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Pro12: Munster vs Leinster, Sat 31 March 7:30pm, Live on RTÉ2

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  • #92
    Podge_irl
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 25,207 Mod ✭✭✭✭Podge_irl


    ironingbored wrote: »
    Sorry, you put DOC ahead of Brad Thorn? Seriously?

    Have to disagree. Thorn is 37 but there is no comparison.

    I think he's putting him ahead as a jumper at 2 as opposed to in general...


  • #93
    CIARAN_BOYLE
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,599 Mod ✭✭✭✭CIARAN_BOYLE


    Dylan Hartley
    ironingbored wrote: »
    Sorry, you put DOC ahead of Brad Thorn? Seriously?

    Have to disagree. Thorn is 37 but there is no comparison.
    I assume he meant DOC is slightly better in the lineout than Thorn which is a debatable but understandable point. Thorn is better in the rest of the game.


  • #94
    RoundBox11
    Registered Users Posts: 854 ✭✭✭RoundBox11


    Dylan Hartley
    I can't wait for this game now. Always a great match.

    Tbh i don't see how Munster are going to be able to live with Leinster. No POC, no Ryan, no Wallace, no Howlett, no Murray. I can't see anything but a Leinster win.

    I think Munster are shooting themselves in the foot by picking Horan ahead of DuPreez. Fair enough Horan might be able to raise his game because of the whole Munster V Leinster thing, but id never select an inferior player just because of the personal rivalry involved. Seems rediculous to me. Mike Ross is going to have a field day. In fact, even Jamie Hagan would do a number on Horan imo.


  • #95
    ed7890
    Closed Accounts Posts: 607 ✭✭✭ed7890


    RoundBox11 wrote: »
    I can't wait for this game now. Always a great match.

    Tbh i don't see how Munster are going to be able to live with Leinster. No POC, no Ryan, no Wallace, no Howlett, no Murray. I can't see anything but a Leinster win.

    I think Munster are shooting themselves in the foot by picking Horan ahead of DuPreez. Fair enough Horan might be able to raise his game because of the whole Munster V Leinster thing, but id never select an inferior player just because of the personal rivalry involved. Seems rediculous to me. Mike Ross is going to have a field day. In fact, even Jamie Hagan would do a number on Horan imo.

    Really?


  • #96
    Fireball07
    Registered Users Posts: 13,264 ✭✭✭✭Fireball07


    Leinster
    RoundBox11 wrote: »
    I can't wait for this game now. Always a great match.

    Tbh i don't see how Munster are going to be able to live with Leinster. No POC, no Ryan, no Wallace, no Howlett, no Murray. I can't see anything but a Leinster win.

    I think Munster are shooting themselves in the foot by picking Horan ahead of DuPreez. Fair enough Horan might be able to raise his game because of the whole Munster V Leinster thing, but id never select an inferior player just because of the personal rivalry involved. Seems rediculous to me. Mike Ross is going to have a field day. In fact, even Jamie Hagan would do a number on Horan imo.


    Ah now, Horan isn't that bad. And Du Preez struggled against Connacht too, there could be lots of reasons to pick Horan.

    For example, I would say that both Jennings and McLaughlin are inferior to SOB and that D'Arcy is inferior to McFadden. Doesn't mean it is the wrong choice.


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  • #97
    phog
    Registered Users Posts: 23,670 ✭✭✭✭phog


    For those of you intending to arrive in the city by the Dock Rd, aka(N69 or the R510) this is also the exit before the tunnel if arriving from Dublin side of bypass, there will be roadworks on a section close to the Clarion Hotel.

    See here.

    If all goes to plan it shouldn't have a major impact on match traffic but for those arriving early may wish to plan a different route, O'Connell Ave or the tunnel (tolled) would be decent alternative routes.


  • #98
    irishbucsfan
    Registered Users Posts: 37,978 ✭✭✭✭irishbucsfan


    Dylan Hartley
    ed7890 wrote: »
    RoundBox11 wrote: »
    I can't wait for this game now. Always a great match.

    Tbh i don't see how Munster are going to be able to live with Leinster. No POC, no Ryan, no Wallace, no Howlett, no Murray. I can't see anything but a Leinster win.

    I think Munster are shooting themselves in the foot by picking Horan ahead of DuPreez. Fair enough Horan might be able to raise his game because of the whole Munster V Leinster thing, but id never select an inferior player just because of the personal rivalry involved. Seems rediculous to me. Mike Ross is going to have a field day. In fact, even Jamie Hagan would do a number on Horan imo.

