RugbyRebels

Oh dear. That was woeful. No control, no composure. Totally outmuscled for the first 50 and when they did get the ball not enough guile or, on too many occasions, basic skills.

Back down to earth with a huge bump.

I've said this many times on RRs but it's always worth repeating.
Nacewa is the most complete player I've ever seen. He'd be wasted on the wing for any other club.

Sandydragon wrote:Oh dear. That was woeful. No control, no composure. Totally outmuscled for the first 50 and when they did get the ball not enough guile or, on too many occasions, basic skills.

Back down to earth with a huge bump.

I haven't watched it yet, but this just confirms to me that Tandy is out of his depth! His team selection in the first three games looked ok, but for the first test of the season he's reverted to his tombola of last season.

It's a shame the O's managed to claw some points back at the end after Leinster had given up, to paper over the chasms!

cadofyddol wrote:

Sandydragon wrote:Oh dear. That was woeful. No control, no composure. Totally outmuscled for the first 50 and when they did get the ball not enough guile or, on too many occasions, basic skills.

Back down to earth with a huge bump.

I haven't watched it yet, but this just confirms to me that Tandy is out of his depth! His team selection in the first three games looked ok, but for the first test of the season he's reverted to his tombola of last season.

It's a shame the O's managed to claw some points back at the end after Leinster had given up, to paper over the chasms!

For a moment they looked like they were going to claw back a bp, but that wouldn't have been deserved. That was a strong ospreys side, although I do question the selection of Biggar and davies in the same back line. Yet to be 31-0 down is just incredible, and I mean no disrespect to Leinster who were skilfully, committed and very focused. Losing away to Leinster isn't a disgrace, but being behind by that margin with a full strength team must raise questions.