Pro14 Round 21 live thread

by Eejit Sat 27 Apr 2019, 3:05 pm

Anyone else just sat down to sit a great big ass groove into the couch this afternoon?

All Dragons so far.

by Eejit Sat 27 Apr 2019, 3:19 pm

That’s a killer. All that good work defensively and taking points on offer and Amos gets a yellow for an intentional knock-on.

by VinceWLB Sat 27 Apr 2019, 3:26 pm

Very very soft penalty given to Scarlets..

by Eejit Sat 27 Apr 2019, 3:31 pm

Aye I thought so too.

Second try just gone in. Johnny McNicholl must have eyes in his arse as somehow he had the wherewithal to lift his boot as he was sliding in to avoid being put in touch. First class finish.

by VinceWLB Sat 27 Apr 2019, 3:40 pm

Dragons are beyond rubbish.

by Eejit Sat 27 Apr 2019, 3:46 pm

I’m afraid they are not particularly good, no. That said I enjoyed that half - there’s real danger of a game of rugby breaking out here!

by Eejit Sat 27 Apr 2019, 4:02 pm

Harsh not to give that.

by Guest Sat 27 Apr 2019, 4:11 pm

Scarlets doing their level best to define 'a game of two halves'. For about the 8th time this season.

by Guest Sat 27 Apr 2019, 4:12 pm

Good decision by Whitehouse. Should have given the Moriarty try though. Nige would have - bit more 'game intelligence' needed, rather than sticking by the rulebook.

by Eejit Sat 27 Apr 2019, 4:15 pm

Absolutely stunning try Dragons. Game on here.

by Guest Sat 27 Apr 2019, 4:18 pm

Yep. Throwing it away. Classic f'ing Scarlets this season. Ridiculous stuff.

by Eejit Sat 27 Apr 2019, 4:19 pm

Scarlets getting taught a lesson here. No easy games.

If Patchell can turn this around for Scarlets he could find himself on the plane to Japan!

by Guest Sat 27 Apr 2019, 4:34 pm

Patchell showing what he can do that the other 2 Welsh 10s cant (not as well, anyway). Hopefully they close it out from here - but I still don't see a place for Patchell in Japan. Maybe. But he'd had to go as a utility - in place of someone like Jonah Holmes so he plays 15 etc.

by Eejit Sat 27 Apr 2019, 4:47 pm

Drama!

by Eejit Sat 27 Apr 2019, 4:53 pm

Not sure who made that decision but safe to say poor Rhys Patchell will be at home this summer.

That was a stunning game of rugby for the neutral.

by Guest Sat 27 Apr 2019, 4:55 pm

I don't blame Patchell.. The whole team had absolutely lost its nerve there. Only Ken was willing to carry and risk it, with Fonotia, Jon Davies, and maybe one or two others looking to actually get over the gainline. No pressing need to go for the drop goal - but better to lose like that than with a soft knock on as nearly happened a phase before. Scarlets don't deserve to be in Europe if they can't beat the shower that is the Dragons, who performed well today but are even less of a team than the Scarlets. Good tries and a good game for the neutral, no doubt.

by VinceWLB Sat 27 Apr 2019, 4:59 pm

Great 2nd half.. Surprising outcome but probably a good reflection of Scarlets season.

by Eejit Sat 27 Apr 2019, 5:00 pm

Probably a season to forget for Scarlets. They’ve not become a bad team overnight and I’m sure they’ll bounce back. Might have a real chance at winning the diddy cup next season.

Italian derby for me now.

by Guest Sat 27 Apr 2019, 5:02 pm

A very good reflection of the season. Almost a perfect reflection.

Teams don't have to do very much to beat the team. They just let the Scarlets fall on their own sword. Time after time after time.

Shows what the Dragons COULD do - they've got good individual players, like all the Welsh regions. Just don't see them together often enough/playing well enough.

by Eejit Sat 27 Apr 2019, 5:11 pm

First score Zebre 3-0. Nearly 10 minutes in and I don’t think Treviso have touched the ball yet.

No light up posts in Parma, that’s for sure!

by Guest Sat 27 Apr 2019, 5:14 pm

where/how are you watching it?

by Eejit Sat 27 Apr 2019, 5:26 pm

It’s on Freesports. Watching it on the Premier Sports website on a computer plugged into the television.

by bsando Sat 27 Apr 2019, 5:31 pm

Beneton with Yellow and Zebre not playing totally awful. Some hope for Edinburgh yet

by Eejit Sat 27 Apr 2019, 5:32 pm

This really is a terrible game of rugby.

by bsando Sat 27 Apr 2019, 5:34 pm

Yes very error strewn and chaotic.

by Guest Sat 27 Apr 2019, 5:37 pm

Got it. Cheers Eejit.

by Eejit Sat 27 Apr 2019, 5:39 pm

Swear I just saw a bloke on the crowd with an old Glasgow jersey on.

by bsando Sat 27 Apr 2019, 5:42 pm

haha, he never made it home.

