Leinster (Pro12 runners up) vs Connacht (Pro12 Champions), RDS 29/10 17.15 SKY

lotmc

11 - 14 on both teams are Leinster grown. Ironically that's where the exiles seem to have the upper hand.

wp_rathead

lotmc wrote: »

11 - 14 on both teams are Leinster grown. Ironically that's where the exiles seem to have the upper hand.

They're using our own satellites against us

WallyGUFC

We've won our last 4 Interpros. Good form against Leinster lately. Good impact off the bench in Delahunt, Bealham, McKeown and Bundee. Feeling fairly confident!

wp_rathead

The starting front row is only area where I'm worried:
JP Cooney v Ross - Ross in the scrum no doubt
Heffernan v Cronin - obviously advantage Leinster but not as much as people may think
Carey v Healy - I've been impressed with Carey but Cian seems to have found some form

molloyjh

wp_rathead wrote: »

lotmc wrote: »

11 - 14 on both teams are Leinster grown. Ironically that's where the exiles seem to have the upper hand.

They're using our own satellites against us

So you're happy to take the mantle of alien invaders who end up getting beaten then yeah?

irishbucsfan

wp_rathead wrote: »

They're using our own satellites against us

You guys are going to be so excited when embedded gifs arrive in Connacht in about 10 years time

Zzippy

irishbucsfan wrote: »

You guys are going to be so excited when embedded gifs arrive in Connacht in about 10 years time

You guys are going to be excited when embedded Adeolokuns arrive in your in-goal area in about 28 hours time

#****talk #bringiton

molloyjh

What are they all going to be embedded in?

Zzippy

Zzippy wrote: »

You guys are going to be excited when embedded Adeolokuns arrive in your in-goal area in about 28 hours time

#****talk #bringiton

Kelleher scores the winning try and gives the ball to BOD post match

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

Zzippy wrote: »

You guys are going to be excited when embedded Adeolokuns arrive in your in-goal area in about 28 hours time

#****talk #bringiton

I'll be excited when embedded Adeolokuns arrive in Leinster blue in a season or so.

Zzippy

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

I'll be excited when embedded Adeolokuns arrive in Leinster blue in a season or so.

Nah, we're not doing a Munster and adopting your shade of blue for our away jerseys...

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

Zzippy wrote: »

Nah, we're not doing a Munster and adopting your shade of blue for our away jerseys...

In an attempt to confuse Joe and get a few lads into the Ireland squad?

Neil3030

Well lets see Adeolokun learn to tackle before we waste valuable Dublin air on his lungs.

In fact, I look forward to seeing him ricochet off Adam Byrne tomorrow.

pickarooney

The back row battle should be the Conan/O'Brien show I'd say.

its_phil

Neil3030 wrote: »

Well lets see Adeolokun learn to tackle before we waste valuable Dublin air on his lungs.

In fact, I look forward to seeing him ricochet off Adam Byrne tomorrow.

Tell me will Rob Kearney prefer landing on his arse or his face when Connacht players go past him...again :pac:

Robbo

molloyjh wrote: »

What are they all going to be embedded in?

its_phil

Buer wrote: »

I'm not talking about spinning the ball wide or playing a loose game. I'm talking about moving the Connacht pack around i.e. high tempo play up front, quick recycles, pick and go or crashing the ball up 2 or 3 out in midfield and going again.

The front 5 are all big, heavy lads, particularly the props. They'll be feeling a quick pace early in the second half and Leinster have a strong bench to introduce.

Dunno about that one, don't really see the Leinster tight 5 being that much more mobile. Bealham and Delahunt are pretty mobile coming off the bench.

Connacht play a much higher tempo than Leinster so don't see us being any more exposed than Leinster by that.

Taking advantage of Connacht on the scramble defence is where Leinster need to target. Connacht are horrific in this aspect.

irishbucsfan

its_phil wrote: »

Dunno about that one, don't really see the Leinster tight 5 being that much more mobile. Bealham and Delahunt are pretty mobile coming off the bench.

Connacht play a much higher tempo than Leinster so don't see us being any more exposed than Leinster by that.

Taking advantage of Connacht on the scramble defence is where Leinster need to target. Connacht are horrific in this aspect.

I think you're in the wrong thread

wp_rathead

pickarooney wrote: »

The back row battle should be the Conan/O'Brien show I'd say.

I may live to regret this, but Leavy/Conan/SOB/JvdF doesn't worry me as I've full confidence in SOB2.0/Muldoon/Heenan/McKeon..
It's props I'm concerned over

its_phil

irishbucsfan wrote: »

its_phil wrote: »

Dunno about that one, don't really see the Leinster tight 5 being that much more mobile. Bealham and Delahunt are pretty mobile coming off the bench.

Connacht play a much higher tempo than Leinster so don't see us being any more exposed than Leinster by that.

