Wasps v Bristol, semi final - 1.30pm Saturday

[twitchy]

Ed Thacker for england imo.

[Mellsblue]

Booj was too slow for 13 at Bedford. He’s a 12 and nothing else.

[FKAS]

Parisse literally did what Willis did but more deliberately when Toulon played Leicester and it led to a try. Refs are still very hit and miss on it so I don’t blame Willis for having a go. As said previously, it could have been given either way regardless on what the rules are.

The ref got slated for that by the commentators and the Tigers players were furious. The ref that day was absolutely awful for both sides. Parisse was none to pleased when the ref gave him a harsh yellow later in the game.

[Raggs]

If that's a tackle then why didn't bristol have to roll away? If it's a maul, why aren't they done for collapsing?

[Mikey Brown]

Even I feel sorry for Nathan Hughes right now.

[Banquo]

You can say what you want about skillset, having a complete game etc, but no 9 in the premiership is as influential as Robson

But is there a vacancy for England there or is the being a box-kick robot the only way in?

Ironically he’s an excellent kicker, big boot too

[Oakboy]

I liked Healey's comment that if the England management can't see that Willis is the best flanker, they should be replaced.

[Banquo]

Wasps great at the breakdown.

[padprop]

You can say what you want about skillset, having a complete game etc, but no 9 in the premiership is as influential as Robson

But is there a vacancy for England there or is the being a box-kick robot the only way in?

You’d like to think so, but agree with you, doesnt seem to be in recent times. Only time in recent memory was Care’s purple patch a couple years ago

[Mikey Brown]

I didn't meant to say he can't kick well, but is he best used box-kicking the volume/consistency that Eddie would require?

It's a genuine question I really haven't seen him for 80 minutes for a long time tbh.

Aha. He strikes.

[Banquo]

Brilliant by Robson, but not sure Brizz will be happy as Carley was not paying attention. Always play to the whistle or summat

[Banquo]

I didn't meant to say he can't kick well, but is he best used box-kicking the volume/consistency that Eddie would require?

It's a genuine question I really haven't seen him for 80 minutes for a long time tbh.

Aha. He strikes.

Good enough box kicker. I don’t quite understand what you are trying to say tbh

[twitchy]

That didn't feel right.

[Raggs]

Thank you Carley!

How often do refs chalk those quick ones off for no good reason.

[Peej]

That try never should have been allowed. But then it was a joke the idea that Hughes had been legal at the back of the maul

[FKAS]

Quick thinking by Robson but surely you can't tap behind the ref when he's still talking.

That try kills the game, Wasps have dominated.

[Raggs]

If time is on, the game is live.

[Banquo]

That try never should have been allowed. But then it was a joke the idea that Hughes had been legal at the back of the maul

Yes to the latter. On the former, Carley messed up twice imo- listening to himself speak and not paying attention

[Banquo]

Quick thinking by Robson but surely you can't tap behind the ref when he's still talking.

That try kills the game, Wasps have dominated.

What do the laws say?

[Raggs]

Why does Willis need to come out for the first time? He joined fine, and it swung around, he doesn't have to let go.

[Banquo]

That kills the game you’d think. Just hope Wasps get some of their wounded back.

[padprop]

Only reason Carley was explaining was because bristol players were complaining on the floor.

[Banquo]

Why does Willis need to come out for the first time? He joined fine, and it swung around, he doesn't have to let go.

As I’d conjectured before, think Carley is trying to mark his card

[Banquo]

Only reason Carley was explaining was because bristol players were complaining on the floor.

He should have been paying attention to the game if he didn’t call time off

[Banquo]

Great try. Brizz out of puff and players