Montpellier v Ulster, Sunday April 7 12:30pm KO (UK Time), Viaplay Sports

[Big-al]

George Bridge the ex All black?

A poor man's Paul Steinmetz...

Montpellier picking a weakened team, would be interesting to see what the bookies make of the selections.

Any pack with Willemse in it will be a tough battle. The man is an absolute unit.

[justinr73]

George Bridge the ex All black?

A poor man's Paul Steinmetz...

Montpellier picking a weakened team, would be interesting to see what the bookies make of the selections.

Any pack with Willemse in it will be a tough battle. The man is an absolute unit.

He’s also scored only three fewer tries for Montpellier than Stockdale has for Ulster.

[MightyRearranger]

George Bridge the ex All black?

A poor man's Paul Steinmetz...

Montpellier picking a weakened team, would be interesting to see what the bookies make of the selections.

Any pack with Willemse in it will be a tough battle. The man is an absolute unit.

Ye of little faith. We have Matty Rea!

[Bart S]

Zero fecks for me to give about this one. Just hope no injuries to key players for the run-in and securing a top 8 spot in the league.

[jean valjean]

Simmonds and Williams both part of the better exeter sides in recent years.
Familiarity may be their downfall, but it will still be close. When did ulster ever make it easy? A cheetahs and ulster combo would be a nice surprise.

[CIMANFOREVER]

However unlikely but would be awesome if it happened

https://rugby365.com/tournaments/europe ... g-pienaar/

Depends on how Clermont approach the game re their team selection. They are struggling in Top 14, only 11th and 4 points above Montpellier who are 13th in the relegation playoff.

Cheetahs I assume will take it seriously, if they want to justify possible reentry to URC etc. Love to have them back. Should never have been dumped. Clermont- who knows- you would expect Bouclier to take priority given their position. Ditto Monpellier

If by the Bouclier, you mean staying in the league Yes, both are miles off making the Top 6.

That's exactly what I meant

[Neill_M]

However unlikely but would be awesome if it happened

https://rugby365.com/tournaments/europe ... g-pienaar/

Depends on how Clermont approach the game re their team selection. They are struggling in Top 14, only 11th and 4 points above Montpellier who are 13th in the relegation playoff.

Cheetahs I assume will take it seriously, if they want to justify possible reentry to URC etc. Love to have them back. Should never have been dumped. Clermont- who knows- you would expect Bouclier to take priority given their position. Ditto Monpellier

If by the Bouclier, you mean staying in the league Yes, both are miles off making the Top 6.

That's exactly what I meant

Clermont have named a relatively strong XV with 10 starters from their last home league game.

[justinr73]

I make that 2 starters from the game v Stade Francais last week, the hooker and Willemse the lock. Question is was that a mixed side v Stade?

Looks like they were more or less fully loaded against Stade, albeit selection has been a bit all over the place given their poor form.

Their 9 and 10 on Sunday haven’t started all season.

The 9 has only played twenty minutes. I believe his nickname at the GGL Stadium is ‘Shanners’.

[Neill_M]

Can't see any odds on this game, the only Challenge Cup game which is listed is the one tonight Gloucester v Castres. Tells you the level of interest in the competition v the Champions Cup!

[CIMANFOREVER]

Surprised at a 6/2 bench split, given Ewers "fit" unless Murphy is intent on testing Montpellier up front to see if they have the stomach for a protracted fight?

[CIMANFOREVER]

George Bridge the ex All black?

A poor man's Paul Steinmetz...

Montpellier picking a weakened team, would be interesting to see what the bookies make of the selections.

Any pack with Willemse in it will be a tough battle. The man is an absolute unit.

Sort of dirty C You Next Tuesday I'd have in a heartbeat

[Neill_M]

Surprised at a 6/2 bench split, given Ewers "fit" unless Murphy is intent on testing Montpellier up front to see if they have the stomach for a protracted fight?

They also have a 6-2 bench, no 22 is a back row. Well he is a hybrid style player, so a 5.5 / 2.5 bench.

[CIMANFOREVER]

Surprised at a 6/2 bench split, given Ewers "fit" unless Murphy is intent on testing Montpellier up front to see if they have the stomach for a protracted fight?

They also have a 6-2 bench, no 22 is a back row. Well he is a hybrid style player, so a 5.5 / 2.5 bench.

Interesting dynamic. Trench warfare

[justinr73]

Clermont are -15 on Paddy Power.

Still no sign of the Ulster game.

[CIMANFOREVER]

Clermont are -15 on Paddy Power.

Still no sign of the Ulster game.

Either won't give odds as we are too brill, or just unimportant