Leinster v Munster Semi final Build up thread

Quint2010

POM has never played at the RDS??

Buer

Deleted User wrote: »

Think Isa should be grand, haven't heard anything about McGrath other than he was subbed as planned, not through injury.
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Nacewa is gone for a scan which suggests that it could be something significant. He could well have played his last time for Leinster.

Sexton isn't going for a scan, less severe although I still don't expect him to feature this weekend.

irishbucsfan

Buer wrote: »

Nacewa is gone for a scan which suggests that it could be something significant. He could well have played his last time for Leinster.

Sexton isn't going for a scan, less severe although I still don't expect him to feature this weekend.

Noooooooo

Bridge93

I get a feeling Fardy won't play and JGP and Lowe will. Lowe has to if Nacewa, Ferg and Henshaw are out. McGrath still doesn't seem fully fit

ScrubsfanChris

Quint2010 wrote: »

POM has never played at the RDS??

Well how many years now has the Leinster v Munster league game taken place in the Aviva?
Also the last time the teams met in the league playoffs was in Thomond and that was a good few years ago now (?)

Just saw VanGraan in an estate agents in Cape town....

Kevski

Bridge93 wrote: »

I get a feeling Fardy won't play and JGP and Lowe will. Lowe has to if Nacewa, Ferg and Henshaw are out. McGrath still doesn't seem fully fit

Looks like Isa and McGrath trained today, who knows if that’s an indication of anything though.

http://inpho.ie/assignment/MyWnWPcBGzUNNpk_XQNB2w..a?wosid=FRmGQE0Y8kyiTH6Qfqrbbg&woinst=4&ts=bUZRz_wU1aH0OXnw_9h-Dg..a

Bridge93

Bridge93 wrote: »

I get a feeling Fardy won't play and JGP and Lowe will. Lowe has to if Nacewa, Ferg and Henshaw are out. McGrath still doesn't seem fully fit

I wouldn't have a huge problem with that. Fardy to be back in for the final. He's an auld lad so probably no harm to give him a rest. Ruddock or Conan or both to come into the backrow, you don't exactly lose much. Larmour and Lowe on the wings please...

Buer

Kevski wrote: »

Looks like Isa and McGrath trained today, who knows if that’s an indication of anything though.

http://inpho.ie/assignment/MyWnWPcBGzUNNpk_XQNB2w..a?wosid=FRmGQE0Y8kyiTH6Qfqrbbg&woinst=4&ts=bUZRz_wU1aH0OXnw_9h-Dg..a

From what I can see, Nacewa is there but not participating.

joseywhales

If we retain the front 5, leavy ,ringrose and Sexton+Kearney play a half, the core of the team is 100%, room to rotate elsewhere. But is carbery doesn't get a half somewhere on the pitch he should seriously consider his options.

Bridge93

Bridge93 wrote: »

I get a feeling Fardy won't play and JGP and Lowe will. Lowe has to if Nacewa, Ferg and Henshaw are out. McGrath still doesn't seem fully fit

I thought those rules only applied to the european cup?

Peregrine

Quint2010 wrote: »

POM has never played at the RDS??

Come to think of it, only around half of the Munster squad will have played in the RDS before.

The ones who moved down from Leinster. :pac:

Squatter

Podge_irl wrote: »

They don't - they also apply to Pro14.

I'm sure you're correct, but may I politely ask how they are applied to the South African teams in Pro 14?

Squatter

Squatter wrote: »

I'm sure you're correct, but may I politely ask how they are applied to the South African teams in Pro 14?

They aren't, South Africa is part of the Kolpak agreement (see the Wiki page). An Irish team could field a whole team of SA players if they wanted, never mind an SA team fielding SA players.

Squatter

Ayaan Refined Podiatry wrote: »

An Irish team could field a whole team of SA players if they wanted, never mind an SA team fielding SA players.

Stop giving Munster ideas!

prawnsambo

irelandrover wrote: »

Dublin is the third most expensive city in europe for hotels, ahead of london.

https://www.dutchnews.nl/news/2018/05/amsterdam-hotels-are-most-expensive-european-survey-finds/

That's on a straight money for money basis. The crap you pay £150 a night for in London would frighten you.

Podge_irl

Ayaan Refined Podiatry wrote: »

Squatter wrote: »

I'm sure you're correct, but may I politely ask how they are applied to the South African teams in Pro 14?

They aren't, South Africa is part of the Kolpak agreement (see the Wiki page). An Irish team could field a whole team of SA players if they wanted, never mind an SA team fielding SA players.

