2022/23 Champions/Challenge Cup

[Paddington Bear]

Good game of rugby. Ospreys punched themselves out in the first 50 or so. Billy’s hands calamitous. Goode dragged us kicking and screaming into some semblance of order. Will have to be better next week

[OomStruisbaai]

Can't see any Saffer side going to the semi finals.
Toulouse vs $hark$
Exeter vs Stormers

In Challenge
Glasgow vs Lions.

[Paddington Bear]

With only two French Quarter finalists compared to England’s three do we need to have a discussion about the crisis in the French game?

[JM2K6]

With only two French Quarter finalists compared to England’s three do we need to have a discussion about the crisis in the French game?

Definitely have to question whether their structure values crowds and the international game over domestic success. Concerning times for fans of French club rugby.

[Kawazaki]

Another intercept by Taylor. What a great option to be able to bring off the bench. Earl with another great break, he's up there with Mako today.

Taylor is Saracens academy. Made of biscuits.

He was signed from Bedford.

Ah my error, he's another one of those superstars that moneybags Saracens buy in.

[JM2K6]

Taylor is Saracens academy. Made of biscuits.

He was signed from Bedford.

Ah my error, he's another one of those superstars that moneybags Saracens buy in.

What a strange pair of posts.

[Jim Lahey]

With only two French Quarter finalists compared to England’s three do we need to have a discussion about the crisis in the French game?

Definitely have to question whether their structure values crowds and the international game over domestic success. Concerning times for fans of French club rugby.

A crisis in the standard of Irish refs from the sounds of things.
TBF we are responsible for Frank Murphy.

[SaintK]

With only two French Quarter finalists compared to England’s three do we need to have a discussion about the crisis in the French game?

Definitely have to question whether their structure values crowds and the international game over domestic success. Concerning times for fans of French club rugby.

Not the structure it’s the cheating referees
Ask Torque

[Kawazaki]

He was signed from Bedford.

Ah my error, he's another one of those superstars that moneybags Saracens buy in.

What a strange pair of posts.

Don't be so coy, I'm sure you understand exactly.

[JM2K6]

Ah my error, he's another one of those superstars that moneybags Saracens buy in.

What a strange pair of posts.

Don't be so coy, I'm sure you understand exactly.

Has there been a big argument about the players Saracens develop recently or something, because I am absolutely at a loss to explain why praising Taylor's impact off the bench has led to this mini meltdown

[SaintK]

Just catching up with the Exeter Montpellier match
Had no idea Henry Thomas was still there and starting
Good to see Elliott Stooke playing well

[Kawazaki]

What a strange pair of posts.

Don't be so coy, I'm sure you understand exactly.

Has there been a big argument about the players Saracens develop recently or something, because I am absolutely at a loss to explain why praising Taylor's impact off the bench has led to this mini meltdown

No meltdown, don't worry yourself.

[shereblue]

With only two French Quarter finalists compared to England’s three do we need to have a discussion about the crisis in the French game?

Definitely have to question whether their structure values crowds and the international game over domestic success. Concerning times for fans of French club rugby.

Not the structure it’s the cheating referees
Ask Torque

French clubs do value crowds.

It seems you two could learn from this example of rugby values in victory from a Fre crowd.

Respecting the fight put up by brave Gloucester with applause:

https://twitter.com/i/status/1642252910393192449

[JM2K6]

Definitely have to question whether their structure values crowds and the international game over domestic success. Concerning times for fans of French club rugby.

Not the structure it’s the cheating referees
Ask Torque

French clubs do value crowds.

It seems you two could learn from this example of rugby values in victory from a Fre crowd.

Respecting the fight put up by brave Gloucester with applause:

https://twitter.com/i/status/1642252910393192449

Even the crowds have gone soft. Shameful.

[shereblue]

Not the structure it’s the cheating referees
Ask Torque

French clubs do value crowds.

It seems you two could learn from this example of rugby values in victory from a Fre crowd.

Respecting the fight put up by brave Gloucester with applause:

https://twitter.com/i/status/1642252910393192449

Even the crowds have gone soft. Shameful.

tbf, anglophone refs have gone soft on Fra in recent times. Brace still manfully holding out for the old ways.

[GogLais]

Oh well, two home wins, sounds as though the Ospreys were at least competitive some of the time and a trouncing for the Dragons. About as good as we could have hoped for then.

[JM2K6]

French clubs do value crowds.

It seems you two could learn from this example of rugby values in victory from a Fre crowd.

