Pro12 Semi Number 2 Leinster v Glasgow

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I would go with the 23 that will take the field in the HC final the following week. (below)

Perhaps swap a few guys around. But we want to A/Win and B/Get the systems in place for the following week.

If we do get a lead going then think about getting people off for the following week. But it is a knockout game against a side that have beaten us in the RDS this year. So I am not expecting anything but a tough game from Glasgow. They have no other distractions and will be well focused on the job.

Resting players? Madness at this point in the season (unless they are injured) If we rest players for this, everyone will get a rest in the Pro12 final when we watch Glasgow travel to the Liberty.

Rule 1 in a knockout game. Win.

Rule 2. There is no rule 2.

Healy
Strauss
Ross
Cullen
Thorn
McLaughlin
O'Brien
Heaslip

Redan
Sexton
McFadden
D'Arcy
O'Driscoll
Nacewa
R Kearney

Cronin
Van Der Merwe
White
Toner
Jennings
Boss
Madigan
D Kearney

Two heart in mouth almost intercepts there, could have been 7 for either team.

immense. absolutely immense defensive effort by Glasgow, especially as they're down to 14

Epic defending from Glasgow.

Wow! that was on par with Leinster's defense against Clermont i think

Outstanding defence by Glasgow - was sure Leinster was were going to get over. Reddan not having his greatest game!

Man oh man, this Glasgow defence is simply awesome.

great glasgow defence, fair play

bsando wrote:Wow! that was on par with Leinster's defense against Clermont i think

Is the game being broadcast on the BBC website?

Portnoy, I think so

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/tv/bbc_alba/watchlive

Although it won't work for me because I'm not in the UK, it should work for you.

Glasgow did exceptionally well not to concede a try - especially a man down. Still its been all Leinster, you feel the first score in the 2nd half is going to be crucial.

ROS on Glasgow "It's all gone turnover tastic"

Slow passing in that move, Leinster defence looks a bit iffy compared with Glasgow's

Reddan showing exactly why Kidney doesn't trust him so far.
Is it too difficult to ask for one Irish scrumhalf who doesn't
have major flaws.

Feckless Rogue wrote:Portnoy, I think so

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/tv/bbc_alba/watchlive

Although it won't work for me because I'm not in the UK, it should work for you.

Thanks Feckless.That seems to work for me although as it's half time. The BBC radio Scotland is a bit rubbish.

Not a great 1st half from Leinster. Missed the first 20 min though.

Glasgow seem to really be disrupting them with their excellent defence and breakdown work.

Poor old D'arcy took a fair smack from Thorns knee....

valjester wrote:Reddan showing exactly why Kidney doesn't trust him so far.
Is it too difficult to ask for one Irish scrumhalf who doesn't
have major flaws.

Good thing Stringer is coming back......

valjester wrote:Reddan showing exactly why Kidney doesn't trust him so far.
Is it too difficult to ask for one Irish scrumhalf who doesn't
have major flaws.

Val, that does seem to be the case!

How the hell did leinster get an Irish ref for a home game? Against a non irish team, Clancy seems to have made his mind up already on who he wants to win.

Great defense from Glasgow thou, also two near intercepts show Glasgow are reading this daft loop around pass leinster do all the time.

Feckless Rogue wrote:Portnoy, I think so

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/tv/bbc_alba/watchlive

Although it won't work for me because I'm not in the UK, it should work for you.

You can watch it on the S4C site. Not sure if you can get the English commentary on line, but the game will be streamed as they are broadcasting it live on tv. www.s4c.co.uk there is an English button to display the web site in english.

Of course if you have Sky you can get S4C then hit the red button for English commentary. Not sure the Sky channel number outside Wales though, you'll have to search for that.

Thomond wrote:

valjester wrote:Reddan showing exactly why Kidney doesn't trust him so far.
Is it too difficult to ask for one Irish scrumhalf who doesn't
have major flaws.

Good thing Stringer is coming back......

Stringer has more flaws than most, besides the speed of his pass, he has nothing anymore.
His pass is no longer accurate enough, he isn't big enough and his kicking is shocking. I'm
still hopeful that murray can come through but he needs to get better coaching. I also had
big hope for Ian Porter but he hasnt really progressed.

Judging by this match so far, I fear Glasgow at home more than Leinster away!

Scott Johnson gets his fizzog on the telly. Doesn't seem fussed on the O's winning.

viewtothegym wrote:How the hell did leinster get an Irish ref for a home game? Against a non irish team, Clancy seems to have made his mind up already on who he wants to win.

