Clermont vs Leinster thread and how to delay a plane...

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:18 pm

So this is the big one, huge one, massive one!
Some are calling this the unofficial final.

Two powerhouses in European Rugby and arguably the best two teams in the competition coming together.

Recent tussles have favoured Leinster who beat Clermont in the Aviva convincingly enouugh and in the RDS by the skin of their teeth with James missing a good few kicks at goal. Clermont beat Leinster in France but the visitors managed to get a crucial LBP.

Huge match ups all over the field.

The entire front rows
Hines vs Thorn
Sexton vs James
Rougerie vs O'Driscoll
Kearney vs Byrne

Home advantage sees Clermont the slight favourites but they have moved the game to Bordeaux.

Thoughts on who can win it?
Team you want to see?
Where the game can be won for each side?
Ref?
Rant?

Let it all come out here.

I have a tiny bit of a huge problem here also:
I (like a fool) decided to go to Budapest this weekend. My return flight leaves at 17:25 Hungarian time (also French time).
My question is...how do I delay a plane......?

by Mickado Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:29 pm

Nerves are in shreds already.

Was watching the breakdown last night and they gave their opinion on what Leinster will need to do to win this game, since I don’t top14 I’ll have to bow to their superior knowledge.

Franno is of the opinion that ASM don’t commit a lot of men to the breakdown which will give Leinster clean ball but their defense will be spread out and we’ll find it hard to find space out wide. Attack one or two out, keep it tight, use the rolling maul and make sure the set piece is strong. We should be ok in the scrum (although Ulster gave us a real tough test there last week) and the lineout is ok, but we’re going to need to make sure our accuracy off first phase is as good as it was against Cardiff.

Leinster’s major strength this year has been the bench, ASM will more than match that this week.

by SecretFly Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:31 pm

pete (buachaill on eirne) wrote:My question is...how do I delay a plane......?

I have a sort of solution but it might mean you spend the rest of your life in a high security prison.

by BoyneRFC Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:36 pm

Yeah Ive been there, booking weekends away without paying attention to upcoming events...

2009 final- had to go to Helsinki with work..
2011 final- in Istanbul with missus Boyne..

I don't think the Blue Mosque has been the same since...

by **rodders** Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:37 pm

pete (buachaill on eirne) wrote:
My question is...how do I delay a plane......?

Feic you southerners are amateurs man. Handiest way is ring in a bomb scare Cool

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I actually think Leinster are a considerably better side than Clermont. Miles better. If this was on neural territory then it would be no contest imo.

With a neutral ref we'd have beaten Clermont on their home patch, I have zero doubt about it.

The one area where Clermont have a clear edge is the scrum. If Leinster can hold their own up front then they are far too good imo. If the ref gives them and they bring their A game then they can blow Clermont away.

by **Biltong** Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:40 pm

How does one delay a plane.....erm.....well.... You really don't know?

by formerly known as Sam Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:40 pm

Franno is of the opinion that ASM don’t commit a lot of men to the breakdown which will give Leinster clean ball but their defense will be spread out and we’ll find it hard to find space out wide

They normally have one or two players standing off the ruck and if the opposition decide to under committ to try and gain more attackers in the line they hit the ruck hard. They are very well drilled in defence and you have to be savvy with your rucking numbers otherwise they slow it down all game. Watch out for Parra as well as he will look to milk penalties out of everything.

by SecretFly Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:44 pm

Not so much a nervous wreck yet - inevitably will be during the game itself!

But Leinster can only do what it can do - go to France to try to keep the dream of a back-to-back HC title alive. Clermont have to prove the 'certainty' of home advantage. I think Clermont will be potentially very taut (nervy) given the 'home' advantage and the prize - they'll be pondering on the 'what-might-go-wrongs'. Leinster will be expected to give a good fight but lose, they have less burden of expectancy (given how tough a back to back is) and I think they can play with less tension because of it - the 'what-might-go-right' scenario.

Of course Leinster will have the desire to go all the way, and they will give it their all - but I feel the lingering suspicions that this might be the end of the road this season (given who they are away to) might also inevitably and ironically loosen up the shoulders and allow them to play more creatively than many might expect.

