The Rugby thread

[Agent_Smith]

Eish, that pitch is looking chopped up already and there hasn't been a scrum.

 

[Agent_Smith]

Munster have come to play. Stormers just not getting their hands on the ball.

 

[cavedog]

Munster have come to play. Stormers just not getting their hands on the ball.

Absolutely zero possession so far.

 

[Agent_Smith]

This dam for the Stormers is creaking badly. Yet they still lead. If they can hold out and start to get their hands on the ball, things will change.

But massive credit to Munster. They are playing superb rugby, well led by Connor Murray.

 

[Speedster]

This dam for the Stormers is creaking badly. Yet they still lead. If they can hold out and start to get their hands on the ball, things will change.

But massive credit to Munster. They are playing superb rugby, well led by Connor Murray.

Not anymore

 

[cavedog]

Stormers have no answers on defense and the box kick is killing them.

 

[Agent_Smith]

Stormers have no answers on defense and the box kick is killing them.

Erm, they have plenty answers on defense. The question is can they maintain it.

 

[Agent_Smith]

Some questionable decision making at the end. Surely the guaranteed 3 points would have been a better option? This is a final. No bonus points on offer.

 

[Vrotappel]

Stormers must catch a wake up.

 

[cavedog]

I think the Stormers can still win but damn if you defend non stop for 40min you get exhausted.

They need to change to attack or the dam wall will eventually break and Munster will run away winners.

 

[Vrotappel]

The few times they had the ball they kicked it away. Willemse getting seriously exposed under the high ball.

 

[cavedog]

The few times they had the ball they kicked it away. Willemse getting seriously exposed under the high ball.

Yes they keep kicking it away and Munster doesn't return the kicks so after every kick it's back to defending. That needs to change.

 

[Agent_Smith]

Jantjies' box kicking had been woefully subpar. Just not contestable enough.

But yeah. If they're going to defend for another 40 minutes and try rely on scraps, it's going to end badly.

 

[Agent_Smith]

RG in the house. Test for Dweba now. RG made his life hell in the match earlier this season.

 

[Agent_Smith]

These forced passes, crisis...

 

[SAguy]

Are we even going to fix this pitch at CPT stadium, it's an embarrassment.

Really need to get some decent rugby turf here or a new groundsman.

 

[Agent_Smith]

Are we even going to fix this pitch at CPT stadium, it's an embarrassment.

Really need to get some decent rugby turf here or a new groundsman.

Think it's being relaid before the next season starts in August

 

[Vrotappel]

Stormers chucked it away.

 

[Agent_Smith]

Well done Munster. Full value for the win.

Great second season for the Stormers. Super proud of the boys this year.

 

[Side Effect]

If you play poor rugby and don't take your chances, you can't expect to win in a final.

The Stormers were only at full steam for about 10 minutes, I'd say. The rest of the time they were farting around. A deserved loss.