Leinster v Montpellier Match Build Up

Sangre · 13-01-2017 9:08am

Buer wrote: »

Interesting that the Indo report that SOB was in the original side, pulled up with a tight calf and it was VDF who came into the team to replace him indicating that Conan was due to start already.

I can see some logic in Conan, SOB and Heaslip starting as it gets your big men on the pitch against that pack. However, once SOB was out I probably would have brought Ruddock in.

Neil3030 · 13-01-2017 9:34am

Sangre wrote: »

I can see some logic in Conan, SOB and Heaslip starting as it gets your big men on the pitch against that pack. However, once SOB was out I probably would have brought Ruddock in.

Conan, Ruddock and Heaslip as a backrow? We're not animals, Sangre.

errlloyd · 13-01-2017 9:36am

I'm ridiculously excited for this, really hoping Sexton plays better than he did in Montpellier though, because their is no Carbery to get out us out of this mess.

thomond2006 · 13-01-2017 9:37am

Bitterly cold in Ballsbridge this morning.

13-01-2017 9:44am

thomond2006 wrote: »

Bitterly cold in Ballsbridge this morning.

Very wet also

molloyjh · 13-01-2017 9:52am

Deleted User wrote: »

Very wet also

I thought that was just forecast for between 7:45 and 9:45 this evening no? Or are you in D4 watching re-runs of old games?

Former Former · 13-01-2017 9:53am

errlloyd wrote: »

I'm ridiculously excited for this, really hoping Sexton plays better than he did in Montpellier though, because their is no Carbery to get out us out of this mess.

In fairness, Sexton wasn't even close to being fit that day.

But is he 100% now? I doubt it.

sydthebeat · 13-01-2017 9:53am

Deleted User wrote: »

Very wet also

been watching the 2011 HC final again???

13-01-2017 9:54am

sydthebeat wrote: »

been watching the 2011 HC final again???

Only the second half

molloyjh · 13-01-2017 10:04am

Former Former wrote: »

In fairness, Sexton wasn't even close to being fit that day.

But is he 100% now? I doubt it.

I'd say he is closer though in fairness.

Hippo · 13-01-2017 10:30am

Sangre wrote: »

I can see some logic in Conan, SOB and Heaslip starting as it gets your big men on the pitch against that pack. However, once SOB was out I probably would have brought Ruddock in.

I don't think Ruddock exactly set things alight on his recent appearances, very happy with VdeF in the side

awec · 13-01-2017 10:37am

Supposed to be dry all day, just really cold though. 1 degree during the match.

swiwi_ · 13-01-2017 11:09am

molloyjh wrote: »

I'd say he is closer though in fairness.

Fairness to whom...? What exactly do people mean by "in fairness"

In other news, what are the odds on the next iteration being

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Don't want to hear any moaning about the weather you bunch of softs*cks. It's proper snowing here, not a few flakes that shut down the entire Irish transport network for want of salt.

molloyjh · 13-01-2017 11:19am

swiwi_ wrote: »

Fairness to whom...? What exactly do people mean by "in fairness"

In other news, what are the odds on the next iteration being

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Don't want to hear any moaning about the weather you bunch of softs*cks. It's proper snowing here, not a few flakes that shut down the entire Irish transport network for want of salt.

In fairness to Sexton obviously. Duh! :P

Also, it isn't that bad here at all. It's cold, but that's fine. You can dress for that and be grand. Don't get the fuss at all myself. It's far from the worst we've ever had to cope with.

Bazzo · 13-01-2017 11:21am

swiwi_ wrote: »

Fairness to whom...? What exactly do people mean by "in fairness"

In other news, what are the odds on the next iteration being

previous former
former previous
prior total
etc

Don't want to hear any moaning about the weather you bunch of softs*cks. It's proper snowing here, not a few flakes that shut down the entire Irish transport network for want of salt.

Come on swiwi, you lived in Ireland didn't you? We put "in fairness" in front of 80% of the opinions we voice.

dregin · 13-01-2017 11:23am

Long Johns from Dunnes lads. 10 quid. Thank me in pints later.

thomond2006 · 13-01-2017 11:24am

dregin wrote: »

Long Johns from Dunnes lads. 10 quid. Thank me in pints later.

Pints after?

Peregrine · 13-01-2017 11:24am

Bazzo wrote: »

Come on swiwi, you lived in Ireland didn't you? We put "in fairness" in front of 80% of the opinions we voice.

