RaboP12 (Round 3): Treviso (18) vs Leinster (19) k/o - 19:05 Sat, 15 September 2012 (Stadio di Monigo)

by thebandwagonsociety Mon Sep 10, 2012 5:58 pm

First topic message reminder :

The game is only on the TG4 website btw. The minor hurling final replay is on the telly

Away fixtures in the first 4 rounds are when Leinster are most vunerable (shortly followed by any fixture just after a HCup final).
Some of the internationals must be chomping at the bit to get a run out, you can only hit the tackle bags in practice for so long....
Who do people think will be feed back into the lineup?
My own prediction for the game is a tight match, no TBP for either side. Head says Treviso by 8, gut thinks Leinster by 5.

Leinster team news
Andrew Conway sustained a cut over his right eye which required stitches, but the former Blackrock College winger is expected to be available. Leo Auva'a was replaced after receiving a knock on the knee but took part in training this afternoon[monday afternoon].
Saturday’s game marked first home competitive outings for four players; Jordan Coghlan, Ben Marshall, Luke McGrath and Quinn Roux. Devin Toner, a second half replacement, meanwhile, is on the verge of becoming the province’s 20th centurion after featuring as a replacement for Roux. The Moynalvey man has featured in all three victorious Heineken Cup campaigns after making his debut in the 2005/06 campaign.

The management are hopeful of re-introducing a number of Ireland internationals from the summer tour to New Zealand, with temperatures set to hit the mid to high twenties in north east Italy at the weekend. A decision on who is likely to be in contention will be confirmed at Friday’s midday team announcement.

LEINSTER:
15: Ian Madigan
14: Andrew Conway
13: Brian O'Driscoll
12: Fergus McFadden
11: Fionn Carr
10: Jonathan Sexton
9: Eoin Reddan

1: Heinke van der Merwe
2: Richardt Strauss
3: Mike Ross
4: Damian Browne
5: Devin Toner
6: Kevin McLaughlin
7: Shane Jennings
8: Jamie Heaslip CAPTAIN

REPLACEMENTS:

16: Sean Cronin
17: Cian Healy
18: Jamie Hagan
19: Leo Cullen
20: Jordi Murphy
21: John Cooney
22: Noel Reid
23: Isa Nacewa

REFEREE: Ian Davies (WRU), ASSISTANT REFEREES: Carlo Damasco, Stefano Traversi (both FIR), TMO: Stefano Marrama (FIR)

Treviso
15 Luke McLean
14 Edoardo Gori
13 Tommaso Benvenuti
12 Alberto Sgarbi
11 Ludovico Nitoglia
10 Alberto Di Bernardo
9 Tobias Botes
8 Robert Barbieri
7 Alessandro Zanni
6 Simone Favaro
5 Corniel Van Zyl (capitano)
4 Francesco Minto
3 Ignacio Fernandez-Rouyet
2 Leonardo Ghiraldini
1 Alberto De Marchi

16 Franco Sbaraglini
17 Michele Rizzo
18 Lorenzo Cittadini
19 Valerio Bernabò
20 Dean Budd
21 Marco Filippucci
22 Fabio Semenzato
23 Kristopher Burton

Post match report (Leinster slant)
Sexton rescued a hard-fought win from the jaws of defeat as his 79th minute drop goal proved decisive at the Stadio di Monigo.
Making his seasonal debut, the Ireland out-half brilliantly held his nerve to kick Leinster to their second successive league victory after they had been stung by a late Fabio Semenzato try.

That try had been converted by Kris Burton, moving the Italians into an 18-16 lead, before Leinster reclaimed possession from the restart and set up Sexton for his match-winning heroics.

It was a topsy-turvy clash played in stiflingly warm temperatures, and Joe Schmidt's men had to combat a fired-up Treviso pack as the hosts looked to bounce back from losing away to Munster last weekend.

The Italians had more of the ball in the early exchanges, Alberto Sgarbi putting in a good break and Alberto di Bernardo opening the scoring with a 12th minute penalty.

They continued to press from the restart, their beefy pack making good yardage under the direction of scrum half Tobie Botes.

Kevin McLaughlin was picked out for a deliberate offside as Treviso got within striking distance, with the yellow card for the flanker leaving Leinster shorthanded.

The subsequent penalty was missed by di Bernardo, but Treviso maintained their presence in the Leinster half and from a quick tap and go Robert Barbieri snuck in for a try which needed confirmation from television match official Stefano Marrama.

The conversion was missed and Leinster hit back following McLaughlin's return to the pitch. Simone Favaro infringed at a ruck just outside the Treviso 10-metre line and Sexton fired the penalty through the posts for 8-3.

That is how it remained for half-time as Leinster clawed back some territory after defending a close-in lineout, set up by a clever Botes kick.

A double tackle by McLaughlin and Sexton forced Ludovico Nitoglia to cough up possession as he attacked near the Leinster posts, and Andrew Conway's kick found touch.

A Sexton penalty set up a decent chance to attack, in the dying seconds, but despite a well-orchestrated lineout maul - with Shane Jennings in possession - Leinster were unable to conjure up a late try.

