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

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    #28352
    Dubinusa
    Registered Users Posts: 8,479 ✭✭✭Dubinusa


    Schedule for next season is out.



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    #28353
    conquestscarer
    Registered Users Posts: 182 ✭✭conquestscarer


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122202757#Comment_122202757

    No, but it helps a lot to have one.



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    #28354
    Thrashssacre
    Registered Users Posts: 1,264 ✭✭✭Thrashssacre


    A Little hypothetical, if we were to lose against Connacht would we avoid a semi final in Pretoria and provided Munster still finished the table in 1st have a final in Ireland? This is the pathway I had in mind

    Qf Vs Stormer home

    SF Vs Munster Away

    Final in Ireland

    Seems Alot better then:

    QF Vs Ulster/Benetton home

    SF Vs bulls away

    Final Vs Munster away



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    #28355
    Quin_Dub
    Moderators, Politics Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 15,413 Mod ✭✭✭✭Quin_Dub


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122203324#Comment_122203324

    At this stage of the season Not sure whether Stormers at home is better than Bulls away but I guess it does avoid the trip to SA the week before a final.

    Stormers have all their International back and looked pretty good putting away Gloucester last weekend



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    #28356
    durthacht
    Registered Users Posts: 722 ✭✭✭durthacht


    Squidge Rugby has published his review of the Champions Cup final on YouTube and it's a must watch in my opinion. His analysis is clearer and more insightful than any journalist or pundit, and it's so refreshing to hear intelligent thoughts rather than the usual lazy comments of just blaming individuals.



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    #28357
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,379 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122203565#Comment_122203565

    That was the Sharks



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    #28358
    Tim Robbins
    Registered Users Posts: 8,980 ✭✭✭Tim Robbins


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122191182#Comment_122191182

    Ref has split second to make call, thinks Dan is isolated and Du Point has enough time to life even if its only marginal - he's in a good enough position to call it. It's fine margins but there's there to ping Sheahan.

    There were other decisions like Lowe's YC which were much harsher.



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    #28359
    OldRio
    Registered Users Posts: 6,028 ✭✭✭OldRio


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122203602#Comment_122203602

    Sorry, but I find his 'style' unwatchable. Unbearable.



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    #28360
    Clo-Clo
    Registered Users Posts: 4,831 ✭✭✭Clo-Clo


    Personally I think the non Big Joe try was the biggest mistake and not sure how neither the ref or the TMO doesn't understand the laws of the game.

    Nobody is talking about it but that try was early in game and would have been a 7 pointer, would of had a huge positive for Leinster



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    #28361
    Clegg
    Registered Users Posts: 17,091 ✭✭✭✭Clegg


    I enjoyed Squidge's analysis. Made a very good point about Leinster's kicking strategy being similar to South Africa's when they beat France in the World Cup. We got a lot of joy from that last week. Shame it didn't lead to a victory.



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    #28362
    durthacht
    Registered Users Posts: 722 ✭✭✭durthacht


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122204812#Comment_122204812

    That's fair enough and everybody is entitled to their own preference.

    I just appreciate the different perspective he brings, such as breaking down a change in kicking tactics from Leinster and explaining how Byrne's passing style creates space for others.

    It's different to the usual banal analysis from journalists and pundits which usually is just that this player isn't good enough, that player was off it today, someone else will be disappointed, blah blah... I think Squidge brings a unique and more intelligent insight, but to each their own.



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    #28363
    arsebiscuits1
    Registered Users Posts: 3,571 ✭✭✭arsebiscuits1


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122205320#Comment_122205320

    I can see how people would not like his style. I blow hot and cold to it at times.

    But I do agree fully with what you're saying.

    I've had interactions with him over on Reddit over the years and he's just an ordinary bloke who loves rugby. Simple as. He loves every form of it and he's been an important voice for Womens and T2 rugby also.

    I draw comparisons with what Neinaber said this week in his interviews about being a waterboy. He referenced how he isn't an ex player and he came into coaching in a totally different route.