If, If, If ..... it'll be a week of them!

by Mickado Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:47 pm

formerly known as Sam wrote:
Franno is of the opinion that ASM don’t commit a lot of men to the breakdown which will give Leinster clean ball but their defense will be spread out and we’ll find it hard to find space out wide

They normally have one or two players standing off the ruck and if the opposition decide to under committ to try and gain more attackers in the line they hit the ruck hard. They are very well drilled in defence and you have to be savvy with your rucking numbers otherwise they slow it down all game. Watch out for Parra as well as he will look to milk penalties out of everything.

Crafty.

And yeah, Parra is a typically mouthy SH alright. No stranger to a bit of diving either.

by **rodders** Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:50 pm

Will Schmidt start with his 'away' team trio of Boss, McLaughlin and McFadden or Reddan, Jennings and D'arcy?

I thought both McFadden and McLaughlin were very good on Friday.

by Mickado Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:56 pm

Very hard to tell Rodders, nobody can second guess what he’s going to do.

The home style team arguably includes Toner and VDM. Wouldn’t be surprised if we went with a mash up of both teams:

VDM – Struass – Ross
Cullen – Thorn
McLaughlin – Heaslip – O’Brien
Reddan – Sexton

It looks like Joe picks McLaughlin to give another lineout opion, Thorn at 6”5’ doesn’t rule the skies like some locks. His influence on the set piece is definitely in the scrum. VDM is that little bit more solid than Healy so we could hold Healy in reserve until the hour mark, then take him out of his cage and set him loose.

I would expect Darcy to start if Joe is being consistent with his picks, Darcy was rested last week because he played against Edinburgh and is as such, the incumbent, but if McFadden stats it would be no surprise to me. it’s clichéd but the competition for places is very strong, and you just don’t know who’s going to start next!

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:59 pm

I agree with what they say on the breakdown Mick.

That is their style maybe not in such a black and white way but yes they do try a smoother defence.
If we were playing Clermont in the final in London I'd actually be quite confident of the win but the fact it is in France makes it scary, very glad it has been moved to Bordeaux.

I'm not sure they will have such a clean cut advantage in the scrum I am quite worried about the midfield too. I think we could get schooled a bit there, as Rougerie and Fofana are better athletes than any of our two. We will really rely on being smarter than them I think.

Yeah I thought of bomb scare too and I even thought of trying to get the pilot a few pints while we watch the game......but honestly....does anyone have any realistic ideas of how to slow this up

The best I can come up with is just ignore the "could Pete buachaill on eirne please come to gate 16 as the flight is about to take off" announcement and see how long I can push my luck with that.

That's all I can think of.

by SecretFly Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:02 pm

I think Boss is playing with enough menace and conviction to get the start for this game... with Redden on to add deftness if Clermont defence begins to unravel a tad in the second half.

Really impressed by Boss recently........ (in my view he should be strong option for New Zealand now)

by **rodders** Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:04 pm

If I was a betting man I'd say Leinster will line up with:

1 Healy
2 Strauss
3 Ross
4 Cullen
5 Thorn
6 McGlaughlin
7 O'Brien
8 Heaslip
9 Reddan
10 Sexton
11 Fitzgerald
12 D'arcy
13 BOD
14 Nacewa
15 Kearney

Bench: VDM, Cronin, Browne, Jennings, Boss, Madigan, McFadden

This game is made for Brad Thorn.

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:05 pm

McFadden had a very good game versus Ulster I have to say.

I would agree with Mick on that idea.
I think we should be doing everything we can to stay in the match for the first 55 or 60 ie: play VDM so we have a better chance of not conceeding scrum penalties, play Boss so the ruck is that small bit safer.

Then in the last 20/25 bring on the guys who will speed the game up hugely (Reddan, healy, Jenno) and turn a defensive performance into an all out assault when Clermont are tired and surprised that we are still in the match.

The fact that Clermont stand off rucks also means that getting quick ball (one of Reddan's strengths) would be made easier and thus Boss's physicallity and ability to suck in fringe defenders may be very useful. Then Reddan can up the speed in the last 20+.
Also Boss' defence could be crucial in the first half. I know defence isn't huge for a 9 but it may help.

