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Munster v Dragons Musgrave Park KO 18:45 on RTE 19.25

  • 28-09-2013 1:13pm
    #1
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 18,278 Mod ✭✭✭✭CatFromHue


    Munster: 15 Johne Murphy, 14 Andrew Conway, 13 Keith Earls, 12 Ivan Dineen, 11 Simon Zebo, 10 JJ Hanrahan, 9 Cathal Sheridan, 8 Paddy Butler, 7 Sean Dougall, 6 Peter O'Mahony (capt), 5 Dave Foley, 4 Donncha O'Callaghan, 3 John Ryan, 2 Damien Varley, 1 James Cronin.
    Replacements: 16 Mike Sherry, 17 David Kilcoyne, 18 Stephen Archer, 19 Paul O'Connell, 20 CJ Stander, 21 Duncan Williams, 22 Ian Keatley, 23 Felix Jones.

    Dragons: 15 Dan Evans, 14 Matthew Pewtner, 13 Ross Wardle, 12 Jack Dixon, 11 Tom Prydie, 10 Kris Burton, 9 Jonathan Evans, 8 Netani Talei, 7 Lewis Evans, 6 Jevon Groves, 5 Matthew Screech, 4 Andrew Coombs (c), 3 Francisco Chaparro, 2 Hugh Gustafson, 1 Phil Price.
    Replacements: 16 Sam Parry, 17 Owen Evans, 18 Dan Way, 19 Rob Sidoli, 20 Ieuan Jones, 21 Richie Rees, 22 Jason Tovey, 23 Adam Hughes.

    The Dragons are 2 wins from 3. Both were at home but both were against good quality teams in Ulster and Lanelli. Their only loss was by 3 points to Edinburgh in Edinburgh. They've a terrible record against Munster in Munster though.

    Munster are also 2 from 3 but they haven't played any of the big teams yet.

    That's one of the weaker/inexperienced Munster teams I've seen in a while so while usually it would be expected for Munster to dispose of the Dragons, this game could be a lot closer than it usually is.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,532 ✭✭✭✭phog


    The game is live online @ RTE.ie and S4C TV.

    As the title says RTE have deferred coverage.

    This needs to be a win, after last week a convincing win.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,669 ✭✭✭who_me


    I think they've been playing some great rugby ball in hand this season so far, but we need more control and composure in defence; it went very headless in the second half last week.

    Newport should be better than the other 3 sides, but their away form is dire. 6 points from 10 away games last season?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,264 ✭✭✭✭Fireball07


    It really should be a win, but I'm more worried about the performance at this stage. Defensively, there has to be a massive improvement as Leinster/Gloucester will tear us to shreds if we defend like we did against Treviso. Discipline as well, needs to be a lot better.


    Big chance for the likes of Butler and Dougall to try and stake a claim for a place in the 23, Dougall has an outside chance of starting if he performs.

    Conway's injury came at an unlucky time for him and with Earls and Laulala both in good form, and Zebo always likely to start, he mightn't be able to squeeze into the starting 15. And with only Murphy and Hurley being played at full-back, I'm not sure that is an option as of now. Kinda surprised that one of Zebo or Conway wasn't tried at 15 today, would seem like it means that one of Murphy/Hurley will play there in the big games.

    Obviously, great to see Felix back aswell...and Varley must be approaching his last chance after fcuking up another great attacking position last week. I like him as a player but his darts are totally unreliable, and regularly cost us. It's really really frustrating, he hasn't made any improvement in that area and whereas before, Sherry/Varley was a 50/50, Sherry is now comfortably ahead.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    Anything less than a BP will be a disappointment.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,599 ✭✭✭ScrubsfanChris


    Went over to get tickets at the Ticketmaster booth outside Dolphin side earlier, guy gave me Stand tickets for €20 each, not €35 like it says on the website. For anyone who's interested.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,532 ✭✭✭✭phog


    Anything less than a BP will be a disappointment.

    Performance far more important than a bp win.


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 18,278 Mod ✭✭✭✭CatFromHue


    Anything less than a BP will be a disappointment.

    Dunno about that now. For me Munster have a game on their hands and should be happy with just a win.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,621 ✭✭✭Newtown90


    Great buzz here!!

    But Clare just scored the goal to break cork hearts!!

    In other news Sheridan is very bulky looking! Really strong like.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,257 ✭✭✭Hagz


    Is that supposed to be a picture of Sheridan or of scenes in general?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,621 ✭✭✭Newtown90


    Hagz wrote: »
    Is that supposed to be a picture of Sheridan or of scenes in general?

    Big screen showing the hurling..................


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,978 ✭✭✭✭irishbucsfan


    That lad in the red hat is obviously a big fan!


  • Hosted Moderators Posts: 3,807 ✭✭✭castie


    phog wrote: »
    The game is live online @ RTE.ie and S4C TV.

    As the title says RTE have deferred coverage.

    This needs to be a win, after last week a convincing win.

    Where can I find the link for the live game on rte.ie?
    All I see on RTE player is the RTE 2 schedule of 19:25


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 968 ✭✭✭Anatidaephobia


    castie wrote: »
    Where can I find the link for the live game on rte.ie?
    All I see on RTE player is the RTE 2 schedule of 19:25

    They probably only stream one thing at a time, so wait a couple of minutes for the hurling to be over.

    http://www.rte.ie/sport/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,855 ✭✭✭pappyodaniel


    How is this match gonna follow the hurling? Impossible but I'll be watching.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,588 ✭✭✭A2LUE42


    Just kicked off on s4c


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,264 ✭✭✭✭Fireball07


    Very nice run from Murphy early on, break from Earls too.


