Watching the game back, it looks like the TMO at the sending off was just to check Quinn Roux didn't (justifiably) batter seven shades of sh*te out of the Italian hooker (it's several minutes later footage of the bite is shown) - the touch judge had seen the bite and called the red card in real time. Great to see officials not passing the buck.

He apologised at half time apparently. Still far, far too lenient.

salmson wrote:

mahick wrote: Fabiani got 9 weeks for eating Quin Roux

18 weeks mid-range (what the hell would constitute top-range? Swallowing?) reduced by half because he twisted his flat cap in his hands and said yessir, nosir, three-bags-full-sir, or some such nonsense.

I had heard that he apologized as quick as he could. I'm sure knowing full well that it wouldn't hurt his chances when it came to the suspension, but still.

I believe use of condiments would get you the 18.

mahick wrote: Fabiani got 9 weeks for eating Quin Roux

18 weeks mid-range (what the hell would constitute top-range? Swallowing?) reduced by half because he twisted his flat cap in his hands and said yessir, nosir, three-bags-full-sir, or some such nonsense.

Fabiani got 9 weeks for eating Quin Roux

Lazio are already stocked with centers as far as I know.
Do they really need Bundee?

ConnachtCows wrote:

swift4prez wrote: What was the official word on bundee being dropped from the bench and replaced with danie

He was caught having ice-cream with his agent and Troy Nathan in an Italian ice cream parlour, having discussions about joining Mogliano next year

Haha Troy doing his old club a favour. Why didn't he try and sign him for lazio where he has been playing for over two seasons. Was Miah nikora around anywhere. Although the old Troy and last seasons bundee have a lot in common

Bundee was on the bench but unused. Robertson-McCoy pulled up in the warmup so Poolman replaced him on the bench. Being down a frontrow is why JP came back on for Finlay late in the game.

swift4prez wrote: What was the official word on bundee being dropped from the bench and replaced with danie

He was caught having ice-cream with his agent and Troy Nathan in an Italian ice cream parlour, having discussions about joining Mogliano next year

What was the official word on bundee being dropped from the bench and replaced with danie

eezipc wrote: Flicking between the two games, I think Connacht can take Toulouse in January. If they throw the ball around like they did in Genoble, they can do it.
Then hopefully a bonus point win again v Zebre and Connacht get out of the group.

Weather will dictate whether we can or not, if it's cold and dry and firm pitch I think we will certainly, but if we get stuck on a bog like the Montpellier pitch it'll be a huge struggle.
While their legs are relatively fresh on a bad pitch they have the power to blast us out of it and wrap up a win early on in the return....

On a firm pitch, they'll start strong as well, but over 80mins we can reel them in for sure...

Stacey Ili up for try of the round. Even if we get the Social Media vote and the nod from that long string of misery Will Greenwood, as per Niyi's try vs. Toulouse, I'm sure Commercial Realities mean they'll find a reason to give it to someone on an English team. Let's make it hard/embarrassing for them at least:

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Conn Not 65 wrote: Paddy Power has cut our odds of winning the Cup from 55/1 to 33/1 We march on...

before we played toulouse it was 100/1.
along the lines of our odds for the pro12 last year.
its all about desire. munster proved it this weekend. nobody would have given them a chance against glasgow..

connacht has desire in bags. Its emotional to watch always. Connacht ABU

Paddy Power has cut our odds of winning the Cup from 55/1 to 33/1 We march on...

Borders no.2 wrote:

ThisYearWillBeDifferent wrote: Not so sure Wasps result suits us, puts on some pressure to get away points. Good if Toulouse lose interest though. And no bonus points is always nice.

Would have preferred a Wasps win but given the situation down the home stretch with Toulouse leading by 7 I think it isn't too bad. Realistically I think Wasps are going to win the pool. I'd fancy us to get 2nd though, hopefully with enough points to be a best runner-up.

Your opinion is based on Wasps finishing top of group. Oh you of little faith