Pro12 Semi Finals, build up and info

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Leinster Rugby
FRI 19 MAY
19:45
Scarlets
RDS ARENA

Munster Rugby
SAT 20 MAY
18:15
Ospreys
THOMOND PARK


No team news yet, nor any news on who is officiating, so here is the place to be just to talk about this weekends semi finals. I will update when needed.

Sexton started that.

Was there a strike to the face there?

There's a bit of booing going on here.

That could be a red

Have the officials no concept of a forward pass? Every try has had one!

This would be a really poor end to a great game.

Bit of a freak accident this one but wouldn't complain about a red.

Red it is.

Probably a penalty to Scarlets the way this ref is going.

Looks like a yellow. Cracking match so far!

Awk just give a yellow - it has been a great game.

Hmmmm. Suppose of you lift the legs you run the risk of getting the red

Correct decision - there was no reason to lift his legs up

Well there's a surprise.

Ah Love sacks, a fantastic game ruined now. Ref had no choice though.

In slow motion it did look pretty awful. Right on his head.

Scarlets love this ref.

Pot Hale wrote:Probably a penalty to Scarlets the way this ref is going.

See the penalty your homer gave against Davies ; you're as one-eyed as the blinkered crowd.

mikey_dragon wrote:Bit of a freak accident this one but wouldn't complain about a red.

Wouldn't call it a freak accident - there was no reason for him to lift the legs up (it's not like it was momentum) and as soon as you do you run the risk of a red.

Poor play by Lee, his intervention got Evans (rightly) sent off.

Yeah the only question there really is should it have been a red to Evans or Lee who I think probably caused it overall.

Scarlets should keep the lead. They've taken every opportunity and Leinster have been Shiite with Sexton leading the Poopie.

RDW_Scotland wrote:

mikey_dragon wrote:Bit of a freak accident this one but wouldn't complain about a red.

Wouldn't call it a freak accident - there was no reason for him to lift the legs up (it's not like it was momentum) and as soon as you do you run the risk of a red.

Well that's incorrect as Ringerose trying to twist out of the tackle game him momentum, and it looks like he was double lifted too. Just earlier on Sexton struck Davies who was then penalised for self defence.

That will depend on whether Leinster decide to stop dropping the ball or shooting out of the defensive line and missing tackles. It is certainly still possible for the Scarlets to win as Leinster aren't playing as if this is knockout rugby.

mikey_dragon wrote:

Pot Hale wrote:Probably a penalty to Scarlets the way this ref is going.

See the penalty your homer gave against Davies  ; you're as one-eyed as the blinkered crowd.

I'm in the blinkered crowd. Sat next to a small group of blinkered Scarlets fans.

That's sport for ya.

Patchell is having a good game, why isn't he in the frame for Wales?

Sextons temperament is a weak point for the Lions if he is selected as the No10, penalty should have been against him.

The Great Aukster wrote:Patchell is having a good game, why isn't he in the frame for Wales?

His form is too patchy.

...I'll see myself out. But it is true.

TightHEAD wrote:Sextons temperament is a weak point for the Lions if he is selected as the No10, penalty should have been against him.

Nonsense. The gutty attacked him.

mikey_dragon wrote:

RDW_Scotland wrote:

mikey_dragon wrote:Bit of a freak accident this one but wouldn't complain about a red.

Wouldn't call it a freak accident - there was no reason for him to lift the legs up (it's not like it was momentum) and as soon as you do you run the risk of a red.

Well that's incorrect as Ringerose trying to twist out of the tackle game him momentum, and it looks like he was double lifted too. Just earlier on Sexton struck Davies who was then penalised for self defence.

The view from behind was best - there was an initial hit then a deliberate leg lift after. He wouldn't have landed on his head if there wasn't the leg lift.

mikey_dragon wrote:

RDW_Scotland wrote:

mikey_dragon wrote:Bit of a freak accident this one but wouldn't complain about a red.

Wouldn't call it a freak accident - there was no reason for him to lift the legs up (it's not like it was momentum) and as soon as you do you run the risk of a red.

Well that's incorrect as Ringerose trying to twist out of the tackle game him momentum, and it looks like he was double lifted too. Just earlier on Sexton struck Davies who was then penalised for self defence.

Oh wise up would you, Davies was the one trying to front up to Sexton and looked suspiciously like Davies throwing a few shots at Sexton on the ground

marty2086 wrote:

mikey_dragon wrote:

RDW_Scotland wrote:

mikey_dragon wrote:Bit of a freak accident this one but wouldn't complain about a red.

Wouldn't call it a freak accident - there was no reason for him to lift the legs up (it's not like it was momentum) and as soon as you do you run the risk of a red.

Well that's incorrect as Ringerose trying to twist out of the tackle game him momentum, and it looks like he was double lifted too. Just earlier on Sexton struck Davies who was then penalised for self defence.

