Losspreys

[Sandydragon]

This is an utter implosion. Really weird how they have fallen apart, and a bit concerning given how many of their better players are available.

[Buggaluggs]

Shane Williams scored this weekend. Just sayin.

[Son of Mathonwy]

Could really do without an Irish ref for this crucial match with Ulster, just not good enough that the league can't manage that.

Not that it's going to make any difference if the Ospreys don't sort themselves out fast.

[Lord Llandaff]

At least Lacey can spot knock ons, not like the joker last night...

[Sourdust]

I was beginning to forget what it was like to see the Os score more points than the opposition, so that was welcome. That performance would have been worryingly flaky just a few weeks ago, but it was a resurrection compared to the last few games.

It's almost certainly too late to save the season - everyone knows an away semi is invariably "Game Over" - but at least we can look forward (probably) to a semi in which we get merely beaten, rather than humiliated.

Oh, and Keelan Giles can defend. He didn't get a sniff in attack but he kept Piutau in check all game, despite being half his height.

[Son of Mathonwy]

I was beginning to forget what it was like to see the Os score more points than the opposition, so that was welcome. That performance would have been worryingly flaky just a few weeks ago, but it was a resurrection compared to the last few games.

It's almost certainly too late to save the season - everyone knows an away semi is invariably "Game Over" - but at least we can look forward (probably) to a semi in which we get merely beaten, rather than humiliated.

Oh, and Keelan Giles can defend. He didn't get a sniff in attack but he kept Piutau in check all game, despite being half his height.

Thank god for that, they aren't completely hopeless after all. Nice to get a clear win too, against an Ulster who were gunning for the same spot.

Agreed about Giles. He's not a destructive tackler but his technique is sound and he's so quick it's pretty hard to get past him.

Fool that I am I can't give up hope that we can win an away semi against the Irish.... let's see what we can do with the Turks first, though.

[kk67]

Well this is an interesting match. It's not over but Scarlets are going clickety-click at the moment.

[kk67]

When we saw this seasons Scarlets squad, 12 months ago,......that was what I expected.

[MrK]

The major difference now is they have their first choice front row fit and now decent back up...they made a much underrated signing in that Irish second row who has also made a difference..the back row has always had class even when Boyde and Mcleod came in early in the season it was clear to see these were good players.

The forwards are now competitive which gives that backline plenty of go forward.

Good on them too, they are playing exciting heads up rugby.

[kk67]

It's nice to see old fashioned heads up. Nice to see it still lives.
Odd to see Patch' being the straight man for all the clever stuff. The halfback battle was amazing.

[Son of Mathonwy]

Well played the Scarlets, clearly the better team. I don't think the Ospreys were dreadful (other than being outclassed in the scrum), but were outplayed in most areas. Observers from Mars may wonder why Webb is the lion, not Davies... but hopefully Webby will find his form in time.

Playing like this the Scarlets will give Leinster problems in a couple of weeks. Ospreys will need to step it up to do similarly vs Munster.

[Sandydragon]

Webbs form has dropped off a lot in the past few months. He looked tidy coming back from injury, but not of late.

[kk67]

Webbs form has dropped off a lot in the past few months. He looked tidy coming back from injury, but not of late.

He looks pretty good to me. And his chats with Nigel all sounded constructive. I was surprised he was binned.

[bruce]

Lets hope Steff gets his chance in a Wales jersey on the summer tour. The lad just looks a class winger to me.