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Leinster Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread VI: End of the MOC [Revenge of the STH]

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    #8462
    molloyjh
    Registered Users Posts: 24,762 ✭✭✭✭molloyjh


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Leinster by 18 points.

    Madigan to get the 4th try with an intercept.....


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    #8463
    Dave_The_Sheep
    Registered Users Posts: 7,383 ✭✭✭Dave_The_Sheep


    While you can't rule anything out, there's only really one way I can see this game going unfortunately.

    It's absolutely sick the quality that Toulon have bought in - even if you took their other "second string" side - and until there's some sort of realistically enforceable wage restrictions, I can't see that changing. Normally, I'd love seeing a side with those players in it. Now, not so much.

    That said, given the way the first two games have gone, there's no pressure on us and all the pressure on Toulon. One can hope!


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    #8464
    WeleaseWoderick
    Registered Users Posts: 1,443 ✭✭✭WeleaseWoderick


    Probably complete blind faith talking but I don't think it's beyond the realms of possibility that Leinster will win at the weekend.

    By my count we've 19 Irish internationals in the squad of 23 plus Isa, Teo & VDF who've arguably been our best players so far this season ( plus Denton ;-) )

    Obviously Toulon have a world of stars in their team but I don't see the gap being insurmountable.


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    #8465
    irishbucsfan
    Registered Users Posts: 37,978 ✭✭✭✭irishbucsfan


    Ma'a Nonu was only made to look good by the rubbish tackling in the Super XV. He's actually rubbish at rugby in real life. 20 point win for Leinster.


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    #8466
    vienne86
    Registered Users Posts: 17,075 ✭✭✭✭vienne86


    I find myself once again thinking that if we don't get any serious injuries, I will consider it a good weekend! I don't have much hope for us on Sunday, but am looking forward to seeing how Van der Flier goes, and hoping that Sexton has a good game. C'mon Leinster!!!


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    #8467
    case885
    Registered Users Posts: 2,536 ✭✭✭case885


    Good to see a young openside emerging they're rare as hens teeth, we could do with one in Munster :p


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    #8468
    Zzippy
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    Leinster by 18 points.


    Doctor? I think Emmet is off his meds. Better call an orderly...

    :D


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    #8469
    b.gud
    Registered Users Posts: 4,808 ✭✭✭b.gud


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Leinster by 18 points.
    Zzippy wrote: »
    Doctor? I think Emmet is off his meds. Better call an orderly...

    :D

    He's fine he just misspelled. He was suggesting that Leinster buy 18 points before the game starts :D


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    #8470
    awec
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    Leinster by 18 points.

    If Leinster even score 18 points it would be impressive.


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    #8471
    former total
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,536 ✭✭✭former total


    We are better than we were last season and Toulon are not. We can run them close.

    Game is in Toulon this time of course.


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    #8472
    Lord Trollington
    Registered Users Posts: 4,412 ✭✭✭Lord Trollington


    Only one winner here. More pressure to be heaped on Cullen sadly.

    Shouldn't have got the job in the first place.


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    #8473
    sheep?
    Closed Accounts Posts: 824 ✭✭✭sheep?


    Lord Trollington wrote: »
    Only one winner here. More pressure to be heaped on Cullen sadly.

    Shouldn't have got the job in the first place.


    Game hasn't happened yet, chill.


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    #8474
    Dave_The_Sheep
    Registered Users Posts: 7,383 ✭✭✭Dave_The_Sheep


    Even if it had, there's no shame in losing to Toulon, in Toulon. It shouldn't add any pressure whatsoever.


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    #8475
    Lord Trollington
    Registered Users Posts: 4,412 ✭✭✭Lord Trollington


    Dave_The_Sheep wrote: »
    Even if it had, there's no shame in losing to Toulon, in Toulon. It shouldn't add any pressure whatsoever.

    The manner in which we will lose will though.
    But as stated the match haant taken place yet. But there's nothing to suggest we'll only struggle.

    Also Following it up with another loss the following week means 4 European losses on the bounce.


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    #8476
    vienne86
    Registered Users Posts: 17,075 ✭✭✭✭vienne86


    Lord Trollington wrote: »
    The manner in which we will lose will though.
    But as stated the match haant taken place yet. But there's nothing to suggest we'll only struggle.

    Also Following it up with another loss the following week means 4 European losses on the bounce.

    We are not expected to win on Sunday. So I don't think there is pressure on Cullen this weekend actually.


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    #8477
    jacothelad
    Registered Users Posts: 5,931 ✭✭✭jacothelad


    molloyjh wrote: »
    Madigan to get the 4th try with an intercept.....

