Leinster Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread X: [****]

Former Former

thomond2006 wrote: »

Yeah I clicked the link on the season ticket email and that worked fine. But trying to access on the regular site didn't work. Hmm...

Probably detected the bang of Munster off your IP address and shut you out

Exclamation Marc

I assume we're still getting a European jersey this year?

Tempted to wait for that as while I like the new home kit, I'm not blown away by it. Assume it'll come in the next month or so prior to the first European game.

kmart6

Exclamation Marc wrote: »

I assume we're still getting a European jersey this year?

Tempted to wait for that as while I like the new home kit, I'm not blown away by it. Assume it'll come in the next month or so prior to the first European game.

Yes.

molloyjh

stephen_n wrote: »

Bought the home jersey today. That black training jersey is a joke, it’s the exact same material as the blue training jersey, just costs €20 more.

Ah, I was trying on the tee shirt and not an actual jersey. I was wondering why it was so much lighter. The training jersey is the same price as the other jerseys, it's just been released in a players version only. I can't see myself buying any of it so. There's simply no way I can justify spending €75 on a jersey that I think is only okay. And €55 for a tee shirt is a bit much too.

I've pretty much always had some of the current gear over the last 10+ years. This could be the first year where I get nothing at all, unless they knock the European jersey out of the park.

Thrashssacre

Will there be tickets available for the match tomorrow at the stadium? Couldn't pick up any on Ticketmaster yesterday

CowGoesMoo100

Thrashssacre wrote: »

Will there be tickets available for the match tomorrow at the stadium? Couldn't pick up any on Ticketmaster yesterday

Yes. Pay at the gate.

stephen_n

molloyjh wrote: »

Ah, I was trying on the tee shirt and not an actual jersey. I was wondering why it was so much lighter. The training jersey is the same price as the other jerseys, it's just been released in a players version only. I can't see myself buying any of it so. There's simply no way I can justify spending €75 on a jersey that I think is only okay. And €55 for a tee shirt is a bit much too.

I've pretty much always had some of the current gear over the last 10+ years. This could be the first year where I get nothing at all, unless they knock the European jersey out of the park.

Jersey was a birthday present, although I did buy the training tops in blue, guess I’m a sucker for adidas

foxyladyxx

Fardy captains Leinster side tomorrow. Frawley confirmed at number 10.

http://www.the42.ie/leinster-team-newcastle-pre-season-4184297-Aug2018/

Rigor Mortis

According to a leak online

F Wasps H
Su Toulouse A
Sa Bath A
Sa Bath H
Sa Toulouse H
Wasps A

Rigor Mortis

Rigor Mortis wrote: »

According to a leak online

F Wasps H
Su Toulouse A
Sa Bath A
Sa Bath H
Sa Toulouse H
Wasps A

I'd view Bath as the weakest team so getting them in the double header probably not the worst.

Toulouse away in the second round is probably the toughest of the games. Honestly think we'll win all our games, I don't fear any of those teams provided the team produces the same form as last season. If we've kicked on a bit it will get ugly.

Dubinusa

I'm more concerned with the pro14. The back ups were not great last year. They need to man up. Especially the pack.

Buer

Surprised it's not Wasps for the double header if that's the line up. Bath are the weakest team in our pool. Generally the double header is with the biggest draw, I'd have thought Bath was the least attractive fixture. There are two far more attractive options in our pool. I'm surprised the television stations haven't sought Leinster vs Toulouse/Wasps as the back to back fixture if it does turn out to be Bath.

Buer

Buer wrote: »

Surprised it's not Wasps for the double header if that's the line up. Bath are the weakest team in our pool. Generally the double header is with the biggest draw, I'd have thought Bath was the least attractive fixture. There are two far more attractive options in our pool. I'm surprised the television stations haven't sought Leinster vs Toulouse/Wasps as the back to back fixture if it does turn out to be Bath.

I'll be a bit arrogant here and say that Wasps v Toulouse will be the decider between who has a chance at group runner up. I just don't see any of these teams in the same league. Toulouse may not show up at all in the competition.

That said a Bath v Wasps Derby and the two 4 star teams would have been more spectator friendly and had a bit of historical resonance.

Rigor Mortis

Buer wrote: »

Surprised it's not Wasps for the double header if that's the line up. Bath are the weakest team in our pool. Generally the double header is with the biggest draw, I'd have thought Bath was the least attractive fixture. There are two far more attractive options in our pool. I'm surprised the television stations haven't sought Leinster vs Toulouse/Wasps as the back to back fixture if it does turn out to be Bath.

Nothing says Christmas like a day trip to Coventry. We can count our lucky stars is Bath.

Buer

Dubinusa wrote: »

I'm more concerned with the pro14. The back ups were not great last year. They need to man up. Especially the pack.

