Leinster Vs Munster buildup thread

The_Captain

The more I think about it, the more I reckon Leinster won't bother going all out. I can't imagine MOC will want a high intensity balls to the wall match where his lads will end up tired or injured before the match against an in-form Toulon

Podge_irl

Jaysus lads. There is no need for such a long build-up to a match with such a foregone conclusion...

Mahatma Geansai

Podge_irl wrote: »

Jaysus lads. There is no need for such a long build-up to a match with such a foregone conclusion...

I don't know about that. Munster have a pretty good record against touring international sides.

[Jackass]

Swiwi. wrote: »

I'm a watch at the ground Leinster v Munster virgin too.

Hopefully I can handle the excitement...

...I'll be coming early...

...but only to make sure I get to my seat on time.

Man, I've been to more Leinster / Munster games than I can even remember, and I ALWAYS blow my load before the game even kicks off....

....which is annoying because there's no ATM's in the stadium.

mjp

Is this game on rte or tg4 and what time is kick off? Will be away in lanzarote for it so hoping to get somewhere showing it

danthefan

Ugo Monye spacecraft experience wrote: »

broken collar bone no?

No apparently not, had an injury of some sort but not broken.

CatFromHue

mjp wrote: »

Is this game on rte or tg4 and what time is kick off? Will be away in lanzarote for it so hoping to get somewhere showing it

It's on TG4 at 7pm

Bridge93

Mahatma Geansai wrote: »

I don't know about that. Munster have a pretty good record against touring international sides.

That may be so but this isn't a touring international side. It's being played in Dublin in the Aviva. That's Ireland's home ground.

who_me

Can't wait for the Munster selfie when they win. This is going to be #epic!

Fireball07

It's a chance for some of the fringe international players, on both sides, to show what they can do against the 6 Nations winners and in front of the 6 Nations winning coach. Maybe some of them believe Ireland would have done even better if they had been playing..... that's the attitude I want to see anyway.


For Munster you've got Killer and Cronin in great form, is there really that much between them and Jack McGrath? You've got Donnacha Ryan who would seemingly have lost his place to Devin Toner... he surely has a point to prove in a straight match-up. TOD started on the bench but lost that position, many thought he'd rotate with Henry...... you've got Keatley/JJ who surely have some sort of international ambitions in the future. Then Zebo obviously, lots of talk about his absence from the international squad... and then Earls, who would have been a starter had he stayed fit. Trimble certainly took his opportunity with 2 hands, can Earls fight his way back?


Then for Leinster... I mean Cronin surely wants to start for Ireland, and he's got to beat out Strauss on 2 fronts aswell. Ross had a brilliant 6 Nations, there was talk of Moore over-taking him, and if Moore plays, he'll want to show he's definitely better than Archer at least. Mike McCarthy will have a tough job getting back into an Irish 23 with all the competition at 2nd row- POC, Toner, Ryan, Tuohy, Henderson...... Then you have Ruddock & Murphy, both who featured on the bench, they'll want to go one step further, push ahead of POM or Henry.... even hold onto their bench spot and a Leinster starting place. Reddan at 9 impressed a lot, some people saying he's better than Murray... Madigan only got 1 bench slot during the 6N, he'll want to get ahead of Jackson and make sure he stays ahead of someone like JJ. Then McFadden, behind Dave Kearney and Trimble but excellent from the bench... he'll want to out-perform the likes of Zebo and Earls to show he's at least 3rd choice, if not better.

[Jackass]

who_me wrote: »

Can't wait for the Munster selfie when they win. This is going to be #epic!

Without question Zebo will post several selfies, at least 6 of which will be during the actual game, but I doubt that's an indication of winning.

#ZeeStarInAviva!CheckMeOut!!

Zeebs

[Jackass] wrote: »

Without question Zebo will post several selfies, at least 6 of which will be during the actual game, but I doubt that's an indication of winning.

#ZeeStarInAviva!CheckMeOut!!

I wonder if Zebo and Murray would even travel to the game if the K club closed its doors for the night? No doubt Zebo will want to be seen pulling up in his roofless convertible and have it driven away by his driver. Last time the taxi drivers went mental while Zebo blocked Harcourt street posing for photos in his sports car for the Krystle que.

CatFromHue

Zeebs wrote: »

Taxi drivers went mental while Zebo blocked Harcourt street posing for photos in his sports car for the Krystle que.

You ever driven in the city centre on Thurs, Fri, or Sat night?

It's like a WW2 Battle of Britain dogfight with all the Taxi's flying in from all over the place. There's just so many of them!

Rightwing

Riskymove wrote: »

yes indeed, the day we beat Leinster 18-0 in the RDS was great craic alright

We left about another 20 points behind us that day.

