I have to say I am very nervous about this game. What ever happens make sure you shout your head off today for the team. They have been great entertainment this year and a season to remember.

beatthedeck wrote: Time do gates open ? Can't see on twitter of fb

usually an hour and half before Kick Off- so guessing 1.30

Is the weather very bad in Galway? Heatwave in London.

Time do gates open ? Can't see on twitter of fb

Tall Paul wrote: Does anyone know how the seedings work for the European cup. I know it's from where you end up in your league. 1st 2nd etc. Does it take into account play off.

For example If the 4th in the league win the play off, do they jump to the top of the seedings?

www.connachtclan.com/clan-forum/2-connac...hampions-cup-2016-17

Tall Paul wrote: Does anyone know how the seedings work for the European cup. I know it's from where you end up in your league. 1st 2nd etc. Does it take into account play off.

For example If the 4th in the league win the play off, do they jump to the top of the seedings?

Based on playoff results, not final league position.

Does anyone know how the seedings work for the European cup. I know it's from where you end up in your league. 1st 2nd etc. Does it take into account play off.

For example If the 4th in the league win the play off, do they jump to the top of the seedings?

menacethedenis wrote:

dobby wrote:

connachta wrote: I wanted to play Robb yes
Doesn't mean i'd have dropped Henshaw altogether. My proposition was Healy 11 Robb 12 Aki 13 (I love him ther) Henshaw 15 TOH 14

Reason toh plays fullback on this team is because he releases players. Robbie at fullback is so one dimensional. Take a ball and take the contact. Tiernan takes the ball, draws the opposition, and just when you think its impossible provides the pass to release the winger. Robbie wouldn't even understand.

That's not fair to Robbie. Just look at his offload to Bundee in thomond park for the try. He's capable of magic.

In fact it is most justified. Just look at the speed of the offloads tieran supplies every week. Robbie did it once and likely not soon again. I'm just depending on him being defensively sound this weekend as compared to his current statistics..if I were to suggest I consider him as the weakest link in our back line. I hope he proves me wrong.

dobby wrote:

connachta wrote: I wanted to play Robb yes
Doesn't mean i'd have dropped Henshaw altogether. My proposition was Healy 11 Robb 12 Aki 13 (I love him ther) Henshaw 15 TOH 14

Reason toh plays fullback on this team is because he releases players. Robbie at fullback is so one dimensional. Take a ball and take the contact. Tiernan takes the ball, draws the opposition, and just when you think its impossible provides the pass to release the winger. Robbie wouldn't even understand.

That's not fair to Robbie. Just look at his offload to Bundee in thomond park for the try. He's capable of magic.

I couldn't leave out Niyi I think he is very exciting, and in my opinion, he's easily earned his place. At this stage of his career Robb is a solid defensive player would agree and one for the future.

connachta wrote: I wanted to play Robb yes
Doesn't mean i'd have dropped Henshaw altogether. My proposition was Healy 11 Robb 12 Aki 13 (I love him ther) Henshaw 15 TOH 14

Reason toh plays fullback on this team is because he releases players. Robbie at fullback is so one dimensional. Take a ball and take the contact. Tiernan takes the ball, draws the opposition, and just when you think its impossible provides the pass to release the winger. Robbie wouldn't even understand.

phatguerilla wrote:

menacethedenis wrote:

salmson wrote:

connachta wrote: Am I the only one to wonder if Henshaw/Bundee instead of Bundee/Henshaw would be the right choice? 50/50 really...

I imagine they'll swap in and out at first centre, but no, you're not the only one to wonder that: Henshaw has played more at 12 than 13/15 this season due to injury and international commitments, and Bundee has been used mostly at 13 to great effect.

New chant, particularly when he joins a scrum or maul:

He plays where he wants. He plays where he waa-aaaaants. Bundee Aki. He plays where he wants.

Oh lord, just had a thought are we going to see the Bundee at 8 move again? If robbie is at first receiver rather than Mul then it could work but.... :huh:

Nah, he'll probably pop up in a lineout this time

menacethedenis wrote:

salmson wrote:

connachta wrote: Am I the only one to wonder if Henshaw/Bundee instead of Bundee/Henshaw would be the right choice? 50/50 really...

I imagine they'll swap in and out at first centre, but no, you're not the only one to wonder that: Henshaw has played more at 12 than 13/15 this season due to injury and international commitments, and Bundee has been used mostly at 13 to great effect.

New chant, particularly when he joins a scrum or maul:

He plays where he wants. He plays where he waa-aaaaants. Bundee Aki. He plays where he wants.

Oh lord, just had a thought are we going to see the Bundee at 8 move again? If robbie is at first receiver rather than Mul then it could work but.... :huh:

I wanted to play Robb yes, and I'm happy he's on the bench at least
Doesn't mean i'd have dropped Henshaw altogether. My proposition was Healy 11 Robb 12 Aki 13 (I love him ther) Henshaw 15 TOH 14

"Henshaw 19 missed 10
Aki 16 missed 2
Robb 31 missed 2"

Statistics can be be read anyway you want, but you seriously talking about playing Robb to Henshaw is - with respect to Robb, who is a great prospect - isn't a flyer

salmson wrote:

connachta wrote: Am I the only one to wonder if Henshaw/Bundee instead of Bundee/Henshaw would be the right choice? 50/50 really...

I imagine they'll swap in and out at first centre, but no, you're not the only one to wonder that: Henshaw has played more at 12 than 13/15 this season due to injury and international commitments, and Bundee has been used mostly at 13 to great effect.

New chant, particularly when he joins a scrum or maul:

He plays where he wants. He plays where he waa-aaaaants. Bundee Aki. He plays where he wants.