Clermont - The Game

[Sauvignon Blank]

Our game management was suspect at times in that 2nd half. We had ample opportunities for at least 2 drop goal attempts but declined and then lost posession.

".......The Auvergne could also have the ability to switch seeded next year, so benefit from a chicken more affordable"

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[AdamK]

The FAURE interview is interesting. However I noticed he couldn't help resort to blaming our lack of relegation in the league as to being perfectly molded for the H-Cup.

Coming from a squad with probably the best depth in Europe, that's rich...

[Sauvignon Blank]

The FAURE interview is interesting. However I noticed he couldn't help resort to blaming our lack of relegation in the league as to being perfectly molded for the H-Cup.

Coming from a squad with probably the best depth in Europe, that's rich...

Clever use of the pun

[AdamK]

I almost forgot because I was half drunk, but does anyone else remember almost dieing on the Bristol flight on saturday morning that almost crashed? We almost didn't make the match!

[Hippo]

I almost forgot because I was half drunk, but does anyone else remember almost dieing on the Bristol flight on saturday morning that almost crashed? We almost didn't make the match!

I've often been on that plane. What happened?

[AdamK]

I almost forgot because I was half drunk, but does anyone else remember almost dieing on the Bristol flight on saturday morning that almost crashed? We almost didn't make the match!

I've often been on that plane. What happened?

We came in on approach, and the viability was so bad that you could barely see the wings... So waiting for the ground to come out of the soupy fog, then suddenly we were pinned back in our seats as the plane climbed and accelerated suddenly. The pilot at the time said he couldn't see the run way so he made a new approach on the other run way. The second time was a bit more successful, but the pilot then told us (as according to law they have to), that airtraffic control had put planes onto the runway we were trying to land on for departure.... So a near collision basically! Ooops! We were all still half pissed from the night before, but that sobered us up a little but also added to the banter!

[AdamK]

IT was the Ryanair 6.25 to bristol btw.

[Hornet]

I almost forgot because I was half drunk, but does anyone else remember almost dieing on the Bristol flight on saturday morning that almost crashed? We almost didn't make the match!

I've often been on that plane. What happened?

We came in on approach, and the viability was so bad that you could barely see the wings... So waiting for the ground to come out of the soupy fog, then suddenly we were pinned back in our seats as the plane climbed and accelerated suddenly. The pilot at the time said he couldn't see the run way so he made a new approach on the other run way. The second time was a bit more successful, but the pilot then told us (as according to law they have to), that airtraffic control had put planes onto the runway we were trying to land on for departure.... So a near collision basically! Ooops! We were all still half pissed from the night before, but that sobered us up a little but also added to the banter!

Something of nothing. I've had a few TOGA's (Take Off/Go Around) in my life, (into Heathrow and Dublin). Standard Operating Procedure in the industry when a plane in front is a bit lax in exiting the runway or slow on the Take Off Roll. You were in no danger at all. Had an incident once at Madrid when flying to Valencia with Iberia on a 50 seater CRJ Jet. We were on the Take Off roll and getting close to take off speed when the anchors went on big time. Plane came to a halt. Pilot came on and said something in Spanish. Cue nervous laughter and relieved looking people in the cabin. (I hadn't a rashers what was going on, but assumed we had a close shave). Still safer than crossing the road.

[AdamK]

Something of nothing. I've had a few TOGA's (Take Off/Go Around) in my life, (into Heathrow and Dublin). Standard Operating Procedure in the industry when a plane in front is a bit lax in exiting the runway or slow on the Take Off Roll. You were in no danger at all. Had an incident once at Madrid when flying to Valencia with Iberia on a 50 seater CRJ Jet. We were on the Take Off roll and getting close to take off speed when the anchors went on big time. Plane came to a halt. Pilot came on and said something in Spanish. Cue nervous laughter and relieved looking people in the cabin. (I hadn't a rashers what was going on, but assumed we had a close shave). Still safer than crossing the road.

