Leinster V NG Dragons RDS Fri 2nd Oct 20:15
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Leinster V NG Dragons RDS Fri 2nd Oct 20:15
Lets move on...
Never to be underestimated but the Dragons in the RDS is an opportunity for Academy personnel to get some appearances.
We have had a good run of unearthing eye catching new talent each season, who will it be this year?
Never to be underestimated but the Dragons in the RDS is an opportunity for Academy personnel to get some appearances.
We have had a good run of unearthing eye catching new talent each season, who will it be this year?
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Re: Leinster V NG Dragons RDS Fri 2nd Oct 2015
I would have thought we'll have a fairly full deck to choose from for the first two games, especially as we won't see the internationals again until December.
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Re: Leinster V NG Dragons RDS Fri 2nd Oct 20:15
Aaaanddd we go again.
No idea what mix of players we'll have for this, but on the assumption that not many of the international guys will be starting I'd go for something like:
Byrne, Kelleher, Furlong, Baird, Fardy, Rhys, Connors, Deegan, JGP, Ross B, Kelleher, Frawley, ROL, Larmour, Keenan
Milne, Tracy, Bent, Ryan, Doris, McGrath, H Byrne, JOB
I'd imagine Leavy isn't ready yet.
No idea what mix of players we'll have for this, but on the assumption that not many of the international guys will be starting I'd go for something like:
Byrne, Kelleher, Furlong, Baird, Fardy, Rhys, Connors, Deegan, JGP, Ross B, Kelleher, Frawley, ROL, Larmour, Keenan
Milne, Tracy, Bent, Ryan, Doris, McGrath, H Byrne, JOB
I'd imagine Leavy isn't ready yet.
Re: Leinster V NG Dragons RDS Fri 2nd Oct 20:15
As no supporters allowed in, I wonder would it be possible for Leinster Rugby to enter into an agreement with Eirsports to provide temporary access ( 24 hour maybe) for ‘Season ticket’ holders . I see from eg Exeter Chiefs, they are doing something similar for Premiership fixtures , with BT sports.
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Re: Leinster V NG Dragons RDS Fri 2nd Oct 20:15
Tis on TG4 mate!alanair wrote: ↑September 27th, 2020, 5:36 pm As no supporters allowed in, I wonder would it be possible for Leinster Rugby to enter into an agreement with Eirsports to provide temporary access ( 24 hour maybe) for ‘Season ticket’ holders . I see from eg Exeter Chiefs, they are doing something similar for Premiership fixtures , with BT sports.
If they could work it for the other Leinster/Eir games though, t'would be nice......
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Re: Leinster V NG Dragons RDS Fri 2nd Oct 20:15
There are quite a lot of possible permutations in selection depending on whether or not internationals are available.
I'd like to see Keenan at fullback anyway, with O'Loughlin or Tommy O'Brien on the right wing. I thought ROL was quite prominent when he came on on the wing against Munster in the semi. He looked sort of big and imposing and was making surging runs, which he doesn't get a chance to do as much in the centre with less space and being used as a passing option more.
Maybe this would be a chance to get Clarkson a start.
I'd like to see Keenan at fullback anyway, with O'Loughlin or Tommy O'Brien on the right wing. I thought ROL was quite prominent when he came on on the wing against Munster in the semi. He looked sort of big and imposing and was making surging runs, which he doesn't get a chance to do as much in the centre with less space and being used as a passing option more.
Maybe this would be a chance to get Clarkson a start.
Re: Leinster V NG Dragons RDS Fri 2nd Oct 20:15
We thumped them 50-15 last November with a very young team and a few senior players like Benty and Dev with Harry Byrne getting man of match in his first senior start. It is a different circumstance now obviously with International's available and pushing for game time but I would definitely like to see a mix between first choice and young talent.
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Re: Leinster V NG Dragons RDS Fri 2nd Oct 20:15
Watched their game against Bristol the week before last. They've a half-decent team on paper and they made a decent start, really pressuring on defence, but it broke down after about 20 minutes. After that it looked like their players each had a different idea of how to defend and Bristol ripped them apart.
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Re: Leinster V NG Dragons RDS Fri 2nd Oct 20:15
"Leinster Rugby Head Coach Leo Cullen has issued an injury update ahead of Friday’s Guinness PRO14 game against Dragons at the RDS Arena (Kick Off: 8.15pm – live on Eir Sport & TG4).
In good news Robbie Henshaw has successfully come through the Graduated Return to Play Protocols following his removal for a Head Injury Assessment in the game against Saracens.
However Tadhg Furlong will miss out on selection this week.
