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    Posted: 19 January 2026 at 4:01pm
How many of these can we win? There's almost zero chance of making top 8, so where will we end up?

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We finished on 48 points last year. Currently have 9 points. 10 games to go. 
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If we’re able to field 15 of our better players in their proper positions and have suitable cover on the bench I think we can win the majority of our home matches. 

That’s a big ‘if’ this season though. 
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Think I'd take winning 4 games. 

Zebre, Dragons and Ulster/Cardiff at home and one of the away games. 

20 points is a realistic target
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We can't for Benetton, Edinburgh and Connacht which are in the 6 nations period.

They look like "trying to pick up bonus points" games to me.
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Originally posted by HollowayScarlet HollowayScarlet wrote:

We finished on 48 points last year. Currently have 9 points. 10 games to go. 

Simple 59 points it is then 


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So much depends on Welsh calls. How many are we likely to lose to squad training.  How many will be released or not for the upcoming games etc.  We will have some answers tomorrow of course. I guess we'll lose quite a few of our backs, along with our captain, Ryan and possibly Plumtree. 
I wonder whether Jake ball will be involved?
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During the internationals is probably an advantage against Benneton
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Originally posted by dantheman dantheman wrote:

Think I'd take winning 4 games. 

Zebre, Dragons and Ulster/Cardiff at home and one of the away games. 

20 points is a realistic target
I think so, yeah.
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I would say all games are winnable, Leinster away obv being the most difficult one, we showed some massive signs of improvement on the weekend against Saints, if we can play like this for the rest of the season we will trouble a few teams.

Alot will depend on team availbility and injuries but there should be no pressure on us anymore as nobody expects us to go and push for top 8, so just go out and play like we did on Sunday.

At a minimum i would like us to go and win atleast our 5 remaining home games, im sick of teams coming to PYS and getting BP wins , i want us to fight and make PYS a fortress

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Originally posted by scarletsrules scarletsrules wrote:

I would say all games are winnable, Leinster away obv being the most difficult one, we showed some massive signs of improvement on the weekend against Saints, if we can play like this for the rest of the season we will trouble a few teams.

Alot will depend on team availbility and injuries but there should be no pressure on us anymore as nobody expects us to go and push for top 8, so just go out and play like we did on Sunday.

At a minimum i would like us to go and win atleast our 5 remaining home games, im sick of teams coming to PYS and getting BP wins , i want us to fight and make PYS a fortress

Totally agree on the PYS being a fortress again.

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Originally posted by lofty evans lofty evans wrote:

Originally posted by scarletsrules scarletsrules wrote:

I would say all games are winnable, Leinster away obv being the most difficult one, we showed some massive signs of improvement on the weekend against Saints, if we can play like this for the rest of the season we will trouble a few teams.

Alot will depend on team availbility and injuries but there should be no pressure on us anymore as nobody expects us to go and push for top 8, so just go out and play like we did on Sunday.

At a minimum i would like us to go and win atleast our 5 remaining home games, im sick of teams coming to PYS and getting BP wins , i want us to fight and make PYS a fortress

Totally agree on the PYS being a fortress again.

It starts Saturday. 



Ulster will prove a good test. Murphy has improved them a lot in his less than 12 months in charge. For my money a point from that game would be decent. Consistent winning rugby is still a way away for us with our poor discipline & wafer thin resources in the front 5. 
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Originally posted by GPR - Rochester GPR - Rochester wrote:

Originally posted by lofty evans lofty evans wrote:

Originally posted by scarletsrules scarletsrules wrote:

I would say all games are winnable, Leinster away obv being the most difficult one, we showed some massive signs of improvement on the weekend against Saints, if we can play like this for the rest of the season we will trouble a few teams.

Alot will depend on team availbility and injuries but there should be no pressure on us anymore as nobody expects us to go and push for top 8, so just go out and play like we did on Sunday.

At a minimum i would like us to go and win atleast our 5 remaining home games, im sick of teams coming to PYS and getting BP wins , i want us to fight and make PYS a fortress

Totally agree on the PYS being a fortress again.

It starts Saturday. 







Ulster will prove a good test. Murphy has improved them a lot in his less than 12 months in charge. For my money a point from that game would be decent. Consistent winning rugby is still a way away for us with our poor discipline & wafer thin resources in the front 5. 

Have to win this Gareth.....we have to start winning.




