Bristol v ASM Clermont Auvergne, Sat 12th, 13.00

[jimKRFC]

Bristol side:
15. Max Malins; 14. Alapati Leiua, 13. Piers O’Conor, 12. Siale Piutau (c), 11. Henry Purdy; 10. Callum Sheedy, 9. Harry Randall; 1. Jake Woolmore, 2. Bryan Byrne, 3. John Afoa, 4. Ed Holmes, 5. Joe Joyce, 6. Ben Earl, 7. Dan Thomas, 8. Nathan Hughes.

Subs: 16. Will Capon, 17. Yann Thomas, 18. Kyle Sinckler, 19. Dave Attwood, 20. Jake Heenan, 21. Andy Uren, 22. Ioan Lloyd, 23. Siva Naulago.

Unavailable: Harry Thacker, Chris Vui, Steven Luatua, James Dun, Sam Bedlow, Semi Radradra, Luke Morahan, Charles Piutau, Toby Fricker, Niyi Adeolokun.

Going to be very tough for Bristol, hopefully we can get a result. Could really do with the injuries clearing up soon....

[fivepointer]

Bris do have a few back but they are still missing some key players.

Gonna have to raise their game to get a result.

[jimKRFC]

[Peej]

What happened to Penaud with France? He was basically unplayable before the World Cup, by far and away one of their few players who consistently delivered

[francoisfou]

What happened to Penaud with France? He was basically unplayable before the World Cup, by far and away one of their few players who consistently delivered

Great to see Damien Penaud back in action. He picked up an ankle injury in October, I think, and would have been a shoo-in for the French 1st XV. Clermont have been in iffy form this season, having lost two home matches on the trot, against Montpellier for the first time ever at home and then to Racing. Maybe Penaud will give his team a much needed boost. Hope so.

[Mellsblue]

Welcome to the Champions Cup!!!!

[FKAS]

Bristol not looking that cohesive. Clermont just picking then off.

Why did the Bristol back stop chasing? He'd nearly caught the Clermont player for the second try just needed to commit to the tackle.

[switchskier]

Should have been a third try if he'd noticed the hooker there.

[Mellsblue]

Uh oh.

[jimKRFC]

Well this is rubbish.... Bristol not in the game here....

[Mellsblue]

This is how I imagine Bedford’s debut in the Champions Cup would go.
Edit: I typed the above prior to the driving maul try.

[p/d]

Bristol not looking that cohesive. Clermont just picking then off.

Why did the Bristol back stop chasing? He'd nearly caught the Clermont player for the second try just needed to commit to the tackle.

Having passed to him Sheedy was hardly going to then tackle him


Really like the speed of Randall. Trying too hard at times but looks a belter

[p/d]

Who dragged Nowell through a hedge!! Scruffy git

[Mellsblue]

Who dragged Nowell through a hedge!! Scruffy git

Ha! I came on here just to see whether you’d commented on that.

[p/d]

Who dragged Nowell through a hedge!! Scruffy git

Ha! I came on here just to see whether you’d commented on that.

... it’s all about standards. Charles setting a fine example, skinny jeans and neat side parting

[Mellsblue]

What. A. Try.

[Mellsblue]

Who dragged Nowell through a hedge!! Scruffy git

Ha! I came on here just to see whether you’d commented on that.

... it’s all about standards. Charles setting a fine example, skinny jeans and neat side parting

I’d say jeans, regardless of cut, are unacceptable.

[p/d]

Sinclair has made a difference

[Mellsblue]

I’m not sure if Parra meant that but that’s superb. If it’s pre-planned to expose Randall on the wing it is brilliant. If it’s off the cuff it’s genius.

[Banquo]

Rugby laws need changing, dull as

Brizz game, but a bit naive. Clermont have game tho

[Mellsblue]

I’d buy a season ticket.

[p/d]

Rugby laws need changing, dull as

Brizz game, but a bit naive. Clermont have game tho

Great fun to watch. Clermont showing it doesn’t just have to be aggressive defence

[switchskier]

Anyone know why Bristol hide Randall on the wing? Is it just size, as he's always looked pretty game in defence to me.

[Mellsblue]

Malins has been class. As has Bristol’s attitude. Earl has been disappointing.

[p/d]

2 of Jones’ chosen players spoken to for dissent