Ulster v Saints Fri Dec 17th 8pm KO BT Sport 2

Dharper · Post by **Dharper** » Thu Dec 16, 2021 4:41 pm

Hendo has 50/55 in him. AOC can’t be expected to do another 80 in a 6 day turnaround after last week. We are normally undone by losing the tight 5, this should hopefully keep a solid enough platform for the 20/30 mins required. No one wants a Gloucester repeat.

justinr73 · Post by **justinr73** » Thu Dec 16, 2021 5:15 pm

allezlesverres wrote: ↑Thu Dec 16, 2021 4:02 pm That's more or less our first XV. From the injury list, only Addison, Stockdale and Baloucoune would have had a chance (not a guarantee) of a spot in the starting team. Great to see a strong team named. I just hope we get out of the blocks early and let Saints know they're in for a hard night of it.

I reckon a fit Jordi would start at 6.

Could be a cracker. Looking forward to it.

rumncoke · Post by **rumncoke** » Thu Dec 16, 2021 5:23 pm

my take would be that Jones appears to provide another option in the line out

skiboo · Post by **skiboo** » Thu Dec 16, 2021 7:17 pm

Surely with a stronger pool of players to pick from rotation is being applied and well done the management team for making the decision to do so.

BR · Post by BR » Thu Dec 16, 2021 9:48 pm

Ulster 1/12
Northampton 7/1
Draw 30/1

Don't know what they're giving on a cancellation, so failing that, I think I'll take a bit of Northampton at that price.

jean valjean · Post by **jean valjean** » Thu Dec 16, 2021 10:15 pm

Great odds for Northampton. Be worth a tenner to soften the blow of defeat.

Bart S · Post by **Bart S** » Thu Dec 16, 2021 10:52 pm

Agree with others - if fit, Reidy should be on the bench. He gives great impact from there during a game and in fact even in a fully loaded team i’d Often put him on the bench due to his impact.

Pack is close to full strength or certainly as close you are likely to be able to field. In an ideal world. The “concern” is not the names but lack of game time for Hendy, plus Jack McGrath, who would start if fully fit. Agree with justin73 that Jordi would also be in there if fit, as he was excellent last season.

As an observation it is some turnaround for the Rea brothers. 4 games ago Marcus didn’t appear to exist in Dan’s mind and Matty was starting week in week out. Fast forward and Marcus is now a starter in the big games and Matty is nowhere to be seen, even though the bench split should favour him, as he could cover lock also and provide a lineout option.

UlsterNo9 · Post by **UlsterNo9** » Thu Dec 16, 2021 11:33 pm

Too be honest wouldn't be upset in the slightest if it was 6. Reidy 7. Murphy 8. McCann tomorrow night.

We are in a good place..... which I'm extremely uncomfortable with. It's not the Ulster way

UlsterNo9 · Post by **UlsterNo9** » Thu Dec 16, 2021 11:43 pm

Bart S wrote: ↑Thu Dec 16, 2021 10:52 pm
As an observation it is some turnaround for the Rea brothers. 4 games ago Marcus didn’t appear to exist in Dan’s mind and Matty was starting week in week out. Fast forward and Marcus is now a starter in the big games and Matty is nowhere to be seen, even though the bench split should favour him, as he could cover lock also and provide a lineout option.

Rea Snr busy with his new house project on Instagram

no small coincidence he has disappeared from the matchday team sheet if posting pics is his priority.

justinr73 · Post by **justinr73** » Fri Dec 17, 2021 12:05 am

I think that’s mostly Mrs Rea’s doing tbf.

UlsterNo9 · Post by **UlsterNo9** » Fri Dec 17, 2021 8:51 am

justinr73 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 17, 2021 12:05 am I think that’s mostly Mrs Rea’s doing tbf.

Fair enough however both their names are very much on the account front page.

https://www.instagram.com/thereaproject/?hl=en-gb

NIs answer to The Rooneys

HammerTime · Post by **HammerTime** » Fri Dec 17, 2021 9:44 am

Insta w@nkers

Cap'n Grumpy · Post by **Cap'n Grumpy** » Fri Dec 17, 2021 9:55 am

For those who haven't seen it on the other thread, Louis Ludik getting a very much deserved belated send off tonight.

Stand Up for that Ulster Man!!!!

Just a pity for him that he has to talk to Pete Snodden at half time - should just walk round the perimeter of the pitch and take the adulation.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Fri Dec 17, 2021 10:17 am

Cap'n Grumpy wrote:For those who haven't seen it on the other thread, Louis Ludik getting a very much deserved belated send off tonight.

Stand Up for that Ulster Man!!!!

Just a pity for him that he has to talk to Pete Snodden at half time - should just walk round the perimeter of the pitch and take the adulation.

Hmm...I was thinking I would like to see Louis' wonderful tackle technique one last time

StandUp · Post by **StandUp** » Fri Dec 17, 2021 10:26 am

Cap'n Grumpy wrote: ↑Fri Dec 17, 2021 9:55 am For those who haven't seen it on the other thread, Louis Ludik getting a very much deserved belated send off tonight.

Stand Up for that Ulster Man!!!!

Just a pity for him that he has to talk to Pete Snodden at half time - should just walk round the perimeter of the pitch and take the adulation.

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