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Not to be too positive, but if we manage to win this whilst missing 6 of our starting 8 forwards plus Hume and Moore x2, it would actually be a big achievement. But maybe that’s more a reflection on the level of expectation (or lack of) at the minute…

That feels like a bit like a robbery, but we often are on the other end so we’ll take it! Poor performance and would’ve been a disaster if we’d lost, so take the points and move on. Positives was Sheridan was excellent + unbelievable tackle from Izzy at the end. Lowry looked sharp, and Cooney made a...

https://all.rugby/player/francois-van-wyk Leaving Leicester at the end of the season. South African born Loosehead who wouldn’t be too big budget. wouldn’t be guaranteed starter, but could provide competition and depth. He also started at 6 once a few seasons back apparently 😂 This lad has now sign...

Video of the interim CEO on YouTube confirming “we’ve 7 players going at the end of this season and 2 retirements” https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ypke3Z6wt2Q&t=453s&pp=ygUMdWxzdGVyIHJ1Z2J5 (7:28) Unsure whether the other retirement is Angus Curtis who retired mid season. If not, there is one ...

That’s why we don’t do optimism!

Absolutely embarrassing second half

I would like to see the time Clermont have actually spent in our 22 compared to the points scored. Feels like they just walk over unmarked within a minute every single time

Never seen a ref give turnover pens so quickly, absolutely no time for support to arrive there

Our 5m defence must be up there with the very worst in Europe. Second try they’ve scored after about 5 seconds

https://all.rugby/player/francois-van-wyk

Leaving Leicester at the end of the season. South African born Loosehead who wouldn’t be too big budget. wouldn’t be guaranteed starter, but could provide competition and depth. He also started at 6 once a few seasons back apparently

Kitshoff/Warwick
Herring
TOT
Sheridan
Hendy/AOC
Timoney
Reffell
McCann
Cooney
Doak
Stockdale
McCloskey
Hume
Baloucoune
Lowry
Subs - Stewart
Warwick/EOS
Wilson
Izzy
Ewers
Flannery
Moore
Addison

Not counting our chickens yet, but that was a better first half than expected. Love that Sheridan doesn’t take a back step, he’s just what we’ve been missing in our pack. Baloucoune has looked sharp too and actually getting involved which is great to see. Stormers haven’t been great mind you, I’m su...

Full strength against the Sharks and a bit of rotation for the Stormers?

So to summarise the rumours for next season: (NB - i have absolutely no insider knowledge/sources, this is entirely from stuff i've read) Potentially leaving: Eric O'Sullivan - https://www.the42.ie/ulster-head-coach-6306120-Feb2024/ James French - https://www.the42.ie/ulster-head-coach-6306120-Feb20...

Seemed like he was deflecting a bit in the interview, first question he blamed the ref, second one he blamed the interviewer saying the question wasn’t relevant! Seemed like a bit of a frosty atmosphere, I hope there’s a bit of accountability from both the players and coaches