Montpellier vs Ulster

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Snipe talked about a different set of questions though I would like to ask just one.
Who out of our starting pack is capable enough to line break?
Not talking about carrying but breaking the line and getting them on the back foot.

Back row is all about balance and combinations yet I cannot recall this back row starting together before to any good effect.
The plan is clearly to hold them and send on the cavalry at the end but my fear is that it may be be a salvage effort by then.
Sorry to be negative but any combination could be argued none of which involves Diack.

Good luck to them and all that but if we do get a win it will be up there with our greatest results.
Lbp at best and I would be delighted with that.
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I think Diack is getting a serious amount of undeserved grief on this board. He went through a bad couple of seasons under McGlock, but last season his performances were transformed for the better.

If we don't stop their ball carriers and gain some parity at the breakdown we are going to srtuggle to get an LBP.

If we win, I think this game will be decided out wide, that's where we have an advantage.
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Snipe Watson wrote:I think Diack is getting a serious amount of undeserved grief on this board. He went through a bad couple of seasons under McGlock, but last season his performances were transformed for the better.

If we don't stop their ball carriers and gain some parity at the breakdown we are going to srtuggle to get an LBP.

If we win, I think this game will be decided out wide, that's where we have an advantage.
Well said snipe :thumleft:
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I will back Robbie to play a blinder today, and if he does, we will not be too far away on the scoresheet.
I would take a losing bonus point all day long and a win would be as good as 3 Christmases.
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Snipe Watson wrote:I think Diack is getting a serious amount of undeserved grief on this board. He went through a bad couple of seasons under McGlock, but last season his performances were transformed for the better.
Well, as I said:
Also not a Diack fan but if he is ever going to convince me, no better time, a game against a large set of brutes is perfect to see if Robbie is a man or a saft Saffer. Get in there son & shut me up.
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It may be sacrilegious to say it but I don't feel Big Nick has been effective this season as last. Could be a touch of 2nd season syndrome.
His main advantage has been the panic in the opposition when he gets the ball and the commitment of at least two defenders thus freeing up our own attackers.
I think it is a toss up who starts in the back row with as many as six possible contenders,Henry,Wilson,Diack, Williams Henderson and even Doyle, not to mention the possible miracle return of Stevie.
The decision shud be based on fitness and horses for courses, but isn't it great that we are in a position to have this argument with such a talented selection to select from.
I also think that whilst a few of Mark A selection have seemed strange when announced, the vast bulk have proved right on the field, with the exception of McIlwaine.

I think that a win is possible to day in Montpellier.
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Seriously, some guys coach ( hands out oranges at halftime) mini rugby and all of a sudden they are experts, quick get your CV's into Ulster Rugby before they're stupid enough to give Anscombe, Dinger and Doak a contract extension....tighten up boys and girls and support the 23 men with the :red: on their chest as they enter the bear pit that is the Stade Yves-du-Manoir .....Ulster by 6
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Big Nick needs to be doing more of that head bobbing.
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scrum5 wrote:Seriously, some guys coach ( hands out oranges at halftime) mini rugby and all of a sudden they are experts, quick get your CV's into Ulster Rugby before they're stupid enough to give Anscombe, Dinger and Doak a contract extension....tighten up boys and girls and support the 23 men with the :red: on their chest as they enter the bear pit that is the Stade Yves-du-Manoir .....Ulster by 6
And some guys are realistic and not putting on red hand tinted glasses.
Just calling it as I see it without prejudice.
Doesn't make my opinion more or less qualified than anyone else's.
Please don't confuse that with lack of support for my team later on today.
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I saw a post earlier on in this thread that said the back row selection was "wrong,wrong,wrong". I can only assume that the poster was as well informed about the players fitness,performance in training etc as the Ulster coaching staff.
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The problem with some posters is they only see half a match, all they think about is attack and ball carrying forwards and players who try to win rucks by putting their hands into the ruck.

Half the game the game is defence and playing away from home in the words of some it becomes the BIGGER half.

The minor problem is Ulster are playing away this week refs don't like players who slow the game down and a times Henderson gets over excited and goes for the ball and gives away the penalty. not necessarily a good thing to do early in the game.

I think Diack is the wisest choice as starter away from home playing at home in the absence of BFN I would start Henderson.

Second point is while Montpellier will come at Ulster using their forwards their back line is slick and Ulster need to have a mobile back row and to be honest BFN is fine close to ruck and maul but if the ball goes past the first centre BFN won't be there tackling the wing in the corner.
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Think I'm being realistic as well, Diack just given a 3 year contract extension, now sorry I don't accept your opinion but will accept those who have coached at a very high level, maybe when you post your CV to Ulster you could send me one as well and I could see for myself if your qualified enough...and no I'm not wearing Ulster tinted glasses, i' m just in my humble opinion believe Ulster are a better team than many give them credit for.
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Nick being out is a massive loss. Even a smallish burst from the big man can set up a bit of space to release the backs. There could be a lot of static ball. I expect kick chase to be utilised ad naseum. I think we will be looking to Payne to set us up with some territory too, his kicking v Leicester was superb. This why we need him at 15.
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Ten point win for Ulster lads :fleg: :stout:

Won't be able to see the match. I fully expect a text from my mate telling me we've win :red:
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