pinky wrote:

RogueXV wrote: 6th

There's that number again

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RogueXV wrote: 6th

There's that number again

This is definitely one of the biggest league games we've ever played. A real 8 pointer. If we win this I'd find it hard to imagine we wouldn't be able to pick up the necessary points in the remaining 6 games for at least European Qualification and it would position us nicely for a shot at the Top 4. This has been one I think everyone would have circled as very important since we edged them out over there during the World Cup.

For me we have the winning of this game if we play to our strengths. We'll try and play rugby against them but like against Scarlets targeting them up front may give us some joy. Ospreys aren't really the team to have a shoot out against like we did on Saturday and I fear we'd lose out in a tactical kicking battle with Dan Evans at full back. We haven't beaten them many times in Galway so I'm wary of this fixture, Ospreys still have plenty of quality, experience and know-how in their team even minus their internationals and will place huge importance on this game also.

RogueXV wrote:

Evil_g wrote: Also...how massive is this game?

Yeah, for me if they win this one they have 6th pretty much wrapped up and a top 4 finish would then come down to how they manage in the three remaining Interpros. It will certainly be tough especially if the injury concerns from the Zebre game go the wrong way added to the Irish call ups but the Ospreys will be missing some players and it's at the Sportsground.

100% agree.

There is hope for both Ronaldson and Heenan presence, and it could be a gamechanger

Evil_g wrote: Also...how massive is this game?

Yeah, for me if they win this one they have 6th pretty much wrapped up and a top 4 finish would then come down to how they manage in the three remaining Interpros. It will certainly be tough especially if the injury concerns from the Zebre game go the wrong way added to the Irish call ups but the Ospreys will be missing some players and it's at the Sportsground.

Anyone know if there are any plans to show the Ireland game at the Sports Ground on Saturday?

(I realise that I said in the Robbie thread that I wouldn't be too keen on the four proud provinces schtick from here on....but I still want to watch it)

Also...how massive is this game?