    Really?
    Not a hope!


  • #99
    mikedragon32
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,939 ✭✭✭mikedragon32


    Dylan Hartley
    If all goes to plan it shouldn't have O'Connell Ave or the tunnel (tolled) would be decent alternative routes.
    A clever plan to make a few euros off them city stickers?

    *joke...


  • #100
    durkadurka
    Registered Users Posts: 6,207 ✭✭✭durkadurka


    Well, arriving at 4.30 tomorrow for my first trip to thomond.

    I'm only dyin to go. Looking forward to the Craic pre during and post match tomorrow.

    So where are yez drinking tomorrow?


  • #101
    CoDy1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,637 ✭✭✭CoDy1


    Leinster
    durkadurka wrote: »
    Well, arriving at 4.30 tomorrow for my first trip to thomond.

    I'm only dyin to go. Looking forward to the Craic pre during and post match tomorrow.

    So where are yez drinking tomorrow?

    Where are ye based? No point in heading to TP until just before the game, The Shannon bar, Bohs bar and the Dugout will be packed and will have plastic glasses, so leave it as late as ye can.

    If the sun is shining, no harm in heading to the Locke, JJ Bowles, Curragower.

    The Strand hotel always have a good set up on match days.


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  • #102
    durkadurka
    Registered Users Posts: 6,207 ✭✭✭durkadurka


    We're staying in some sh1thole budget hotel in the middle of town.


    So keep away from the ground till the end yeah?


  • #103
    CoDy1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,637 ✭✭✭CoDy1


    Leinster
    durkadurka wrote: »
    We're staying in some sh1thole budget hotel in the middle of town.


    So keep away from the ground till the end yeah?

    There is always a decent buzz around the ground but sure if ye are starting at 4.30, you'll have plenty of time to sample a few pubs before heading there! Enjoy yourselves!


  • #104
    Fireball07
    Registered Users Posts: 13,264 ✭✭✭✭Fireball07


    Leinster
    One thing that I'm hoping for (apart from the obvious Munster win and a good game) is that it won't be decided by poor refereeing/some controversy. Too many big games are marred by bad refereeing decisions, sometimes in critical areas. I know it's a hard game to ref but I hope the game is decided on the quality of rugby rather than an officiating error.


  • #105
    tolosenc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,889 ✭✭✭tolosenc


    Fireball07 wrote: »
    One thing that I'm hoping for (apart from the obvious Munster win and a good game) is that it won't be decided by poor refereeing/some controversy. Too many big games are marred by bad refereeing decisions, sometimes in critical areas. I know it's a hard game to ref but I hope the game is decided on the quality of rugby rather than an officiating error.

    You heard that knock ons are now penalty tries, right?


  • #106
    durkadurka
    Registered Users Posts: 6,207 ✭✭✭durkadurka


    A big hope for me is no injuries on both sides.

    Because lets face it. Next week is what really matters for both sides.


  • #107
    Judgement Day
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,549 ✭✭✭✭Judgement Day


    Leinster
    durkadurka wrote: »
    A big hope for me is no injuries on both sides.

    Because lets face it. Next week is what really matters for both sides.

    I don't know what Leinster have to worry about, you're only facing blooming Cardiff. :D


  • #108
    durkadurka
    Registered Users Posts: 6,207 ✭✭✭durkadurka


    I don't know if they are lulling us into a false sense of security. Getting walloped by fecking glasgae doesn't strike me as ideal confidence building preparation it must be said!


  • #109
    totallegend
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,234 ✭✭✭totallegend


    Leinster
    Fireball07 wrote: »
    Ah now, Horan isn't that bad. And Du Preez struggled against Connacht too, there could be lots of reasons to pick Horan.

    For example, I would say that both Jennings and McLaughlin are inferior to SOB and that D'Arcy is inferior to McFadden. Doesn't mean it is the wrong choice.

    Paul Wallace was very complimentary about Horan's scrummaging on Matt Cooper last night, seemed to think he'd be in the running for the summer tour... I dunno, I would still rate wdp ahead of him.


  • #110
    fitz
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 7,917 ✭✭✭fitz


    totallegend wrote: »
    Paul Wallace was very complimentary about Horan's scrummaging on Matt Cooper last night, seemed to think he'd be in the running for the summer tour... I dunno, I would still rate wdp ahead of him.

    Oh sweet zombie jebus.
    If that happens, it really is the cherry on the turd-cake that is the DK school of selection.


