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Leinster Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread VI: End of the MOC [Revenge of the STH]

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    #5462
    Buer
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    Get excited. That bench should excite a lot of people.

    LEINSTER:

    15. Isa Nacewa
    14. Fergus McFadden
    13. Ben Te'o
    12. Noel Reid
    11. Darragh Fanning
    10. Cathal Marsh
    9. Luke McGrath
    1. Michael Bent
    2. Aaron Dundon
    3. Jamie Hagan
    4. Tom Denton
    5. Mike McCarthy
    6. Kevin McLaughlin CAPTAIN
    7. Dan Leavy
    8. Jack Conan

    16. Bryan Byrne
    17. Peter Dooley
    18. Royce Burke-Flynn
    19. Ross Molony
    20. Dominic Ryan
    21. Isaac Boss
    22. Ross Byrne
    23. Garry Ringrose


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    #5463
    thomond2006
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    No D'Arcy at all...


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    #5464
    Sangre
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    That backline could do some damage if the forwards do their job.

    5 Michaels men in the team, must be a record. We'll get our first international cap eventually!


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    #5465
    total former
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    #5466
    irishbucsfan
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    Buer wrote: »
    Get excited. That bench should excite a lot of people.

    Isaac Boss!


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    #5467
    Buer
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    That Edinburgh team is there for the taking. They've left out a lot of guys who were in the extended Scottish squad.


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    #5468
    FrannoFan
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    Sangre wrote: »
    That backline could do some damage if the forwards do their job.

    5 Michaels men in the team, must be a record. We'll get our first international cap eventually!

    i counted 6 and noel reid has been capped!


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    #5469
    total former
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    Sangre wrote: »
    That backline could do some damage if the forwards do their job.

    5 Michaels men in the team, must be a record. We'll get our first international cap eventually!

    Isn't Noel Reid from Michael's?


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    #5470
    LostArt
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    Pretty happy with that team, all things considered.


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    #5471
    Sangre
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    FrannoFan wrote: »
    i counted 6 and noel reid has been capped!

    You're right, forgot about Ross Byrne.
    total former wrote: »
    Isn't Noel Reid from Michael's?

    Yes. I didn't realise he played in a full test game. Got a cap against Argentina last year. Only took 70 years I guess then.


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    #5472
    .ak
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    Hmm, not delighted with Ringrose on the bench if I'm being honest. No reason Reid and T'eo can't do the 80 and I think we need cover in the back 3 (yes I know Ringrose can play wing...)

    Fanning tends to give it 110% for the first 60 and gets tired after that.


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    #5473
    molloyjh
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    .ak wrote: »
    Hmm, not delighted with Ringrose on the bench if I'm being honest. No reason Reid and T'eo can't do the 80 and I think we need cover in the back 3 (yes I know Ringrose can play wing...)

    Fanning tends to give it 110% for the first 60 and gets tired after that.

    Ringrose will almost certainly come on at either 11 or 14. That's where he played in the Ulster game.


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    #5474
    Josie Early Bin
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    .ak wrote: »
    Hmm, not delighted with Ringrose on the bench if I'm being honest. No reason Reid and T'eo can't do the 80 and I think we need cover in the back 3 (yes I know Ringrose can play wing...)

    Fanning tends to give it 110% for the first 60 and gets tired after that.

    Still manages to run at 109% for the final 20 in fairness to him.


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    #5475
    Clearlier
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    .ak wrote: »
    Hmm, not delighted with Ringrose on the bench if I'm being honest. No reason Reid and T'eo can't do the 80 and I think we need cover in the back 3 (yes I know Ringrose can play wing...)

    Fanning tends to give it 110% for the first 60 and gets tired after that.

    From the perspective of developing Ringrose though it's probably better to include him and for the long term that's probably the important thing.


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    #5476
    irishbucsfan
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    I was there the last time the world of rugby was changed when Irish rugby superstar Andrey Conway was presented to us. And the time before that when superstar Brendan Macken was granted upon us. Let's see how Mr. Ringrose compares.


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    #5477
    irishbucsfan
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    Clearlier wrote: »
    From the perspective of developing Ringrose though it's probably better to include him and for the long term that's probably the important thing.

    Yeah, and blooding a center on the wing can be really useful over the long term. Nevin Spence ( :( ) was blooded there for Ulster and it really helped his development imo.


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    #5478
    .ak
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    molloyjh wrote: »
    Ringrose will almost certainly come on at either 11 or 14. That's where he played in the Ulster game.

    Where he'll be wasted.

    I'm with IBF on this. Ringrose has all the skills at U20 level but I hate seeing that being rushed into this level.