I think staying in the game for the first 60 is vital and then we will see them wobble and begin to get nervy.

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:05 pm

Also, I am very nervous also

by Mickado Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:09 pm

pete (buachaill on eirne) wrote:McFadden had a very good game versus Ulster I have to say.

I would agree with Mick on that idea.
I think we should be doing everything we can to stay in the match for the first 55 or 60 ie: play VDM so we have a better chance of not conceeding scrum penalties, play Boss so the ruck is that small bit safer.

Then in the last 20/25 bring on the guys who will speed the game up hugely (Reddan, healy, Jenno) and turn a defensive performance into an all out assault when Clermont are tired and surprised that we are still in the match.

The fact that Clermont stand off rucks also means that getting quick ball (one of Reddan's strengths) would be made easier and thus Boss's physicallity and ability to suck in fringe defenders may be very useful. Then Reddan can up the speed in the last 20+.
Also Boss' defence could be crucial in the first half. I know defence isn't huge for a 9 but it may help.

I think staying in the game for the first 60 is vital and then we will see them wobble and begin to get nervy.

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As well as Reddan/Jennings we should be looking at bringing Toner and Cronin on, Cronin's darts have been as good as Strauss this year and Toner is playing really well. A (hopefully) tired ASM defense will have to deal with us getting really good quality ball off of our lineout...

by **rodders** Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:19 pm

Fiver says Toner won't be in the squad.

I think Schmidt will go for as physical a side as possible and possibly leave Toner out.

by Jenifer McLadyboy Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:21 pm

Mickado wrote:
pete (buachaill on eirne) wrote:McFadden had a very good game versus Ulster I have to say.

I would agree with Mick on that idea.
I think we should be doing everything we can to stay in the match for the first 55 or 60 ie: play VDM so we have a better chance of not conceeding scrum penalties, play Boss so the ruck is that small bit safer.

Then in the last 20/25 bring on the guys who will speed the game up hugely (Reddan, healy, Jenno) and turn a defensive performance into an all out assault when Clermont are tired and surprised that we are still in the match.

The fact that Clermont stand off rucks also means that getting quick ball (one of Reddan's strengths) would be made easier and thus Boss's physicallity and ability to suck in fringe defenders may be very useful. Then Reddan can up the speed in the last 20+.
Also Boss' defence could be crucial in the first half. I know defence isn't huge for a 9 but it may help.

I think staying in the game for the first 60 is vital and then we will see them wobble and begin to get nervy.

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As well as Reddan/Jennings we should be looking at bringing Toner and Cronin on, Cronin's darts have been as good as Strauss this year and Toner is playing really well. A (hopefully) tired ASM defense will have to deal with us getting really good quality ball off of our lineout...

Will the pair of yiz ever get out the fixtures list next time you are booking anything. Conspiring to miss the quarter and the semi between yiz.

Sitting in the bar after the Ulster game on Friday, my mate says to me.... "I'll be up here again next month with my missus" "What date" sez I.

The 18th........ You do know the HC final is on the 19th........... Ahhhhh bollix.

He was sitting beside me at the final last year. If we make it this year he will be in Belfast. DOH!

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:21 pm

Mickado wrote:
pete (buachaill on eirne) wrote:McFadden had a very good game versus Ulster I have to say.

I would agree with Mick on that idea.
I think we should be doing everything we can to stay in the match for the first 55 or 60 ie: play VDM so we have a better chance of not conceeding scrum penalties, play Boss so the ruck is that small bit safer.

Then in the last 20/25 bring on the guys who will speed the game up hugely (Reddan, healy, Jenno) and turn a defensive performance into an all out assault when Clermont are tired and surprised that we are still in the match.

The fact that Clermont stand off rucks also means that getting quick ball (one of Reddan's strengths) would be made easier and thus Boss's physicallity and ability to suck in fringe defenders may be very useful. Then Reddan can up the speed in the last 20+.
Also Boss' defence could be crucial in the first half. I know defence isn't huge for a 9 but it may help.

I think staying in the game for the first 60 is vital and then we will see them wobble and begin to get nervy.

I endorse this product and or service.