Taking advantage of Connacht on the scramble defence is where Leinster need to target. Connacht are horrific in this aspect.

I think you're in the wrong thread

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irishbucsfan

its_phil wrote: »

???

This thread is reserved for skullduggery, chancery and the odd bit of chicanery

cute hoors only

irishbucsfan

irishbucsfan wrote: »

This thread is reserved for skullduggery, chancery and the odd bit of chicanery

I was being completely serious when I said I met Joe the other day. He was out taking one of his Kearney's for a walk.

DGRulz

Seriously though lads, isn't it great of Pat to request his better players be kept out of the Ireland squad so he could bring them on a school tour up to the big schmoke? They can look at all the tall buildings and check their e-mail and see what areas are the best to live in. A great lad altogether is Pat Lam. Pat Lam for President 2018.

Buer

DGRulz wrote: »

Seriously though lads, isn't it great of Pat to request his better players be kept out of the Ireland squad so he could bring them on a school tour up to the big schmoke? They can look at all the tall buildings and check their e-mail and see what areas are the best to live in. A great lad altogether is Pat Lam. Pat Lam for President 2018.

I just hope they brought their autograph books for tomorrow evening.

awec

Zzippy, as a dub are you sure you won't get confused about who you're supporting tomorrow?

FACECUTTR

Buer wrote: »

I just hope they brought their autograph books for tomorrow evening.

I think Pat is sick of Leinster players signing up....

Adbrowne

FACECUTTR wrote: »

I think Pat is sick of Leinster players signing up....

It will be good for them to get a few autographs of international players though !!!

ClanofLams

T'will be a nice treat for Leinster fans to see some proper running rugby tomorrow evening. No doubt they'll be getting all nostalgic about their glory days of playing that way.

connachta

Put aside Aki case, I hardly can be happier with the team. Heffernan back, Cannon ready, Bealham and Marmion allowed to play, no backup 10 as I suggested (Craig can do the job), to have both Bundee and Ili in the list

Robbo

DGRulz wrote: »

Seriously though lads, isn't it great of Pat to request his better players be kept out of the Ireland squad so he could bring them on a school tour up to the big schmoke? They can look at all the tall buildings and check their e-mail and see what areas are the best to live in. A great lad altogether is Pat Lam. Pat Lam for President 2018.

All of the players are under strict instructions not to talk to any Dublin floozeys. We all know what happens when those foul temptresses start talking to Connacht lads...

DGRulz

Robbo wrote: »

All of the players are under strict instructions not to talk to any Dublin floozeys. We all know what happens when those foul temptresses start talking to Connacht lads...

The same thing that happens when our academy lads get talking your cute whores? How do you think you got the half of your squad you didn't import? Our girls learnt from the best.

wp_rathead

DGRulz wrote: »

The same thing that happens when our academy lads get talking your cute whores? How do you think you got the half of your squad you didn't import? Our girls learnt from the best.

no one can resist Nigel Carolen's doe eyes

Neil3030

wp_rathead wrote: »

no one can resist Nigel Carolen's dough*

FYP

*which is actually the IRFU's dough. You're welcome.

stephen_n

Strange no Kirchner for tomorrow, seems like the exact sort of game we have him for. Good run out for the young guys but very inexperienced backline.

wp_rathead

what is Barry Daly like - I assumed it was Tom Daly at first glance

FellasFellas

wp_rathead wrote: »

what is Barry Daly like - I assumed it was Tom Daly at first glance

Excellent player, ripped up AIL past few seasons. Honestly would have given him the chance ahead of Mick McGrath last season, but McGrath was a physical specimen; Daly is slighter but really quick and surprisingly strong.

irishgrover

Neil3030 wrote: »

Well lets see Adeolokun learn to tackle before we waste valuable Dublin air on his lungs.

In fact, I look forward to seeing him ricochet off Adam Byrne tomorrow.

I commend you on your futile attempt to actually talk about rugby, and I'll join you!
In fairness to Adeolokun, his defensive capabilities have come on hugely in the last couple of years. Granted, it was from a level where the other players would literally shout at him at point to where he was supposed to be (which was a little odd)..... anyway he has obviously listened, and he has bulked up considerably. He has noticeably improved, his tackling is occasionally off (like any back) but his positioning is actually pretty good.
I think if you pay attention tomorrow, you may be surprised......(of course this post is now just an open invitation to a Kearney like howler tomorrow)

FellasFellas

FellasFellas wrote: »

Excellent player, ripped up AIL past few seasons. Honestly would have given him the chance ahead of Mick McGrath last season, but McGrath was a physical specimen; Daly is slighter but really quick and surprisingly strong.

Did Mick McGrath play at all for Leinster last season? It was the year before him and Fanning stole all that game time.

FellasFellas

Lorenzo Calm Synthesizer wrote: »

Did Mick McGrath play at all for Leinster last season? It was the year before him and Fanning stole all that game time.

