Leinster vs Aironi Rugby

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G'day!
Think the team gets announced this afternoon.
Hoping we can get another 4 points on the board this week and come out injury free.

Looks like Luke is back in the mix and could get a run out, on top of that there are returning guys like Dom Ryan (3rd game back) and Conway (2nd game back) who would relish this to build momentum if they get selected.

Hoping we can still do some squad rotation and include the likes of Macken, Browne, Hagan, Ruddock, Ryan, Conway all get a run out to keep our lads fresh.

Any thoughts on the game? Other than it not being televised!?

eirebilly wrote:Sexton is still very much developing Fly but Madigan is also the real deal.

I live in a dream world where Ireland will not be so scared if their starting 10 gets injured

Oh same here...I don't care who gets 10 if they're the standard we want. Madigan when he comes around, if he proves he's the guy, he's the guy.

SecretFly wrote:Not so sure...I don't think Sexton is finished his own upward curve yet..when he does we'll know how high Madigan has to go to be better

Exactly Fly,
They are just bemoaning the inevitable. The fact that Sexton is the next Lions SH. Its done. Madigan is lucky to even train with him.

The Leinster Way...

Where is Sextons decision making letting him down Thomond? Its certainly not at Leinster.

Scotland do create loads of chances as well.

9-0 HT.

Gibbo, found more places for the sports, one even has volleyball listed as a sport.....

Gibson wrote:

SecretFly wrote:Not so sure...I don't think Sexton is finished his own upward curve yet..when he does we'll know how high Madigan has to go to be better

Exactly Fly,
They are just bemoaning the inevitable. The fact that Sexton is the next Lions SH. Its done. Madigan is lucky to even train with him.

The Leinster Way...

Who is this THEY you speak of Gibbo?

Without turning this thread into another Sexton debate Billy, his decision making let him down against Wales. Flat defensive line= chip in behind. Wales are big (the tackling technique Ireland used is another issue), big guys don't turn incredbily fast unless they're running backs. Most RBs are small feckers though.

So Gibbo is Sexton is the next Lions SH, are we going down the France route of having the playmaker at 9?

Madigan is a bit special around the park. Really is. Fast-thinking, Gibson-like spatial-awareness, great feet and an excellent passer of a ball in tight situations. He's BOD-like at times.

I admit that. But, he'll have to serve his time. And as the man said, if he is better, he's better. All good.

Fair enough Thomond, i just thought that it was Sexton following Kidneys game plan. He is a different player at Lainster

Fly, can you remember life not so long ago when we all dreaded that ROG may get injured because Ireland had now cover for him? Thisngs are looking up now

eirebilly wrote:

Gibson wrote:

SecretFly wrote:Not so sure...I don't think Sexton is finished his own upward curve yet..when he does we'll know how high Madigan has to go to be better

Exactly Fly,
They are just bemoaning the inevitable. The fact that Sexton is the next Lions SH. Its done. Madigan is lucky to even train with him.

The Leinster Way...

Who is this THEY you speak of Gibbo?

Zeewolders... and DOD.

Hey, Zeewolders are great people you cheeky Dammer Gibbo

The ability to adapt on the pitch is what matters, that's what playing in small confined pitches as kids is supposed to do. Get you to think about how to beat the opponent and create opportunities in such tight confinements.

eirebilly wrote:Fair enough Thomond, i just thought that it was Sexton following Kidneys game plan. He is a different player at Lainster

Fly, can you remember life not so long ago when we all dreaded that ROG may get injured because Ireland had now cover for him? Thisngs are looking up now

So true Billy. It was scarey back then. And he is possibly one of our bravest ever players. Up there with BOD. Never backs off. Takes a hammering, gets up and punishes em.

Saancta Maria!

Ooohhh dropped ball, Arioni looked on there.

Well they are on the board now 3-9

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Thomond wrote:The ability to adapt on the pitch is what matters, that's what playing in small confined pitches as kids is supposed to do. Get you to think about how to beat the opponent and create opportunities in such tight confinements.

+1

There's a button that lets you close it billy, after the time runs down.

Yeah, but its the waiting of the 9 seconds during important moments

Just go full screen.

Im tellin ye, they are missing just 4 international players they need even more than our 13/14 missing. And they should be well ahead in this one. No doubt. Just lacking a bit of control when in our 22.

Things are shifting in our PRO12. Love it.

Get them there too Thomond. Its all good though, i get to watch the rugby and for that i cant thank you enough

Gowan Ian! Man its like watching JS when he was younger.

He misses it. I dont care. Feel de hurt boy. Grow.

Ooh dropped ball again for Arioni

Nice new dark away shirts on the Leinster lads

SecretFly wrote:Nice new dark away shirts on the Leinster lads

Thomond wrote:9-0 HT.

Gibbo, found more places for the sports, one even has volleyball listed as a sport.....

Like girlie beach-volleyball T? I think I have the finger-signals behind their arses worked out now.

Makes it much more interesting when ye know the signals.

I find anyway.

Carr going really well.

Leinster may be missing some Internationals but what an effort by Arioni. They are giving them a great match

We could easily lose this if they stop dropping the ball in attack.

They have come so far, in such a short time. Really impressed.

Kick! Mon Aironi!

I didn't look at it myself but I would imagine beach volleyball is there alright.

Starting to worry Gibbo?
Arioni can still take this

Not worried Billy. And they can and have the ability to do so. I feel about them, the same way I feel about Connacht, when we play them. I want them to win. Cant help it.

Ok Im wierd, but feic it. Its better for the PRO12.

And we can afford it roysh. As European Champions, a scalp the minnows want bad, one has to be a wee bit Magnus Magnanmous.

A loss mightn't be all that bad. This Leinster side need to be kicked out of the lull that media and fan over-praise can induce.

We're back to that word 'intensity' again and only one side showing it.

Yeah, i know what you mean Gibbo. You just want see see Arioni do well even if they beat your team

Great steal for Ryan there, really strong,

Ooh Madigan is good

SecretFly wrote:A loss mightn't be all that bad. This Leinster side need to be kicked out of the lull that media and fan over-praise can induce.

We're back to that word 'intensity' again and only one side showing it.

Its great to watch eh Fly?

Man I love rugby. This effort defines it for me.

better

Harlem Globetrotters sh1t!

That really didnt look good.

Oooh spear/tip-tackle on Conway?
Italian basterds!



Gowan Ian! Loving this. Asked for this. He needed to be trusted. Schmidt - is a genius.

Luke has the yips again

No try's but its been an entertaining match

Ulster 8-5 Edinburgh
Ospreys 7-10 Warriors.

Mon Warriors!

Thats game . Unfortunate. Kills it a wee bit.

Intercept try, cruel blow

The day Madigan started as a trusted place-kicker. Mark it down Mick. Remember Sextons? It's so nice to watch them grow.

Bench almost empty, game won. Happy days!

MON Aironi! Ladyboys dont like it up them!

Errm ... not true. I love it.

Carry on.

Gibson wrote:The day Madigan started as a trusted place-kicker. Mark it down Mick. Remember Sextons? It's so nice to watch them grow.

Jaysus, you sound like a proud daddy