Brian

Pro 12
Saturday, March 29, 7:00 PM
Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Tickets from €55 from ticketmaster... which ends my interest in attending.

danthefan

Brian wrote: »

Pro 12
Saturday, March 29, 3:00 PM
Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Tickets from €55 from ticketmaster... which ends my interest in attending.

Same, stupid price. You could get tickets for the 6N and AIs for less.

durkadurka

Brian wrote: »

Pro 12
Saturday, March 29, 3:00 PM
Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Tickets from €55 from ticketmaster... which ends my interest in attending.

I got a family of four ticket for that price. And that's not the right time either.

ProudDUB

It's on at 7pm, is it not?

Brian

durkadurka wrote: »

I got a family of four ticket for that price. And that's not the right time either.

Sorry, Google used a different timezone.

former legend

Brian wrote: »

Pro 12
Saturday, March 29, 7:00 PM
Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Tickets from €55 from ticketmaster... which ends my interest in attending.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say if you were really interested in attending, you'd have got cheaper tickets when they were available.

Brian

former legend wrote: »

I'm going to go out on a limb and say if you were really interested in attending, you'd have got cheaper tickets when they were available.

Yeah I'd used all my money up on buying prawns and parasols at the time.

former legend

Brian wrote: »

Yeah I'd used all my money up on buying prawns and parasols at the time.

Prawns. Gas.

The fact that it's almost a sell-out would seem to indicate they got the pricing about right.

.ak

Brian wrote: »

Pro 12
Saturday, March 29, 7:00 PM
Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Tickets from €55 from ticketmaster... which ends my interest in attending.

danthefan wrote: »

Same, stupid price. You could get tickets for the 6N and AIs for less.

You could get tickets for this cheaper too. Tickets started at 17.50 and worked their way up.

It's just that the only tickets left start at 55

stephen_n

[Jackass] wrote: »

Personally, I would, but it depends on who he wants to start in Toulon. Whoever starts against Munster will start in Toulon.

It's risky, but I just think post Irish camp, Mad-Dog will be raring to go, with a bit of Josephication, he may regain his 2013 player of the year form.

I just don't think he likes Madigans unpredictability, I'd imagine it will be Goperth for both as he suits the tactics more.

durkadurka

Leinster offer plenty of value prices throughout the season .

You just need to keep an eye out .
There will be thousands there next week who paid less for a family ticket than you'd pay to see Shamrock Rovers.

The prawn sandwich thing is basically bollocks.

CatFromHue

After watching D'arcy on Second Captains this thread and its timing seem rather fitting. He didn't mention the Zebre game at all and only spoke of the Munster game as Leinster's next

Molester Stallone

Earls is back training, If he plays at the weekend he has a great chance of starting against Leinster. A backline of Murray, Keats, Zebo, JJ, Laulala, Earls & Jones would do very nicely indeed.

JPCN1

Molester Stallone wrote: »

Earls is back training, If he plays at the weekend he has a great chance of starting against Leinster. A backline of Murray, Keats, Zebo, JJ, Laulala, Earls & Jones would do very nicely indeed.

Against Reddan, Madigan, D'Arcy, BOD, Fitz, Kearney/Kirchner, Kearney. Should be a great contest. Irish rugby looking very healthy!

awec

Has anyone ever sat in level 4 in the Aviva (the corporate level) ?

What's it like? Been in premium level - more comfortable seats and less queues at the bar but I imagine corporate is better again?

Podge_irl

awec wrote: »

Has anyone ever sat in level 4 in the Aviva (the corporate level) ?

What's it like? Been in premium level - more comfortable seats and less queues at the bar but I imagine corporate is better again?

Screw you awec

awec

Podge_irl wrote: »

Screw you awec

I haven't bought tickets yet, I just was considering going in to corporate level for this one.

Just curious what you get for your loot!

Fireball07

Molester Stallone wrote: »

Earls is back training, If he plays at the weekend he has a great chance of starting against Leinster. A backline of Murray, Keats, Zebo, JJ, Laulala, Earls & Jones would do very nicely indeed.

Would have GVdH or Murphy in the team over Jones.

Morf

awec wrote: »

I haven't bought tickets yet, I just was considering going in to corporate level for this one.

Just curious what you get for your loot!

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awec

The main reason is I don't want to be associated with the D4 and Limerick common folk.

kub

awec wrote: »

The main reason is I don't want to be associated with the D4 and Limerick common folk.

You will find the corporate level full of D4 folk.

former legend

kub wrote: »

You will find the corporate level full of D4 folk.

I'd say awec was only joking

Stheno

are there still tickets for this?

Need to baptise the OH into worshipping rugby live and in person

awec

kub wrote: »

You will find the corporate level full of D4 folk.

Not the commoners though. I'm hoping I'll be served a fine wine and some smoked salmon.

molloyjh

awec wrote: »

The main reason is I don't want to be associated with the D4 and Limerick common folk.

