Leinster v Munster match thread

aloooof · 21-10-2022 10:52pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119777417#Comment_119777417

Yes Leinster are missing some players too 2moro but there’s really no equivalence here imo.

Munster are missing more of their starting 15 and more of the guys who would normally replace them too.

You mention Leinster’s patchwork back-3 for example (it’s your worst affected area); but even there, Munster’s is entirely patchwork also. We’ve a 10 at FB and Liam Coombes on the wing, whose best performances have come at 13. We’re missing our 5 first choice back-3 players who’d all start ahead of them.

So even in your worst affected area, Munster have at least equivalent issues. (And arguably you still have guys higher up your depth chart than Munster do tbh, specifically JOB).

Akrasia · 21-10-2022 11:02pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119777417#Comment_119777417

The back 3 won't be the deciding factor tomorrow. They only come in to play when the team is winning collisions. Munster won't win collisions if Murray spends ages pointing at balls or consulting about where to kick the ball

Our gameplan requires fast ball most of the time. Murray doesn't give us fast ball

TRC10 · 22-10-2022 1:04am

Munster fans getting their excuses in early as always 😉

I've seen the ref and injuries so far. Surely there are more than that lads. Come on, yous can do better!

Dubinusa · 22-10-2022 1:15am

It's probably worth remembering that Deegan and Penny have only seen recent action against poor opposition. Deegan has not been impressive as a blindside either.

ulsteru20s · 22-10-2022 1:37am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119777916#Comment_119777916

Im not a munster fan but what exactly are people supposed to say? Do you have to have irrational belief as a fan, or can you just read two team sheets and be like ‘yea they should win easily’.

It is what it is.

I’m looking at these team sheets and there are 11 players on the leinster team who i consider to be better. About 10 of those are CLEARLY to MASSIVELY better. 7 of those are in the pack. And those numbers are as a result of me being really high on 3 of the munster players i picked. Alot of people would disagree with those.

It’s a big mismatch.. what are people supposed to say lol. And, thats before i look at the bench. Munster dont even have a lock on their bench! I dont think French has played since the wasps game last year. Quinn just turned 19. It’s an absolute mess of a team sheet.

TRC10 · 22-10-2022 1:51am

We've had Leinster being dirty cheats as well. Sorry lads, I missed that one.

ulsteru20s · 22-10-2022 2:06am

The most interesting thing to me about this game is how munster play in terms of physicality. Van Graan’s teams played very passive in this game last year.

The reality is for almost everyone on this team (bar Murray really) there is very little to lose. Whereas the leinster team is full of guys who will play against south africa probably. They do not want to get injured playing Munster C two weeks before.

The Munster coaching staff needs to get this team to a level of physicality that is on the very edge of acceptable or just past it, and see if Leinster are willing to get into that so close to a massive test match.

if they could set that tone early and maybe disrupt one set piece… eh… 25% chance? Max lol.

ulsteru20s · 22-10-2022 2:08am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119777966#Comment_119777966

Complaining about a team being dirty is the ultimate of loser complaints in rugby. Its a dirty game.

aloooof · 22-10-2022 7:40am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119777916#Comment_119777916

This is pretty hilarious.

You think Munster fans should be positive despite the team sheets, and the bookies having them as 17 point underdogs?

Yet are relentlessly negative yourself when it comes to Leinster?

Jump_In_Jack · 22-10-2022 8:10am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119775755#Comment_119775755

Sheehan not Kelleher

Former Former Former · 22-10-2022 10:57am

43000 tickets sold apparently. Not bad.

Dave_The_Sheep · 22-10-2022 12:20pm

Speaking of, late notice I am unexpectedly unable to attend this game. Two tickets going free, usual caveat. I will say they're shite seats mind you, probably behind the end touchline to the left low down if tradition holds. But they're there if anyone's on the fence about going.

Clegg · 22-10-2022 3:37pm

Furlong drops out of the 23 with an ankle injury. Ala'alatoa starts and Thomas Clarkson moves up to the bench. Puts a massive dent in Leinsters front 3 advantage.

https://twitter.com/leinsterrugby/status/1583828019801509888?t=jPh-vTGEHbBtKg7y-lZs-g&s=09

ulsteru20s · 22-10-2022 4:25pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119779597#Comment_119779597

I partially expexted a last minute change with frawley moving to 10 and sexton being rested. Sexton seems like overkill against that team and it would be a great game to get Frawley some run at 10.

Clegg · 22-10-2022 5:16pm

Hopeful for a functioning lineout more than anything else today.

Clegg · 22-10-2022 5:17pm

McGrath was poor there. Had men outside but went for the snipe near the line.

22-10-2022 5:17pm

Big crowd in the end for all the shite talk.

Clegg · 22-10-2022 5:19pm

Ringrose subbed in for McGrath while the latter was at the bottom of the ruck for two consecutive phases. Great continuity in play there.

almostover · 22-10-2022 5:21pm

Aherne a little unlucky there, he had hands on the ball first and Ryan didn't release it. Shouldn't have gone for the 2nd time though

CIARAN_BOYLE · 22-10-2022 5:21pm

Can someone confirm who the Leinster 7 is. Scott Penney was named in the team but the commentator has said Connors twice when Leinster 7 was on the ball.

It looks like Penney to me.

Clegg · 22-10-2022 5:21pm

Ringrose is the best player in the country right now

22-10-2022 5:24pm

Leinster very wasteful already.

almostover · 22-10-2022 5:24pm

Brace not giving us much here, bit of a dubious high tackle. Leinster player fell into the tackle.

Clegg · 22-10-2022 5:27pm

Crowley dodgy under the high ball. Poor from Johnny to not capitalise.

Leinster have been dominant in the opening 10 but failing to put points on the board. Been a problem for a little while now.

razorblunt · 22-10-2022 5:31pm

I thought Aherne and Murray had legitimate turnovers, JOB sealed off a ruck too. Munster need to land on the field favourable side of Brace you feel.

almostover · 22-10-2022 5:31pm

No arms clear out by Ryan, penalty Leinster.

Clegg · 22-10-2022 5:33pm

Leinster are cutting Munster to pieces

So frustrating that we can't convert to points

almostover · 22-10-2022 5:34pm

Clear block in that leinster attack, Munster defender taken out. Brace doesn't see it.....

razorblunt · 22-10-2022 5:34pm

Dammit Murray, missing from one ruck, watched a counter ruck at the next one.

Brief_Lives · 22-10-2022 5:34pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119779978#Comment_119779978

agreed, then we don't protect or present at our own rucks... Brace not helping..

Osbourne has a nice turn of speed..

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