Clermont vs Tigers

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Well, nearly time for kick off. My prediction is 20 - 18 to Clermont. As much as my heart wants us to win, my head is saying it will be number 75 home win for Clermont.

Whats anyones elses predictions?

Wesley Fofana is some player.

I really do like ASM, they are a well built team who play attractive rugby, have young French players in some key positions (Buttin, Fofana, Parra, Lee, Lapandry, etc) and their fans were some of the best the Stoop have hosted

Nachos Jones wrote:Wow, I counted 3 illegal blocks in that 'rolling' maul. Nothing given and now a try to ASM...  

I know, Slater just told Rolland and all he said was "number 8 knows he shouldn't do it"

And so it begins...

Clermont will certainly punish any mistakes and take their chances.

here Rolland goes then, he'll continually ping us and we'll get someone carded

nathan wrote:

Nachos Jones wrote:Wow, I counted 3 illegal blocks in that 'rolling' maul. Nothing given and now a try to ASM...  

I know, Slater just told Rolland and all he said was "number 8 knows he shouldn't do it"

I was really surprised, it was so blatant.

where was the release Rolland?

I am struggling to understand how that was a penalty against Tigers, looked ok to me.

nathan wrote:here Rolland goes then, he'll continually ping us and we'll get someone carded

Half hour mark for first card?

Lads am seeing nothing in terms of the so called infringements by Clermont. He was talking about the No.8 for another issue....

Nachos Jones wrote:I am struggling to understand how that was a penalty against Tigers, looked ok to me.

Perhaps they're not wearing White?

Leicester looking surprised and out of their depth.

Clermont looking very comfortable with and without the ball.

Straight down on the ball.

ME-109 wrote:Lads am seeing nothing in terms of the so called infringements by Clermont. He was talking about the No.8 for another issue....

It was a different occasion but it was for the same offence, blocking.

Lots to do now..

ME-109 wrote:Lads am seeing nothing in terms of the so called infringements by Clermont. He was talking about the No.8 for another issue....

It was clever play but illegal, ASM had a man at the back of Tigers defence blocking players to engage in the defensive maul.

First penalty chance for Leicester.

well he missed them being off their feet but at least we got the penalty

The signs are not good!

And Williams hits the flag on the top of the left upright. Unlucky.

The better the team, and being at home helps, the more you can get away with. It's simple to understand, the ref knows ASM can create attacking plays like this so is more likely to accept that they are doing it fairly and not look closely for infringements. And ASM are excellent

our kicking is poo at the moment, far to long with no chase. We're just inviting them to run back or kick back

James is pulling the strings very well here.

An all-English semi-final looking unlikely already with half-an hour gone. Clermont only operating in second gear.

b. youngs shouldn't of been the last man there. We're going to lose badly if we dont get our arses in gear.

Barnes is a numpty.

butch james kicking is killing leicester so far.

Brock James, not Butch. He has a huge boot

she looked hot! lol

and Parra knocks another one over.

Clermont 16-0 up now.

Is the winner of this match away in the semis?

What a lovely try

get in there!

Well, that helps!!!!

Great try

Golden wrote:Is the winner of this match away in the semis?

Yep, luckily for Sarries/Ulster

Wales will have a very good number 10 for the future.

And Leicester make a brilliant try from a set piece. Crane over after a lovely chip kick to the wing.

ASM 16-7 Leicester.

that kick was beautiful

The french were pretty quite during that kick!

Clermont pour it on from the restart and win a penalty to the left of the posts on half-time.  Parra should get this one.

19-7 at HT.

Do the Tigers have a decent 2 to replace Tom Youngs? I can see him getting a yellow in the 2nd half.

There we have it, Rolland giving us a warning. At least he's a bit behind schedule.

Leicester are lucky with Rolland. If that was Munster he would have given two yellow cards at this stage.

can i just point that i never want to see Crane attempt a dive again, what a woeful attempt! lol

ME-109 wrote:Leicester are lucky with Rolland. If that was Munster he would have given two yellow cards at this stage.

i was reading somewhere the other day that when he's reffing a french vs other nationality team the French always win more penalties. I'm not suggesting he favours the French teams but it sounds a bit dodge to me.

Surely advantage was over there?

LeinsterFan4life wrote:Surely advantage was over there?

i counted 6 phases lol

Hines backing into T. Youngs to block the attempt at a tackle.