    I'd have preferred Fanning/McGrath to take those spots. Both big lumps who'll do well in Edinburgh who very much try to strangle any space away from us.


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    #5479
    .ak
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    Clearlier wrote: »
    From the perspective of developing Ringrose though it's probably better to include him and for the long term that's probably the important thing.

    Again, I'm not sure I agree with that. So many of our 'superstar' underage players are played too much too early. For me Ringrose is probably our 4th choice 13. No point in leap frogging him.


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    #5480
    scott1974
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    irishbucsfan wrote: »
    I was there the last time the world of rugby was changed when Irish rugby superstar Andrey Conway was presented to us. And the time before that when superstar Brendan Macken was granted upon us. Let's see how Mr. Ringrose compares.

    Wasn't Ringrose nominated for Junior player of the year after a Junior RWC.
    That's not fans hyping him up, he has genuine pedigree... whether it transfers to the full team is anyone's guess.


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    #5481
    The Lost Sheep
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    .ak wrote: »
    Where he'll be wasted.

    I'm with IBF on this. Ringrose has all the skills at U20 level but I hate seeing that being rushed into this level.

    I'd have preferred Fanning/McGrath to take those spots. Both big lumps who'll do well in Edinburgh who very much try to strangle any space away from us.
    How would Ringrose be wasted on the wing?
    How is he being rushed into this level? He is into his second year in the academy. Is finished playing age grade rugby. He has been nominated for world player of the year for his age group.


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    #5482
    thomond2006
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    .ak wrote: »
    Where he'll be wasted.

    I'm with IBF on this. Ringrose has all the skills at U20 level but I hate seeing that being rushed into this level.

    I'd have preferred Fanning/McGrath to take those spots. Both big lumps who'll do well in Edinburgh who very much try to strangle any space away from us.

    I don't think it's black or white regarding rushing players. Some players are ready when they're x age and some aren't. He's on the bench against a weakened Edinburgh side, it's hardly starting against Toulon.


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    #5483
    ssaye2
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    Hi Everybody

    Looking forward to tomorrow, was entertaining in Donnybrook last weekend regardless of the opposition.

    Isa burying the last ditch winger got a great cheer. One of many.

    10's looked composed and only one poor slipped tackle from Te'o when it rained but recovered well. Kurt hopefully stamps his defensive authority. Pity Darcy is basically done on that showing and hopefully Reid can get the a ton of tries this season when given the chance.

    Cant wait.
    Good luck to McLaughlin and the squad.


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    #5484
    awec
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    Hi ssaye2.


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    #5485
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    Buer wrote: »
    Get excited. That bench should excite a lot of people.

    LEINSTER:

    15. Isa Nacewa
    14. Fergus McFadden
    13. Ben Te'o
    12. Noel Reid
    11. Darragh Fanning
    10. Cathal Marsh
    9. Luke McGrath
    1. Michael Bent
    2. Aaron Dundon
    3. Jamie Hagan
    4. Tom Denton
    5. Mike McCarthy
    6. Kevin McLaughlin CAPTAIN
    7. Dan Leavy
    8. Jack Conan

    16. Bryan Byrne
    17. Peter Dooley
    18. Royce Burke-Flynn
    19. Ross Molony
    20. Dominic Ryan
    21. Isaac Boss
    22. Ross Byrne
    23. Garry Ringrose

    Almost the most D4 name ever.


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    #5486
    sydthebeat
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    Nasi Manu you legend!

    Im loving the backing line, but worried about how much clean, fast ball we'd get with out forwards. 1 - 5 arent exactly the most mobile or dynamic


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    #5487
    vienne86
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    Nice looking team that - Boss on the bench! Now Luke McGrath, time to shine.


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    #5488
    .ak
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    The Lost Sheep wrote: »
    How would Ringrose be wasted on the wing?
    How is he being rushed into this level? He is into his second year in the academy. Is finished playing age grade rugby. He has been nominated for world player of the year for his age group.

    Because he's an OK wing, his real talents lay inside the field

    Also there's wings and centres ahead of him.


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    #5489
    shuffol
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    Dan Leavy ahead of Dom Ryan is the most interesting call for me. Along with Henderson the most exciting forward I've seen at age grade in recent times.


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    #5490
    Interested Observer
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    .ak wrote: »
    Because he's an OK wing, his real talents lay inside the field

    Also there's wings and centres ahead of him.

    You are Matt O'Connor and I claim my free jar of experience.


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    #5491
    shuffol
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    irishbucsfan wrote: »
    Yeah, and blooding a center on the wing can be really useful over the long term. Nevin Spence ( :( ) was blooded there for Ulster and it really helped his development imo.

    I thought Spence started at center but moved out to the wing later a bit like Trimble.


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