Clermont v Munster

by BlueMuff Mon 22 Apr 2013, 8:48 am

First topic message reminder :

27 Apr 2013 - Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier 5pm

Munster: F Jones; K Earls, C Laulala, J Downey, S Zebo; R O’Gara, C Murray; D Kilcoyne, M Sherry, BJ Botha; D Ryan, P O’Connell capt; P O’Mahony, T O’Donnell, J Coughlan. Replacements: D Varley, W du Preez, J Ryan, B Holland, P Butler, C Sheridan, I Keatley, D Hurley.

ASM team:

1.Domingo, 2.Kayser, 3.Zirakashvili, 4.Cudmore, 5.Hines, 6.Bonnaire

, 7.Bardy, 8.Chouly, 9.Parra, 10.James, 11.Nalaga, 12.Fofana, 13.King, 14.Sivivatu, 15.Byrne.

Remplaçants : 16.Paulo, 17.Debaty, 18.Ric, 19.Pierre, 20.Lapandry, 21.Radosavljevic, 22.Buttin, 23.Nakaitaci ou Skrela.

Munster have not a snowballs chance in hell of winning this in all reality. Clermont are on something of a destiny mission to win the HC after being the nearly men for 4 years. Heartbreaking defeat to Leinster last year in the semi final will be the extra motivation not that they need it.

They are unbeaten in 59 games at the Stade Marcel Michelin (albeit not playing there this weekend but are still the home team), just hammered Toulouse 37 12 and even managed to draw away to Toulon the week before 26 26.

They have one of the biggest budgets in European Rugby if not the biggest. So much so they were able to rest 12 of the HC QF team against Toulouse. Power, pace agression all over the park. Only positive is that Rougerie and Brock James are doubtful.

Munster will probably name same team that beat Quins (unless Dougie and Earls are back which looks unlikely).

A massive invasion of the Red Amry is underway with Munster looking for 5,000 tickets (double that of Leinster request last year Very Happy

) and with Sponsors etc it might be even more than that.

Time to unleash the Dogs of War - C'Mon Munster SUAF

by maestegmafia Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:34 pm

C'mon Munster... Struggling in the set piece a bit there. Can't afford to against this Clermont team.

by Golden Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:35 pm

Mad to think Clermont have brought the likes of Debaty off the bench and into the front row and Munster have Ryan on the bench.

O'Donnell is some player!

by maestegmafia Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:36 pm

What a steal

by maestegmafia Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:36 pm

Try???

by wales606 Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:37 pm

Clermont just need to give the ball to their backs in a tiny amount of space and they will win.

Munster need to keep the game tight, hit back Clermont, shake them and hope for some penalties or a bit of magic.

by Golden Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:37 pm

So close!

by Rory_Gallagher Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:37 pm

WHAT HAPPENED??

by **Notch** Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:37 pm

Nalaga nearly gave Munster the chance to win this. Dozy play!

by bsando Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:37 pm

bloody hell. All munster 2nd half

by wales606 Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:37 pm

So close!

Laulaula almost scrapped a try then!

by Gibson Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:37 pm

Oooh Mother Of Divine Sweet jaaayuz!

That was the game right there.

by Rory_Gallagher Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:37 pm

O'Donnell is the player of the season for Munster for sure. Has to be picked for Ireland.

by wales606 Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:38 pm

If Laulaula had one foot placed slightly differently he could have fallen on that cleanly and slid for the line

Small margins

by Gibson Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:38 pm

Clermont shaking here head-wise...

MON Munster! Confound the Experts.

Again.

by maestegmafia Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:40 pm

A good game for Gats and Farrell to attend. There are a number of lads putting in wonderful performances.

by wales606 Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:40 pm

Munster with POC are a completely different team than Munster without him - they were poor in the pools, but are thriving in KO rugby.

by Feckless Rogue Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:41 pm

Cmon Munster

by **Notch** Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:42 pm

maestegmafia wrote:A good game for Gats and Farrell to attend. There are a number of lads putting in wonderful performances.

No one more than Nathan Hines!

by Golden Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:42 pm

7 minutes left. COME ON MUNSTER!!!!!!!!!!

by wales606 Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:42 pm

Parra and James are looking to close out this game

by maestegmafia Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:44 pm

Notch wrote:
maestegmafia wrote:A good game for Gats and Farrell to attend. There are a number of lads putting in wonderful performances.

No one more than Nathan Hines!

Hines, Byrne, O'Connell, O'Donnell, Zebo, O'Mahony I think Murray is playing well too.

by Golden Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:45 pm

Jones looks way better than he was earlier in the season

by maestegmafia Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:45 pm

Tough call now

Three points or seven????

by **Notch** Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:45 pm

This is it; all or nothing.

by wales606 Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:45 pm

maestegmafia wrote:Tough call now

Three points or seven????

7

by maestegmafia Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:45 pm

Try try try try try c'mon Munster...!

by **Notch** Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:45 pm

Clear the tables or go home empty handed.

by Golden Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:45 pm

Here we go!!!

by The Boss Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:46 pm

Mon Munster yas rockets yas!

by wales606 Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:46 pm

What a kick!

This is it.

by maestegmafia Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:47 pm

2nd chance

C'mon munster

by wales606 Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:47 pm

Murray loses the ball Doh

Tried to force that

Still time

by Golden Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:47 pm

Clermont defended the maul excellently

by wales606 Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:48 pm

Lost lineout

Clermont will close this out now, surely

by maestegmafia Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:48 pm

Forward pass!!!!

Arrrgh

by Gibson Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:49 pm

Its all over. Well done Munster. Welcome to Dublin, ASM.

by The Boss Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:49 pm

Not even close to forward!

by maestegmafia Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:49 pm

Forward pass!!!!

Arrrgh

by thebluesmancometh Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:49 pm

No way is that a forward pass, few key calls have gone Cleremonts way today...

by wales606 Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:49 pm

Forward pass from POC ends it for Munster Rolling Eyes

by LeinsterFan4life Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:49 pm

Not forward wrong call

by Rory_Gallagher Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:50 pm

Forward?

by Feckless Rogue Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:50 pm

Wow. Incredibly harsh call from the ref there. That wasn't forward was it?

by **Notch** Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:50 pm

Well, this was a great game. Clermont deserved it but what a big performance from Munster, all credit to them clap

by Golden Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:50 pm

I'd like another look at that pass looked flat to me

by Golden Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:50 pm

Thats it. Well played Munster but hard luck

by The Boss Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:50 pm

Well done Munster. Left it all out there! Gutted for them!

by **profitius** Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:50 pm

Frak disgraceful call by Owens!

by wales606 Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:51 pm

Hands went forward so Owens called it.

by maestegmafia Sat 27 Apr 2013, 6:51 pm

What a game.

Well done Munster your fans should be proud... Clermont looked like finalists from the start but Munster lived up to their fantastic reputation.

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