Leinster v Scarlets HC

by Jenifer McLadyboy Mon 07 Jan 2013, 12:47 pm

First topic message reminder :

Leinster Rugby wrote:
The Leinster squad have stepped up their preparations ahead of Saturday evening's Heineken Cup Round 5 encounter against the Scarlets in the RDS (KO: 6pm)...
Fresh from Friday night’s bonus point victory over Edinburgh, the management have reported no fresh major injury concerns aside from the usual bumps and bruises.

Meanwhile, returning trio Luke Fitzgerald, Rob Kearney and Brian O’Driscoll all successfully came through the game and suffered no ill effects after their respective long-term injuries.

The management are hopeful that Isa Nacewa and Richardt Strauss will both return to the panel for the visit of the Llanelli based side. Dave Kearney and Eoin O’Malley should also come into the frame to join Ireland international Fergus McFadden, who was rested for the victory in the Scottish capital.

With the ‘A’ side also in action in the British & Irish Cup against Pontypridd in Donnybrook on Saturday afternoon (KO: 2pm) it is another busy week for the province which moved from their base in UCD to a short two-day camp in Johnstown House on Monday lunchtime.

Were I Joe Schmidt I would select this team. Although there may be wisdom in starting Strauss and seeing how long he can go for, rather than bringing him off the bench and finding it was not as long as we thought.

Our only injuries are Roux and Browne which leaves us short on tight head locks.

Healy
Cronin
Ross
Cullen
Toner
O'Brien
Jennings
Heaslip

Reddan
Sexton
Nacewa
D'Arcy
O'Driscoll
McFadden
Kearney

Strauss
Van der Merwe
Bent
McLaughlin/Denton
Murphy/McLaughlin
Boss
Madigan
Fitzgerald

by Gibson Sat 12 Jan 2013, 6:41 pm

by Gibson Sat 12 Jan 2013, 6:43 pm

Be ok Jonny. Be ok lad.

by dublin_dave Sat 12 Jan 2013, 6:47 pm

Poopie. could have been 4th try now game on.

was mc fadden hit late. these big lumps are a dirty lot

by Gibson Sat 12 Jan 2013, 6:48 pm

Excellent try Scarlets clap

Fully deserved that. They stick to their creed. Really admire them as a team.

by wales606 Sat 12 Jan 2013, 6:49 pm

Leinster have 3 tries,

but the Scarlets are only 8pts down

If they had got the conversion they would still be within a score.

by Red Right Sat 12 Jan 2013, 6:50 pm

Only saw the last 20 minutes of that half but it looks like a cracking game.

by Gibson Sat 12 Jan 2013, 6:51 pm

We need to release Hell (BOD, Reddan and Madigan) on them in the 2nd half. Bury them early.

Gibbo Expects. guinness

by Rory_Gallagher Sat 12 Jan 2013, 6:53 pm

I love watching Fitzgerald play.

What happened to O'Brien?

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Sat 12 Jan 2013, 6:53 pm

Serious (manic) aggression in this game, great to watch! Healy is a man possessed, my choice as best loosehead in the World.

I reckon we will bring Reddan on soon and start trying to quicken this up, not Boss's best 40 of the season

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Sat 12 Jan 2013, 6:53 pm

Fitz is looking very good I think, really lively and really aware

by Gibson Sat 12 Jan 2013, 6:55 pm

wales606 wrote:Leinster have 3 tries,

but the Scarlets are only 8pts down

If they had got the conversion they would still be within a score.

Also true Wales. Sorry for being so biased(cant help it) but yes, Scarlets can still win this game, while we lot (me), are getting ahead of ourselves.

Its the HC. Anything can happen. Respect. guinness

by MrsP Sat 12 Jan 2013, 6:57 pm

The thing that worries me about Mark Robson is that I imagine him sitting somewhere making up all those wee phrases to use in games.

If they just popped into his head spontaeously it wouldn't be so bad.

C'Mon Leinster

by wales606 Sat 12 Jan 2013, 6:58 pm

Gibson wrote:
wales606 wrote:Leinster have 3 tries,

but the Scarlets are only 8pts down

If they had got the conversion they would still be within a score.

Also true Wales. Sorry for being so biased(cant help it) but yes, Scarlets can still win this game, while we lot (me), are getting ahead of ourselves.

Its the HC. Anything can happen. Respect.

If Leinster keep making mistakes going for tries then it could cost them, but I do doubt it. If this was a full strength Scarlets backline then Leinster could well have found themselves in trouble if they gave up the ball to counter-attack as they have.

by LeinsterFan4life Sat 12 Jan 2013, 6:59 pm

pete (buachaill on eirne) wrote:Serious (manic) aggression in this game, great to watch! Healy is a man possessed, my choice as best loosehead in the World.

I reckon we will bring Reddan on soon and start trying to quicken this up, not Boss's best 40 of the season

Agree with your point on Healy. But yet most people on here atill have Jenkins ahead of him on their lions team.

by Gibson Sat 12 Jan 2013, 6:59 pm

pete (buachaill on eirne) wrote:Serious (manic) aggression in this game, great to watch! Healy is a man possessed, my choice as best loosehead in the World.I reckon we will bring Reddan on soon and start trying to quicken this up, not Boss's best 40 of the season

For sure. The real World Class players play like that every game. And he has been for Leinster and Ireland for 2 years now. High levels of consistency in every performance. That´s yer man.

Nailed on Lion starter. And he´s still a kid, prop-wise. What will he be like when he grows up? Man.

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:00 pm

LeinsterFan4life wrote:
pete (buachaill on eirne) wrote:Serious (manic) aggression in this game, great to watch! Healy is a man possessed, my choice as best loosehead in the World.