Respecting the fight put up by brave Gloucester with applause:

https://twitter.com/i/status/1642252910393192449

Even the crowds have gone soft. Shameful.

tbf, anglophone refs have gone soft on Fra in recent times. Brace still manfully holding out for the old ways.

Not enough. I demand blood.

[Torquemada 1420]

With only two French Quarter finalists compared to England’s three do we need to have a discussion about the crisis in the French game?

Depends how you define crisis.
- Your national side is the worst performing in the world relative to resources.
- You don't have a single player who would make a world 2nd XV best, let alone the 1st.
- Your Ux performances don't suggest much is coming through to alter that.
- 2 of your clubs have folded, one of them arguably your one with the best history in Europe.
- Serious questions over the long term viability of many of the others.
- Your 2nd tier offers nothing to replace them.
- Your attendances wouldn't trouble the 2nd division of football.

[Margin__Walker]

With only two French Quarter finalists compared to England’s three do we need to have a discussion about the crisis in the French game?

Depends how you define crisis.
- Your national side is the worst performing in the world relative to resources.
- You don't have a single player who would make a world 2nd XV best, let alone the 1st.
- Your Ux performances don't suggest much is coming through to alter that.
- 2 of your clubs have folded, one of them arguably your one with the best history in Europe.
- Serious questions over the long term viability of many of the others.
- Your 2nd tier offers nothing to replace them.
- Your attendances wouldn't trouble the 2nd division of football.

[JM2K6]

[SaintK]

With only two French Quarter finalists compared to England’s three do we need to have a discussion about the crisis in the French game?

Depends how you define crisis.
- Your national side is the worst performing in the world relative to resources.
- You don't have a single player who would make a world 2nd XV best, let alone the 1st.
- Your Ux performances don't suggest much is coming through to alter that.
- 2 of your clubs have folded, one of them arguably your one with the best history in Europe.
- Serious questions over the long term viability of many of the others.
- Your 2nd tier offers nothing to replace them.
- Your attendances wouldn't trouble the 2nd division of football.

Yep
Twat, utter twat

[Paddington Bear]

With only two French Quarter finalists compared to England’s three do we need to have a discussion about the crisis in the French game?

Depends how you define crisis.
- Your national side is the worst performing in the world relative to resources.
- You don't have a single player who would make a world 2nd XV best, let alone the 1st.
- Your Ux performances don't suggest much is coming through to alter that.
- 2 of your clubs have folded, one of them arguably your one with the best history in Europe.
- Serious questions over the long term viability of many of the others.
- Your 2nd tier offers nothing to replace them.
- Your attendances wouldn't trouble the 2nd division of football.

[OomStruisbaai]

Only 2 Saffer teams luckily the teams with the most Springboks. $hark$ vs Toulouse is like a mini France vs Springboks trial run in a knock out. The experience will be valuable for Springboks.

We always know our teams have to play away from the semis.

From this anything is a bonus.

[OomStruisbaai]

[fishfoodie]

Leinster
Toulouse
Stormers
LaR

[sockwithaticket]

Leinster
Toulouse
Stormers
LaR

Hard to disagree, although La Rochelle will need to up their game having nearly been turned over by Gloucester of all teams.

[fishfoodie]

Leinster
Toulouse
Stormers
LaR

Hard to disagree, although La Rochelle will need to up their game having nearly been turned over by Gloucester of all teams.

ROG will use that, performance, to beat the players for the next week, & give them the kick up the arse they need ..... which is a pity, because I'd hoped they'd sleepwalk into the next few games & get beaten as a result

[Sards]

Love how the Sharks are written off. Underdog status
Great weather in store for the game

[Uncle fester]

With only two French Quarter finalists compared to England’s three do we need to have a discussion about the crisis in the French game?

Depends how you define crisis.
- Your national side is the worst performing in the world relative to resources.
- You don't have a single player who would make a world 2nd XV best, let alone the 1st.
- Your Ux performances don't suggest much is coming through to alter that.
- 2 of your clubs have folded, one of them arguably your one with the best history in Europe.
- Serious questions over the long term viability of many of the others.
- Your 2nd tier offers nothing to replace them.
- Your attendances wouldn't trouble the 2nd division of football.

Yep
Twat, utter twat

Some excellent points there. You should bait Torq more often.

