Maybe we are down to the bare bones. Only two backs on the bench, no outside cover.Jonny tight lips wrote: ↑October 22nd, 2020, 12:37 pm Not a good sign for CK, unless he’s injured no point to rest him as we have 10 day turn around.
There was a chance !?
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Re: Zebre at home, 23 Oct. 19:35
Didn't see any of ROL or CK in training content this week
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Re: Zebre at home, 23 Oct. 19:35
Think you might be on to something there alright!OTT wrote: ↑October 22nd, 2020, 12:40 pmMaybe we are down to the bare bones. Only two backs on the bench, no outside cover.Jonny tight lips wrote: ↑October 22nd, 2020, 12:37 pm Not a good sign for CK, unless he’s injured no point to rest him as we have 10 day turn around.
There was a chance !?
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Re: Zebre at home, 23 Oct. 19:35
Can anyone explain, why Leavy is 23 and not 20 or 21? Ii's not as if he'll be playing in the centre or the back three.
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Re: Zebre at home, 23 Oct. 19:35
6/2 split indicative of how they view Zebre up front? Hawkshaw covering six positions.
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Who’s CK ?Jonny tight lips wrote: ↑October 22nd, 2020, 12:37 pm Not a good sign for CK, unless he’s injured no point to rest him as we have 10 day turn around.
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Re: Zebre at home, 23 Oct. 19:35
or how injured they are in the backs?Ruckedtobits wrote: ↑October 22nd, 2020, 12:59 pm 6/2 split indicative of how they view Zebre up front? Hawkshaw covering six positions.
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Cian Kelleher.Pilotman123 wrote: ↑October 22nd, 2020, 1:00 pmWho’s CK ?Jonny tight lips wrote: ↑October 22nd, 2020, 12:37 pm Not a good sign for CK, unless he’s injured no point to rest him as we have 10 day turn around.
There was a chance !?
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Re: Zebre at home, 23 Oct. 19:35
Simple logistics of jersey sizes. Leinster would expect a lot of uses for their match days jerseys and would have them printed well in advance.riocard911 wrote: ↑October 22nd, 2020, 12:49 pm Can anyone explain, why Leavy is 23 and not 20 or 21? Ii's not as if he'll be playing in the centre or the back three.
Given how rare it is to have a 6-2 split and that all those who would normally wear 21 would take a M or maybe an L size, there isn't much point in having an XL/ 2XL that the likes of Dan might take.
23 would be a much broader requirement as typically you could have either a center or a back 3 in it and they definitely have printed some on XL shirts
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Whichever one of Hawkshaw or Parker comes off the bench first will be the 100th player to play for Leinster during Leo's time as head-coach.
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Pilotman, he went to your school and his dad is the principal.CiaranIrl wrote: ↑October 22nd, 2020, 1:22 pmCian Kelleher.Pilotman123 wrote: ↑October 22nd, 2020, 1:00 pmWho’s CK ?Jonny tight lips wrote: ↑October 22nd, 2020, 12:37 pm Not a good sign for CK, unless he’s injured no point to rest him as we have 10 day turn around.
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Re: Zebre at home, 23 Oct. 19:35
If all the lads get off the bench I make it 44 players that we will have used after only 3 games. Benty the only man to start all three.
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Re: Zebre at home, 23 Oct. 19:35
Mick Kearney & Ian Nagle starting for Zebre
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Re: Zebre at home, 23 Oct. 19:35
Leavy is on the bench for Leinster tomorrow in a matchday 23 that includes two players making their debut in the starting XV – hooker Dan Sheehan and outside centre Liam Turner – with replacements David Hawkshaw and Ciaran Parker also set for their first caps.
“Dan featured strongly in the Celtic Cup at the start of last season,” said Cullen, while confirming that Sean Cronin has an injury niggle.
“Liam was a key figure in the U20s before the break and he has gone well in training.
“We’re still quite light with players away on international duty but it gives the senior coaches time to work with the academy coaches and players.
“Dave Hawkshaw has had a long injury lay-off too, very similar to Dan in terms of timeframe and he came through the A game against Ulster well.
“Ciaran Parker gives us a little coverage as a short-term signing. We’re thin on the ground in terms of front rowers but Ciaran gives us cover and he has done well.”
“Dan featured strongly in the Celtic Cup at the start of last season,” said Cullen, while confirming that Sean Cronin has an injury niggle.
“Liam was a key figure in the U20s before the break and he has gone well in training.
“We’re still quite light with players away on international duty but it gives the senior coaches time to work with the academy coaches and players.
“Dave Hawkshaw has had a long injury lay-off too, very similar to Dan in terms of timeframe and he came through the A game against Ulster well.
“Ciaran Parker gives us a little coverage as a short-term signing. We’re thin on the ground in terms of front rowers but Ciaran gives us cover and he has done well.”