They have to beat Quins with a bonus point and with a big point difference. We are +22 they are -11.

Am I right in saying that unless Castres beat Harlequins with a bonus point then Connacht are through to the last 32 irrespective of the result in Paris?

Come on Connacht, us in Bristol are behind you.

Smash they tiggers innum!

This year's tournament is absolutely broken already. EPCR appear to be quite literally making it up as they go along.

Bristol are already above us in the pool, yet they'll only play their first game this weekend against Stade.

I'll enjoy any games which might actually get played on an individual basis but I've completely written off the integrity of this season's HC as a tournament.

Still trying to digest the impact of the latest round of nil-nils
On the one hand it gives Connacht a better chance of catching the likes of Bristol and maybe Toulouse (who have now dropped points they may not have dropped). On the other hand teams that looked like they were in the rear mirror like Scarlets and Wasps could potentially draw level if we don't beat Leicester ...

Stade v Bristol postponed

France closing its borders to anyone travelling from UK from tomorrow except for essential travel. Looks like Bristol will have very few Supporters for their match against Stade on Saturday

Read into this whatever you want but Stade are only starting 3 of the players that won against LaRochelle on Sunday.

pinky wrote: Here's my rough guide to who to shout for in the other games this weekend ...

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Must have been a slow week in work Pinky
Nice write up, been a while since you donned your Journalist's cape!!!

Here's my rough guide to who to shout for in the other games this weekend ...

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Was thinking more along the lines of a very fast Audi A5.

Hmmmmmmmmm!!!!! Get to the Choppa!!
#ConnachtClanTransportServices(CC)

St Placide, maybe you could organise a "special " escort for us

ShaneM wrote: Any interest in a Group block booking for tickets (ala what we have done in the past - Montpelier was last time I think)

I'd be interested

ShaneM wrote:
#NOTIONS :woohoo:

You're some man to be claiming #NOTIONS, wearing that shirt!!

Mac65 wrote: To be fair, I would urge some caution, 20 minutes to Nanterre on a Sunday afternoon is very ambitious even with a waiting taxi or Uber. The shortest route, via the Bois de Boulogne, is closed on Sundays. The alternative route via the speed-restricted Périphérique meets massive roadworks at Porte Maillot and Sunday shopping at La Defense.

Just a wild idea
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#NOTIONS :woohoo: