A LBP leaving Cardiff & it feels like a point stolen 80+ minutes to score a try
That was a poor performance unforced errors, lost the kicking/aerial battles, poor lineo & couldn't live with Cardiffs breakdown work
Will need a big improvement ahead of next week
#CONvCAR #BKTURC
There's great back 3 options for Ireland on the summer tour this year it's a shame it's only 2 games people will miss out!
Leinster:
J Osborne
T O'Brien
J O'Brien
Munster:
Nash
Daly (if fit)
Connacht:
Boylton
Mullins
Smith
Tracey
Ulster:
Stockdale
Ward
Balacoune
#UBBvULS #LEIvHAR #LARvMUN #CONvCAR
Connacht 35 Cardiff 20
Scoreline looks nicer than the 80 minutes of rugby before it.
The lack of game management from either 10 tonight was frustrating, relying on box kicks to exit, and the chase wasn't good enough for that
The damage Cardiff caused after a slipped tackle was worrying
#CONvCAR
And you would think that's the game securing try
Tap and go 2nd phase Boyle barrels over
#CONvCAR
The amount of phases Connacht go through and effort they play with between their own 22 and 10 metre line is ridiculous
It just invites pressure
#CONvCAR
Got away with that!
Cardiff make good ground of a box kick that's a fraction too long find the soft shoulder of a winger in midfield but manage to win a penalty
#CONvCAR
That's a Connacht try!!
Bolton 5 metres out only one winner there!!
#CONvCAR
Have we see this movie before.......? #CONvCAR
Cardiff really really need players that can kick. This is costing us matches #CONvCAR
Connacht would want to get the finger out rapidly. #CONvCAR
Another Cardiff try
A poor box kick lets Cardiff attack an out of shape defence at least 6 missed tackles then Cardiff get to the other wing and they get over
#CONvCAR
Connacht really are a disgrace.
#CONvCAR
#ChallengeCup
Well, well, well. #CONvCAR
Cardiff try
Starts with Connacht not contesting rucks Cardiff have super quick ball Gavin gets bounced in defence and Cardiff go over
Connacht in general had switched off a fair bit there
#CONvCAR
Darragh Murray loves a lineout steal
#CONvCAR
Connacht being unable to restart effectively is shocking
#CONvCAR
Perfect start to the half!!!!
What a break by Finlay!! Then gorgeous hands offload to Jeff then to Treacy who goes over
#CONvCAR
Connacht 14 Cardiff 8
Really odd half. These teams are way too familiar with eachother but it doesn't excuse some of the basic errors that are there
Connacht aren't playing smart only box kicking or on the edge not trying to keep Cardiff in their half
#CONvCAR
I know it's been said before, but the new stand at the Sports Ground is going to look awesome when it's done, looking forward to making an away trip to it next season!
#CONvCAR
Jansen gets over!!
Perfect end to the half and we've really eaten into that Mack yellow
#CONvCAR
Jeeesus Bolton got kicked in the face by Gavin
Ouch
#CONvCAR
Cardiff score
Too many slipped tackle's and Cardiff are able to get those pops and offload away and they eventually Connacht run out of defenders
#CONvCAR
Surely that should be a penalty try? #CONvCAR
Both teams not playing the whistle
Cardiff break through there as Connacht switch off
Then Cardiff switch off after a knock on
Really ropey basic stuff
#CONvCAR
The ball is spilling out of the ruck too much
#CONvCAR
Connacht playing Love Shack has improved my mood a lot #CONvCAR
We are not playing KO rugby
#CONvCAR
That's a poor return. Made some good carries but lacked patience and organisation
#CONvCAR
Why are we hearing the TMO when he keys the ref during play and not under the official TMO review? @premiersports #CONvCAR #EPCR #challengecup #premiersports
Brilliant start 🙄🫠 #CONvCAR
