The Road to Rio: Rugby 2016

[Antepli Ejderha]

The Road to Rio: Rugby 2016

Kolelishvili should have had his second yellow for tackling Tipuric about a day late.

He's on his final warning only.

[Ray de Galles]

The Road to Rio: Rugby 2016

Rare that you see a rugby player subbed off because he's a red card waiting to happen but Kolelishvili has been.

He's very lucky Barnes was lenient, he's acted the twat all evening and conceded 5 of Clermont's 9 penalties.

[Ray de Galles]

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In the other game, Castres have picked up a red and a yellow for no-arm tackles where their player put a shoulder to an opponents head. Dragons 24-18 up against 13 men currently.

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[Antepli Ejderha]

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13 12 now. The Ospreys are coming back.

Didn't realise that you could bounce a penalty out and still get the throw.

[Antepli Ejderha]

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Clermont lose a player to the bin and from the resulting penalty Sam Davies kicks the Ospreys into the lead.

[Ray de Galles]

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Davies (son of Nigel) is having a stormer since replacing Biggar. He's been the difference.

[Antepli Ejderha]

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Clermont are collapsing. Sam Underhill is having another great game. He's England U20s but studying in Cardiff and looks like an amazing prospect.

Sam Davies kicks Ospreys 5 clear.

[ursus arctos]

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Dragons get a bonus point

[Antepli Ejderha]

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Sam Davies with a chance to kick the bonus point away from Clermont.

[Antepli Ejderha]

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He kicks it. A minute to go

[Ray de Galles]

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Underhill only moved over to Wales last year, England will get in there well before he qualifies for us through residency surely. Born in the U.S. interestingly.

[Ray de Galles]

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What a fucking win! Fantastic performance, brilliant.

[Antepli Ejderha]

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What a win.

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Ospreys control their destiny.

Win at Exeter and they are in the quarters.

[Ray de Galles]

The Road to Rio: Rugby 2016

Great couple of results, can't see Llanelli and Cardiff matching them away to Racing and Harlequins respectively unfortunately.

I'm at the latter, just hoping we're not humiliated.

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[Antepli Ejderha]

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Enjoy the rugby Harry.

The Ospreys win has now been followed by even better news, AWJ has agreed a new central contract with the Ospreys and the WRU.

Back to the rugby and Exeter are in Bordeaux, both sides have made multiple changes. Bordeaux lead after a wonderful try. 5 to 3 after 15 minutes.

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Lovely team try converted by Blair Connor

Bordeaux can be a lot of fun to watch, and they seem to be on their game today.

[Antepli Ejderha]

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Bordeaux have now found their feet and score another wonderful try. This could become a very long and painful afternoon in France for the Chiefs. I don't understand why they've sent such a weakened team out to France with so much at stake.

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What a barn burner.

UBB are getting a bit complacent, and Exeter just scored their second rapier sharp counter.

20-17 a bit before the half

[Antepli Ejderha]

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As the clock went red Exeter get a penalty. They kick it and go in level. Some comeback.

[Antepli Ejderha]

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Bordeaux score their fourth try to secure a bonus point but Exeter come back at them again. It's level at 27 points each.

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This is a remarkable match.

All square at 27, with 20 minutes to play

[Antepli Ejderha]

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With 12 to go Exeter are down to 14 with a harsh yellow.

Bordeaux continue to unload from the tackle in search of a fifth try.

[Antepli Ejderha]

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Adam Ashley Cooper denied by millimetres. But then two minutes later Bordeaux get their try.

Exeter have two targets left as this game slips away. A fourth try and a losing bonus point. Unless they can somehow turn this around with 14.

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Oyonnax with a famous bonus point victory over Toulouse in the snow.