Bristol vs Quins, Semi final, Sat 19th 13.30

[Mellsblue]

Marler - Gray - Collier front row. Old school.

[16th man]

Disappointed we can't see forwards kicking penalties

[Mellsblue]

Kenningham has to learn not to tackle with his face.

This.

[Banquo]

cant see brizz coming back; fantastic from quins

[jimKRFC]

After blowing 28 point lead Bristol don't deserve to win, written as Quin's score again, just not good enough....

[Mellsblue]

Dallaglio is farking clueless.

[Banquo]

kin ell lel

[16th man]

Surely Barnes is experienced enough he can see Bristol never had any advantage from that knock on. The kick only came down 5 metres past where it happened.

[16th man]

Training ground exercise to get within drop goal range for Briz

[Banquo]

feel for briz. no one left. wow- controversial id say.

[Banquo]

Quins remarkable.

[Stom]

Wow. Was not expecting that! Well done Quins!

[Digby]

28-0 and not getting the job done is going to hurt. They've spent a lot of money, and much of it very well, to piss this one up the wall. But you'd have to think Brizzle will be back even allowing for the returning Sarries players. Congrats to Quins also, I might even end up saying nice things about Quins if they do similar in the final, and I can't have said nice things about Quins very often

[Danno]

Hard to see Exeter Sale topping that, but here's hoping.

Match was a microcosm of Quins' season. I'm delighted ☺

[fivepointer]

Fantastic game. Both sides showed enterprise, ambition, great skill and no little heart. Thrilling stuff. Bris were outstanding in first 30 but Quins deserve enormous credit for the way they came back.

[Scrumhead]

What a win! So proud of that comeback.

[Spiffy]

lynagh is a good un

Green too. Isn't he a Saffer? Looks a better FB than Willie Le Roux. Would not look out of place on the Bok squad.

[jimKRFC]

Decided not to watch as I knew it'd be a nail bitter, so not sure what actually happened, however at 28-0 Bris should closed that out. Really frustrated now and glad the seasons done - right now I feel like I couldn't care anymore about Bris...

[FKAS]

lynagh is a good un

Green too. Isn't he a Saffer? Looks a better FB than Willie Le Roux. Would not look out of place on the Bok squad.

He looks electric. Not sure on his tactical game but in that Quins squad that doesn't always matter. Maybe Gustard wasn't so mad when he opted to not renew Brown's contract...

Great comeback from Quins. Bristol just could change how they play and played open rugby when they should have been looking to work it up front and keep it tight. Gifted Quins a way back in and that Quins backline doesn't need much invitation.

[Banquo]

lynagh is a good un

Green too. Isn't he a Saffer? Looks a better FB than Willie Le Roux. Would not look out of place on the Bok squad.

He looks electric. Not sure on his tactical game but in that Quins squad that doesn't always matter. Maybe Gustard wasn't so mad when he opted to not renew Brown's contract...

Great comeback from Quins. Bristol just could change how they play and played open rugby when they should have been looking to work it up front and keep it tight. Gifted Quins a way back in and that Quins backline doesn't need much invitation.

Yep, I did wonder whether the Dombrandt try might be a turning point a la England V Scotland at twickers a couple of years ago. Brizz just kept on trying to play when they were losing players and tries, and suspect the adrenaline rush of playing so well and getting so far ahead caught up with them. Felt very sorry for them at the end though, when they'd been very unlucky with losing so many (big) players and just ran out of subs....poor old Thacker who must have been struggling for match fitness being forced to play flanker when he had cramp. Big hearts on both sides, ultimately Brizz paid for losing their way tactically, and their defence was a bit er...patchy.

But...well done Quins.

[twitchy]

Crazy game. Well done quins.

[Magic_sponge]

Well, that was something wasn't it! Kenningham will be an England player at some point, even considering how strong our options are there right now. I also feel Marchant doesn't get enough credit, although maybe I just don't see it. Greene and lynagh fantastic as others pointed out.

Aside from the fireworks of today, one thing I find really interesting is how the new DOR will slot in. The setup we've had has clearly been a success, especially when compared to the dross that was doled out earlier in the season, and you could see the group of coaches at the end and how it just looked like they really felt like a team there. Not saying it's necessarily the right way to do it, but coming in as a new big cheese after all this will be an interesting dynamic for that person to overcome.

[Puja]

Decided not to watch as I knew it'd be a nail bitter, so not sure what actually happened, however at 28-0 Bris should closed that out. Really frustrated now and glad the seasons done - right now I feel like I couldn't care anymore about Bris...

My sympathies mate. I know it hurts. See you next season though.

Puja

[Beasties]

Quins are just making a mokery of half-time scores, it's insane. What a match to watch. They deserved that but I'm gutted for Bristol. Losing Piutau was a hammer blow and then it just got worse. Green was unplayable.

[FKAS]

Well, that was something wasn't it! Kenningham will be an England player at some point, even considering how strong our options are there right now.

He's got a lot of potential. Couple of silly penalties that show he's a little raw. Some more game time and experience should polish that out. Needs to round out his skill set a bit, lineout and ball in hand but no reason he can't come in and get caps. Might move to 6 and play the Robshaw style 6.5 role particularly of he came become a strong lineout jumper.