In fairness, he's been gone a while.

awec · 13-01-2017 11:26am

dregin wrote: »

Long Johns from Dunnes lads. 10 quid. Thank me in pints later.

Are they the ones with the flap at the arse?

dregin · 13-01-2017 11:30am

awec wrote: »

Are they the ones with the flap at the arse?

Eh.... not that I can find.

Tarf1234 · 13-01-2017 11:32am

Lochlan Clean Fork wrote: »

BoardsMember wrote: »

I'd say Ruddock is not fit, no way Conan starts in front of him at 6 if he's fit.

Conan makes an enormous contribution around the pitch, I don't think where he lines up in the scrum makes that much difference. Considering his form it's entirely conceivable he could start ahead of Ruddock imo.

Ruddock was originally in the team and was pulled at 11. He is injured and was due to start.

Sangre · 13-01-2017 11:35am

Neil3030 wrote: »

Conan, Ruddock and Heaslip as a backrow? We're not animals, Sangre.

I meant Ruddock, VDF and Heaslip as thats a bit more balanced but yours would work as well Im sure!

Neil3030 · 13-01-2017 11:40am

Sangre wrote: »

I meant Ruddock, VDF and Heaslip as thats a bit more balanced but yours would work as well Im sure!

If your head coach's surname is Coetzee it might work. If you intend on beating a rugby team at something other than eating, I would go with your revised selection

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CMOTDibbler · 13-01-2017 11:42am

dregin wrote: »

awec wrote: »

Are they the ones with the flap at the arse?

Eh.... not that I can find.

Are you using both hands?

Neil3030 · 13-01-2017 11:46am

Down snowsuits - the Canadians all wear them and can have BBQs in -40 degree weather. You can get a good one for a couple of hundred quid, and they're well worth it:

awec · 13-01-2017 11:48am

You'd look well in that standing in the RDS right enough.

Neil3030 · 13-01-2017 11:50am

The soft down padding would also be more forgiving during Venjur's more tumescent moments.

swiwi_ · 13-01-2017 12:15pm

Bazzo wrote: »

Come on swiwi, you lived in Ireland didn't you? We put "in fairness" in front of 80% of the opinions we voice.

In fairness you do.

Although I'm after leaving Ireland, so I have...

stephen_n · 13-01-2017 12:18pm

awec wrote: »

Supposed to be dry all day, just really cold though. 1 degree during the match.

With a "real feel" of -6 with breeze.

BoardsMember · 13-01-2017 12:23pm

Tarf1234 wrote: »

Ruddock was originally in the team and was pulled at 11. He is injured and was due to start.

Cheers, was pretty sure that was the case. No way Conan getting in the 6 jersey ahead of Ruddock for a game like this, regardless of Conan good stats this year v Ruddock apparently modest recent displays. Conan has a way to go before he has the all round game that Ruddock has. Ruddock is an absolute monster when fully fit.

jacothelad · 13-01-2017 12:51pm

thomond2006 wrote: »

Bitterly cold in Ballsbridge this morning.

Does Ballsbridge shrivel up when it's really cold?

Former Former · 13-01-2017 12:54pm

swiwi_ wrote: »

In other news, what are the odds on the next iteration being

previous former
former previous
prior total
etc

Ah, you missed me Swiwi swiwi. swiwi_, admit it

sydthebeat · 13-01-2017 12:56pm

jacothelad wrote: »

Does Ballsbridge shrivel up when it's really cold?

it just disappears up its own hole

stephen_n · 13-01-2017 1:09pm

OSI wrote: »

Winter Scumderland and the BT Young Scientist both on in RDS so there'll be feck all parking around the place.

Young scientists finishes at 6 doesn't it?

swiwi_ · 13-01-2017 1:20pm

Former Former wrote: »

Ah, you missed me Swiwi swiwi. swiwi_, admit it

Any moral highground I have amounts to no more than a molehill at best...

Zzippy · 13-01-2017 1:30pm

Deleted User wrote: »

scott1974 wrote: »

Forecast is for freezing temperatures, has there ever been a game called off in the RDS due to a frozen pitch?

Lads, I'm afraid Venjur sneaked into his seat in the Anglesea stand early today he was so excited about the game. Unfortunately, this is currently the view from the Anglesea Terrace...

chancer12 · 13-01-2017 2:29pm

Is this on TG4 or just Sky?