As well as Reddan/Jennings we should be looking at bringing Toner and Cronin on, Cronin's darts have been as good as Strauss this year and Toner is playing really well. A (hopefully) tired ASM defense will have to deal with us getting really good quality ball off of our lineout...

The bench has to make an huge impact IMO:

Jenno adds speed of ruck ball
Toner adds a huge presence in the lineout and also acts as a link man
Reddan adds quicker service
Healy is a baby Rhino in the loose

These guys need to come on and score us points and I would imagine quite a few.

I can see us playing tight and safe for the first while (almost damage limitation) trying to tire them out, frustrate them, deny them points, before we unleash these guys from the bench.

I'd be surprised if Madigan didn't have a part to play also.

The thought of bringing on Kearney Jr also is much more reassuring than McFadden for Darcy.

Lads. Seriously. Should I miss my flight?

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:23 pm

rodders wrote:Fiver says Toner won't be in the squad.

I think Schmidt will go for as physical a side as possible and possibly leave Toner out.

50 says he will make it. Browne is not of the same quality thatToner has been displaying over the past 5 months.

Jen- I know I blame no one but myself Crying or Very sad

by Jenifer McLadyboy Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:24 pm

rodders wrote:Fiver says Toner won't be in the squad.

I think Schmidt will go for as physical a side as possible and possibly leave Toner out.

I'll take your money on that one Rodders. Not a chance Browne will be in there. I actually saw him walking his dog last night. Big scary fecker that he is.

Toner has the extra 5.5 inches on him that will put him in the squad. He has had a great season too. Toner that is.

by Mickado Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:25 pm

Jenifer McLadyboy wrote:
Mickado wrote:
pete (buachaill on eirne) wrote:McFadden had a very good game versus Ulster I have to say.

I would agree with Mick on that idea.
I think we should be doing everything we can to stay in the match for the first 55 or 60 ie: play VDM so we have a better chance of not conceeding scrum penalties, play Boss so the ruck is that small bit safer.

Then in the last 20/25 bring on the guys who will speed the game up hugely (Reddan, healy, Jenno) and turn a defensive performance into an all out assault when Clermont are tired and surprised that we are still in the match.

The fact that Clermont stand off rucks also means that getting quick ball (one of Reddan's strengths) would be made easier and thus Boss's physicallity and ability to suck in fringe defenders may be very useful. Then Reddan can up the speed in the last 20+.
Also Boss' defence could be crucial in the first half. I know defence isn't huge for a 9 but it may help.

I think staying in the game for the first 60 is vital and then we will see them wobble and begin to get nervy.

I endorse this product and or service.

As well as Reddan/Jennings we should be looking at bringing Toner and Cronin on, Cronin's darts have been as good as Strauss this year and Toner is playing really well. A (hopefully) tired ASM defense will have to deal with us getting really good quality ball off of our lineout...

Will the pair of yiz ever get out the fixtures list next time you are booking anything. Conspiring to miss the quarter and the semi between yiz.

Sitting in the bar after the Ulster game on Friday, my mate says to me.... "I'll be up here again next month with my missus" "What date" sez I.

The 18th........ You do know the HC final is on the 19th........... Ahhhhh bollix.

He was sitting beside me at the final last year. If we make it this year he will be in Belfast. DOH!

Ha, my Dad is having his retirement party on the 18th. I can’t NOT go, so if it’s needed of me I’ll be flying to London on the Saturday morning. Can’t be worrying about that just yet.

Pete, I say get on the plane and pray to BOD. When you land if we’ve won you’ll be delirious, if we’ve lost you’ll be glad you missed it.

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:26 pm

Is there any mode of communication you can use on a plane?
Any at all?

by Mickado Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:26 pm

rodders wrote:Fiver says Toner won't be in the squad.
I think Schmidt will go for as physical a side as possible and possibly leave Toner out.

You crazy Rodders. I couldn't take your money off you though...

by **rodders** Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:26 pm

50 quid! Forget it man! You D4 lads have more money (and Chinos) than sense!..... Very Happy

......

by Mickado Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:28 pm

pete (buachaill on eirne) wrote:Is there any mode of communication you can use on a plane?
Any at all?

