Very disappointing display to put in mildly. At 6-6 though we had the game in our grasp but butchered a try and Munster made it a 14 point swing moments later. I know this will send some into meltdown but for all Ian Keatley's faults which he again demonstrated at the end he'd be an improvement on Jack for me. That's not levelling this on Jack we just weren't good enough as a unit.

Once I saw the rain come down just before kick off I'd a bad feeling. We were unable to get any real cohesion together. Its difficult with all the chopping and changing and lack of preparation time given the injuries and its starting to show. Couldn't get multiple phases together at any point really. Lots of very basic errors. Munster didn't do much in the first half but defended stoutly and kicked sensibly.

We just didn't do enough to win. The conditions and complete farce at scrum time made it hard viewing but we butchered the few scoring opportunities we did create.

This season was always going to be difficult but when you pick up nothing in your opening three games, lose at Dragons and lose to a weakened Munster at home you can't realistically expect to be in the shake up for Top 6. We have to hope the injuries start to clear up and we can edge into the last 8 in Europe to keep our season alive.

7th is as good as it can possibly get in the league at this stage.

sea_point wrote: It's the season where bugs are flying around, kids bring them back from school on the holidays etc.
So there may possibly be a couple of players down with a bug that are being monitored..hopefully anyway it's a simple as that.
Losing Muldoon as leader would be a massive loss though in an Interpro especially, but in saying that someone else really needs to be able to step in capably...

Think Aly was very much that person of times past and these days its very much Tom. You can see that Tom is a fine leader. But caution here, You can only have so many leaders before a structure breaks apart. So Tiernan is responsible for the backline, he calls it. John can not be overturned by Tom in opinion.

Thing is when results go against you, doubt is the next phase. So who should lead? So I revert to Anthony Foleys' death. This inspired a team playing mediocre rugby to do better. And passion is a huge part of this game. I give credit to Munster for backing up such a tragedy with performances that Axel would be proud of.

But lets get back to Connacht. Lots of quality players. Fox, Sean, Jake, Denis you name them. Jack is simply killing this team. I have nothing else to add

Conn Not 65 wrote: We are now 1/2 Well Dobby .......

It was never about the bet. It was more about annoying our players into a performance. So far, not good. But there times when you need to give your team a good kick up the backside. I thought this was the appropriate time. I goddam hope they win this game. They really need it

Muldoon 8, SOB 20 Dawai 23 Qualter/Moloney out

connachta wrote: Have you seen? Muldoon and SOB both passed late fitness test. Massive boost!!

starting or bench? No announcement at the ground yet

That's great news

Have you seen? Muldoon and SOB both passed late fitness test. Massive boost!!

Anyone recommend a bar in London to watch the match?

On one side losing Robb/Bealham because they are not fit would be a disaster
On the other side having Poolman for 23 and Muldoon/McKeon for 20 would be a boost
Wait and see

Leaders will be McCartney, Heenan, TOH, Cannon, I'm not worried about that

It's the season where bugs are flying around, kids bring them back from school on the holidays etc.
So there may possibly be a couple of players down with a bug that are being monitored..hopefully anyway it's a simple as that.
Losing Muldoon as leader would be a massive loss though in an Interpro especially, but in saying that someone else really needs to be able to step in capably...

I read the comment as meaning some listed players might drop out, rather than others coming in. Hope you're right though. I agree re: Tom.

So who are we talking about a possibly coming into the squad, Dillane, Muldoon and maybe Poolman? Didn't see SOB mentioned in the injury update, where is he? Is he also a possible late addition? Certainly if healthy getting a couple of these lads back evens up the benches, but if nothing changes the starters have to secure a two score lead. Think McCartney moves to prop before Andress will be brought on. This game will go to the more confident side so a lot will be on Jack's shoulders to make every reasonable kick since Connacht will have to develop their confidence throughout the game while Munster will come in with a good deal of it.

We are now 1/2 Well Dobby .......

Bench looks very shook but looking at that Munster team I'd be disappointed if we don't win this. Andress isn't ideal but he's experienced and can offer us something short term.

Starting XV I'd give us the edge but they have the better bench. If we get one or two more back before kick off to give us a bit of depth off the bench I'd be confident. Munster have a couple of big weeks ahead. This game should mean more to us. I'd throw everything we have at this one and nearly write off the Ospreys game the following week.

I think the winning of this game will be down to which set of 4 to 8 dominant the game.

I think we have the better front row.
And a better back 3

The problem for Connacht is keeping key players on the pitch.

dobby wrote:
So you never bet against Connacht even hen we were on losing streaks of 8 and 14 games even when we used to send our second string team to away games ...... strange very strange . Maybe your not a gambler , there was no value to be got or you're using " I have never bet " for introductory purposes to get your little spiel in!

I presume it means when he does bet which isn't always it's never against Connacht. I bet a small bit but pick my games and don't bet against Connacht.

No need for whatever dig you're giving there