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<blockquote data-quote="shazbooger" data-source="post: 162141"><p>Yep, ouch is the right word alright. </p><p></p><p>Ahhhh even the 6-6 score at half time didnt really hide the fact that Leinster were really struggling. All that happened in the second half was that they turned the screw and clocked up the points their superiority deserved. </p><p></p><p>Toulouse were on top in most facets, but most importantly they had the battle of the tight five well won. The Leinster pack has improved over last year, but were still nowhere near good enough to match the big boys. With no go forward ball, the back line could do little but kick it away all day. I stopped watching mid way through the second half as it was obvious it wasnt going to get any better for us. We looked about as interested in the game as a french touring team.</p><p></p><p>On a side point. Can we sticky a "referee watch" topic or somthing where we can evaluate our opinions on the current referee's? Would certainly be interesting to see opinions on the likes of Barnes <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />, White, Roland, or that new Irish ref (Bristol V Stade) etc, over time.</p><p></p><p>Chris White's performance last night was dreadfull. He is one of the most pedantic referee's I've seen in years. Dont get me wrong he had no impact on the final result (in fact I think he hampered Tolouse more than Leinster) but he seems to do his best to stop the flow of the game. Some of his decisions were so obviously wrong that you would have to question what he was thinking. Two examples;</p><p></p><p>1) Toulouse player takes ball into contact, Leinster have two tacklers waiting and drive the player back. Leinster forwards pile in and drive over the ball. It was obviously a turnover ball. White blows as the ball is being presented and gives the scrum to Toulouse, supposedly the team going forward (they had been drivin off the ball). Even the Toulouse players look a bit embarrased at that decision.</p><p></p><p>2) Ball goes out for line out. Heymans looks to take a quick lineout (through a mass of players). He passes the ball in to another Toulouse player and the game is off. White blows up and asks them to take it again. No reason for it, and it stopped Toulouse profiting from what was a potentially dangerous attacking platform.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="shazbooger, post: 162141"] Yep, ouch is the right word alright. Ahhhh even the 6-6 score at half time didnt really hide the fact that Leinster were really struggling. All that happened in the second half was that they turned the screw and clocked up the points their superiority deserved. Toulouse were on top in most facets, but most importantly they had the battle of the tight five well won. The Leinster pack has improved over last year, but were still nowhere near good enough to match the big boys. With no go forward ball, the back line could do little but kick it away all day. I stopped watching mid way through the second half as it was obvious it wasnt going to get any better for us. We looked about as interested in the game as a french touring team. On a side point. Can we sticky a "referee watch" topic or somthing where we can evaluate our opinions on the current referee's? Would certainly be interesting to see opinions on the likes of Barnes ;), White, Roland, or that new Irish ref (Bristol V Stade) etc, over time. Chris White's performance last night was dreadfull. He is one of the most pedantic referee's I've seen in years. Dont get me wrong he had no impact on the final result (in fact I think he hampered Tolouse more than Leinster) but he seems to do his best to stop the flow of the game. Some of his decisions were so obviously wrong that you would have to question what he was thinking. Two examples; 1) Toulouse player takes ball into contact, Leinster have two tacklers waiting and drive the player back. Leinster forwards pile in and drive over the ball. It was obviously a turnover ball. White blows as the ball is being presented and gives the scrum to Toulouse, supposedly the team going forward (they had been drivin off the ball). Even the Toulouse players look a bit embarrased at that decision. 2) Ball goes out for line out. Heymans looks to take a quick lineout (through a mass of players). He passes the ball in to another Toulouse player and the game is off. White blows up and asks them to take it again. No reason for it, and it stopped Toulouse profiting from what was a potentially dangerous attacking platform. [/QUOTE]
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