Ulster v Leinster Sat 29th 19:35
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Re: Ulster v Leinster Sat 29th 19:35
Possible bench?
Dooley
Tracey
Bent
Doris
Penny
McGrath
Byrne
JOB
Dooley
Tracey
Bent
Doris
Penny
McGrath
Byrne
JOB
Re: Ulster v Leinster Sat 29th 19:35
There's something comforting about a bench that begins "Dooley, Tracy, Bent,..."mildlyinterested wrote: ↑August 28th, 2020, 9:24 am Possible bench?
Dooley
Tracey
Bent
Doris
Penny
McGrath
Byrne
JOB
My dad can list off the starting XI from the Shamrock Rovers team that won 6 FAI Cups in a row in the 60s: It begins "Dunne, Keogh,..." and ends "...Bailham, Ambrose and Touhy".
In 50 years my kids will be reminding people how their dad could list off the Leinster starters and bench from their glorious COVID-interrupted 2017 to 2020 (and beyond) seasons: "Dooley, Tracy, Bent,..."
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Re: Ulster v Leinster Sat 29th 19:35
Leinster Rugby (caps in brackets)
15. Rob Kearney (218)
14. Hugo Keenan (14)
13. Rory O’Loughlin (67)
12. Ciarán Frawley (25)
11. Cian Kelleher (14)
10. Ross Byrne (85)
9. Jamison Gibson-Park (89)
1. Ed Byrne (53) CAPTAIN
2. Seán Cronin (182)
3. Michael Bent (136)
4. Devin Toner (245)
5. Ross Molony (95)
6. Josh Murphy (32)
7. Will Connors (16)
8. Max Deegan (63)
16. James Tracy (108)
17. Michael Milne (8)
18. Tom Clarkson (0)
19. Rhys Ruddock (172)
20. Scott Penny (13)
21. Rowan Osborne (4)
22. Harry Byrne (9)
23. Jimmy O’Brien (17)
15. Rob Kearney (218)
14. Hugo Keenan (14)
13. Rory O’Loughlin (67)
12. Ciarán Frawley (25)
11. Cian Kelleher (14)
10. Ross Byrne (85)
9. Jamison Gibson-Park (89)
1. Ed Byrne (53) CAPTAIN
2. Seán Cronin (182)
3. Michael Bent (136)
4. Devin Toner (245)
5. Ross Molony (95)
6. Josh Murphy (32)
7. Will Connors (16)
8. Max Deegan (63)
16. James Tracy (108)
17. Michael Milne (8)
18. Tom Clarkson (0)
19. Rhys Ruddock (172)
20. Scott Penny (13)
21. Rowan Osborne (4)
22. Harry Byrne (9)
23. Jimmy O’Brien (17)
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Re: Ulster v Leinster Sat 29th 19:35
Ulster team to play Leinster, Guinness PRO14 Round 15, Saturday 29 August at Aviva Stadium (kick-off 7.35pm, live on Premier Sports & eir Sport):
(15-9) Jacob Stockdale, Matt Faddes, James Hume, Stuart McCloskey, Rob Lyttle, Ian Madigan, John Cooney;
(1-8) Eric O’Sullivan, Rob Herring, Tom O’Toole, Sam Carter (Capt.), Kieran Treadwell, Matthew Rea, Jordi Murphy, Marcell Coetzee.
Replacements: John Andrew, Kyle McCall, Marty Moore, Alan O’Connor, Nick Timoney, David Shanahan, Bill Johnston, Louis Ludik.
(15-9) Jacob Stockdale, Matt Faddes, James Hume, Stuart McCloskey, Rob Lyttle, Ian Madigan, John Cooney;
(1-8) Eric O’Sullivan, Rob Herring, Tom O’Toole, Sam Carter (Capt.), Kieran Treadwell, Matthew Rea, Jordi Murphy, Marcell Coetzee.
Replacements: John Andrew, Kyle McCall, Marty Moore, Alan O’Connor, Nick Timoney, David Shanahan, Bill Johnston, Louis Ludik.
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Re: Ulster v Leinster Sat 29th 19:35
No Furlong...back issues persist, worrying.
Re: Ulster v Leinster Sat 29th 19:35
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Re: Ulster v Leinster Sat 29th 19:35
Ulster at near full strength v leinster seconds. But a very good seconds!!! Should be interesting as if ulster lose this one then they are heading into a couple of massive weeks in poor enough form. Madigan and cooney will be good to watch if they click. Our back row will need big games up against a first choice ulster back row. Cant wait!
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Re: Ulster v Leinster Sat 29th 19:35
could very easily lose this.
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Re: Ulster v Leinster Sat 29th 19:35
Some comeback for Ed Byrne to be captaining us in a game like this after all this injury problems, must be a very impressive guy. Excited to see Clarkson make his debut too. Famous last words but he just seems like someone who’ll be able to slot in very quickly. I’m not saying he’ll be as prominent as he was for the 20s and I’m sure he’ll have bad days in the scrum, but I’m certainly not worried about him.
I’d have picked Rhys but the pack has a nice balance to it and that back row looks really good. Very physical on the flanks and then you’ve got Max’s footballing ability.
Not sure what the forecast is like but if it doesn’t improve significantly then I think we’ll have a big advantage at ten. Can’t wait to see Harry off the bench too.
I’d have liked to have seen TOB on the bench but that starting back line looks excellent. Hope Frawley goes well and becomes a real option at 12, and that Rob hits the ground running and signs off in style.
Ulster will be very fired up after getting a bollocking last weekend but it’ll be good to see Josh, Connors, and ROL trying to smash them back.
