B & I Cup 16/17

[Dan Dare]

I like the way that we are talking up the chance of winning the B+I cup after the game. Really hope that we do, i think they are going to put out better teams this year. We need a good run in this, a strong second team gives out good hope and drives competition.

[scrum5]

No where near winning it.....

[Russ]

Given Mexico are playing some ringers. How can anyone else win it?

[Gerald the Mole]

If they keep some continuity in selection that will be an indicator how serious they are .

[Deraless]

Are they negating a bit of home advantage moving the home matches between Shaw's Br, Eaton Park and Ravers?

If they were that serious they would play them at Ravenhill and promote the heck outta them, instead of listing the last match at the wrong ko time on the official website etc. Tommy on the wing is surely worth a few screaming wee girls. Open the shop and one bar and let ST holders in. There actually was a fair crowd at Shaw's Bridge on friday considering. The vast majority of the team are Senior Ulster capped.

The As seem to put up a better showing at HQ in my experience.

[thecrouch]

Given Mexico are playing some ringers. How can anyone else win it?

Thon tank smashing into semi-pro lads, won't somebody think of the children?

Game was close by the way, Leinster A only won 68-19.

[thecrouch]

I like the way that we are talking up the chance of winning the B+I cup after the game. Really hope that we do, i think they are going to put out better teams this year. We need a good run in this, a strong second team gives out good hope and drives competition.

Leinster will win it.

With absolute certainty.

[Russ]

Are they negating a bit of home advantage moving the home matches between Shaw's Br, Eaton Park and Ravers?

If they were that serious they would play them at Ravenhill and promote the heck outta them, instead of listing the last match at the wrong ko time on the official website etc. Tommy on the wing is surely worth a few screaming wee girls. Open the shop and one bar and let ST holders in. There actually was a fair crowd at Shaw's Bridge on friday considering. The vast majority of the team are Senior Ulster capped.

The As seem to put up a better showing at HQ in my experience.

What about touring them around the country and not playing them on a Friday afternoon?

You'd get a decent crowd at somewhere like Dromore or Armagh or City of Derry of a Saturday afternoon if the firsts were away

Or even play the game after the firsts game

[Deraless]

...or before like the Canada A- Northampton double header.

[Russ]

...or before like the Canada A- Northampton double header.

Whilst it was a good effort it wasn't spreading the game

[Deraless]

The last time they played at Eaton Park they were utter gash. Though could have been a coincidence.

Admirable idea but I think it negates a bit of an advantage playing in unfamiliar surroundings?

I'd rather they played home games at home- if they are taking it as seriously as they say.

[Russ]

The last time they played at Eaton Park they were utter gash. Though could have been a coincidence.

Admirable idea but I think it negates a bit of an advantage playing in unfamiliar surroundings?

I'd rather they played home games at home

I'd rather they treated the team as a development force

[Deraless]

Like Leinster with Connacht?

[Dan Dare]

According to HRH Mr Windsor we are going to win it, with the quality of the squad that we have. Did make me smile, bless him.

The Mexicans after beating us by 40 odd and Richmond by 50 odd will take some beating. Hope someone gives them a game.

[10 or 15 only]

Ah, I see Herbst has resurfaced to play for the "A" team.

http://www.ulsterrugby.com/fixtures/153 ... An0F-ArLcs

No place for Richie Lutton. Does this mean an upward or downward movement?