Catalans v Cas - R14

Matt

A win in France would see us jump above Bradford and level with Catalans in 9th. We're improving and there's a good chance we can grab the points.

pirate

As long as no decisions get sent to the VR, its one of the Moore clowns

mdean

I want to feel positive, but I don't I am afraid.

We're better at times but not putting it together with any regularity and it's been a poor hunting ground for us.

RaoulDuke

We seem to be a lot better team now. We can beat these on their own ground.

Hepworth

Tough call for me this,the forecast of temperatures in the low 30’s is a concern and while I’ve often thought firmer pitches might suit our packs mobility I think while we might be competitive early we might struggle later on. If we can get on top early and get a buffer we might be able to hang on,I’ve no doubt the Dragons will finish the stronger but they’ve often been ill disciplined when put under pressure. Going to be tough and they have some quality strike threats but also have some exploitable defensive weaknesses. As a gambler I’ll be ignoring the win market and betting the over on total points.

stuey

What a load of crap by us.
Our line defence is non-existent. Only 4 times they have been within 5 yds of our line and 4 tries scored.

Matt

Need to be a lot better in the second half. 10 points is easily possible to make up but our defence has to improve.

Matt

Matt Need to be a lot better in the second half. 10 points is easily possible to make up but our defence has to improve.

Never mind, looks like we've gone backwards again.

Matt

Pulled it back with some late tries but we left it too late and made too many mistakes again. We're showing potential at times and clearly we're able to win however we need to tidy it up.

Hepworth

Didn’t need to be a psychic to see a points fest with those two defences,a flattering scoreline in the end,our right edge is shocking,can’t defend and offers nothing in attack,Valamei might offer a partial solution when he returns but until it’s sorted we have a left edge that has something and little else.

pirate

T^hat first try where they took out senior rattled us, I cant see that being given against one of the top 6 teams but Moore totally ignored the foul play, we fell apart for at least ten minutes after that.
Also not checking what Mellor asked for in that captains challenge was very dodgy as well
Fair play to the lads for the comeback
Kick off times in Perpignon need to be at least an hour later to avoid playing in that sort of heat.
Player welfare my backside

CTID

Hepworth

pirate Totally agree re the kick off times,lose the toss and you end up defending the first half in full sun as we did,whereas second half the pitch itself is in full shade. Quite the difference.