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We're back! After a summer that saw an exhibition tour where three of our nations got friendly with the English in what I can only describe as an outdated, unprofessional and downright pathetic show of solidarity between four rugby nations who should viciously hate each other; saw young Irish heroes dismantle USA and Japan; saw Wales get the job done against the Pacific islander; saw the Scots gain an historic win in Australia and an historic loss against Fiji (**** you Warren Gatland) and saw our new boys, who we welcome with open arms, start a winning streak that now sees them on five consecutive wins of 15+ points*, we're done with the sub plots of world rugby and back to the main event. This is the bigger, the better, the more diverse, the more aesthetic, the more complicated, the sexier, the inaugural Guinness Pro 14.
(All times local to Dublin)
Friday
Cardiff v Edinburgh - 19.35 - Mid table madness right here folks, two sides who should be looking at European qualification and could mount a playoff challenge but likely won't, the home side to get a rather uninspired win.
Munster v Treviso - 19.35 - one of three South African sides playing on Friday, Rassie "Feckin Traitor" Erasmus' side should end Friday night as the only team on five points.
Ulster v Cheetahs - 19.35 - An all South African affair in Belfast, how will the new boys stand up in their new surroundings against a side who's only creative backline talent is Christian Lealiafano? (pending on a court decision) This game is there for the taking in Belfast and while they're proud people up in Ulster not many of them play for their rugby team. I think we may see a sneaky upset!
Saturday
Ospreys v Zebre - 14.35 - 5 points to the Welsh, move along.
Dragons v Leinster - 15.15 - Newport has the honour of hosting the injury stricken inaugural pro 14 champions, will the young soon to be conquerors of this rag tag group of major rugby nations get off to a slow start in Rodney Parade? Doubt it, they'll probably get a BP too!
Scarlets v Kings - 17.30 - Welcome to our new tournament, we're happy to have you and I hope you appreciate this opportunity. Now go lose away to our champions in your first game.
Connacht v Glasgow - 19.35 - Two teams who used to be good both home and away... Win for the westerners.
Ps. Dear South African fans, as you may have noticed this forum doesn't take itself too seriously and enjoys, for lack of a better word, banter. If you don't enjoy this please ignore it as it won't be forced upon you but please don't criticise me as I can't take it.
Yours lovingly,
The Alpha Bro.
*I'm sure Italy did something too but who really cares?
(All times local to Dublin)
Friday
Cardiff v Edinburgh - 19.35 - Mid table madness right here folks, two sides who should be looking at European qualification and could mount a playoff challenge but likely won't, the home side to get a rather uninspired win.
Munster v Treviso - 19.35 - one of three South African sides playing on Friday, Rassie "Feckin Traitor" Erasmus' side should end Friday night as the only team on five points.
Ulster v Cheetahs - 19.35 - An all South African affair in Belfast, how will the new boys stand up in their new surroundings against a side who's only creative backline talent is Christian Lealiafano? (pending on a court decision) This game is there for the taking in Belfast and while they're proud people up in Ulster not many of them play for their rugby team. I think we may see a sneaky upset!
Saturday
Ospreys v Zebre - 14.35 - 5 points to the Welsh, move along.
Dragons v Leinster - 15.15 - Newport has the honour of hosting the injury stricken inaugural pro 14 champions, will the young soon to be conquerors of this rag tag group of major rugby nations get off to a slow start in Rodney Parade? Doubt it, they'll probably get a BP too!
Scarlets v Kings - 17.30 - Welcome to our new tournament, we're happy to have you and I hope you appreciate this opportunity. Now go lose away to our champions in your first game.
Connacht v Glasgow - 19.35 - Two teams who used to be good both home and away... Win for the westerners.
Ps. Dear South African fans, as you may have noticed this forum doesn't take itself too seriously and enjoys, for lack of a better word, banter. If you don't enjoy this please ignore it as it won't be forced upon you but please don't criticise me as I can't take it.
Yours lovingly,
The Alpha Bro.
*I'm sure Italy did something too but who really cares?