Great defense from Glasgow thou, also two near intercepts show Glasgow are reading this daft loop around pass leinster do all the time.

I take it you were happy with Rolland yesterday seeing as you only seem to post when berating a referee. Clancy hasn't been too great, it was a yellow though.

Val, you're right it was a bit tongue in cheek, I think Strings is the best option though, as a SH you're primary job is to deliver good ball to the out half, he does that.

Thomond wrote:Val, you're right it was a bit tongue in cheek, I think Strings is the best option though, as a SH you're primary job is to deliver good ball to the out half, he does that.

I don't think he really does that anymore, he isn't consistently accurate anymore and at hec or international level, he just gets blown away because of the size difference. In some ways its the same problem with Rog, look at yesterday his tackling and attemps at counterrucking were pathetic, and look at what Sexton is doing tonight. Unfortunately rugby is no longer a place for smaller players.

I hope this doesn't go to a silly penalty kicking contest at FT. Glasgow very good in attack, but it's matched by a solid Leinster defense. Glasgow giving away too many penalties tho.

How tall is Paul Marshall again? Don't people want him involved with Ireland?

Nice work! Fusaro, another awesome Scottish back row!

Thomond wrote:How tall is Paul Marshall again? Don't people want him involved with Ireland?

I'd be surprised if many want him involved with Ireland, I don't even want him involved with Ulster.

Rolland was rubbish yesterday. He saw what he wanted to, and gave Munster so much learway it was embarrasing to call him a top ref.

Ospreys played brilliantly, and that was against 16 men.

I don't understand when we have 4 nations in this tournament, why we can't have inderpendant refs when it gets to the semis and the final.

Nigel Owens shoukd be ref'ing this, and we could have got a Scottish ref yesterday.

Clancy has already decided who's going to win this....

Ignore view - he is the most bitter poster on this site by a country mile.

Duncan Weir missed two penalties, could be crucial.

valjester wrote:

Thomond wrote:How tall is Paul Marshall again? Don't people want him involved with Ireland?

I'd be surprised if many want him involved with Ireland, I don't even want him involved with Ulster.

No, to be frank, he's just not good enough.

Could be costly misses by Weir - Glasgow going well though.

What do you think he did wrong Biggles? I thought he did well, was consistent at the breakdown, let one or two things go for both sides but that's going to happen. The one thing I think he should have done was give O'Donnell a yellow but I thought he was alright besides that.


You're correct on the need for independent refs, Owens is probably being rested for the HC.

Couple of injuries Leinster could do without before a HC final.

Injuries are racking up. Hope their nothing to serious

Leinster should have a yellow not on feet, Glasgow are getting on top. Ulster must be enjoying this game with all the injuries for the final

Owens reffed Llanelli v Aberavon today. Play off semi final in the Welsh prem. Not sure why mind as James JOnes was supposed to be doing it.

Mind you, it was a blinder of a game, and he controlled it very well.

Healy off injured. Leinster best be praying it's nowt serious!

Bitter or not, have to agree, Irish refs for playoff games, when Irish teams play, somewhat stinks of conspiracy :-)

sirBiggles wrote:Bitter or not, have to agree, Irish refs for playoff games, when Irish teams play, somewhat stinks of conspiracy :-)

But given that the Welsh have demanded no Scottish refs in the Rabo for a good 6 years now, what is the alternative, Welsh refs officiating Welsh teams? Which Ulster had against the Ospreys earlier this season, would that be any different?

Leinster players dropping like flies! They really don't need that.

What great fans Leinster have. Their team having a poor game but they're still in full voice. Impressive.

Some of these injuries are just guys getting rested or preserved. I doubt all them are serious most of these lads are probably not in danger of missing the final.

I agree with you Biggles, Irish refs shouldn't be in charge. If Glasgow had slotted those two penalties I think they could have won this game, now I don't know.

They could have drafted in English for French ref's I think Artful (don't think there's a rule against it).

Heaslip should have passed there.

Vintage Heaslip!

Good intensity from Glasgow, gotta keep this going before Leinster wake up!

Ha! Those Glasgow fans look like they think they've won it!

Theres Leinsters player of the season there.... Kevin Mclaughlin. Take a bow son.

Thomond wrote:What do you think he did wrong Biggles? I thought he did well, was consistent at the breakdown, let one or two things go for both sides but that's going to happen. The one thing I think he should have done was give O'Donnell a yellow but I thought he was alright besides that.


You're correct on the need for independent refs, Owens is probably being rested for the HC.

Owens is reffing the Llanelli RFC V Aberavon RFC welsh premiership club play offs match today