    Early scrum, let's see how Ryan and Cronin do.


  • Hosted Moderators Posts: 3,807 ✭✭✭castie


    A2LUE42 wrote: »
    Just kicked off on s4c

    Link?

    Im getting stream not found on s4c
    http://www.s4c.co.uk/clic/e_live.shtml


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,264 ✭✭✭✭Fireball07


    POM has some serious skills.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 968 ✭✭✭Anatidaephobia


    Foley had a very good steal there a few minutes ago. JJ is looking to kick a lot, but has been poor so far. 3-0 Munster


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,264 ✭✭✭✭Fireball07


    It was a nice kick from JJ. Dragons looking to keep the ball in hand a lot, but it's been a relatively impressive start.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,264 ✭✭✭✭Fireball07


    Pretty sure my RTE stream is well behind reality... 3-3 now though. Bit of a silly penalty to give away.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,978 ✭✭✭✭irishbucsfan


    ah it's on! I missed that!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 968 ✭✭✭Anatidaephobia


    Munster have a scrum in front of the posts here. Good opportunity.

    Butler makes an absolute balls of it at the base of the scrum.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,264 ✭✭✭✭Fireball07


    Anyone know who put in that massive hit from that last kick-off?



    I didn't think that was a great kick from JJ, Dragons did really poorly to let it bounce... very good attacking platform.

    EDIT- Ah, Butler...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 968 ✭✭✭Anatidaephobia


    Defence looking porous again.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,264 ✭✭✭✭Fireball07


    Defence looking porous again.

    Yeah... Talei walked through there.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,300 ✭✭✭✭razorblunt


    S4C commentator being a bit disingenuous to JJ on the garryowen leading to the scrum.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 968 ✭✭✭Anatidaephobia


    Dragons 7 tries a Neil Back in the scrum.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,264 ✭✭✭✭Fireball07


    What has Murphy been doing over the summer, he looks so lively... Really staking a claim for a starting position.


    Good scrum there.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 968 ✭✭✭Anatidaephobia


    Fireball07 wrote: »
    What has Murphy been doing over the summer, he looks so lively... Really staking a claim for a starting position.


    Good scrum there.

    Agreed, I think he'll be fighting it out with Hurley and Felix for 15 in the HC.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,264 ✭✭✭✭Fireball07


    Lovely kick from JJ, 6-3 up. Maul was superb there.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 968 ✭✭✭Anatidaephobia


    Butler gives away penalty for going off feet 6-6


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,300 ✭✭✭✭razorblunt


    Silly from butler


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,264 ✭✭✭✭Fireball07


    Agreed, I think he'll be fighting it out with Hurley and Felix for 15 in the HC.

    In the future, maybe one of Conway/Earls/Zebo, even LOD could potentially be challenging too, particularly when GVDH arrives.


    I'm a huge Hurley fan, and have never been overly impressed with Murphy during his spell with Munster, but he's looked excellent this season and I'd have him in pole position now.


    Stupid penalty conceded again, 6-6.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 968 ✭✭✭Anatidaephobia


    JJ misses difficult kick.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,264 ✭✭✭✭Fireball07


    Started out well, just dragged at the end. Was a tough kick tbf.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 968 ✭✭✭Anatidaephobia


    Bad from JJ.
    I think Sheridan's passing is looking less snappy than usual.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,978 ✭✭✭✭irishbucsfan


    Sheridan's passing is a little inconsistent. Reached a stationary Hanrahan a couple of times.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,264 ✭✭✭✭Fireball07


    Bad from JJ.
    I think Sheridan's passing is looking less snappy than usual.

    Just sloppy, kinda funny really :P

    Right about Sheridan. Some of his choices for when to break haven't been that great either... Seems like he's trying to force it a bit too much.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,264 ✭✭✭✭Fireball07


    GAA catch and flick from JJ. High-risk...but it worked.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 968 ✭✭✭Anatidaephobia


    This game is a bit **** to be honest.

    In fairness to the Dragons, their defence has been quite good so far.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,264 ✭✭✭✭Fireball07


    That was brilliant from Varley, pass way behind him.


    Maybe just need to keep the ball tight for a while.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 968 ✭✭✭Anatidaephobia


    Munster get a promising lineout, but knock on for the 32nd time.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,264 ✭✭✭✭Fireball07


    Varley almost messed up with the throw, brilliant from DOC to reclaim but then another knock-on. Too many mistakes.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,257 ✭✭✭Hagz


    Is it just me or does Sheridan look a little uncomfortable passing off his left?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 968 ✭✭✭Anatidaephobia


    Cronin try following lineout steal.

    Edit; it was Foley again with the steal.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,264 ✭✭✭✭Fireball07


    Well done Johne.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,264 ✭✭✭✭Fireball07


    Cronin try following lineout steal.

    I'm obviously a good bit behind you :P


    Good try.

    Dineen did very well in the build-up.


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


    Nice finish by Cronin, the S4C guys must know Sheridan personally, keep calling him Cathal.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 968 ✭✭✭Anatidaephobia


    Zebo imitating ROG v Scotland.


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