I reckon we will bring Reddan on soon and start trying to quicken this up, not Boss's best 40 of the season
Agree with your point on Healy. But yet most people on here atill have Jenkins ahead of him on their lions team.

Don't understand it myself.
I'd have him ahead of any other loosehead.

by Gibson Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:04 pm

wales606 wrote:
Gibson wrote:
wales606 wrote:Leinster have 3 tries,

but the Scarlets are only 8pts down

If they had got the conversion they would still be within a score.

Also true Wales. Sorry for being so biased(cant help it) but yes, Scarlets can still win this game, while we lot (me), are getting ahead of ourselves.

Its the HC. Anything can happen. Respect.

If Leinster keep making mistakes going for tries then it could cost them, but I do doubt it. If this was a full strength Scarlets backline then Leinster could well have found themselves in trouble if they gave up the ball to counter-attack as they have.

Also true. guinness

But we are yet rusty in too many positions. Hope it comes together when BOD comes on.

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:04 pm

HEALY OFF!? WHAT!?

by Gibson Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:05 pm

Sexton is sooo strong for a 10. Animal in the tackle.

by Gibson Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:07 pm

Ruddock really needs to use his physique & power like that a bit more. Impressive.

by wales606 Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:08 pm

Kearney dances over

Leinster have the BP

by Gibson Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:09 pm

Chillllliiiiiiiiiiiiii!

4 down. Now lets focus, take our time, dont rush it and rip them apart.

by Gibson Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:13 pm

From Barry McGuigan to Jamie Heaslip, all in one fell swoop.

Robson is a genius.

by Rory_Gallagher Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:13 pm

Your man Williams really loves to tackle around the neck doesn't he? He has done it a few times already.

by dublin_dave Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:14 pm

fitzgerald looks like he has never been injured. outstanding performance.

great to have him back

by LeinsterFan4life Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:15 pm

Fitzy for 6n anyone?

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:15 pm

Classic Jenno there, taking the ball off Fitz's break

by Gibson Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:16 pm

dublin_dave wrote:fitzgerald looks like he has never been injured. outstanding performance.

great to have him back

+

Its like re-signing a World Class winger really. Hes special. May yet do another Lions Tour.

by dublin_dave Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:19 pm

if the egg headed corkman does not get us top two in the 6nations with the resources at his disposal he should be annexed to Cork for the rest of his life.

darcy in good nick too.

cue oh but ireland can never have a backline like leinster as nacewa is not irish brigade. we could be in a position where at least 3 of gilroy,trimble,mcfadden,earls,fitzgerald,zebo will not make the 22.

by Gibson Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:20 pm

Sir Lance a lot! Laugh

Drico looks hungry. Time to feed him lads?

by Gibson Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:20 pm

Jenno (my main man) MOTM. Best 7 in Europe.

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:22 pm

"Tongan telegraph pole"

by Gibson Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:23 pm

Fitzy will get it cos hes a back. Ok too. But Jenno has had 2 great halfs. He was a basterd at the breakdown and a brilliant link-man. Has been all this season. Cant wait till Deccie goes.

by LeinsterFan4life Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:24 pm

Gibson wrote:Jenno (my main man) MOTM. Best 7 in Europe.

He's so underrated

by dublin_dave Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:26 pm

the tongan telegraph pole. hahahaha

as said above he probably has them all jotted down in a little notebook.

by dublin_dave Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:29 pm

come on leinster. this is not won yet.

their slowing off the ball is getting very frustrating. getting away with murder

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:29 pm

"Like toast from a toaster"

by Artful_Dodger Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:29 pm

"See what I did there, butter and toast"

"Sir Lancelot is coming on"

by Gibson Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:30 pm

BOD on from the bench. Now thats takin de pish altogether.

I love you Brian! guinness

by Gibson Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:33 pm

BODs mere presence on the field makes things happen. World Class is a term wasted on so many. But man, he defines it.

by Gibson Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:36 pm

Clermont marchon. 23-3. Allez Clermont. This is their HC to lose. Maybe v Toulouse?

Best fans Ive ever mixed with.

by Breadvan Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:36 pm

Gibson wrote:BODs mere presence on the field makes things happen. World Class is a term wasted on so many. But man, he defines it.

Shame he's a winging censored

sser when he loses.. Wink

by nathan Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:39 pm

Gibson wrote:BODs mere presence on the field makes things happen. World Class is a term wasted on so many. But man, he defines it.

Jeez man, tune the gushing down a tad!

by Gibson Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:40 pm

Isa is coming back to his best. As are a few others. Man, the timing was just wrong this year.

Mark. Ya Noordie gobshoite ya. BOD has the utmost respect for Schmidt. Said he was the best coach he ever played under. He is learning new tricks every day from him. Coming from the best 13 ever, that says it all.

by Artful_Dodger Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:41 pm

Gibson wrote:Clermont marchon. 23-3. Allez Clermont. This is their HC to lose. Maybe v Toulouse?

Best fans Ive ever mixed with.

Ulster will smash them into splinters Wink

by Gibson Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:42 pm

BOD and Sexton are slowly forming a Felipe-BOD understanding. That was sweet.

Mon Leinster! Lets have another few tries. We may well need them.

by dublin_dave Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:47 pm

jesus would someone put manner on that tongan lump. they are causing us no end of bother at the breakdown

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:54 pm

Not wild on that Scarlets 15 he seems like a bit of a Muppet

by dublin_dave Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:55 pm

fair play to the scarlets. awesome effort with nothing to play for. their commitment was outstanding clap

roll on the west country next weekend.

by nathan Sat 12 Jan 2013, 7:56 pm

Score update anyone?

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