Sorry, yeah two seasons ago.

The Rape of Lucretia

ClanofLams wrote: »

T'will be a nice treat for Leinster fans to see some proper running rugby tomorrow evening. No doubt they'll be getting all nostalgic about their glory days of playing that way.

Running rugby is nostalgic. From the era of 2p for a packet of Taytos, Wanderly Wagon, and Irish people going to mass. Kick-chase is where the cutting edge of modern sophisticated rugby tactics are at these days. We all like a trip down memory lane now and again though.

ClanofLams

The Rape of Lucretia wrote: »

Running rugby is nostalgic. From the era of 2p for a packet of Taytos, Wanderly Wagon, and Irish people going to mass. Kick-chase is where the cutting edge of modern sophisticated rugby tactics are at these days. We all like a trip down memory lane now and again though.

Yes I believe those tactics were the plan in Edinburgh too, unfortunately Leinster forgot the chase aspect. It's difficult for some players to remember all the little details of such a complicated game plan to be fair.

On the basis of tonight and our game three weeks ago I don't think Leinster have anything at all to fear from Munster or Ulster. It adds a bit of context to tomorrow that should make this fixture and the reverse even more interesting.

Who is Ireland's next, top, province...!

The Rape of Lucretia

Deleted User wrote: »

On the basis of tonight and our game three weeks ago I don't think Leinster have anything at all to fear from Munster or Ulster. It adds a bit of context to tomorrow that should make this fixture and the reverse even more interesting.

Who is Ireland's next, top, province...!

Indeed.....is it Connacht....or Leinster's B team ?

Adbrowne

Deleted User wrote: »

On the basis of tonight and our game three weeks ago I don't think Leinster have anything at all to fear from Munster or Ulster. It adds a bit of context to tomorrow that should make this fixture and the reverse even more interesting.

Who is Ireland's next, top, province...!

Leinster A, then Ireland, The West Leinster [based in Galway]

Joe Schmidt

Lads,

You're not going to believe this. I was sitting on the jacks just there and I bumped into Joe Schmidt. I said, "Joe, jaysus man, what are you doing in my jacks?"

Joe was pure calm and professional about it, he said:

Joe Schmidt wrote:

Venjur, what's the story pal, just out for a pre match stroll, getting the nerves to settle.

I said, "but Joe, Ireland aren't playing tomorrow" whilst I put a towel over myself and he replied:

Joe Schmidt wrote:

Do you ever read Stephen King?

I said, "eh.. yeah bu...."

Joe Schmidt wrote:

Do you know that isn't his real name?

"Yeah it's his pen name..?"

Joe Schmidt wrote:

Do you want to know what my Pen name is?

"...?"

Joe Schmidt wrote:

Stuart F**king Lancaster

:eek:

Joe Schmidt wrote:

Yeah man, how the f**k do you think Kearney got on the bench

"But I've seen Lancaster in press conferences?"

Joe Schmidt wrote:

Ha ha, ye big peon, he never existed. He's a hologram.

"a what?"

Joe Schmidt wrote:

A hologram, a projection, the entire time he was coaching England he wasn't even real!

"Eh, so who was actually coaching England at the time?"

Joe Schmidt wrote:

"....?"

Joe Schmidt wrote:

Eddie's been off screwing the pooch beyond yonder for years, Brits never had a clue and he played it smart only losing on points difference. Thought we were rumbled when he kept picking Robshaw as captain but he got away with it... RFU lol.. clowns!

"So that's why England couldn't get out of their pool in the world cup"

Joe Schmidt / Stuart Lancaster wrote:

Exactly

"So why are you back at Leinster?"

Joe Schmidt / Stuart Lancaster wrote:

Tiernan

"Tiernan...?"

Joe Schmidt / Stuart Lancaster wrote:

Tiernan O'Halloran

"What did he do?"

Joe Schmidt / Stuart Lancaster wrote:

He has pictures of me and Bundi

"You and Bundi?"

Joe Schmidt / Stuart Lancaster wrote:

Yeah

"You and Bundi doing what...?"

Joe Schmidt / Stuart Lancaster wrote:

...............

"You and Bundi doing WHAT?"

Joe Schmidt / Stuart Lancaster wrote:

wearing All Black jerseys in Eyre Square

Zzippy

Put down the bottle man! You've had enough...

Hagz

TLDR;

Zzippy

Zzippy wrote: »

Put down the bottle man! You've had enough...

Funny, after having just posted earlier in the week about having not drank in ages, I have actually been in the pub tonight watching the Ulster game with a neighbor across the road from Cork!

The Rape of Lucretia

Deleted User wrote: »

Funny, after having just posted earlier in the week about having not drank in ages, I have actually been in the pub tonight watching the Ulster game with a neighbor across the road from Cork!

Across the road from Cork being Limerick maybe ?