  • #111
    .ak
    Registered Users Posts: 30,308 Mod ✭✭✭✭.ak


    I'm by no means even educated in the ways of the 'Front Row', but at the moment I'd rate Hagan as probably the least strongest TH of both teams today. I think he's got bags of potential, and will do very well under the Leinster coaching team, but at the moment he's no where near this level. I'd be worried if Ross picked up an injury early on tbh...

    Having said that, I do think in a couple of seasons we'll all be cheering for him to be in an Irish shirt...


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  • #112
    shuffol
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭shuffol


    .ak wrote: »
    I'm by no means even educated in the ways of the 'Front Row', but at the moment I'd rate Hagan as probably the least strongest TH of both teams today. I think he's got bags of potential, and will do very well under the Leinster coaching team, but at the moment he's no where near this level. I'd be worried if Ross picked up an injury early on tbh...

    Having said that, I do think in a couple of seasons we'll all be cheering for him to be in an Irish shirt...

    If you were to judge Hagan on the only time he got a consistent run of games you'd have to say he's the best out of the young props, at the start of the season he was one of Leinsters top performers and many were baffled as to how he wasnt at least given a chance with Ireland. He's struggled a few times since then but I'd still be very hopeful that if he got a good run again he wouldnt let us down.


  • #113
    Lelantos
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,612 ✭✭✭Lelantos


    Leinster
    RoundBox11 wrote: »
    I can't wait for this game now. Always a great match.

    Tbh i don't see how Munster are going to be able to live with Leinster. No POC, no Ryan, no Wallace, no Howlett, no Murray. I can't see anything but a Leinster win.

    I think Munster are shooting themselves in the foot by picking Horan ahead of DuPreez. Fair enough Horan might be able to raise his game because of the whole Munster V Leinster thing, but id never select an inferior player just because of the personal rivalry involved. Seems rediculous to me. Mike Ross is going to have a field day. In fact, even Jamie Hagan would do a number on Horan imo.
    Who said anything about Horan being picked because of personal rivalry? He's being picked because he's still a fine player, but more importantly, DuPreez is getting a rest ahead of the HC game. No point having a squad unless you utilise it


  • #114
    .ak
    Registered Users Posts: 30,308 Mod ✭✭✭✭.ak


    shuffol wrote: »
    If you were to judge Hagan on the only time he got a consistent run of games you'd have to say he's the best out of the young props, at the start of the season he was one of Leinsters top performers and many were baffled as to how he wasnt at least given a chance with Ireland. He's struggled a few times since then but I'd still be very hopeful that if he got a good run again he wouldnt let us down.

    True - I suppose THs need a decent run to get the best out of them. He was very good in the pre-season games.. Anyway, good to see him get 'back on the horse' after last week..

    Excited now, getting ready to get the bus down to Limerick.. it's like Christmas!

    Anyone in that area, what's the weather like? Will it stay dry/warm?


  • #115
    irishbucsfan
    Registered Users Posts: 37,978 ✭✭✭✭irishbucsfan


    Dylan Hartley
    The way I see it is Hagan is better than Archer, but neither are playing regularly and neither are playing well when they do.


  • #116
    totallegend
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,234 ✭✭✭totallegend


    Leinster
    fitz wrote: »
    Oh sweet zombie jebus.
    If that happens, it really is the cherry on the turd-cake that is the DK school of selection.

    That was my reaction too, but I wasn't quite so eloquent. Lovely turn of phrase there Fitz.


  • #117
    thomond2006
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    Leinster
    durkadurka wrote: »
    Because lets face it. Next week is what really matters for both sides.

    Excuses in early. :p


  • #118
    durkadurka
    Registered Users Posts: 6,207 ✭✭✭durkadurka


    thomond2006 wrote: »
    Excuses in early. :p

    Pah!


  • #119
    RoundBox11
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    Dylan Hartley
    .ak wrote: »
    I'm by no means even educated in the ways of the 'Front Row', but at the moment I'd rate Hagan as probably the least strongest TH of both teams today. I think he's got bags of potential, and will do very well under the Leinster coaching team, but at the moment he's no where near this level. I'd be worried if Ross picked up an injury early on tbh...

    Having said that, I do think in a couple of seasons we'll all be cheering for him to be in an Irish shirt...


    But last year when Hagan was the starting TH at connacht he held up the scrum well. Its just because he's not getting his chances to prove himself with Leinster


  • #120
    donfers
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,006 ✭✭✭donfers


    Munster missing too many important players in this one, they'll work hard and make it competitive but won't win because too many key players are out


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  • #121
    joshrogan
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    Dylan Hartley
    Leinster 15 Munster 9


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