Oh wise up would you, Davies was the one trying to front up to Sexton and looked suspiciously like Davies throwing a few shots at Sexton on the ground

No suspiciously. He was.

TightHEAD wrote:Sextons temperament is a weak point for the Lions if he is selected as the No10, penalty should have been against him.

I must have overlooked that law that says you can't take a quick lineout

I'm almost sure Davies struck Sexton in the face while he was on the ground. Only saw it on one angle which was shown once. Could be wrong though.

Anyways. Moving on.

Let's see what the second half brings.

That is really rubbish from Sexton and Leinster.

Thought the same Rory, thought he used his his forearm but Sexton never seemed to complain so made me doubt it

Yes looked like a possible citing

Pot Hale wrote:

mikey_dragon wrote:

Pot Hale wrote:Probably a penalty to Scarlets the way this ref is going.

See the penalty your homer gave against Davies  ; you're as one-eyed as the blinkered crowd.

I'm in the blinkered crowd. Sat next to a small group of blinkered Scarlets fans.

That's sport for ya.  

Oh I couldn't agree with you more my friend. Turks are the most blinkered in Wales!

Poor by jgp - they need to be making the Scarlets run with a man down

Pot Hale wrote:

marty2086 wrote:

mikey_dragon wrote:

RDW_Scotland wrote:

mikey_dragon wrote:Bit of a freak accident this one but wouldn't complain about a red.

Wouldn't call it a freak accident - there was no reason for him to lift the legs up (it's not like it was momentum) and as soon as you do you run the risk of a red.

Well that's incorrect as Ringerose trying to twist out of the tackle game him momentum, and it looks like he was double lifted too. Just earlier on Sexton struck Davies who was then penalised for self defence.

Oh wise up would you, Davies was the one trying to front up to Sexton and looked suspiciously like Davies throwing a few shots at Sexton on the ground

No suspiciously.  He was.

Sexton struck him to the face first. The irish high horse brigade are making a comeback now are they? You guys are funny.

RDW_Scotland wrote:

mikey_dragon wrote:

RDW_Scotland wrote:

mikey_dragon wrote:Bit of a freak accident this one but wouldn't complain about a red.

Wouldn't call it a freak accident - there was no reason for him to lift the legs up (it's not like it was momentum) and as soon as you do you run the risk of a red.

Well that's incorrect as Ringerose trying to twist out of the tackle game him momentum, and it looks like he was double lifted too. Just earlier on Sexton struck Davies who was then penalised for self defence.

The view from behind was best - there was an initial hit then a deliberate leg lift after. He wouldn't have landed on his head if there wasn't the leg lift.

I said it was a double leg lift so I didn't disagree with that. I thought there was definitely momentum and it was a really high tempo state of play which is why I thought it was accidental.

Furlong is a beast - desperately need him to stay fit for the Lions.

Oops McNicholl looks hurt.

Is Sexton saving himself? RP looks the better player

mikey_dragon wrote:

RDW_Scotland wrote:

mikey_dragon wrote:

RDW_Scotland wrote:

mikey_dragon wrote:Bit of a freak accident this one but wouldn't complain about a red.

Wouldn't call it a freak accident - there was no reason for him to lift the legs up (it's not like it was momentum) and as soon as you do you run the risk of a red.

Well that's incorrect as Ringerose trying to twist out of the tackle game him momentum, and it looks like he was double lifted too. Just earlier on Sexton struck Davies who was then penalised for self defence.

The view from behind was best - there was an initial hit then a deliberate leg lift after. He wouldn't have landed on his head if there wasn't the leg lift.

I said it was a double leg lift so I didn't disagree with that. I thought there was definitely momentum and it was a really high tempo state of play which is why I thought it was accidental.

I certainly don't think it was malicious I just can't see how it can be classed as a freak accident when there was a deliberate lift

There was no release in the ruck there. Mitrea has no clue at the breakdown.

The Leinster pack must be pretty miserable with the performance of the back line.

RDW_Scotland wrote:

mikey_dragon wrote:

RDW_Scotland wrote:

mikey_dragon wrote:

RDW_Scotland wrote:

mikey_dragon wrote:Bit of a freak accident this one but wouldn't complain about a red.

Wouldn't call it a freak accident - there was no reason for him to lift the legs up (it's not like it was momentum) and as soon as you do you run the risk of a red.

Well that's incorrect as Ringerose trying to twist out of the tackle game him momentum, and it looks like he was double lifted too. Just earlier on Sexton struck Davies who was then penalised for self defence.

The view from behind was best - there was an initial hit then a deliberate leg lift after. He wouldn't have landed on his head if there wasn't the leg lift.

I said it was a double leg lift so I didn't disagree with that. I thought there was definitely momentum and it was a really high tempo state of play which is why I thought it was accidental.

I certainly don't think it was malicious I just can't see how it can be classed as a freak accident when there was a deliberate lift

He's Welsh, be gentle.

Furlong not looking too good with McGrath off the pitch.