O'Crampeasy Over the last few years we’ve seen the Top14 become the dominant Northern Hemisphere domestic league which is clearly reflected in the line-ups for this weekends semi-finals and highlighted by the bookies favourites for each game. Likewise with the pundits, Jeremy Guscott, states of todays game, Saracens Vs Clermont, “if Clermont fly and Sarries also … Read more
After the roaring success of last weeks accumulator I thought it only proper to undo that good work by offering a second. Admittedly there maybe many of you that feel my selection on the France Vs Ireland game is… hopeful. I’d agree, I’d also say its Friday afternoon why not be hopeful!. Here you go; … Read more
The biggest news being Earls returns to the starting line up with McFadden dropping to the bench. Hopefully this should lead to a bit more defensive cohesion in midfield, then again, its not like Keith Earls is world renowned for his defence. Could be a very long afternoon in Paris 15 – Rob Kearney (UCD/Leinster) … Read more
The French have named their side to face Ireland on the weekend. There are four changes in the forwards yet the backline, ominously, remains unchanged. Most notable of the changes being Harinordoquy who comes onto the flank to form what looks like a serious back row combination. This and the backline that really started to … Read more