Leinster @ Ulster, Sat 27 Apr 17:15 KO

backrower8 · Post by **backrower8** » April 26th, 2019, 4:23 pm

Again stunning production line from within Leinster’s own borders and especially the schools. Saves Leinster and Irish rugby a fortune having them developed to such a high level.

The whole model crashes and burns if there is ever a disconnect between Leinster Rugby and the independently run schools. Health and safety the fault line. Zero tolerance culture is paramount. We have already had one case of a pupil suing a school (Michael’s) & hospital for brain injury. That happened just before the head injury issue became a thing in households across te country. The fallout would be catastrophic if a similar case ran again now.

mildlyinterested · Post by **mildlyinterested** » April 26th, 2019, 4:28 pm

How cheerful.

backrower8 · Post by **backrower8** » April 26th, 2019, 5:23 pm

All part and parcel of sharing insights and opinions on all aspects of our pet topic.

Hope a few scoops of your favorite tipple tonight will take you out of my misery.

leinster23 · Post by **leinster23** » April 26th, 2019, 7:51 pm

mildlyinterested wrote:playing BB is a risk, he and tracy the only healty hookers registered for europe.

We don't have anyone else though really.

mildlyinterested · Post by **mildlyinterested** » April 26th, 2019, 7:54 pm

leinster23 wrote:
mildlyinterested wrote:playing BB is a risk, he and tracy the only healty hookers registered for europe.
We don't have anyone else though really.

We do. There are two academy hookers. One isn't being used.

Peg Leg · Post by **Peg Leg** » April 26th, 2019, 9:54 pm

mildlyinterested wrote:How cheerful.

It's not even fair sport with the type of bait you're using.

"It was Mrs. O'Leary's cow"

leinster23 · Post by **leinster23** » April 26th, 2019, 10:23 pm

mildlyinterested wrote:
leinster23 wrote:
mildlyinterested wrote:playing BB is a risk, he and tracy the only healty hookers registered for europe.
We don't have anyone else though really.
We do. There are two academy hookers. One isn't being used.

True but picking two hookers with one cap between them has it's own problems. Has Sheehan even been training with the squad?

backrower8 · Post by **backrower8** » April 27th, 2019, 12:40 am

Peg Leg wrote:
mildlyinterested wrote:How cheerful.
It's not even fair sport with the type of bait you're using.

"It was Mrs. O'Leary's cow"

It’s not mildly’s fault. It’s Leocaster who pick the team. Disappointed we didn’t get to double figures. 9 is a tease.

ronk · Post by **ronk** » April 27th, 2019, 5:34 am

mildlyinterested wrote:
leinster23 wrote:
mildlyinterested wrote:playing BB is a risk, he and tracy the only healty hookers registered for europe.
We don't have anyone else though really.
We do. There are two academy hookers. One isn't being used.

There‘s a balance between keeping warm and risking a random knock. Byrne probably needs the game time. He has 24 minutes in the last month, that’s a bigger issue.

I thought Cronin was still possible for the final anyway.

mildlyinterested · Post by **mildlyinterested** » April 27th, 2019, 10:42 am

ronk wrote:
There‘s a balance between keeping warm and risking a random knock. Byrne probably needs the game time. He has 24 minutes in the last month, that’s a bigger issue.

I thought Cronin was still possible for the final anyway.

I agree theres a balance, which is why I think its probably a fair enough risk to take, it's a risk all the same.

hopefully it means Cronin's injury isn't as bad as feared.

backrower8 · Post by **backrower8** » April 27th, 2019, 11:48 am

When Ryan Baird comes off the bench today he will be the 57th player capped this year and the 16th from Michael’s.

What have Leocaster got against Harry Byrne?!

rooster · Post by **rooster** » April 27th, 2019, 12:07 pm

Safe trip up for anyone attending, weather a bit cr@p in Belfast according to reports so give yourself a bit of extra time also it tends to get a bit busy round Belfast at that time of evening on Saturdays as shoppers head home.

LeRouxIsPHat · Post by **LeRouxIsPHat** » April 27th, 2019, 5:35 pm

Ferg you lucky boy...

Connors looks great. Said it before and I'll say it again, he's Van der Flier with less power and better hands.

LeRouxIsPHat · Post by **LeRouxIsPHat** » April 27th, 2019, 6:07 pm

Jack looks more like his old self, I'd be very tempted to include him against Saracens now.

Noel having another brilliant game, two brilliant passes from him to set up Ferg's try. Nick McCarthy playing really well too IMO, will never understand why he's so underrated and hope he makes a name for himself at Munster.

Josh Murphy having a poor game. Poor handling and a few missed tackles.

The back row started well but have gone quiet. Glad we got that second try because I reckon playing into the wind suited us and we hadn't made the most of it by blowing the chances with JOB and DK. Both tries were superb.

Dave Cahill · Post by **Dave Cahill** » April 27th, 2019, 6:12 pm

If good doggie made a pass like bad doggie did for the O'Brien try they'd move him from Munster just so they could reward him by moving him back to Munster

LeRouxIsPHat · Post by **LeRouxIsPHat** » April 27th, 2019, 6:14 pm

Just thinking, most people seem to think this is Nick's last game for us because of the Champions Cup but I wonder if he might come back in for the Pro14 semi? No reason why not and his performance today puts him in the mix IMO.

ChrisUppy · Post by **ChrisUppy** » April 27th, 2019, 6:15 pm

LeRouxIsPHat wrote:Ferg you lucky boy...

Connors looks great. Said it before and I'll say it again, he's Van der Flier with less power and better hands.

He reminds me of Jennings! Great half from him - a somewhat forgotten prospect

Dave Cahill · Post by **Dave Cahill** » April 27th, 2019, 6:15 pm

LeRouxIsPHat wrote:Just thinking, most people seem to think this is Nick's last game for us because of the Champions Cup but I wonder if he might come back in for the Pro14 semi? No reason why not and his performance today puts him in the mix IMO.

Agree entirely, he's having an excellent game (I always rated him btw

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LeRouxIsPHat · Post by **LeRouxIsPHat** » April 27th, 2019, 6:17 pm

ChrisUppy wrote:
LeRouxIsPHat wrote:Ferg you lucky boy...

Connors looks great. Said it before and I'll say it again, he's Van der Flier with less power and better hands.
He reminds me of Jennings! Great half from him - a somewhat forgotten prospect

Really impressive considering his lack of rugby. He did look off the pace a few weeks back but has obviously worked really hard.

LeRouxIsPHat · Post by **LeRouxIsPHat** » April 27th, 2019, 6:18 pm

Dave Cahill wrote:
LeRouxIsPHat wrote:Just thinking, most people seem to think this is Nick's last game for us because of the Champions Cup but I wonder if he might come back in for the Pro14 semi? No reason why not and his performance today puts him in the mix IMO.
Agree entirely, he's having an excellent game (I always rated him btw )

No he's my cause celebre, you have to pick someone else.

Babbling 'brook

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