Leinster vs Montpellier Sat 13:30 Teams/Discussion

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Hey all,

No one has put anything up here so thought I would do the honours for when the teams are announced later today.

Looking forward to Hcup action and feel that we have the best chance of the provinces to get a win this weekend in Europe.

Missing the man himself as well as Horgan and Sykes but we have a strong squad. It will be interesting to see if Joe goes for Isa or Rob at 15, I am told there will be a lot of rain and maybe this will influence his decision, also the centre partnership will be interesting. I'd expect Darcy/McFadden but possible Fitz or O'Malley could sneak in there.

Reddan or Boss?

From the point of view of Montpellier, they have Trinh-Duc back and he is a great player and a real threat in how he varies the game. They have their Georgian monster back also and even Seanie was saying what an amazing carrier he was.

Home support is going to be a big thing in the South of France as per usual, no idea how many of the blue army are making the trip.

Prediction? Team predicitions? Worries? Confident boasting? They are all welcome here.

Will put up the teams when they are out.

LEINSTER TEAM
1: Heinke van der Merwe
2: Richardt Strauss
3: Mike Ross
4: Leo Cullen CAPTAIN
5: Damian Browne
6: Kevin McLaughlin
7: Sean O'Brien
8: Jamie Heaslip

REPLACEMENTS:

16; Sean Cronin
17: Jack McGrath
18: Nathan White
19: Devin Toner
20: Shane Jennings
21: Eoin Reddan
22: Ian Madigan
23: Eoin O'Malley

Half time.

13 - 6. Great game for a neutral.

Okay half for Leinster just a pity we gave them such a sloppy try we'd be right in it otherwise.Here's hoping Feek can work his halftime magic,if he does then we can kick on and win,if not then a lbp is the best we can hope for.

Great start for Montpellier, but the Leinster defence held firm, but SOB is down injured. That's the last thing Leinster need...!

The Big Barnacle (SOB) is carrying on much to the relief of Leinster fans...

Need Jenno on. Bad.

Howya nerves Gibbo?

Nah, we will win when Jenno comes on.

Commentator saying that Gibbo - Jenno on at 7 and SOB back to 6....could happen soon...

Flocking hell Gibbo, are you there? Jenno coming on!

Had to happen. Montpellier playing well in defence.

Mon Leinster!

Excellent counter rucking by Montpellier though.

Chilli runs funny but it seems to work, he makes some progress...ah nooo. Lost possession and knock on.

Jenno!

Told ya Montpellier are a very tough nut to crack. Not looking great. I'd take a draw at this stage.

Another penalty from Montpellier. Leinster need to fight back now...

16 - 6.

Not looking good.

Montpellier's front row has been immense. They're on the attack again...

Id take a losing bonus. There a good side and its a super game. Restoring my faith in rugby. Love the hc regardless of result

Leinster will need to beat Glasgow and bath home and away.However montpellier are probably our toughest opposition in the group so losing today won't be the end of the world. BP would be good though.

SOB back on after a blood sub or something...didn't see what it was.

Now lads.

Is match still going on. Surely Bath will be tough too?

Cullen taken out in the air. Penalty - Sexytoes going for the sticks. Well they only need a BP.

16 - 6 it misses

Sean Cronin good man. Nice try!

Cronin over for leinster. Great try!

Cronin!

Now lads. Reel them in and win this.

Every team will be tough but I don't think bath are as good as Montpellier. I'm sure lots will disagree.

Yes! Play like Champions.

Leinsterbaby - my stream must be just behind you, as I read your comment just before Cronin took the offload.

Converted! 16 - 13.

Cronin has made a huge impact.

I must say that Cronin is having a great game since he came on, if only he could make his throwing right he start.

Good run by Chilli! Leinster on the attack now...

I'm on myp2p

8 minutes to go...penalty to Leinster. Will they go for a draw...? No! they've gone for the corner...GAME ON!

Leinsterbaby - I'm on Sopcast. Great stream, just very slightly behind you it seems.

Anyway...big call here....come on Leinster! They've won the lineout..HEEEEEAVE....

ARGH NOOOOOOOOOOO!

Scrum Leinster half way

Ah pox. May need a moment of genius now. Reddan nearly

Try Leinster.






Just kidding.

Nice to see BOD there on water duty...

ha! I'm not that far behind you!

Draw would be grand

ooof! Reddan just missed out there.

This is edge-of-the-seat stuff!

Gorgodze is MOTM. Three minutes to go....can Leinster get something here?

OK Leinster, go for the draw....

Get it set pearson. 30 secs nowm

Sexytoes goes for the draw despite the deafening booing.

FT 16 - 16.

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! Johnny under pressure. Good draw

Where are you sin e. Two of the best fly halves in europe out there today. Great draw against a good side in their backyard. International rugby me arse. Come on ulster and also munster later honest haha. Lets make it 3 victories. Hard luck to connaught also

What a kick!!Great second half and a really good game of rugby.

How can it be 3 victories when you drew and Connacht lost?