    Rugby media is over saturated with ex pros who range from interesting to dull to thick to malicious to charismatic. But with the fullest respect to most ex pros working in media. I don't think they'd have the capability to do what Squidge does on a technical level….. and more than a few wouldn't be able to do what he does on an analytical level either…

    There is something very endearing about an average bloke succeeding in a market like this



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    #28364
    Ben Bailey
    Registered Users Posts: 635 ✭✭✭Ben Bailey


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122204910#Comment_122204910

    Leinster player (?Jenkins) in possesion is tackled & ball is stripped from him. Ball travels backwards towards in-goal. Same Leinster player touches ball again (after strip completed) so Knock On. Slightest touch but nevertheless.

    Big Joe then retrieves ball & runs in & 'scores'. Correct decision, unfortunately.



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    #28365
    AbusesToilets
    Registered Users Posts: 10,250 ✭✭✭✭AbusesToilets


    I enjoy Squidge's videos a lot, he's very earnest in his passion for the game. I'd criticise him at times for building a narrative about games, and fitting his analysis around it. He also never talks about refereeing decisions, which can leave his videos lacking crucial context at times.



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    #28366
    Clegg
    Registered Users Posts: 17,091 ✭✭✭✭Clegg


    Just got to the RDS ahead of tonight's match.

    Connacht have an inordinate about of bald coaches.



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    #28367
    Bogwoppit
    Registered Users Posts: 2,668 ✭✭✭Bogwoppit


    That carry from Conan was as good as any carry we saw last week.



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    #28368
    Burkie1203
    Registered Users Posts: 11,420 ✭✭✭✭Burkie1203


    Leinter get a bit more clinical in 22 and could rack up a big score



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    #28369
    Larbre34
    Registered Users Posts: 23,968 ✭✭✭✭Larbre34


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122207916#Comment_122207916

    Thats what happens when you spend all year tearing your hair out.



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    #28370
    ironingbored
    Registered Users Posts: 2,109 ✭✭✭ironingbored


    Like the look of this young out half!



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    #28371
    Interested Observer
    Registered Users Posts: 13,051 ✭✭✭✭Interested Observer


    If the Leinster coaches aren't fighting tooth-and-nail to keep Prendergast they're off their heads.



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    #28372
    Brief_Lives
    Registered Users Posts: 3,074 ✭✭✭Brief_Lives


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122208060#Comment_122208060

    you should wrap him up until the champions cup final next year.



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    #28373
    ongarite
    Registered Users Posts: 8,241 ✭✭✭ongarite


    JOB looking settled at FB so far.



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    #28374
    Burkie1203
    Registered Users Posts: 11,420 ✭✭✭✭Burkie1203


    Lads it's only 8pm ffs



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    #28375
    Larbre34
    Registered Users Posts: 23,968 ✭✭✭✭Larbre34


    I'm pleased for the lads, especially Conan and Frawley, must have been a long old week.

    Also, Prendergast should be kept at Leinster by whatever means.



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    #28376
    ongarite
    Registered Users Posts: 8,241 ✭✭✭ongarite


    Jesus if Conan had started last week!!



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    #28377
    theVersatile
    Registered Users Posts: 2,214 ✭✭✭theVersatile


    Leinster pack absolutely bullying Connacht.

    Foley has looked good so far.

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    #28378
    CMcsporty
    Registered Users Posts: 1,663 ✭✭✭CMcsporty


    There is no question Prendergast would be the starting 10 at Connacht

    Cartys drop in form is nearly as bad as Luke McGraths



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    #28379
    CMcsporty
    Registered Users Posts: 1,663 ✭✭✭CMcsporty


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122208063#Comment_122208063

    Bingo!! They are off their heads

    Harry and Ross Byrne both singed a new contracts this month.

    Sam should go and will be a starter for a year.



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    #28380
    Clegg
    Registered Users Posts: 17,091 ✭✭✭✭Clegg


    Leinster have tried their hardest to gift Connacht angry these last 5 minutes.



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    #28381
    Exclamation Marc
    Registered Users Posts: 11,859 ✭✭✭✭Exclamation Marc


    Sam and Foley had a cracking first half.



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