They were fine for most of the season but took their eye off the ball once the 6N came along. We had top spot all but guaranteed. When we lost to Treviso, the Scarlets had just been thumped by 40 points in Edinburgh. That basically ended their chances of taking top spot from us.

But I'm glad in a way that we ended the season so badly. It gives the coaches plenty of scope to work with this summer. We lost 3 of our last 4 league games and we lost them badly also with some really amateurish errors. The players won't have anywhere to hide during the current video sessions and review of performances last season by some.

I think those games underlined just how critical Nacewa was along with lads like Strauss in a supporting role. They drove standards on the field and demanded more from those around them. Hopefully guys like Tomane and Fardy (who wasn't involved in the Connacht or Treviso games) will move into those roles and set the bar for some of the younger players when the internationals are absent.

Buer

Rigor Mortis wrote: »

Nothing says Christmas like a day trip to Coventry. We can count our lucky stars is Bath.

From a travelling supporter's perspective, 100%. But for the vast majority wanting to see a game of rugby in the Aviva and the television stations, I don't understand it.

Kevski

Buer wrote: »

From a travelling supporter's perspective, 100%. But for the vast majority wanting to see a game of rugby in the Aviva and the television stations, I don't understand it.

It’s a similar situation to the game against Northampton two where we played the weakest team in the group in the double header. I’d imagine that Bath might put up a bit more of a fight than Northampton did though.

Buer

Kevski wrote: »

It’s a similar situation to the game against Northampton two where we played the weakest team in the group in the double header. I’d imagine that Bath might put up a bit more of a fight than Northampton did though.

Coming into that year Northampton had a significantly higher profile, though and wouldn't have been seen as the weakest team before the season started at all. They would sell tickets. They weren't great the previous season in the AP (5th) but the two seasons before that had won the title and then topped the league table. They had also reached the European knock outs the season before our double header.

Bath haven't done anything for years. The last time they finished top 4 in the AP was 2014/15. They should be the weakest team in our pool comfortably.

stephen_n

Kevski wrote: »

It’s a similar situation to the game against Northampton two where we played the weakest team in the group in the double header. I’d imagine that Bath might put up a bit more of a fight than Northampton did though.

Iirc at the time that draw was made, that was supposedly going to be a tough fixture. Northampton’s form fell off a cliff that season. That said you would have to view Bath as being the weakest team in the group. BT must have had to make a compromise somewhere for those weekends and it fell with Bath I’d say.

vienne86

Rigor Mortis wrote: »

According to a leak online

F Wasps H
Su Toulouse A
Sa Bath A
Sa Bath H
Sa Toulouse H
Wasps A

I was fully expecting Wasps for the double header. Toulouse in October could be nice.....wouldn't fancy trucking down there in January.

markc1184

Can I ask how the sizing on the Adidas jersey compares to Canterbury? I've always been comfortable with an XL Canterbury, but they are usually a little bigger than other brands. I'd rather not have a jersey looking like the players style kit.

prawnsambo

Season ticket sales passed the 12.5k mark :eek:

sydthebeat

markc1184 wrote: »

Can I ask how the sizing on the Adidas jersey compares to Canterbury? I've always been comfortable with an XL Canterbury, but they are usually a little bigger than other brands. I'd rather not have a jersey looking like the players style kit.

i have a large version of the new away jersey, and it is nicely loose... and i certainly havent lost any weight lately :P

Rigor Mortis

prawnsambo wrote: »

Season ticket sales passed the 12.5k mark :eek:

That's not good at this stage. No bump from winning a double.

prawnsambo

Rigor Mortis wrote: »

That's not good at this stage. No bump from winning a double.

Not good? Three of the stands are sold out: Grandstand, Anglesea Stand and Anglesea Terrace. There is still some availability in the North and South stands. The amount sold is more than last year with still a couple of weeks remaining. Can't really understand your point tbh.

Peregrine

Rigor Mortis wrote: »

That's not good at this stage. No bump from winning a double.

What was the final figure last year?

OnTick

Peregrine wrote: »

What was the final figure last year?

12,229 i think

Peregrine

OnTick wrote: »

12,229 i think

We're flying so. Still two weeks left.

stephen_n

markc1184 wrote: »

Can I ask how the sizing on the Adidas jersey compares to Canterbury? I've always been comfortable with an XL Canterbury, but they are usually a little bigger than other brands. I'd rather not have a jersey looking like the players style kit.

I would have gone for small in Canterbury and got small in the training tops. When I tried on the small home jersey yesterday I couldn’t breath, I’d say go a size up.

Buer

https://www.leinsterrugby.ie/201819-champions-cup-fixture-details-confirmed/?FixGuid=18LL9695

All confirmed as rumoured.