Who are D4 common folk? Are they the ones in the cottages down from Kielys????

Molester Stallone

Fireball07 wrote: »

Would have GVdH or Murphy in the team over Jones.

Not a chance at full back, Jones is nailed on to start & rightly so imo

accidentprone1

Stheno wrote: »

are there still tickets for this?

Need to baptise the OH into worshipping rugby live and in person

Pretty sure all out-halves are well into rugby already.

chupacabra

awec wrote: »

Has anyone ever sat in level 4 in the Aviva (the corporate level) ?

What's it like? Been in premium level - more comfortable seats and less queues at the bar but I imagine corporate is better again?

Been to a few games at corporate level (mate works for Fexco and gets tickets). It's alright for a treat but I would prefer to be in the thick of the crowd. It is nice to have your drink brought to you though, and depending on the box you could get some decent grub.

It being packed with D4 types is a myth. The majority of people I sat with were regular people who just had good jobs and got access to tickets through their companies. Having said that, this was only for Ireland internationals. Ive never been to a game involving Leinster at corproate level in the Aviva, just Thomond, which is a very interesting experience

Also the one time I sat at premium level in the Aviva I found it to be a nightmare getting drinks at half time. But maybe thats changed.

.ak

chupacabra wrote: »

Been to a few games at corporate level (mate works for Fexco and gets tickets). It's alright for a treat but I would prefer to be in the thick of the crowd. It is nice to have your drink brought to you though, and depending on the box you could get some decent grub.

It being packed with D4 types is a myth. The majority of people I sat with were regular people who just had good jobs and got access to tickets through their companies. Having said that, this was only for Ireland internationals. Ive never been to a game involving Leinster at corproate level in the Aviva, just Thomond, which is a very interesting experience

Also the one time I sat at premium level in the Aviva I found it to be a nightmare getting drinks at half time. But maybe thats changed.

Yeah I was at a wine n dine VIP thing at the Cardiff quarter final a few years back, and it was a nightmare getting a drink at half time as it was like a bar rather than those drink outlets that poor gallons of pints in seconds.

However, the free bar afterwards made up for it.

awec

chupacabra wrote: »

Been to a few games at corporate level (mate works for Fexco and gets tickets). It's alright for a treat but I would prefer to be in the thick of the crowd. It is nice to have your drink brought to you though, and depending on the box you could get some decent grub.

It being packed with D4 types is a myth. The majority of people I sat with were regular people who just had good jobs and got access to tickets through their companies. Having said that, this was only for Ireland internationals. Ive never been to a game involving Leinster at corproate level in the Aviva, just Thomond, which is a very interesting experience

Also the one time I sat at premium level in the Aviva I found it to be a nightmare getting drinks at half time. But maybe thats changed.

I'm not sure it's a corporate box.

Looking on ticketmaster they only sell tickets for level 4 for the South stand. The east and west don't even show up on their system - not even showing as sold out but just not there at all.

I guess the south stand level 4 goes on general sale for non-Ireland games. The ticket price is the same as level 3 so I doubt there is waiters or good food.

Big Nelly

I ended up paying 60 quid for a ticket....well I said to a mate about getting tickets and for him to check into it...so he just went and bought the ticket:P

Been to all of the games in the Aviva so far....atmosphere can be terrible....usually a crowd of people just in for a match before hitting the town and of course you will get 10-20 lovely laddies all kitted out in there clubbing gear and then moaning like f**k the whole way through the game because they are frozen!! then walking up and down 20 times to the bar and back down to complain because they are still frozen!!!! "loooike can we not go" after the match has just kicked off:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

But sure it is all good crack! could be a better atmosphere this time just based on it been BOD's potential last match in Aviva v Munster

The_Captain

Corporate level is alright.


It's not as nice as the IRFU suite, but it's okay

Fireball07

Molester Stallone wrote: »

Not a chance at full back, Jones is nailed on to start & rightly so imo

Zebo/Earls to full-back, one of them on the wing. Murphy deserves a shot at full-back too, Jones' form hasn't been good enough to oust him.

accidentprone1 wrote: »

Pretty sure all out-halves are well into rugby already.

Even NOC? :pac:

Molester Stallone

Fireball07 wrote: »

Zebo/Earls to full-back, one of them on the wing. Murphy deserves a shot at full-back too, Jones' form hasn't been good enough to oust him.




Even NOC? :pac:

No point whatsoever putting either of your best 2 wingers at fb, it's just a waste of their attacking talent. Jones is a cracking fb & shows it constantly in the big games. If he's fit, he starts.

Hotblack Desiato

Got two tickets for pitchside (row A) near the halfway line, are these seats too low down to see anything that isn't right in front of you?

Hagz

Now it's time for this thread to sit on the front page.

Can we change the title to Munster v 6nations champions buildup thread?