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

Second half we were much better. Wasn’t impressed with Harry live - thought he forced things too much and his kicking was poor. Penny deserved POTM though, good game from him.

Thought the ref was very poor. Ignored repeated offsides and side entries from the Stormers and looked like a shoulder to the head on Frawley that was just ignored.

All in all the draw is a good result, but I feel we had the winning of that game.

Was really impressed with Milne,i think Cullen might start him against Ulster.

The starting front row were very impressive, Penny was outstanding as was Ruddock. Ruddock busting a lung to chase down the intercepted lineout was inspiring.

Harry Byrne had a great game, goal-kicks aside, thought he varied the play really well and some of his kicks from hand were incredible.

Great position to be in now, can pick and rest players as we see fit for Europe and send a shadow squad to SA.

First game I've been at in ages. Grwsy atmosphere despite the terrible conditions, but given where it was after half an hour, not a bad result. Wonder though if they should have gone for the corner at the end? Thought Deegan was very impressive, penney too obviously and Larmour not bad at full back. Wouldn't have known all the players though. Loved Ruddock chasing back for the length of the pitch to help stop another intercept/ breakaway try.

Do you mean the Stormers got the result? Because they absolutely didn't.

That was a great match! The conditions made it more of a spectacle. Stormers brought the strenght and physicality and Leinster hung in and got on top. Brilliant effort!

Milne again stepping up! Turner again showing he's more than capable and Russell deserves credit too.

I think Ruddock was our best player, with Deegan right there also. HB was good and Frawley also.

The last home match in the league and it was probably the best, imo.

Milne looks like he's developing into a player. Should have Healy under pressure for the rest of the season.

It's very hard to blame him on the kicks at goal, kicking from the touchline in that wind is nearly impossible.

Totally agree on D.Kearney, was excellent and was also excellent against Edinburgh last time out.

Ah I know you weren't, just a turn of phrase. I'm agreeing with you basically.

I'm concerned too! Ulster have gone well lately and have little disruption in the squad.

Reintegration can be problematic. Minus Sexton and Keenan. Ringrose probably out also. I hope we are on the boil.

Hopefully then

Keenan/JOB

Larmour/JOB

Henshaw

Osbourne

Lowe

Byrne

JGP

Doris

VDF

Baird

Jenkins

Ryan

Furlong

Sheehan

Porter

That's a damn good side. I would hope Ringrose isn't considered. Conan could easily start as well but he's had huge impact from the bench in the 6N. Tough call between JOB and Larmour if all the back 3 are fit. No concerns over Byrne in for Sexton for me, Byrne has been excellent this season.

Osborne was wearing a boot recently, a medical boot. Kelleher injured his shoulder, he could be out for the rest of the year. Ringrose should be rested, his health is more important. Luckily the squad is deep. Ulster have been good recently after that dip in form. This encounter should be fantastic.

I really dislike this set up. The old set up was better. No round of 16. I hope this system is cast off after this season.