    Which he throws to himself......:D


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    #8478
    Lord Trollington
    Registered Users Posts: 4,412 ✭✭✭Lord Trollington


    vienne86 wrote: »
    We are not expected to win on Sunday. So I don't think there is pressure on Cullen this weekend actually.

    Read the first line of what you quoted me


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    #8479
    Stainalert
    Registered Users Posts: 1,263 ✭✭✭Stainalert


    Lord Trollington wrote: »
    The manner in which we will lose will though.
    But as stated the match haant taken place yet. But there's nothing to suggest we'll only struggle.

    Also Following it up with another loss the following week means 4 European losses on the bounce.

    Supporter?


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    #8480
    flouncer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 681 ✭✭✭flouncer


    Toulon looked pretty ordinary when they were whipped by wasps. Can't see any reason why Leinster can't win this game. Why would anybody say Leinster are not expected to win this game. I expect them to win it anyway.


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    #8481
    [Deleted User]
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    flouncer wrote: »
    I expect them to win it anyway.

    Oh well then, that changes everything. #feelingpositive


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    #8482
    former total
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,536 ✭✭✭former total


    flouncer wrote: »
    Toulon looked pretty ordinary when they were whipped by wasps. Can't see any reason why Leinster can't win this game. Why would anybody say Leinster are not expected to win this game. I expect them to win it anyway.

    No, you don't.


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    #8483
    flouncer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 681 ✭✭✭flouncer


    Yes I do :-)


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    #8484
    former total
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,536 ✭✭✭former total


    flouncer wrote: »
    Yes I do :-)

    Grand. Free money available at all reputable bookies.


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    #8485
    vienne86
    Registered Users Posts: 17,075 ✭✭✭✭vienne86


    I don't expect a win tomorrow. None of us does. What I want though is a good performance. I want Sexton to have a really good game, and not get injured. I want to see Healy back to where he was. I'm not enthused about Fitz playing 12, but I hope he does well and doesn't get flattened.


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    #8486
    Bolloxology
    Closed Accounts Posts: 70 ✭✭Bolloxology


    Difficult to predict what will unfold at the mayol from a blue perspective.
    Doubt we'll win, more doubtful we'll put in a very good performance.
    Hope they prove me wrong.


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    #8487
    Felexicon
    Registered Users Posts: 3,406 ✭✭✭Felexicon


    It's very hard to know what will happen tomorrow. Leinster have their backs against the wall and most of the team will have a serious point to prove after coming in for plenty of criticism both from the World Cup exit and subsequent below par performances for Leinster. I expect they will be going in with the mindset that this is one off knock out cup game where it's win or go home because lose tomorrow and it's just the Pro 12 to keep them occupied until May

    These are professional sportsmen, they have alot of pride and I'd imagine they want to go out and show they're not just there to make up the numbers.

    Will we win? Probably not. But once you're in the race you have a chance. In a year when Japan beat South Africa in a World Cup, Leinster beating Toulon in France would not be the biggest upset of the year


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    #8488
    RobbieRuns
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    Very few would have predicted the Ulster v Toulouse score?


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    #8489
    JPNelsforearm
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    flouncer wrote: »
    Toulon looked pretty ordinary when they were whipped by wasps. Can't see any reason why Leinster can't win this game. Why would anybody say Leinster are not expected to win this game. I expect them to win it anyway.

    Did you see what they did to a Clermont team that was flying?

    Obviously I hope we win, dont think we will, but so long as everyone gives 100% and we try and play, that'll be a result in itself.


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    #8490
    phog
    Registered Users Posts: 24,322 ✭✭✭✭phog


    flouncer wrote: »
    Toulon looked pretty ordinary when they were whipped by wasps. Can't see any reason why Leinster can't win this game. Why would anybody say Leinster are not expected to win this game. I expect them to win it anyway.

    I don't expect Leinster to win but I wouldn't be surprised if they do, Leinster have a better team this season and know one more loss and they're as good as out of the cup. They've been targeting this game since their loss to Bath.


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    #8491
    Bolloxology
    Closed Accounts Posts: 70 ✭✭Bolloxology


    phog wrote: »
    I don't expect Leinster to win but I wouldn't be surprised if they do, Leinster have a better team this season and know one more loss and they're as good as out of the cup. They've been targeting this game since their loss to Bath.

    On paper we have a great side.
    Unfortunately Rugbys not played on paper.
    We look disjointed,badly drilled,out of condition and at times plainly not arsed.
    Just hope Johnny rallies them for a good performance.


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