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

Akrasia

I think this is going to be a really close game. Forget about the bonus point, if you can win by one point given that you're missing so many key players and the fact that Toulouse are in such good form at the moment. They haven't been beaten at home or away since October and they'll be absolutely fired up for the game tomorrow.

Kolbe is an incredible player and with a step and ability to break lines that is at least as good as Larmour and Lowe. If Leinster are less than one score ahead and this man is still on the pitch, the game is always in doubt

bluedex

Akrasia wrote: »

I think this is going to be a really close game. Forget about the bonus point, if you can win by one point given that you're missing so many key players and the fact that Toulouse are in such good form at the moment. They haven't been beaten at home or away since October and they'll be absolutely fired up for the game tomorrow.

Kolbe is an incredible player and with a step and ability to break lines that is at least as good as Larmour and Lowe. If Leinster are less than one score ahead and this man is still on the pitch, the game is always in doubt

And vice versa with Larmour.
We'll still have a very good team out there tomorrow.

scott1974

sydthebeat wrote: »

yeah agreed, their starting point is theirs to set....
but dont think for a second think that they dont manipulate the spread odds, especially on foot of information they may get, in order to make some spreads appear more attractive.


ive seen nothing to suggest that in the last 12 hours that the spread should widen by another 2 points, but hey, maybe thats just where the money is going.


edit:

LOL and within the last hour its dropped back to -9

Toulouse are 12/1 to win in Paddy Powers at the minute..!!

arsebiscuits1

bluedex wrote: »

And vice versa with Larmour.
We'll still have a very good team out there tomorrow.

This.

Stuff can't be changed so let's not lament it.

We will still have a team of internationals and champions.

Not only this they are lads absolutely raring for their chance. Some having waited to play in a game of this magnitude for a long time.

I have no doubt they'll step up.

So come on lads. Make those injured fear for their place! And put Toulouse away while you're at it!!

ionadnapokot

Akrasia wrote: »

I think this is going to be a really close game. Forget about the bonus point, if you can win by one point given that you're missing so many key players and the fact that Toulouse are in such good form at the moment. They haven't been beaten at home or away since October and they'll be absolutely fired up for the game tomorrow.

Kolbe is an incredible player and with a step and ability to break lines that is at least as good as Larmour and Lowe. If Leinster are less than one score ahead and this man is still on the pitch, the game is always in doubt

Toulouse just have great array of talent again. Nice mix of youth and experience.
Huget & Medard are still class.
Medard is VClerc Mk2 for Irish teams
I love Dupont. He is the guy who really makes them tick. His pass is A thing of beauty

Kevski

arsebiscuits1 wrote: »

This.

Stuff can't be changed so let's not lament it.

We will still have a team of internationals and champions.

Not only this they are lads absolutely raring for their chance. Some having waited to play in a game of this magnitude for a long time.

I have no doubt they'll step up.

So come on lads. Make those injured fear for their place! And put Toulouse away while you're at it!!

Completely agree. Despite the injuries, there’ll still more than likely be 15 internationals starting for Leinster tomorrow.

Of those who are uncapped, I’m particularly excited at potentially seeing Conor O’Brien get a chance. He’s unproven at this level thus far but this could be his his chance to announce himself.

errlloyd

Imagine if Burns had scored that try in week 1. Toulouse heads dropped and we beat them in week 2. I don't think it's all that wild to beleive that moment set up their season.

I was in Toulouse for the away game. A season ticket holder told me it was the first time the ground was full in years. They relished beating us. They really did.

Thanos

scott1974 wrote: »

Toulouse are 12/1 to win in Paddy Powers at the minute..!!

moved to 7/2 now

Wonder how it will swing once the teams come out.....

thomond2006

Toulouse team: https://www.stadetoulousain.fr/actu/8571/champions-cup-la-compo-du-stade-face-au-leinster

clsmooth

Anywhere recommended to watch the game in Amsterdam?

Peregrine

Getting more and more nervous by the hour. Leinster are still capable of winning but that's a lot of key injuries.

Kevski

clsmooth wrote: »

Anywhere recommended to watch the game in Amsterdam?