[SaintK]

Depends how you define crisis.
- Your national side is the worst performing in the world relative to resources.
- You don't have a single player who would make a world 2nd XV best, let alone the 1st.
- Your Ux performances don't suggest much is coming through to alter that.
- 2 of your clubs have folded, one of them arguably your one with the best history in Europe.
- Serious questions over the long term viability of many of the others.
- Your 2nd tier offers nothing to replace them.
- Your attendances wouldn't trouble the 2nd division of football.

Yep
Twat, utter twat

Some excellent points there. You should bait Torq more often.

Don't disagree with a lot of them to be honest
Just think he posts like a complete one-eyed twat..............particularly in regard to referees

[Uncle fester]

Vast majority of refs are cheats tbf, myself included.

We certainly deserve abuse via our dad's memorial page.

[laurent]

Vast majority of refs are cheats tbf, myself included.

Finally you admit it.

Annoyed I am unable to fly in for the AIL Final ...

[OomStruisbaai]

Leinster
Toulouse
Stormers
LaR

I am not that confident about the Stormers. Will be a bonus if they beat Exeter Chiefs.

I am with Sards. Will be massive for SA Rugby if the $hark$ knock out Toulouse. its like a mini Bok vs France WC knockout game.

[Simian]

Leinster
Toulouse
Stormers
LaR

I am not that confident about the Stormers. Will be a bonus if they beat Exeter Chiefs.

I am with Sards. Will be massive for SA Rugby if the $hark$ knock out Toulouse. its like a mini Bok vs France WC knockout game.

Yeah, Exeter stormers could be really tight

[Torquemada 1420]

Vast majority of refs are cheats tbf, myself included.

We certainly deserve abuse via our dad's memorial page.

Anyone who was involved in taking to that an an approach to express anger at Brace should be ashamed.

As an aside, I don't understand why anybody exposes himself to meejuh like Tw*tter, let alone anyone in a public profile. You know exactly what you are going to get and the higher the profile, the more the extremists and nutterss.

I didn't see most of the game but by all accounts the red was yet another dismal decision by Brace against a Fre team.

[Sards]

Leinster
Toulouse
Stormers
LaR

I am not that confident about the Stormers. Will be a bonus if they beat Exeter Chiefs.

I am with Sards. Will be massive for SA Rugby if the $hark$ knock out Toulouse. its like a mini Bok vs France WC knockout game.

Best thing it's 16 max , 8 minimum clear skies so it will beg for running rugby. Big ask to knock over Toulouse and then Leinster. Away. Stormers have a very easy route. It's about which side of the draw you were placed. Not about positioning

[OomStruisbaai]

Leinster
Toulouse
Stormers
LaR

I am not that confident about the Stormers. Will be a bonus if they beat Exeter Chiefs.

I am with Sards. Will be massive for SA Rugby if the $hark$ knock out Toulouse. its like a mini Bok vs France WC knockout game.

Yeah, Exeter stormers could be really tight

If the Stormers play their running game they should be fine. Once the kicking start I get pissed off. They have that tendency playing up north. Their defense have been excellent all year.

I watched the Exeter game yesterday. They show great character to pull it through in the end. Thats champion material.

[Lobby]

Vast majority of refs are cheats tbf, myself included.

We certainly deserve abuse via our dad's memorial page.

Anyone who was involved in taking to that an an approach to express anger at Brace should be ashamed.

As an aside, I don't understand why anybody exposes himself to meejuh like Tw*tter, let alone anyone in a public profile. You know exactly what you are going to get and the higher the profile, the more the extremists and nutterss.

I didn't see most of the game but by all accounts the red was yet another dismal decision by Brace against a Fre team.

[Sandstorm]

Anyone got a working stream for Stormers v Quins please?

https://www.vipbox.lc/stormers-vs-harlequins-4-live

Cheers for the persistent malware bro. Laptop is fucked today.

[sockwithaticket]

Vast majority of refs are cheats tbf, myself included.

We certainly deserve abuse via our dad's memorial page.

Anyone who was involved in taking to that an an approach to express anger at Brace should be ashamed.

As an aside, I don't understand why anybody exposes himself to meejuh like Tw*tter, let alone anyone in a public profile. You know exactly what you are going to get and the higher the profile, the more the extremists and nutterss.

I didn't see most of the game but by all accounts the red was yet another dismal decision by Brace against a Fre team.

I thought it was a reasonable decision. Since the 'level of force/degree of danger' mitigations came in we've seen refs give a lot of yellows for incidents that really should have been reds and were reds 18 months ago. The problem for Brace here is other officials not wanting to issue reds rather than his being harsh.