There is actually a separate provision for South African sides that they may only field 2 non-SA players. Though in reality I guess the above would apply anyway.

theyoungchap

So Munster send over 1k tickets back to Leinster......is this Irish sport's biggest bandwagon during the good days? These great supporters wouldn't drive 2 hours to support their team? You are not a real supporter if you don't follow your team through good and bad.

Probably only rivalled by the soccer/rugby teams at world cups/euro's in terms of ole ole brigade.

davo2001

theyoungchap wrote: »

So Munster send over 1k tickets back to Leinster......is this Irish sport's biggest bandwagon during the good days? These great supporters wouldn't drive 2 hours to support their team? You are not a real supporter if you don't follow your team through good and bad.

Probably only rivalled by the soccer/rugby teams at world cups/euro's in terms of ole ole brigade.

The Munster rugby supporters club are to blame for this, they said tickets would be available in a lottery with no gaurantee you will get one, while at the same time tickets went up for general sale through ticketmaster.

Loads of members including myself bought through ticketmaster instead of the supports club (at least we were gauranteed a ticket that way!) so didn't need to use my membership allocation.

theyoungchap

davo2001 wrote: »

The Munster rugby supporters club are to blame for this, they said tickets would be available in a lottery with no gaurantee you will get one, while at the same time tickets went up for general sale through ticketmaster.

Loads of members including myself bought through ticketmaster (at least we were gauranteed a ticket that way!) so didn't need to use my membership allocation.

That answers that! Was wondering if there was more to the story. Thanks!

theyoungchap

theyoungchap wrote: »

So Munster send over 1k tickets back to Leinster......is this Irish sport's biggest bandwagon during the good days? These great supporters wouldn't drive 2 hours to support their team? You are not a real supporter if you don't follow your team through good and bad.

Probably only rivalled by the soccer/rugby teams at world cups/euro's in terms of ole ole brigade.

It's not been a great year for the club. They've lost another hugely popular player in Zebo, despite utterances on here I'd say a good few fans took issue with the Grobbler signing and another year stuck at semi-finals have left things a bit raw. Add to that the mess with changing coaches mid season and you have a bit of a perfect storm.

It would be absolutely no different at Leinster if the same events were unfolding. The only club that seems to have decent resilience to these kinds of issues is Ulster and credit to them for it.

Part of me hopes Munster wins the whole thing outright. Good for Ireland and with the signings next season and the players coming back from injury it would be a decent springboard.

mrbrianj

theyoungchap wrote: »

So Munster send over 1k tickets back to Leinster......is this Irish sport's biggest bandwagon during the good days? These great supporters wouldn't drive 2 hours to support their team? You are not a real supporter if you don't follow your team through good and bad.

Probably only rivalled by the soccer/rugby teams at world cups/euro's in terms of ole ole brigade.

Maybe staying at home to watch the royal wedding?:D

Downlinz

Who knew the IRFU not renewing the contracts of two fan favourite internationals season after season would have a detrimental impact on supporter interest?

thomond2006

I don't know the ins and outs of the allocation but many have made the point that supporters would have just bought the tickets on public sale. The number of Munster supporters in the ground will exceed the allocation Munster sold. Storm in a teacup that yours truly also believed.

Rigor Mortis

Ayaan Refined Podiatry wrote: »

They aren't, South Africa is part of the Kolpak agreement (see the Wiki page). An Irish team could field a whole team of SA players if they wanted, never mind an SA team fielding SA players.

Cough, Ulster, Cough

Fast forward five years

Cough, Munster, Cough

Burkie1203

Downlinz wrote: »

Who knew the IRFU not renewing the contracts of two fan favourite internationals season after season would have a detrimental impact on supporter interest?

Eh those two players chose to leave Ireland.

Burkie1203

thomond2006 wrote: »

I don't know the ins and outs of the allocation but many have made the point that supporters would have just bought the tickets on public sale. The number of Munster supporters in the ground will exceed the allocation Munster sold. Storm in a teacup that yours truly also believed.

How many tickets went on general sale? Probably wasn't a whole lot.
Munster got 5000.
Capacity is 19000.
Leinster would have 11000-12000 STH plus other obligations (sponsors etc) so that leaves 2-3000 for general sale.

Zzippy

Downlinz wrote: »

Who knew the IRFU not renewing the contracts of two fan favourite internationals season after season would have a detrimental impact on supporter interest?

Ryan and Zebo? Both had contract offers from Munster/IRFU. Both chose to take up alternative contracts elsewhere.

For the love of god will this absurd persecution complex over the players leaving ever go away?

It's FAKE NEWS.

They wanted to leave, hard as that may be too accept for supporters.

Weepsie

Just managed 2 get 2 tickets for 60 so they're still popping up. There were some for 65 too available. Better seats, but that's my lunch money!

