Leinster V Clermont....Part 2 The Return

by Jenifer McLadyboy Tue 11 Dec 2012, 3:59 pm

First topic message reminder :

Leinster Website wrote:The Leinster squad have stepped up their preparations for Saturday afternoon's Heineken Cup Round 4 clash against ASM Clermont Auvergne in the Aviva Stadium (KO: 3.40pm) with a training session in UCD on Tuesday afternoon...
Following Sunday’s bruising encounter in France, in a game which marked Andrew Goodman’s European debut, there are a number of bumps and bruises in the squad which will be monitored by the medical team. Amongst them is Kevin McLaughlin who took a heavy knock towards the end of the game but thankfully walked from the field afterwards.

His availability for selection will be decided later in the week, ahead of Friday’s lunchtime announcement. Sean O’Brien’s next appearance will be his 75th for the province in all competitions.

David Kearney and Eoin O’Malley could return to the panel this weekend as both continue to work hard on their respective rehabilitations, alongside another outside back Luke Fitzgerald who remains on course for a possible return to action over the Christmas interprovincial games against either Ulster away (December 21st) or Connacht in the RDS (December 29th).

In a boost to Leinster’s preparations this week, the attendance figure for Saturday’s game looks set to eclipse last year’s previous Irish pool record of 46,365 which was set by Leinster against Bath in the corresponding round last season. It will also be the biggest game of the Pool stages across Europe so far this season.

Over 46,000 tickets have already been sold for the ‘Christmas Craictacular’ in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday and tickets are selling fast ONLINE HERE, the Leinster Rugby Store (Donnybrook), Spar (Donnybrook) as well as Ticketmaster outlets nationwide.

LEINSTER:

15: Ian Madigan
14: Fergus McFadden
13: Gordon D'Arcy
12: Andrew Goodman
11: Isa Nacewa
10: Jonathan Sexton
9: Eoin Reddan

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

REPLACEMENTS:

16: Sean Cronin
17: Cian Healy
18: Michael Bent
19: Devin Toner
20: Kevin McLaughlin
21: Isaac Boss
22: Andrew Conway
23: Dave Kearney

ASM CLERMONT AUVERGNE:

15: Lee Byrne
14: Sitiveni Sivivatu
13: Aurélien Rougerie CAPTAIN
12: Wesley Fofana
11: Napolioni Nalaga
10: Brock James / David Skrela
9: Morgan Parra

1: Raphael Chaume
2: Benjamin Kayser
3: Davit Zirakashvili
4: Jamie Cudmore
5: Nathan Hines
6: Julien Bonnaire
7: Julien Bardy
8: Damien Chouly

REPLACEMENTS:

16: Ti'i Paulo
17: Vincent Debaty
18: Daniel Kotze
19: Loic Jacquet
20: Alexandre Lapandry
21: Ludovic Radoslavjevic
22: David Skrela / Benson Stanley
23: Regan King

by eirebilly Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:07 pm

6-6 on 25

by thebluesmancometh Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:07 pm

Byrne has been particularly outstanding though, he looks excellent!!!!

by thebluesmancometh Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:08 pm

Regan king is wasted at CA!!!

by Cari Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:08 pm

Yes Billy it is stupid. And all political. I hate it...

My stream is a minute or so behind.

6-6 after a Sexytoes penalty at 25 minutes.

by neilthom7 Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:09 pm

Halfpenny has been playing well hasn't Byrne been injured a lot too?

by Golden Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:10 pm

Exeter 17-3 to Scarlets. Whitten got one of the tries

by eirebilly Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:10 pm

Clermont are living offside Shocked

by Cari Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:11 pm

Byrne has had his fair share of injuries...I haven't seen him playing with ASM until now though.

by eirebilly Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:13 pm

True Cari but to get into the ASM side as starting 15 is no mean feat. Simply says that he is a quality player.

by neilthom7 Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:13 pm

Ulstermen popping up all over the shop today. Isn't that right Cari lol

by Cari Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:13 pm

Clermont were centimetres away from a try after ten phases. Penalty. They're going for the points not the corner...they know this is anyone's game.

by JigsQ Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:14 pm

Clermont coming in from the side to secure the ball there. very lucky to win the penalty.

by Cari Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:15 pm

6-9 at 31 minutes. Just got that over too.

Billy - it's a shame they won't bring in the France based boys more. We really need them, but like I said...it's more of a political decision than a tactical one. Also, I think some French clubs are funny about releasing players for internationals.

by eirebilly Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:16 pm

Parra is a proper 9. Annoying, niggly, in the refs ear and just a pain int the arse. Cant help but admire him Very Happy

by eirebilly Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:17 pm

Jaysus what a try ASM clap

by JigsQ Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:18 pm

ripper try!

by Golden Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:18 pm

good try there

by Cari Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:18 pm

Execellent finish by Fofana.

6-14 at 35 minutes.

by BigTrevsbigmac Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:18 pm

Quality try!

by eirebilly Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:18 pm

6-16, Leinster being done here

by Cari Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:19 pm

If this carries on Leinster will be lucky to get a LBP.

6-16 at 36 minutes.

by BigTrevsbigmac Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:20 pm

Leinster set piece looking shaky for first time now.

by Cari Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:20 pm

Regan King on for Lee Byrne. What happened?

by eirebilly Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:22 pm

Stupid turnover to conceed...

by BigTrevsbigmac Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:23 pm

Great half by CA. Up there with Ulsters performance against Saints.

by eirebilly Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:37 pm

Rafael Ibanez looks like he could still play Shocked

by Cari Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:38 pm

TOMMY!!!! Drool

Awh, he's looking goooood.

Anyway...second half. 6-16. Can Leinster come back from this?!

by Cari Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:39 pm

That midget Devin Toner is on Wink

by Golden Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:42 pm

6-19 An Ulster Clermont final wouldnt be a bad bet

by Cari Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:43 pm

ooh dear. Bad start for Leinster. Para kicks another penalty.

6-19 at 43 minutes.

by eirebilly Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:43 pm

9-19 now, still too much for Leinster to do i think.

by Cari Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:44 pm

Leinster straight on the attack...they should get a score here. They need a try.

by VinceWLB Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:45 pm

Sexton taking 90 s to kick a 10 m penalty i have seen it all.

by Cari Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:46 pm

9-19 at 46 minutes. Cian Healy coming on.

by JigsQ Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:47 pm

Leinster need a try in the next 10 or else this game is going to be a bit too far for them.

by Golden Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:48 pm

I think they should be puttin this down the line with toner on.

by eirebilly Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:48 pm

So close to 12-19

by Cari Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:49 pm

Woah! Huge kick for Sexytoes, but it falls short.

Billy you must be way ahead of me!

by eirebilly Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:49 pm

Yellow card for SOB, stupidity from him

by Golden Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:49 pm

Yellow for O brien

by eirebilly Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:50 pm

I guess i am Cari Very Happy

by Cari Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:50 pm

Tempers fraying. SOB in the bin.

by Golden Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:50 pm

I hate the chap but parra is a hell of a player

by Cari Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:51 pm

Well that was fecking stupid from SOB. warning

by eirebilly Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:51 pm

9-22. I would say its over for Leinster now.

by neilthom7 Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:51 pm

Oh dear Sean silly boy

by Cari Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:52 pm

So everything BOD said about discipline was ignored... Rolling Eyes

9-22 after 51 minutes.

by JigsQ Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:52 pm

This one is over.

by eirebilly Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:52 pm

Lienster are also fast moving away from getting a LBP

by Golden Sat 15 Dec 2012, 4:53 pm

Why dont Leinster ever contest the Lineout? especially when you have toner on.

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