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Leinster Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread XII (The Byrne Supremacy)

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    #6722
    arsebiscuits1
    Registered Users Posts: 3,667 ✭✭✭arsebiscuits1


    Good team to put out. Glad Penny has gotten the start. Richly deserved.

    Good for Pete to get a start on his 100th cap.

    Hopefully Foley will get some good minutes off the bench.



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    #6723
    RichieRich_89
    Registered Users Posts: 1,556 ✭✭✭RichieRich_89


    Tough gig for Clarkson in the scrum being paired with Cronin.



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    #6724
    Interested Observer
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    Do we know if Kelleher and Porter will be back for the Euro games?


    Didn't know RO'L was leaving, that's a pity. Obviously was never first choice but has stepped up to Euro level in the centre or on wing many times.



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    #6725
    TRC10
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118732988#Comment_118732988

    If I'm being brutally honest, we shouldn't need either of them to get past Connacht.



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    #6726
    jimdemp
    Registered Users Posts: 595 ✭✭✭jimdemp


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118732996#Comment_118732996

    Dont think anyone will be able argue with you after tonight lol. probably could rest a few of the 6 nations guys like furlong . The NZ tour will be tough going



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    #6727
    Clegg
    Registered Users Posts: 17,172 ✭✭✭✭Clegg


    Decent start



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    #6728
    Bogwoppit
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    That’s more like it! Lively line from Larmour.



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    #6729
    Clegg
    Registered Users Posts: 17,172 ✭✭✭✭Clegg


    Larmour is such a gifted runner when he hits the line at speed.

    He's actually in much better form this season. Thought he might have gotten a spot in the Ireland 23 last weekend.



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    #6730
    Clegg
    Registered Users Posts: 17,172 ✭✭✭✭Clegg


    Harry Byrne off injured again. Same rib injury as last week?

    Man has zero luck.



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    #6731
    Bogwoppit
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    6 tries in 9 games for him.

    HB off injured again, looks like the ribs he hurt last week.



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    #6732
    Clegg
    Registered Users Posts: 17,172 ✭✭✭✭Clegg


    Byrne's injury means Osborne shifts to 12 and Larmour moves from the wing to 13.



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    #6733
    Clegg
    Registered Users Posts: 17,172 ✭✭✭✭Clegg


    Lovely initial counterattack and then hands from JOB to start. Excellent support lines from TOB and then Larmour to keep that move going.

    Ruddock played a great pop pass under pressure to Cronin who then butchered it. Byrne did well to tidy it up.



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    #6734
    Clegg
    Registered Users Posts: 17,172 ✭✭✭✭Clegg


    If Luke McGrath slows down a little bit he's in perfect position to receive a pass from Molony. He was always in front of him so Molony couldn't make the pass



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    #6735
    Clegg
    Registered Users Posts: 17,172 ✭✭✭✭Clegg


    Decent first half from Leinster. Offloads are sticking and we're making a ton if metres from Benneton turnovers. They've been pretty poor really, but you can only play what you're up against.

    Our back three have caused havoc and I've been impressed by Joe McCarthy at lock. Looks very physical in contact and has the hands to make offloads under pressure.



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    #6736
    Clegg
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    TOB is making last gasp, try saving tackles his calling card.



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    #6737
    Clegg
    Registered Users Posts: 17,172 ✭✭✭✭Clegg


    Very impressive midfield break and offload from McCarthy. Looks a great prospect.



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    #6738
    Clegg
    Registered Users Posts: 17,172 ✭✭✭✭Clegg


    Great try. Lovely hands from Ruddock to put JOB in space.



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    #6739
    Clegg
    Registered Users Posts: 17,172 ✭✭✭✭Clegg


    Another fantastic carry and break from Joe McCarthy.

    He looks phenomenal in the loose.



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    #6740
    hold my beer
    Registered Users Posts: 1,912 ✭✭✭hold my beer


    Ross Byrne man of the match. I didn't see the first half but he was great in the 2nd. Harry is jinxed for sure.



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    #6741
    Asus X540L
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    Do those MG ads freak anybody else out? They're bloody weird

    That voiceover is creepy.



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    #6742
    TRC10
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    Joe McCarthy looks mega. So destructive and really nice hands.

    Ross Byrne is having a brilliant season.



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    #6743
    Faugheen
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    Did Foley get much of a run?

    Would be very interested to know how he got on. He's been excellent in the AIL this year.



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    #6744
    stephen_n
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118739497#Comment_118739497

    Got 15 mins and looked very sharp. Considerably better performance than McCarthy had last week. Although the opposition was also considerably poorer and well beaten at that stage. Encouraging cameo all the same.



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    #6745
    Faugheen
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118739522#Comment_118739522

    Good to hear that. Very much someone who thinks the clubs aren't being utilised enough in a general sense. McCarthy a good example of how just letting lads play does loads for their development.



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    #6746
    alanb92
    Registered Users Posts: 69 ✭✭alanb92


    Larmour looks like he’s getting back to his best, very impressed with him over the past few months.

    Why do we think that Farrell is overlooking him? Concerns over his aerial ability or do any of you see other elements of his game that you feel he falls short on (in comparison to Conway)?



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    #6747
    Must love hardship
    Registered Users Posts: 1,194 ✭✭✭Must love hardship


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118740483#Comment_118740483

    I think in comparison to Conway you could get a 6/10 or a 9/10 from larmour where with Conway you are probably guaranteed a 7.5 out of 10 performance most times he puts on the Jersey.

    If larmour could tighten up his mistakes and sharpen up his decision making he'd be nailed on for the 23.

    He's a better right winger than hansen who played 14 v Italy. But then so is Baloucoune



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    #6748
    RichieRich_89
    Registered Users Posts: 1,556 ✭✭✭RichieRich_89


    JOB's played more left wing and fullback, but I'd say maybe he'd be ahead of Larmour now for the 14 jumper.



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    #6749
    TRC10
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118740843#Comment_118740843

    No



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    #6750
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,472 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    How did Larmour do at centre yesterday?



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    #6751
    Interested Observer
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118740483#Comment_118740483

    He's been playing very well all season, just seems other guys are ahead of him.



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