Connacht vs. Leinster, leg the first (Sportsground, Friday 8th April 8pm, BT Sport One)

JGP was very lucky not to get a red. He lifted his shoulder into the impact without attempting to wrap and connected with Marmion's face, the ref described it as "bracing' for the tackle but you could just as easily characterize it as bringing his shoulder up into the tackle instead of bending his hips to bring his shoulder down away from the head. I'd see it similar to the tackle by Dagge on Henshaw that took Henshaw out of the return match after Chicago. That match (was one that) resulted in World Rugby changing the rules to protect players from head impacts.

Jim, at the very least you should use better material.

Sexton is clearly the leader of the dressing room and an overall positive influence in the squad. For Leinster and for Ireland.

Need I direct you to every single one of his teammates in exultation after he scored his try against Argentina on his 100th cap?

Seriously quality player. Would love to have him in Munster. (and I think we already have very decent fullbacks)

Ridiculously dependable and always a threat from deep

Wasn't too impressed with Conan tonight

In the first half he came off the back of the scrum and was stopped dead by a single Connacht back

Your 8 needs to be bulldozing those tackles in that position

I thought JGP should have been given a red. I admit that I don't know the exact framework for what a red card is. I hadn't heard of the factor of 'accepting the collision', which the referee spoke of. But the tackle was similar enough to others that had resulted in sending offs that I wouldn't have complained if JGP had met the same fate.

But there's a world of difference between JGPs challenge and this awful tackle made by a Brive player in their game against Saracens tonight. The former was far more passive. The Brive player launched himself shoulder first into the head of the Saracens player.

He has certain qualities, to be sure, but you'd have him on your team if you could. (unless you're Warren Gatland, but then they lost that series)

Its the lewis hamilton factor.

Your allowed to be a c&nt when your winning because it means you are driven (pun intended) and focused, behave like that when your losing and your just a see you next tuesday.

Tell that to Marmion's nose😲

And yours would also be the opinion of every player that has ever played with or against him along with the vast majority of genuine rugby supporters.

I’m new to the rugby forum here but if that’s the same jimdemp that does be spouting pure drivel on The42 then I wouldn’t be paying much heed to him. To call him biased would be an understatement.

Yawn Jim! You jocks are probably overflowing with the shyte you spew.

You obviously despise Leinster and it must drive you nuts that they have been so successful over the last few years.

I feel your pain, it must be a heinous feeling, " deranged Leinster syndrome ".

Leinster benefitted from that last week and as said at the time it’s something that is rarely punished once a try has been scored. It’s incredibly annoying and easily fixed.

I must agree regarding the audio levels on BT. Appalling and amateurish. Also the overhyping of everything is painful trash.

Cracking game of Rugby.

The Dagg incident was on Stander in that great match. Henshaw went off after doing a little twirl and then viciously head butting Cane's shoulder 😁

Last night's match was very enjoyable as a neutral. Glad Connacht put up a fight. Was worried that they were going to get blown away. Can't see them winning next Friday and I think it will end up being quite one sided.

Big Pap is a waste of funding. He brings very little to the table. He's just a big man.