It buys a tremendous amount of goodwill with the OH too (she's the proper Rugby fan) and I'll be able to watch the FA cup final somewhere after!

Hurrache

Downlinz wrote: »

Who knew the IRFU not renewing the contracts of two fan favourite internationals season after season would have a detrimental impact on supporter interest?

Do they support the team, or the individual players within that team? I'm not doubting the popularity of the players leaving/left, but you still support the team.

.ak

Yeah I’m sure loads of Munster fans bought tickets thru Leinster or public sale as the majority of Munster fans will actually be based closer to Dublin. Same idea with the aviva game but they’re always well represented.

Faugheen

Ayaan Refined Podiatry wrote: »

For the love of god will this absurd persecution complex over the players leaving ever go away?

It's FAKE NEWS.

They wanted to leave, hard as that may be too accept for supporters.

Don't be coming in here with all your common sense.

aloooof

theyoungchap wrote: »

So Munster send over 1k tickets back to Leinster......is this Irish sport's biggest bandwagon during the good days? These great supporters wouldn't drive 2 hours to support their team? You are not a real supporter if you don't follow your team through good and bad.

Probably only rivalled by the soccer/rugby teams at world cups/euro's in terms of ole ole brigade.

Even if it was the case that they were returning 1k of tickets, and there were none on public sale, this kind of reaction seems completely hyperbolic to me.

Poor attendance at one game no more makes them "Irish sport's biggest bandwagon during the good days" than great attendance at one game makes them "the best fans in the world".

It takes a sustained period of attendance (or lack of) to draw any conclusions. And as others have said, we're always well represented.

Squatter

Downlinz wrote: »

Who knew the IRFU not renewing the contracts of two fan favourite internationals season after season would have a detrimental impact on supporter interest?

I thought that the said "fans" preferred imported players. They're always whinging about not being allowed to sign enough foreigners!

Although with Klootie and Tautie and Grobbie and Rhyssie and Klynie and Huntie etc. etc. - plus Tadhgie on the way, they still appear to have loads of fan favourites to keep them happy!

Squidgy Black

Squatter wrote: »

Although with Klootie and Tautie and Grobbie and Rhyssie and Klynie and Huntie etc. etc. - plus Tadhgie on the way, they still appear to have loads of fan favourites to keep them happy!

Please don't say those names again. Ever.

aloooof

Squidgy Black wrote: »

Please don't say those names again. Ever.

I'm still trying to figure out who "Huntie" is?

Buer

aloooof wrote: »

I'm still trying to figure out who "Huntie" is?

I'll go out on a limb and say it's Bleyendaal who was embroiled in controversy a few years ago for going on a big game hunt with in SA with other players and having photographs of him and the animals they'd killed posted online.

irishbucsfan

Tadghgie!

Zzippy

Squatter wrote: »

I thought that the said "fans" preferred imported players. They're always whinging about not being allowed to sign enough foreigners!

Although with Klootie and Tautie and Grobbie and Rhyssie and Klynie and Huntie etc. etc. - plus Tadhgie on the way, they still appear to have loads of fan favourites to keep them happy!

*Cringe*

Squatter

aloooof wrote: »

I'm still trying to figure out who "Huntie" is?

My bad! :P Absent-mindedness strikes again!

I confused Grenoble's Nigel Hunt with Clontarf and Grenoble legend James Hart.

So Huntie should of course have read Hartie (which should never be confused with Hearty!)

I actually forgot all about Tylie - or Kylie as they probably call him - as he doesn't appear to play much rugby nowadays.

Squatter

Squidgy Black wrote: »

Please don't say those names again. Ever.

But they started it, sir - haven't you ever heard of Paulie or Quinnie or Leamy?

irishbucsfan

Squatter wrote: »

Leamy?

I believe it's Leamy-y

colmokeeffe

Does anyone know if the north and south stands are unreserved?

thomond2006

colmokeeffe wrote: »

Does anyone know if the north and south stands are unreserved?

Yes

molloyjh

thomond2006 wrote: »

Yes

As in yes they are unreserved. Not yes somebody knows. :pac:

Exclamation Marc

Sold out now apparently.

Shefwedfan

Hi, I have a ticket going for Saturday, stupid godsons communion and after trying to sneak away I am been told I will be killed if I do....

In Angelsea terrace....selling at face value.....

Shefwedfan

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Hi, I have a ticket going for Saturday, stupid godsons communion and after trying to sneak away I am been told I will be killed if I do....

In Angelsea terrace....selling at face value.....

Pffft fair weather fan

Buer

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Hi, I have a ticket going for Saturday, stupid godsons communion

Tough break. Stupid godsons need the most attention.