Supporters did not enjoying watching the Champions Cup Final.
Although this afternoon’s Champions Cup Final may not have been the most entertaining spectacle, it must be remembered that the weather conditions were not conducive to running rugby.
Nevertheless, fans were not impressed by the manner in which Saracens and Racing approached the final. Throughout the game both sides kept it tight, with Racing in particular guilty of not wanting to move the ball five yards beyond either side of the ruck.
Indeed, given that the French side were chasing the game and had conceded a number of penalties while in possession at ruck time, they rarely moved the ball wide or attempted to utilise the skills of Juan Imhoff and Joe Rokocoko.
Consequently fans were not impressed by the quality on display.
I’ve found a copy of Racing 92’s attacking strategy
1. Single big ball runner
2. Single big ball runner
3. Single contact
4. Kick#RACvSAR— Joe Sarling (@joesarling) May 14, 2016
To everyone waking up in NZ, Saracens just won the European Cup by 7 goals to 3 goals – don’t bother watching the highlights #RACvSAR #rugby
— Anthony Posa (@AntsPosa) May 14, 2016
Fair play to Saracens but that was about as dull a cup final as you’ll see. Racing so average without Carter. #RACvSAR
— Tadhg Peavoy (@TPeavoy) May 14, 2016
European Champions Cup Final; an absolutely unloveable match between two unloveable teams. #RACvSAR
— David (@tweediatrics) May 14, 2016
What an absolutely brutal Champions Cup Final #RACvSAR
— Aston (@DavidAston13) May 14, 2016
If this game lasted until tomorrow, I still don’t think #Racing would score a try! #RACvSAR #ERCC
— Kevin McParland (@McParlandKevin) May 14, 2016
If this game lasted until tomorrow, I still don’t think #Racing would score a try! #RACvSAR #ERCC
— Kevin McParland (@McParlandKevin) May 14, 2016
I know finals aren’t great spectacles, however this one tops the lot. Terrible game. #ChampionsCupFinal #RACvSAR
— Michael Rees (@MikeRees27) May 14, 2016
All set for #Eurovision Should be a better contest than #ChampionsCupFinal pic.twitter.com/ID4tSOmoQU
— SimmsNick75 (@Jokecake) May 14, 2016
Brad Barritt lifting the trophy for Saracens. Surprised he didn’t put it under one arm and take it into contact #ChampionsCupFinal
— _ (@Joey9Magill) May 14, 2016
Alan Drumm, Pundit Arena
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