I’d have picked Rhys but the pack has a nice balance to it and that back row looks really good. Very physical on the flanks and then you’ve got Max’s footballing ability.
Not sure what the forecast is like but if it doesn’t improve significantly then I think we’ll have a big advantage at ten. Can’t wait to see Harry off the bench too.
I’d have liked to have seen TOB on the bench but that starting back line looks excellent. Hope Frawley goes well and becomes a real option at 12, and that Rob hits the ground running and signs off in style.
Ulster will be very fired up after getting a bollocking last weekend but it’ll be good to see Josh, Connors, and ROL trying to smash them back.
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Re: Ulster v Leinster Sat 29th 19:35
This is gonna be a tough one, excited to see Keenan at 14. I see Munster went full bore against Connacht, hopefully the 5 day turnaround catches up with them next week. Furlong a big worry
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Re: Ulster v Leinster Sat 29th 19:35
Very interesting choice of Captain and no room for Rhys in the starting XV.
We have enough up front to get sufficient ball if our line-out functions. Excellent prospects in the back-line but JGP only operates at optimum level when the ball is good quality.
A tasty encounter is in prospect.
We have enough up front to get sufficient ball if our line-out functions. Excellent prospects in the back-line but JGP only operates at optimum level when the ball is good quality.
A tasty encounter is in prospect.
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Re: Ulster v Leinster Sat 29th 19:35
Osborne an interesting selection too. He really seems to have jumped the queue to be third choice now.
Re: Ulster v Leinster Sat 29th 19:35
This looks great - little nervous about Toner in there as he is now gold dust important for Sarries (assuming Ryan isn't back) but he has to get some pitch time.....Will be very interested to see how Rob goes.......
Re: Ulster v Leinster Sat 29th 19:35
Now this is a massive test of our unbeaten record!
Big opportunity for guys to stick the lamh up here. Hopefully the coaches have them chomping and ready to go.
Really interested again to see our attacking kicking game with Byrne and Frawley.
I assume the plan is to have Dev off at 55/60 and then stick Josh into the second row with the other two lads coming in?
Also very excited to see how Deegan goes against Coetzee. These are the types of games we need to see him put in dominant performances if he's to come good on his potential.
Overall, I think I'd be delighted to win this rather than being overly confident...
Big opportunity for guys to stick the lamh up here. Hopefully the coaches have them chomping and ready to go.
Really interested again to see our attacking kicking game with Byrne and Frawley.
I assume the plan is to have Dev off at 55/60 and then stick Josh into the second row with the other two lads coming in?
Also very excited to see how Deegan goes against Coetzee. These are the types of games we need to see him put in dominant performances if he's to come good on his potential.
Overall, I think I'd be delighted to win this rather than being overly confident...
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Re: Ulster v Leinster Sat 29th 19:35
No game time for Dooley either. strange.
Re: Ulster v Leinster Sat 29th 19:35
Big risk being taken with our unbeaten record. Reckon after Fardy and Lowe's performances last week both should have gotten extra gametime.
Toner and Kearney will be both looking for big performances but both will be up against it surrounded by inexperienced players.
Kearney could be playing for last time so shocked but not surprised he wasn't given the chance to captain.
Ulster looking to right the wrongs of last week and practically at full strength, so can't see this going well.
Madigan back in a 10 jersey - renewing his one time dynamic partnership with Cooney who himself has improved so much - one to watch.
Toner and Kearney will be both looking for big performances but both will be up against it surrounded by inexperienced players.
Kearney could be playing for last time so shocked but not surprised he wasn't given the chance to captain.
Ulster looking to right the wrongs of last week and practically at full strength, so can't see this going well.
Madigan back in a 10 jersey - renewing his one time dynamic partnership with Cooney who himself has improved so much - one to watch.
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Re: Ulster v Leinster Sat 29th 19:35
Leo Cullen says tomorrow’s game was too soon for Tadhg Furlong, who is carrying a back injury.
Good news for Dave Kearney whose hamstring injury is not as bad as first feared. Will be out for a few weeks as opposed to months.
Good news for Dave Kearney whose hamstring injury is not as bad as first feared. Will be out for a few weeks as opposed to months.
Re: Ulster v Leinster Sat 29th 19:35
As they say, would be a good one to win.....these winning records can become a yoke around your neck so important not to get too stressed about it !!
Still think we might have just enough to get across the line - Deegan, Frawley , ROL, Connors etc will be busting a gut to make an impression......
Hopefully Furlong not being involved is 'erring on the safe' side......
Still think we might have just enough to get across the line - Deegan, Frawley , ROL, Connors etc will be busting a gut to make an impression......
Hopefully Furlong not being involved is 'erring on the safe' side......
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Re: Ulster v Leinster Sat 29th 19:35
He showed great temprament down in Thomond ParkLeRouxIsPHat wrote: ↑August 28th, 2020, 12:30 pm Osborne an interesting selection too. He really seems to have jumped the queue to be third choice now.
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Re: Ulster v Leinster Sat 29th 19:35
Match Preview
Well that match was far, far better than it had any right to be!
After a six month break from competitive rugby, you expected some rust and there were some early knock-ons from both sides. But once the game got going it was a bloody good contest which strangely still followed the pattern of recent games at the Aviva between the two teams. It was tight enough for the first quarter but then Leinster took a decent lead after half-time but then had to struggle to hold on at the end.
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Well that match was far, far better than it had any right to be!
After a six month break from competitive rugby, you expected some rust and there were some early knock-ons from both sides. But once the game got going it was a bloody good contest which strangely still followed the pattern of recent games at the Aviva between the two teams. It was tight enough for the first quarter but then Leinster took a decent lead after half-time but then had to struggle to hold on at the end.
Read more...
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