The Heineken Cup champions made a superb start to the second half though, a flash of brilliance from Brian O'Driscoll seeing him split the Treviso midfield and go over unopposed. Sexton converted from in front of the posts for a 10-8 turnaround.

Sexton was off target with a long range penalty attempt approaching the hour mark, but the Leinster forwards were beginning to make their mark - led by stand-in captain Jamie Heaslip.

A lineout steal in the hosts' 22 by Devin Toner, making his 100th appearance for the province, led to a sustained period of pressure from Schmidt's charges.

McLaughlin barged his way up on a muscular run and a simple penalty saw Sexton extend the lead to five points, with Treviso struggling to keep their discipline at times.

The stretcher was required for Richardt Strauss who took a heavy knock and the Leinster medics were quickly on the scene. Sean Cronin replaced him - the South African was thankfully sitting up on the bench soon after - and Toner also made way for Leo Cullen.

Treviso knuckled down and earned a penalty which replacement Burton stuck over to make it a two-point game with 15 minutes remaining.

Leinster renewed their efforts as they went in search of a match-winning score, yet handling errors undid some nice approach work by the likes of Fergus McFadden and replacement Isa Nacewa.

Schmidt's side were suddenly on the brink of defeat when Treviso replacement Fabio Semenzato got free from close range to wrestle his way over for a 77th minute try. The TMO confirmed the grounding and Burton's conversion saw the hosts retake the lead.

They looked set for victory, only for Leinster to have the final say in the form of Sexton's terrific drop goal from John Cooney's pinpoint pass. The win has moved Leinster up to sixth in the table, ahead of Edinburgh's visit to the RDS next Saturday.

BENETTON TREVISO SCORERS: R. Barbieri (1 try). F. Semenzato (1 try). A. di Bernardo (1 penalty), K. Burton (1 penalty and 1 conversion)

LEINSTER SCORERS: B. O'Driscoll (1 try), J. Sexton (3 penalties, 1 conversion and 1 drop goal)

BENETTON TREVISO: L McLean; E Gori, T Benvenuti, A Sgarbi, L Nitoglia; A di Bernardo, T Botes; A de Marchi, L Ghiraldini, I Fernandez-Rouyet, F Minto, C van Zyl CAPTAIN, S Favaro, A Zanni, R Barbieri.

REPLACEMENTS: F Sbaraglini, M Rizzo, L Cittadini, V Bernabò, D Budd, M Filippucci, F Semenzato, K Burton.

LEINSTER:

15: Ian Madigan (Isa Nacewa, 50)
14: Andrew Conway
13: Brian O'Driscoll
12: Fergus McFadden
11: Fionn Carr
10: Jonathan Sexton
9: Eoin Reddan (John Cooney, 67)

1: Heinke van der Merwe (Cian Healy, 57)
2: Richardt Strauss (Sean Cronin, 65)
3: Mike Ross (Jamie Hagan, 75)
4: Damian Browne (Leo Cullen, 65)
5: Devin Toner
6: Kevin McLaughlin
7: Shane Jennings
8: Jamie Heaslip CAPTAIN

REPLACEMENTS NOT USED: Jordi Murphy, Noel Reid.

REFEREE: Ian Davies (WRU), ASSISTANT REFEREES: Carlo Damasco, Stefano Traversi (both FIR), TMO: Stefano Marrama (FIR).

by **rodders** Fri Sep 14, 2012 1:52 pm

I thought only Ulster fans played the flute.... Whistle

by thebandwagonsociety Fri Sep 14, 2012 1:53 pm

Jenifer McLadyboy wrote:The game is only on the TG4 website btw. The minor hurling final replay is on the telly

I'll move that snippet of vital info onto the OP

by Jenifer McLadyboy Fri Sep 14, 2012 2:33 pm

rodders wrote:I thought only Ulster fans played the flute....

Mick is qualified to the highest level in the "playing with his flute" department

by Mickado Fri Sep 14, 2012 2:55 pm

I suppose i deserved that.

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Fri Sep 14, 2012 6:36 pm

Looks like a good team. Feel bad for SOME of the guys who have played well over the last few weeks but that is the nature of the beast.

Reserve front row is animal.
Will be interesting to see Ferg at 12 with first choice 10 and 13 around him. A lot to be learned here hopefully.

Conway and Carr given another chance to impress, they must be thanking their lucky stars Fitz and K2 are out.

by Gibson Fri Sep 14, 2012 8:35 pm

Mickado wrote:I suppose i deserved that.

Ah Bless. I'll have you know Jen, Mick plays a mean trom bone. guinness

by Gibson Sat Sep 15, 2012 3:46 pm

Its a very strong team we are putting out. It just seems a shame that some of last weeks players are not given more time. But Joe must have a cunning plan to share out the time available for his Seniors. Hope McFadden nails the 12 spot.

Madigan at FB could be exciting amongst BOD and Co.

by Rory_Gallagher Sat Sep 15, 2012 3:56 pm

It is interesting that Jordi Murphy got the bench spot. I have been impressed with him.