Technically there's no reason that you can't have wifi on a plane, but feic all airlines have it. You could ask the air hostess to ask the pilot to get the score, they're constantly in touch with someone on the ground. They might tell you to fck off but it's worth a try.

by Jenifer McLadyboy Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:28 pm

pete (buachaill on eirne) wrote:Is there any mode of communication you can use on a plane?
Any at all?

Offer the pilot a ride?

by **rodders** Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:30 pm

Jenifer McLadyboy wrote:
rodders wrote:Fiver says Toner won't be in the squad.

I think Schmidt will go for as physical a side as possible and possibly leave Toner out.

I'll take your money on that one Rodders. Not a chance Browne will be in there. I actually saw him walking his dog last night. Big scary fecker that he is.

Toner has the extra 5.5 inches on him that will put him in the squad. He has had a great season too. Toner that is.

Jeebus Jen this is a family forum man, can we stick to the rugby here, I'm sure there's other sites where you can discuss that stuff ..... Whistle

by munkian Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:47 pm

pete (buachaill on eirne) wrote:
My question is...how do I delay a plane......?

Sign Henson

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:54 pm

Getting the pilot to talk to the ground is a good one Mick, great call thanks.

I take off at 5:25 French time so safe to say I will have to be in the plane by about 5:10 or maybe earlier. I will get the first half though and maybe some of the second. I will miss the second though unless some very kind individual assaults a member of airport staff.....any takes.....?

Anyone else very scared of the Clermont back 5?

by Jenifer McLadyboy Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:07 pm

pete (buachaill on eirne) wrote:Getting the pilot to talk to the ground is a good one Mick, great call thanks.

I take off at 5:25 French time so safe to say I will have to be in the plane by about 5:10 or maybe earlier. I will get the first half though and maybe some of the second. I will miss the second though unless some very kind individual assaults a member of airport staff.....any takes.....?

Anyone else very scared of the Clermont back 5?

You sure they will be showing the HC in the airport in Hungary?

If you mean back 5 forwards. No. They should be more scared of us.

If you mean Malzieu, Fofana, Rougerie, Sivivatu and Byrne. Dangerous going forward..........

Sivivatu can't kick. Fofana and Rougerie are not great in defence. Malzieu may have a big arse and be fast, but that makes him easier to turn.

Byrne v Kearney should be worth the ticket price.

I normally feel confident early in a match week and less so the closer the game gets. So I feel we can take them...... At the moment.

by Mickado Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:12 pm

I expect we'll be kicking quite a bit behind their back 3.

The only one that worries me is Byrne, he puts himself in the right position to run the ball back at us, Malzieu and Sivivatu will be having the ball booted over their heads all day.

by **Biltong** Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:15 pm

rodders wrote:
Jenifer McLadyboy wrote:
rodders wrote:Fiver says Toner won't be in the squad.

I think Schmidt will go for as physical a side as possible and possibly leave Toner out.

I'll take your money on that one Rodders. Not a chance Browne will be in there. I actually saw him walking his dog last night. Big scary fecker that he is.

Toner has the extra 5.5 inches on him that will put him in the squad. He has had a great season too. Toner that is.

Jeebus Jen this is a family forum man, can we stick to the rugby here, I'm sure there's other sites where you can discuss that stuff .....

Clermont vs Leinster thread and how to delay a plane... Roflbl10

Me thinks you are reading more into that statement than what McLadyboy suggested. Clermont vs Leinster thread and how to delay a plane... Innoce10

by Feckless Rogue Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:22 pm

Remember this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LRKFyE_Crk

One of the best games Leinster have been involved in. And we were lucky that Brock James missed so many kicks. I think both teams are better now than they were then.

Don't think my nerves could take another finish like that though.

by SecretFly Mon Apr 23, 2012 11:00 pm

biltongbek wrote:
Me thinks you are reading more into that statement than what McLadyboy suggested.

5.5 inches more to be precise. Now that might be monstrous or beneath contempt...depending on how many inches were already there before the 'more'.

by **Biltong** Mon Apr 23, 2012 11:05 pm

From the rest of his comment I am leaning toward monstrous. Clermont vs Leinster thread and how to delay a plane... Salute10re

by yappysnap Mon Apr 23, 2012 11:21 pm

On holiday a few years ago a fellow Eng tourist showed us all how to effectively delay a plane.

