London Wasps v Leinster Rugby 8pm Friday the 5th of April Sky Sports

WinnyThePoo · 04-04-2013 7:23pm

I think this is will be a close match. Wasps have had a good season compared to their last few and have some genuine threats out wide. If the lads go into this match with the right attitude I think they will pull it off. Nacewa to have a blinder.

Coburger · 04-04-2013 7:24pm

Zzippy wrote: »

Fvck the Lions, if he's not fit then fair enough, but saving players for an end-of-season tour and possibly losing out on a European title in the process would be bullsh1t. Not to mention winning the Amlin would earn a HEC place for Connacht next season, with all the added revenue that brings - more money into Irish rugby is a lot more important than one player making a Lions tour.

To be honest, with Madigan filling Sexton's boots for next season I think it's good to have him playing. This will be good experience and hopefully we'll see if he's the grade.

totallegend · 04-04-2013 8:43pm

If it makes any odds to anyone, 2fm are doing live commentary

ongarite · 04-04-2013 9:29pm

Not as confident as some others about this game.
Too many enforced changes in the backs especially with EOM out too.
Big test for D. Kearney on the wing, would have preferred McFadden in that role.

ssaye · 04-04-2013 9:33pm

BOD out really moves the whole backs around but with the number of injuries its as good as can be hoped

CIARAN_BOYLE · 04-04-2013 9:35pm

ssaye wrote: »

BOD out really moves the whole backs around but with the number of injuries its as good as can be hoped

its not just the injuries to starters (Fitz and BOD) but the injuries to key backups (EOM and Macken) that have Leinster stretched.

If BOD was out and EOM was fit then he would come in fine and McFadden would stay on the wing and things would be much better.

ssaye · 04-04-2013 9:36pm

I know thanks

CatFromHue · 04-04-2013 9:41pm

Is it just me of does Schmidt say yo a lot?

phog · 04-04-2013 9:46pm

Zzippy wrote: »

Fvck the Lions, if he's not fit then fair enough, but saving players for an end-of-season tour and possibly losing out on a European title in the process would be bullsh1t. Not to mention winning the Amlin would earn a HEC place for Connacht next season, with all the added revenue that brings - more money into Irish rugby is a lot more important than one player making a Lions tour.

I wasn't advocating saving him for the Lions, just think sometimes players can be rushed back and that may lead to them losing more game time. Hoped that it wouldn't happen to Sexton.

thomond2006 · 04-04-2013 11:57pm

Zzippy wrote: »

Fvck the Lions, if he's not fit then fair enough, but saving players for an end-of-season tour and possibly losing out on a European title in the process would be bullsh1t. Not to mention winning the Amlin would earn a HEC place for Connacht next season, with all the added revenue that brings - more money into Irish rugby is a lot more important than one player making a Lions tour.

Admit it Zzippy, your "not to mention" point is actually your main one.

Zippy1991 · 05-04-2013 9:01am

If Leinster play to 75% of their ability they will alk this.
That is an unreal team and should still be in the H-Cup.

Quick question a few of us Ulster lads are in London tonight and were wondering about watching this game.
We've been told the Porterhouse in Covent Garden is a real Leinster base.
Any thoughts on that as a venue to watch it or any suggestions?

Cheers

and good luck, 3 Irish victories this weekend!!!

05-04-2013 9:11am

Yeah Porterhouse Covent Garden is the OLSC base usually.

Watched the Clermont Leinster semi final there last year, and while it was busy we still had a decent view.

If you want a seat you'd best get there early enough though. Good food if that helps you factor in the decision!

ssaye · 05-04-2013 10:12am

Nervous about the game I must say but Neil Francis (He is always ridiculously Leinster biased)surprisingly thinks we will be beaten and beaten well in last nights Herald.

Leinster win by 5

ssaye · 05-04-2013 10:22am

http://www.leinsterfans.com/news/amlin-challenge-cup/a,67,480.html

ionadnapokot · 05-04-2013 10:49am

I much prefer having McFadden in the centre, albeit @12. Varndell is no Savea & i reckon Kearney will do a good job.
Should be interesting to see how McFadden and D'Arcy pair up. played together last year against Wales.does any1 know how many times (roughly) McFadden played 13 for Leinster?

ssaye · 05-04-2013 10:50am

ionadnapokot wrote: »

I much prefer having McFadden in the centre, albeit @12. Varndell is no Savea & i reckon Kearney will do a good job.
Should be interesting to see how McFadden and D'Arcy pair up. played together last year against Wales.does any1 know how many times (roughly) McFadden played 13 for Leinster?

Without checking probably <5

WinnyThePoo · 05-04-2013 11:02am

ssaye wrote: »

http://www.leinsterfans.com/news/amlin-challenge-cup/a,67,480.html

Haha
" Racing Metro's under 7's"

CIARAN_BOYLE · 05-04-2013 11:05am

ssaye wrote: »

Without checking probably <5

Between this year and last year off the top of my head about five (including 4 HEC group games). Before Joe he was primarily a 13 so most of his 16 starts probably would have been there

ionadnapokot · 05-04-2013 11:45am

i think he played more often at 12 myself. must check

irishbucsfan · 05-04-2013 11:46am

ionadnapokot wrote: »

i think he played more often at 12 myself. must check

No, he was a 13 under Cheika. He stayed there until O'Malley came into the side and Cheika started playing him at 12 because he was very suspect in defense while it was a strength of O'Malley's.

He was used almost predominantly as a 13 those days. Had maybe a couple of games at 12 against the likes of the Dragons. Then we found out what a good winger he was agains Racing in Schmidt's first H Cup game.

Zzippy · 05-04-2013 12:40pm

thomond2006 wrote: »

Admit it Zzippy, your "not to mention" point is actually your main one.

Ya got me thomond!

ionadnapokot · 05-04-2013 12:43pm

Yea pre Joe he started every game @13 and 4@12

Interestingly he see himself as a 12:
“With the opportunities I had, I think I played well and I enjoy the wing but long-term I see myself as a centre. I think I am more of an inside, but I am happy to play either.”
http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/mcfadden-eager-to-take-centre-stage-166745.html

Pudsy33 · 05-04-2013 1:52pm

One of the areas in which there is a question mark over Madigan is his kicking from hand. With the raw pace of the Wasps back three, they could get a lot of change out of any loose kicks. I think we might see Kearney kicking a lot of ball.

leftleg · 05-04-2013 1:57pm

ionadnapokot wrote: »

I much prefer having McFadden in the centre, albeit @12. Varndell is no Savea & i reckon Kearney will do a good job.
Should be interesting to see how McFadden and D'Arcy pair up. played together last year against Wales.does any1 know how many times (roughly) McFadden played 13 for Leinster?

Varndell cant tackle to save his life; his defense is notoriously crap