup whatever the situation and i understand that, it is not a critism, but French teams put the Bouclier a long way ahead of the Champions Cup. Its just how it is. You will never see a weakened team selected on purpose in the TOP 14 what ever the situation, but if they have nothing to play for in the Champions Cup it happens not saying it's right but that's just how it is in France.
 
Both of ye are right and Gaston probably points it out in that theres no 1 common interest. But like it's rare to see it with Pro 12 or Prem teams
 
Glasgow looking aroused but need a bit more lubrication, Munster have the durex extra safe ready but are having no luck convincing their timid girlfriend to let them freak.

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I'd let Finn Russell finger me.
 


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