Southern Kings v Leinster Rugby | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium KO: 13:15 TG4

Quin_Dub

MJohnston wrote: »

Anybody have a screenshot of the crowdsize? Apparently TG4 have decided that I'm not in Dublin, and are only showing me some rally footage instead.

Based on what I can see, I'd say that 1500 would be a generous figure for attendance.

Clegg

Oof that's not good from Jordi either.

ScrubsfanChris

Quin_Dub wrote: »

Based on what I can see, I'd say that 1500 would be a generous figure for attendance.

If memory serves Zebre have the record lowest turnout in recent years, something like 1400, open to be corrected.

Squidgy Black

Quin_Dub wrote: »

Based on what I can see, I'd say that 1500 would be a generous figure for attendance.

That'd be extremely generous tbh from what I've seen.

Their attendances for SR weren't anywhere close to this bad, have the locals just zero interest in the pro12?

ionadnapokot

McGrath smashing tackle

Icemancometh

_Tyrrell_ wrote: »

That'd be extremely generous tbh from what I've seen.

Their attendances for SR weren't anywhere close to this bad, have the locals just zero interest in the pro12?

Pro14! You haven't been paying attention to the marketing

molloyjh

We're very disjointed. Unsurprising really, but it's not exactly making this a good game.

CatFromHue

MJohnston wrote: »

Anybody have a screenshot of the crowdsize? Apparently TG4 have decided that I'm not in Dublin, and are only showing me some rally footage instead.

I'm in Dublin and I'm getting that too.

molloyjh

Are they allowed to obstruct from an offside position because of the money they're giving us or something?

Quin_Dub

Good lord, this is a terrible game so far..

washman3

Clegg wrote: »

Ruaidhri O'Connor says there's about 500 people in the stadium.

I can only count 200, the other 300 must be at the bar...:D

And the 200 includes the 30 players and officials.....!!!

sioda

Tg4 player working for anyone

determinations

MJohnston wrote: »

Anybody have a screenshot of the crowdsize? Apparently TG4 have decided that I'm not in Dublin, and are only showing me some rally footage instead.

There's one in the leinster thread.

OldRio

TG4 player showing some rally.
Poor service from them.

dregin

This is painful watching.

Clegg

Leinster are very poor so far. Backrow hasn't gotten into the game and we're a half second off when it comes to the pass and catch. Lots of moves are breaking down because our players have to check their runs. Kings are up for this but making lots of mistakes.

ionadnapokot

Does Ross Byrne model his kicking out of hand technique from Dan Biggar?
It looks remarkably similar. Right down to the foot bounce as his kicking foot lands

irishbucsfan

Kings aren't executing but they're making good decisions. If they start to stick the fundamentals they'll be a tough opponent.

determinations

The refs shorts are funny; tape over the Specsavers logo falling off, marker over the Rhino rugby logo and the 12 blacked out on the Guinness logo.

You'd think they'd have got them sorted by now.

MJohnston

https://twitter.com/SportTG4/status/909035550837018624

determinations

And now the picture is breaking up on the TV.

Fantastic.

Clegg

Well this is a shambles.

Can't even get a working feed.

Dave_The_Sheep

Tg4 regular crapping out for anyone else now?

TV feed also ****ed where I am. Saying video alarm detected. Is this the pub or the feed?

Dave_The_Sheep

[Deleted User] wrote: »

TV feed also ****ed where I am. Saying video alarm detected. Is this the pub or the feed?

Same in my pub.

dregin

Looks like a problem from the SA production company's side.

icdg

It's on actual TV I'm afraid. Though seems to be sorted now.

Tom.D.BJJ

Horrendous stuff

Leo needs to kick the **** out if then at half time

determinations

This is horrendous viewing, might just tape the second half.

dregin

Has anyone seen Noel Reid since the try???

determinations

dregin wrote: »

Has anyone seen Noel Reid since the try???

He just kicked the ball away.

ScrubsfanChris

Well that was awful

irishbucsfan

It's not an actively terrible performance but it's very flat. Beige.

Clegg

Leinster's work at the breakdown has been so poor.

damianmcr

Didnt see any of it but thats a positive scoreline for the Kings.

dregin

Really missing Isa's maturity ay 12.

mfceiling

Looks like there's a crowd of about 9 at this.

Coaching box looks like a cleaners store that has been left open.

stephen_n

Our back row is anonymous, jordi is struggling to match the pace and Ruddock has been strangely quiet.

Clegg

Been impressed with James Ryan. Tackling and carrying strongly and always looks to get his hands free to offload.

Tigerandahalf

I have seen bigger crowds at a junior b gaa match on a wet Tuesday evening.

determinations

Clegg wrote: »

Been impressed with James Ryan. Tackling and carrying strongly and always looks to get his hands free to offload.

Himself and McGrath were the only positives.

Squidgy Black

I suppose this isn't the worst game to give lads like Jordi and Joey some game time to get back in the swing of things, they look extremely rusty.

Poor Dave seems to be half asleep.

molloyjh

We were starting to settle down towards the end of the half. A few small things not quite working out. Had Reid's kick been inches shorter tnwould have been perfect and put us in a great position. Had Luke been able to find Cronin on the wing he might have been away.

We've young and inexperinced props and locks. We've a flanker back for his first game in almost a year. We've a centre, a winger and a full back playing their first game of the season. We can't expect this to be a classic with that starting XV. If we can make a few things stick early in the second half we should be well able to win it and probably get the TBP.

vienne86

Well that was an awful 40 minutes of rugby. Leinster seeming jet lagged.

Ectoplasm

Jesus it's a boring game to watch. Hopefully Leinster can play a bit in the 2nd half

Peregrine

mfceiling wrote: »

Looks like there's a crowd of about 9 at this.

And at least 8 of them haven't stopped whistling since kick-off.

Exclamation Marc

MJohnston wrote: »

Anybody have a screenshot of the crowdsize? Apparently TG4 have decided that I'm not in Dublin, and are only showing me some rally footage instead.

Quin_Dub

18 tackles missed , 77 made.

That's very poor.

Clegg

I suppose expectations have to be tempered since it's so early into the season and we have a number of players making their seasonal debuts. Jordi and Dave have been poor. Carbery has been alright. Running well but his passing has been a bit off. McGrath and Ryan look sharp. Porter has been decent too.

ScrubsfanChris

Anyone know where I could get study abroad program?