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Leinster vs Scarlets; Fri 4th Mar; KO 7:35pm; TG4/BBCw

  • 28-02-2011 9:27pm
    #1
    CouchSmart
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    The Leinster squad trained in UCD on Monday afternoon as they prepared for Friday night's Magners League clash in the RDS against the Scarlets (KO: 7.35pm)...

    Though those who started Ireland’s victory against Scotland on Sunday are unavailable for selection, the squad may have the opportunity to welcome back a number of internationals to the panel later this week from Ireland camp including the likes of Leo Cullen and Fergus McFadden. Nathan Hines could also feature for Leinster after coming on a replacement against Ireland.
    Aside from the usual bumps and bruises coming out of the 30-5 victory over Treviso on Friday night, Stan Wright successfully came through his first start of the season in a match which saw Ian McKinley score his first senior try. The fitness of Stephen Keogh (ankle) will be assessed later in the week after he withdrew close to half time on Friday night.
    David Kearney’s first half try was his fourth in his last three league outings, while Isa Nacewa’s 15 points completed a perfect 100% accurate kicking display for the 28-year-old in his debut match as captain. Andrew Conway’s late try was the 19-year-old’s third in eight league games so far this season.
    In 22 games so far this season in both the Magners League and Heineken Cup, Nacewa has now scored 165 points (including six tries).

    Over 14,000 tickets have now been sold for Friday’s game and are on sale now HERE, Spar (Donnybrook), the Leinster Rugby Store (Donnybrook), Champion Sports (Grafton Street) as well as all Ticketmaster outlets nationwide. Tickets will also be on sale at the ground on the night.

    http://leinsterrugby.ie/newsroom/7681.php

    A big game for Leinster and Scarlets, a so called 8 pointer with the teams so close together in the league. Hopefully it'll be a good game, with both teams playing some good attacking rugby this year.

    I'm quite hopeful of getting the international subs back, Sexton included. It seems like it'll happen but nothing's confirmed yet. Nothing mentioned about Horgan or Jennings so I'm assuming both are still ruled out through injury.

    15. Nacewa
    14. Conway
    13. O'Malley
    12. McFadden
    11. Kearney
    10. Sexton
    9. Boss

    1. van der Merwe
    2. Strauss
    3. Wright
    4. Cullen
    5. Hines
    6. McLoughlin
    7. Ryan
    8. Ruddock

    Should be strong enough to win.


Comments

  • #2
    danthefan
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    Jennings.


  • #3
    CouchSmart
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    CouchSmart wrote: »
    Nothing mentioned about Horgan or Jennings so I'm assuming both are still ruled out through injury.
    danthefan wrote: »
    Jennings.

    Don't think he's available. Great if he is.


  • #4
    danthefan
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    Only read the team, sorry.


  • #5
    Conas
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    I don't think Jennings is injured, if he is that's the first I've heard of it. I doubt Sexton will be back. I hope McFadden has a great game to push for an Ireland spot. I hope we get a good game, I don't think this one is on RTE though.


  • #6
    CouchSmart
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    Conas wrote: »
    I don't think Jennings is injured, if he is that's the first I've heard of it. I doubt Sexton will be back. I hope McFadden has a great game to push for an Ireland spot. I hope we get a good game, I don't think this one is on RTE though.

    Jennings has been injured since the Aironi game.

    It's on TG4.


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  • #7
    Podge_irl
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    ROG started for Munster last(?) week, so I expect Sexton will be released. Would infinitely improve our chances if he is.


  • #8
    CouchSmart
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    Podge_irl wrote: »
    ROG started for Munster last(?) week, so I expect Sexton will be released. Would infinitely improve our chances if he is.

    Ye, but you never know. ROG had had 2 games on the bench. Sexton has started 2 and come off the bench in one. Might be deemed tired and in need of a rest...


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