Tadhg had successfully returned from his back injury but picked up a minor calf injury during preparations for the Saracens game and will be unavailable for a number of weeks as a result.
In other news Dan Leavy will not be involved this weekend as his training load is being managed this week following his return from a knee injury.
There was no new injury update on Dan Sheehan (cheekbone), Vakh Abdaladze (back), Dave Kearney (hamstring), Conor O’Brien (hamstring) and Adam Byrne (hamstring)."
In good news Robbie Henshaw has successfully come through the Graduated Return to Play Protocols following his removal for a Head Injury Assessment in the game against Saracens.
However Tadhg Furlong will miss out on selection this week.
Tadhg had successfully returned from his back injury but picked up a minor calf injury during preparations for the Saracens game and will be unavailable for a number of weeks as a result.
In other news Dan Leavy will not be involved this weekend as his training load is being managed this week following his return from a knee injury.
There was no new injury update on Dan Sheehan (cheekbone), Vakh Abdaladze (back), Dave Kearney (hamstring), Conor O’Brien (hamstring) and Adam Byrne (hamstring)."
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Re: Leinster V NG Dragons RDS Fri 2nd Oct 20:15
Bit of a worry re leavy. Dragons at home would be perfect to give him 40 mins. Let's hope its just them being very protective rather than a setback from his knee injury. Is parker a tighthead or a loose?
Re: Leinster V NG Dragons RDS Fri 2nd Oct 20:15
Tightheadcarlow man wrote: ↑September 28th, 2020, 3:03 pm Bit of a worry re leavy. Dragons at home would be perfect to give him 40 mins. Let's hope its just them being very protective rather than a setback from his knee injury. Is parker a tighthead or a loose?
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Re: Leinster V NG Dragons RDS Fri 2nd Oct 20:15
Furlong has had an injury setback apparently. Means nought to us since we probably wont be seeing these lads in Blue anytime soon.
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Re: Leinster V NG Dragons RDS Fri 2nd Oct 20:15
He will be getting minutes soon enough then. Bent wont keep going forever. Porter will need a rest as no one else is good enough for the Irish jersey between him and tadhg.cormac wrote: ↑September 28th, 2020, 3:25 pmTightheadcarlow man wrote: ↑September 28th, 2020, 3:03 pm Bit of a worry re leavy. Dragons at home would be perfect to give him 40 mins. Let's hope its just them being very protective rather than a setback from his knee injury. Is parker a tighthead or a loose?
Re: Leinster V NG Dragons RDS Fri 2nd Oct 20:15
Wouldn't it be handy to have two promising young tightheads just at academy-leaving stage
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Re: Leinster V NG Dragons RDS Fri 2nd Oct 20:15
Wouldn't mind an overseas signing or 2. Seems that everyone else is find with it when one of the other provinces sign them, but not us. I think it showed against sarries that we are a couple of internationals calibre players short of a champions cup winning side. Imo..
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Re: Leinster V NG Dragons RDS Fri 2nd Oct 20:15
carlow man wrote: ↑September 28th, 2020, 5:59 pm Wouldn't mind an overseas signing or 2. Seems that everyone else is find with it when one of the other provinces sign them, but not us. I think it showed against sarries that we are a couple of international calibre players short of a champions cup winning side. Imo..
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Re: Leinster V NG Dragons RDS Fri 2nd Oct 20:15
We will always be fine in the pro 14 or whatever it will be soon. Would also like to see rhys given a long overdue start this week. He's gone from, euro squad guaranteed spot to a stay at home and watch it on the telly, in a very short space of time.
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Re: Leinster V NG Dragons RDS Fri 2nd Oct 20:15
+1 at LH, SR, SH & possibly W toocarlow man wrote: ↑September 28th, 2020, 5:59 pm Wouldn't mind an overseas signing or 2. Seems that everyone else is find with it when one of the other provinces sign them, but not us. I think it showed against sarries that we are a couple of internationals calibre players short of a champions cup winning side. Imo..
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Re: Leinster V NG Dragons RDS Fri 2nd Oct 20:15
Lancaster says internationals will be available for this:
“But in the short-term, we’ve got the international lads available for these first two games but then we’ve got months, really, when there’s going to be 15, 16, 17 Leinster players away."
https://www.the42.ie/lancaster-pro16-so ... 2-Sep2020/
“But in the short-term, we’ve got the international lads available for these first two games but then we’ve got months, really, when there’s going to be 15, 16, 17 Leinster players away."
https://www.the42.ie/lancaster-pro16-so ... 2-Sep2020/
Re: Leinster V NG Dragons RDS Fri 2nd Oct 20:15
There'll be absolutely eff all in the kitty for any overseas signings lads, jeez.