Peregrine · 13-01-2017 2:31pm

Whose turn is it to check the Leinster website?

I'm not doing it again. I had to look at it last week.

chancer12 wrote: »

Is this on TG4 or just Sky?

Edit: It's CC so definitely not TG4. And since no English team is involved, I'm going to go out on a limb and say Sky.

leakyboots · 13-01-2017 2:33pm

http://www.wheresthematch.com/tv/home.asp?sportid=3

This site is handy (although TG4 isn't mentioned on it)

chancer12 · 13-01-2017 2:35pm

Thanks

pickarooney · 13-01-2017 2:43pm

swiwi_ wrote: »

Fairness to whom...? What exactly do people mean by "in fairness"

In other news, what are the odds on the next iteration being

previous former
former previous
prior total
etc

Don't want to hear any moaning about the weather you bunch of softs*cks. It's proper snowing here, not a few flakes that shut down the entire Irish transport network for want of salt.

There's no lack of salt in that post anyroad!

Bridge93 · 13-01-2017 3:41pm

Nicer day than I expected it to be. Pretty cold but nothing spectacular. Besides I've splashed out and bought tickets in the Anglesea stand for the first time. No more hypothermia from the north or south stands for me! Or for the time being anyway

dubal · 13-01-2017 3:45pm

weather would be fine, if it wasn't for that 7 degree wind chill!

http://www.accuweather.com/en/ie/ballsbridge/207869/hourly-weather-forecast/207869

Former Former · 13-01-2017 3:47pm

Just for those planning to watch as many games as possible over the weekend, the key results for us would be:
1. Bordeaux to beat Clermont
2. Glasgow to beat Munster
3. Scarlets to beat Saracens

If those happened (and they would all be home wins), then wins for us this week and next would guarantee not only a home QF but also a top 2 placing. Even if one of them happened, ideally Bordeaux to win, it would be great.

(Wins for us against Montpellier and Castres give us a home QF regardless of what happens elsewhere)

Also, Saints beating Castres (another home win) would ensure Castres have nothing left to play for next week so that would be sweet too.

swiwi_ · 13-01-2017 5:28pm

pickarooney wrote: »

There's no lack of salt in that post anyroad!

Speaking of salt this stuff from Lidl is the bomb.

Better than that sel de Camargue near from some place called Montpellier anyway (adroitly links off-topic post into match build-up thread)

Neil3030 · 13-01-2017 5:33pm

swiwi_ wrote: »

Speaking of salt this stuff from Lidl is the bomb.

Better than that sel de Camargue near from some place called Montpellier anyway (adroitly links off-topic post into match build-up thread)

The most Leinster post in this entire thread, from a Kiwi in Switzerland.

irishbucsfan · 13-01-2017 5:34pm

Neil3030 wrote: »

The most Leinster post in this entire thread, from a Kiwi in Switzerland.

Honestly it's so hipster that it could actually be Thornley. Right down to the choice of Lidl.

But this just raises the question, where are the Lunsters of yesteryear?

swiwi_ · 13-01-2017 5:35pm

Neil3030 wrote: »

The most Leinster post in this entire thread, from a Kiwi in Switzerland.

A handful of Swiss condescend to shop at Lidl.

The rest shop at plush stores.

That is the most Leinster post in the thread.

Neil3030 · 13-01-2017 5:38pm

swiwi_ wrote: »

A handful of Swiss condescend to shop at Lidl.

The rest shop at plush stores.

That is the most Leinster post in the thread.

Tut tut, you're out of the game too long, mate.

The creme don't shop at plush stores, they pull up around the back and have their prebought goods put in the back of the Range. That or home delivery, but lord knows you wouldn't want someone earning minimum wage on your property.

swiwi_ · 13-01-2017 5:43pm

Neil3030 wrote: »

Tut tut, you're out of the game too long, mate.

The creme don't shop at plush stores, they pull up around the back and have their prebought goods put in the back of the Range. That or home delivery, but lord knows you wouldn't want someone earning minimum wage on your property.

Or you buy them at Lidl. You then carefully transfer the goods into Marks and Spencer bags before driving home in the range rover. It's about keeping up appearances. Gets a bit awkward though when you and the neighbour bump trollies at Lidl.

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