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Originally posted by lofty evans lofty evans wrote:

Originally posted by GPR - Rochester GPR - Rochester wrote:

Originally posted by lofty evans lofty evans wrote:

Originally posted by scarletsrules scarletsrules wrote:

I would say all games are winnable, Leinster away obv being the most difficult one, we showed some massive signs of improvement on the weekend against Saints, if we can play like this for the rest of the season we will trouble a few teams.

Alot will depend on team availbility and injuries but there should be no pressure on us anymore as nobody expects us to go and push for top 8, so just go out and play like we did on Sunday.

At a minimum i would like us to go and win atleast our 5 remaining home games, im sick of teams coming to PYS and getting BP wins , i want us to fight and make PYS a fortress

Totally agree on the PYS being a fortress again.

It starts Saturday. 






Ulster will prove a good test. Murphy has improved them a lot in his less than 12 months in charge. For my money a point from that game would be decent. Consistent winning rugby is still a way away for us with our poor discipline & wafer thin resources in the front 5. 

Have to win this Gareth.....we have to start winning.



With you on that one Lofty - I'll be screaming from the stands. Put it this with Nigel bringing some much needed clarity to selection we have a  much better chance than I would have given 2 weeks ago. 
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Originally posted by GPR - Rochester GPR - Rochester wrote:

Originally posted by lofty evans lofty evans wrote:

Originally posted by GPR - Rochester GPR - Rochester wrote:

Originally posted by lofty evans lofty evans wrote:

Originally posted by scarletsrules scarletsrules wrote:

I would say all games are winnable, Leinster away obv being the most difficult one, we showed some massive signs of improvement on the weekend against Saints, if we can play like this for the rest of the season we will trouble a few teams.

Alot will depend on team availbility and injuries but there should be no pressure on us anymore as nobody expects us to go and push for top 8, so just go out and play like we did on Sunday.

At a minimum i would like us to go and win atleast our 5 remaining home games, im sick of teams coming to PYS and getting BP wins , i want us to fight and make PYS a fortress

Totally agree on the PYS being a fortress again.

It starts Saturday. 






Ulster will prove a good test. Murphy has improved them a lot in his less than 12 months in charge. For my money a point from that game would be decent. Consistent winning rugby is still a way away for us with our poor discipline & wafer thin resources in the front 5. 

Have to win this Gareth.....we have to start winning.



With you on that one Lofty - I'll be screaming from the stands. Put it this with Nigel bringing some much needed clarity to selection we have a  much better chance than I would have given 2 weeks ago. 



Being spoilt with hospitality by a regular contributor and gentleman on here for Saturday, shift work ruins attendance so really looking forward to it , we can take Ulster they are playing well , but we need to play exceedingly well and its another challenge for us, but with a slight ease of worrying about this 3 side monstrosity, perhaps we can concentrate on blitzing visiting sides.


I expect too lose my voice , and I expect to win...
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Originally posted by GPR - Rochester GPR - Rochester wrote:

Originally posted by lofty evans lofty evans wrote:

Originally posted by GPR - Rochester GPR - Rochester wrote:

Originally posted by lofty evans lofty evans wrote:

Originally posted by scarletsrules scarletsrules wrote:

I would say all games are winnable, Leinster away obv being the most difficult one, we showed some massive signs of improvement on the weekend against Saints, if we can play like this for the rest of the season we will trouble a few teams.

Alot will depend on team availbility and injuries but there should be no pressure on us anymore as nobody expects us to go and push for top 8, so just go out and play like we did on Sunday.

At a minimum i would like us to go and win atleast our 5 remaining home games, im sick of teams coming to PYS and getting BP wins , i want us to fight and make PYS a fortress

Totally agree on the PYS being a fortress again.

It starts Saturday. 






Ulster will prove a good test. Murphy has improved them a lot in his less than 12 months in charge. For my money a point from that game would be decent. Consistent winning rugby is still a way away for us with our poor discipline & wafer thin resources in the front 5. 

Have to win this Gareth.....we have to start winning.



With you on that one Lofty - I'll be screaming from the stands. Put it this with Nigel bringing some much needed clarity to selection we have a  much better chance than I would have given 2 weeks ago. 



Being spoilt with hospitality by a regular contributor and gentleman on here for Saturday, shift work ruins attendance so really looking forward to it , we can take Ulster they are playing well , but we need to play exceedingly well and its another challenge for us, but with a slight ease of worrying about this 3 side monstrosity, perhaps we can concentrate on blitzing visiting sides.


I expect too lose my voice , and I expect to win...

Small world Lofty we may be sharing a table.Wink
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