I watched the France v Ireland game last Feb in O’Reillys just off Dam Square. The atmosphere was pretty good and they’re showing the game tomorrow according to their website - https://www.oreillys.com/amsterdam-sports

thomond2006

Leinster Rugby (caps in brackets):

15. Jordan Larmour (31)
14. Adam Byrne (46)
13. Garry Ringrose (58)
12. Rory O’Loughlin (52)
11. Dave Kearney (128)
10. Ross Byrne (60)
9. Luke McGrath (105)
1. Cian Healy (200)
2. Sean Cronin (164)
3. Tadhg Furlong (94)
4. Scott Fardy (33)
5. James Ryan (24)
6. Rhys Ruddock (153) CAPTAIN
7. Josh van der Flier (69)
8. Jack Conan (83)

16. James Tracy (81)
17. Ed Byrne (34)
18. Andrew Porter (43)
19. Ross Molony (76)
20. Max Deegan (No 8)
21. Jamison Gibson-Park (63)
22. Noel Reid (111)
23. Conor O’Brien (10)

Clegg

Mad that Adam Byrne has less than 50 caps considering how long he sheen around.

Anyway, that's a good pack that has every chance of outplaying Toulouse. The backs are a huge worry.

Kevski

No Jack McGrath is a surprise?

errlloyd

Lets hope no backs get injured. Ever.

crisco10

I'm just worried that compared to the XV that played in Bilbao, it looks like we will have lost:

Isa,
Jordi,
Henshaw,
Sexton,
Toner,
Leavy,
Kearney,
Leavy

As well as Lowe and J McGrath off the bench. That's a massive "turnover"

LostArt

Jaysus that bench isn't the most inspiring

WillieMason

Can anyone name a all Dublin team and a Rest of Leinster team?

Former Former

thomond2006 wrote: »

Toulouse team: https://www.stadetoulousain.fr/actu/8571/champions-cup-la-compo-du-stade-face-au-leinster

6-2 split on the bench. That's a team gearing up for a dogfight.

Shefwedfan

WillieMason wrote: »

Can anyone name a all Dublin team and a Rest of Leinster team?

Why?

Who cares anyway?

It's a Leinster team

scott1974

crisco10 wrote: »

I'm just worried that compared to the XV that played in Bilbao, it looks like we will have lost:

Isa,
Jordi,
Henshaw,
Sexton,
Toner,
Leavy,
Kearney,
Leavy

As well as Lowe and J McGrath off the bench. That's a massive "turnover"

Joey!!

troyzer

Kevski wrote: »

No Jack McGrath is a surprise?

I was worried about McGrath, he didn't train on Monday.

Peregrine

WillieMason wrote: »

Can anyone name a all Dublin team and a Rest of Leinster team?

Yes. Yes, I can.

I hope that helps.

Thermoman12

WillieMason wrote: »

Can anyone name a all Dublin team and a Rest of Leinster team?

Dublin team


15. Jordan Larmour (31)
14. Jack Kelly
13. Garry Ringrose (58)
12. Rory O’Loughlin (52)
11. Tommy O’Brien
10. Ross Byrne (60)
9. Luke McGrath (105)
1. Cian Healy (200)
2. Ronan Kelleher
3. Andrew Porter
4. Ross Molony
5. James Ryan (24)
6. Josh Murphy
7. Dan Leavy
8. Max Deegan

WillieMason

Thermoman12 wrote: »

Dublin team


15. Jordan Larmour (31)
14. Jack Kelly
13. Garry Ringrose (58)
12. Rory O’Loughlin (52)
11. Tommy O’Brien
10. Ross Byrne (60)
9. Luke McGrath (105)
1. Cian Healy (200)
2. Ronan Kelleher
3. Andrew Porter
4. Ross Molony
5. James Ryan (24)
6. Josh Murphy
7. Dan Leavy
8. Max Deegan

Great team

Kevski

Please let’s not go down this entirely unnecessary path.

Thermoman12

WillieMason wrote: »

Can anyone name a all Dublin team and a Rest of Leinster team?

Can’t make a Leinster team with no one from Dublin in it

WillieMason

Thermoman12 wrote: »

Dublin team


15. Jordan Larmour (31)
14. Jack Kelly
13. Garry Ringrose (58)
12. Rory O’Loughlin (52)
11. Tommy O’Brien
10. Ross Byrne (60)
9. Luke McGrath (105)
1. Cian Healy (200)
2. Ronan Kelleher
3. Andrew Porter
4. Ross Molony
5. James Ryan (24)
6. Josh Murphy
7. Dan Leavy
8. Max Deegan

Tom Farrell aswel

JustJoe7240

sydthebeat wrote: »

yeah agreed, their starting point is theirs to set....
but dont think for a second think that they dont manipulate the spread odds, especially on foot of information they may get, in order to make some spreads appear more attractive.


ive seen nothing to suggest that in the last 12 hours that the spread should widen by another 2 points, but hey, maybe thats just where the money is going.


edit:

LOL and within the last hour its dropped back to -9

You answered this yourself, Spreads move based on smart money coming in.