Yep, agree about the no danger part. I'm actually a trainee pilot myself (rotary, not fixed), so I found it all very fascinating. But still, coming onto a runway with no visibility at a few hundred knots and then being told there was another plane on the runway makes you think!

[brotheroffrank]

Memories and Inspiration for next Sunday......
April 29th 2012......
Heineken Cup Semi Final in France....
Epic match, epic memories.....
Epic victory......

[blockhead]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjxFow0FLRQ&t=2s

Yeah. Absolute classic. The Noise of those Clermomt fans.
It's funny everytime I watch the above video, I get nervous, I still think they're gonna score there at the end.

[alanair]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjxFow0FLRQ&t=2s

Yeah. Absolute classic. The Noise of those Clermomt fans.
It's funny everytime I watch the above video, I get nervous, I still think they're gonna score there at the end.

2 things about that...

(1) I had forgotten what a mess the scrums were then ... and
(2) Leo Cullen assaulted in the last breakdown

[LeinsterLeader]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjxFow0FLRQ&t=2s

Yeah. Absolute classic. The Noise of those Clermomt fans.
It's funny everytime I watch the above video, I get nervous, I still think they're gonna score there at the end.

2 things about that...

(1) I had forgotten what a mess the scrums were then ... and
(2) Leo Cullen assaulted in the last breakdown

Jaysus, Brad Thorn throwing himself under the horses (not sure how legal he was) to allow SOB to make the turn over. Epic stuff

[Oldschool]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjxFow0FLRQ&t=2s

Yeah. Absolute classic. The Noise of those Clermomt fans.
It's funny everytime I watch the above video, I get nervous, I still think they're gonna score there at the end.

2 things about that...

(1) I had forgotten what a mess the scrums were then ... and
(2) Leo Cullen assaulted in the last breakdown

Two more things.
(3) Sexton shouting big scrum, big scrum withinn ear shot of Barnes during the TMO review.
(4) Clermont couldn't kick to touch after 80 mins because the laws hadn't been changed yet.

[wixfjord]

Jaysus some of those final rucks were absolutely vicious.

[wixfjord]

Also, Johnny firing the ball into the sea of yellow and jumping in front of them

[blockhead]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjxFow0FLRQ&t=2s

Yeah. Absolute classic. The Noise of those Clermomt fans.
It's funny everytime I watch the above video, I get nervous, I still think they're gonna score there at the end.

2 things about that...

(1) I had forgotten what a mess the scrums were then ... and
(2) Leo Cullen assaulted in the last breakdown

Julien Bardy enters the ruck with a flying headbutt on Leo, quickly followed by a fishhook or an attempt anyways, then a neck roll followed by a punch and another neck roll. But does Leo let go of the 2 lads he's holding in the ruck? Does he FU*K!!!
A true man of steel. Blue Steel.

[backrower8]

That was the most intense rugby moment I have ever experienced either in person or on TV. Just beats the relief of the 2009 GS.

#Inspiration

[BlockB]

That was the most intense rugby moment I have ever experienced either in person or on TV. Just beats the relief of the 2009 GS.

#Inspiration

+1

Right up there with Cardiff 2011 for me. Clermont fans probably tip it over the edge as my best sporting experience.

[riocard911]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjxFow0FLRQ&t=2s

Yeah. Absolute classic. The Noise of those Clermomt fans.
It's funny everytime I watch the above video, I get nervous, I still think they're gonna score there at the end.

2 things about that...

(1) I had forgotten what a mess the scrums were then ... and
(2) Leo Cullen assaulted in the last breakdown

Julien Bardy enters the ruck with a flying headbutt on Leo, quickly followed by a fishhook or an attempt anyways, then a neck roll followed by a punch and another neck roll. But does Leo let go of the 2 lads he's holding in the ruck? Does he FU*K!!!
A true man of steel. Blue Steel.

Yip. When Leo talks the talk to the younger generation, they can be in no doubt, that he's walked the walk...