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Sat Sep 15, 2012 5:51 pm

Yeah considering that Marshall had a seriously good game last week. What I think is most interesting is despite the fact that both Conway and Carr have had a number of games over the last month Joe hasn't put Ferg on the wing with Madigan/Sexton/Darcy at 12

by Golden Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:12 pm

Anyone else having trouble getting into the tg4 website?

by the-goon Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:17 pm

Any links to the game? Can't find anything that works...

by asoreleftshoulder Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:22 pm

Golden wrote:Anyone else having trouble getting into the tg4 website?

I have a choppy picture and no sound.

by LeinsterFan4life Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:24 pm

Golden wrote:Anyone else having trouble getting into the tg4 website?

Ye i cant get into the site

by asoreleftshoulder Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:34 pm

Good start for Treviso they're 8-0 up and Leinster have a man in the bin,think it's McLaughlin but not sure.My internet connection went down so didn't see the incident.

by Pot Hale Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:39 pm

TG4 site on the blink. They didn't know how to cope with getting more than ten visitors at one time.

by Pot Hale Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:40 pm

Sexton puts one over. 8-3. McLaughlin was in the bin. Back now.

by **rodders** Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:49 pm

Bollix tg4 site not working, is that the only place this is on?

by Golden Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:53 pm

Is there any Italian tv covering this that we might be able to get onto?

by Rory_Gallagher Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:53 pm

Not working for me either.

by the-goon Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:54 pm

Found the game via this website:
http://forum.wiziwig.eu/threads/77496-Rugby-This-Week-11-September-17-September

But Leinster are playing shyte, falling off tackles and too many errors. Really poor. Midfield defence still too weak. And their try was so soft, shocking.

by the-goon Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:56 pm

HT. Leinster balls up a maul in a great position, keeping the ball in too long.

by Rory_Gallagher Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:58 pm

Goon - thanks for the link, but you will probably be asked to remove it. That is what the PMs are for bud. Wink

by **rodders** Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:02 pm

Nice one goon, I'm not getting any sound is that the same for you guys?

by LeinsterFan4life Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:02 pm

are you getting any sound goon?

by Rory_Gallagher Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:03 pm

No sound here either.

by **rodders** Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:06 pm

Great stuff from Heaslip there.

by Rory_Gallagher Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:08 pm

Yeah I can't even watch the game like this. I shall have to catch the highlights or something.

by LeinsterFan4life Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:08 pm

link gone dead missed the try

by Pot Hale Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:09 pm

Da man is back. BOD goes over. sexton converts

by LeinsterFan4life Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:10 pm

Pot Hale wrote:Da man is back. BOD goes over. sexton converts

what are you watching it on?

by Pot Hale Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:13 pm

LeinsterFan4life wrote:
Pot Hale wrote:Da man is back. BOD goes over. sexton converts
what are you watching it on?

Net. Only available online. Try tg4/tv maybe.

by the-goon Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:14 pm

No sound and its now on the blink....

Leinster have scored though...10-8, missed the try

by Pot Hale Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:17 pm

Madigans stint at 15 is up. Nacewa on. Still 10-8 to the Blues

by LeinsterFan4life Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:17 pm

i got into te tg4 website by typing in tg4/tv

by Pot Hale Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:19 pm

Looks like they didn't hand out enough cans of WD40 at half time.

by Pot Hale Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:21 pm

Sexton missed a kick to go further ahead. Lots of Treviso subs. Semenzato on for Botes which should speed things up for the Italians.

by Pot Hale Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:22 pm

And Jonny gets back in the groove with a successful kick. 13-8.

by Pot Hale Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:26 pm

Leinster's points difference back at zero for those interested in such trivia.

by Pot Hale Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:27 pm

More subs from Treviso. That's practically the full bench. Schmidt holding on for the moment.

by Pot Hale Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:30 pm

Healy on for van der Merwe

by Pot Hale Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:33 pm

Dragons 5-3 up on Blues at half time. Must be something in the water today.

by Pot Hale Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:35 pm

Strauss and Browne off . Cullen and Cronin on. Bit more bite and bullock?

Reddan off, Cooney on.

And Burton knocks one over to make it 13-11. This is getting tight.

by Pot Hale Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:43 pm

And here's Jonny. 16-11. About five minutes to go.

by Pot Hale Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:47 pm

Hagan on for Ross.

And Semenzato strikes. All tied up at 16-16. Will they get the kick to win it?

by the-goon Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:49 pm

Sexto!!!!!!

by Pot Hale Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:50 pm

Burton floats it over to take lead and deserved. Treviso at home are going to be a tough prospect.

by Pot Hale Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:51 pm

Amazing. Sexton does an O'Gara to possibly nick it at the death.

by LeinsterFan4life Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:51 pm

what a drop goal johnny setxton!!!!!

by the-goon Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:53 pm

What a finish to the game, Jonny shows us all how to drop a goal at the death. Leinster use a get out of jail free card...

by Pot Hale Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:53 pm

And he does. Leinster get out of jail thanks to Sexton's boot.

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