Zebre scrum half ain't bad

by Guest Sat 27 Apr 2019, 5:43 pm

Palla-Pada-zanni-vanni. Zebre's super 9/15 axis.

by Eejit Sat 27 Apr 2019, 5:44 pm

That could be a crucial try (in dumping the luvvies out the playoffs) Fingers Crossed

by Guest Sat 27 Apr 2019, 5:46 pm

Zebre just need 2 converted tries and to keep Benneton scoreless and it's part 1 of operation Save the Scarlets complete...

by Eejit Sat 27 Apr 2019, 5:47 pm

miaow wrote:Zebre just need 2 converted tries and to keep Benneton scoreless and it's part 1 of operation Save the Scarlets complete...

That’s the spirit! Keep the faith.

Edit: apparently there is a thanks button when you’ve created a thread. Not sure what it does but I’ve accidentally pressed it. No idea what that means

by Guest Sat 27 Apr 2019, 5:52 pm

It warms my heart. Virtually.

Cory Allen's cropped up with a good try from set piece. 13-10 Ospreys leading Blues after 30 mins. Nice finish by Allen - just needs to follow it up by finishing off his haircut. A skin fade culminating with severe male pattern baldness on top is the combover of the 21stC. Shave it off Cory.

by Guest Sat 27 Apr 2019, 6:03 pm

I can see Zebre sneaking a 2 point win or similar here. Which would mean Benneton finish 3rd, of course.

by Pot Hale Sat 27 Apr 2019, 6:06 pm

Cheetahs/Kings match raining in tries. Good game

by Pot Hale Sat 27 Apr 2019, 6:06 pm

Leinster score another on the HT whistle. 7-13 to Leinster.

by Kingshu Sat 27 Apr 2019, 6:08 pm

McFadden should have been red carded, think he still could be cited

by Pot Hale Sat 27 Apr 2019, 6:09 pm

Kingshu wrote:McFadden should have been red carded, think he still could be cited

Because he scored? A bit harsh.

by Eejit Sat 27 Apr 2019, 6:14 pm

Good decision from Benetton to take the points. Win the game first then think about the bonus point. 6-15 after 55 minutes.

by Kingshu Sat 27 Apr 2019, 6:22 pm

Because he threw a headbut, if Reidy had done a Beirne it would have certianly been a red, instead the angle isnt clear enough so ref just gave a pen.

by Eejit Sat 27 Apr 2019, 6:23 pm

Benetton’s third try and probably the one that finishes Scarlet’s season (sorry miaow).

They are now one try away from wrapping up a first ever playoff appearance. What a season from them, and well deserved if they do get it.

Still 20 minutes to play.

by bsando Sat 27 Apr 2019, 6:26 pm

Yeah despite being an Edinburgh fan I am happy for Benetton making playoffs, they were more consistent than Edinburgh and Scarlets this season.

by Eejit Sat 27 Apr 2019, 6:31 pm

And that’s the fourth try. clap

by Eejit Sat 27 Apr 2019, 6:52 pm

Oh dear Dan Evans. This is going to be the bin.

by VinceWLB Sat 27 Apr 2019, 6:55 pm

Arguably should have been a pen try, doubt anyone could have caught Garyn Smith

by Eejit Sat 27 Apr 2019, 6:56 pm

Aye, I see what you mean but he was still awful far out. Terrible miss from Anscombe though!

by Brendan Sat 27 Apr 2019, 7:00 pm

Eejit wrote:Aye, I see what you mean but he was still awful far out. Terrible miss from Anscombe though!

Terrible miss or looking after next year. To be fair 18pts says he is playing to win. Has to be difficult place to be. It is hard to see the Blues replace him

by VinceWLB Sat 27 Apr 2019, 7:05 pm

So many mistakes in this game, i think one can see why none of the welsh team will make the playoff.

by Guest Sat 27 Apr 2019, 7:18 pm

Eejit wrote:Benetton’s third try and probably the one that finishes Scarlet’s season (sorry miaow).

Not at all. There's still the Friends of Scarlets' European Outreach Society that's in desperate need of help from honorary members Glasgow...

by Dollar Bill Sat 27 Apr 2019, 7:27 pm

How can it be right that the Ospreys get home advantage in the playoff game?

Surely it should be home and away.

If Leinster win the HC do both 4 placed sides go through?

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