All you have to do is get smahed pre-flight, start swearing and hollering at people and then vomit in the tunnel as you go to your flight before passing out there.

You up for that Pete?

by Jenifer McLadyboy Mon Apr 23, 2012 11:21 pm

SecretFly wrote:
biltongbek wrote:
Me thinks you are reading more into that statement than what McLadyboy suggested.

5.5 inches more to be precise. Now that might be monstrous or beneath contempt...depending on how many inches were already there before the 'more'.

Well Browne is 77 inches tall and Toner is a "MONSTROUS" 82.5 inches tall.

by **Biltong** Mon Apr 23, 2012 11:23 pm

Jenifer McLadyboy wrote:
SecretFly wrote:
biltongbek wrote:
Me thinks you are reading more into that statement than what McLadyboy suggested.

5.5 inches more to be precise. Now that might be monstrous or beneath contempt...depending on how many inches were already there before the 'more'.
Well Browne is 77 inches tall and Toner is a "MONSTROUS" 82.5 inches tall.

Fly, you were correct, in human terms that is simply just bragging. Rolling Eyes

by SecretFly Mon Apr 23, 2012 11:26 pm

Oh, it was a 'how tall are these guys' point? Oh, didn't I go off and completely misread that one - on purpose Whistle

.............................................

by SecretFly Mon Apr 23, 2012 11:29 pm

biltongbek wrote:
Jenifer McLadyboy wrote:
SecretFly wrote:
biltongbek wrote:
Me thinks you are reading more into that statement than what McLadyboy suggested.

5.5 inches more to be precise. Now that might be monstrous or beneath contempt...depending on how many inches were already there before the 'more'.
Well Browne is 77 inches tall and Toner is a "MONSTROUS" 82.5 inches tall.

Fly, you were correct, in human terms that is simply just bragging.

It sure is bragging, and could be in 3D on the centre page of the Guinness Book of Records (the top shelf version). And 6'10" too..... Toner has it all Crying or Very sad

by BoyneRFC Tue Apr 24, 2012 12:26 am

So, looks like rain in Bordeaux on Sunday.

How do you think this will change the game plan and / of affect Leinster's chances?

by Feckless Rogue Tue Apr 24, 2012 1:02 am

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2012/0421/1224315007780.html

by Mickado Tue Apr 24, 2012 1:09 am

Michael Cheika wrote:

He is travelling to Bordeaux on the day as a Leinster fan, along with his assistant coach Mario Ledesma, who as an ex-Clermont hooker, will be cheering for the opposition. “There not many games I get excited about as a spectator, but this is one that is definitely worth going to.”

He couldn’t call the re-scheduled France-Ireland game, and it was a draw.

So this one? “I have to go for Leinster. I can’t go for anyone else, mate, can I? Not if it’s going to be published in the paper. No, I do think they’ll win. It’s their experience at this end of the competition. But it will be so close. It’s going to go to the wire.”

Love it...

by SecretFly Tue Apr 24, 2012 1:28 am

That article seems to put Leinster firmly and bluntly in the David catagory to Clermont's Goliath. It's pretty much a 'don't turn up Leinster' piece...

David won.

by **rodders** Tue Apr 24, 2012 1:31 am

BoyneRFC wrote:So, looks like rain in Bordeaux on Sunday.

How do you think this will change the game plan and / of affect Leinster's chances?

I think yous are screwed!........ Whistle

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by SecretFly Tue Apr 24, 2012 1:34 am

rodders wrote:
BoyneRFC wrote:So, looks like rain in Bordeaux on Sunday.

How do you think this will change the game plan and / of affect Leinster's chances?

I think yous are screwed!........ ......

After the game, the guys are free agents...................

by Mickado Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:28 pm

So it seems Skrela is injured. Not sure that will have any negative effect on ASM though, they would be starting James and Parra and both are superior kickers to Skrela…

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:44 pm

I prayed to BOD all night and now my plane has been pushed back 25 minutes!!!!!!! I take off at 17:50! I've got a fighting chance now! Yahoo

Skrela injured isn't too much of a loss for them, would love James to get the yips again and to just keep kicking anyways.

Do Clermont have any other injuries?

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