Leinster v Ulster Build up thread

Wheeker

Same here really- TBH going to the match with no hope or expectation.... especially if Jacko & Hendo get rested. Would be great if P. Marshall @ 9 & Pienaar @ 10 was selected, but for some reason I really don't expect it. I understand the protocols but it really does take the edge of the derbies. Sick to the back teeth of seeing Ulster losing at the RDS.....

Interested Observer

Leinster need five points from this to keep up with Munster, who I suspect will beat Connacht considering their injury woes.

awec

Wheeker wrote: »

Same here really- TBH going to the match with no hope or expectation.... especially if Jacko & Hendo get rested. Would be great if P. Marshall @ 9 & Pienaar @ 10 was selected, but for some reason I really don't expect it. I understand the protocols but it really does take the edge of the derbies. Sick to the back teeth of seeing Ulster losing at the RDS.....

Well there are two problems with the Marshall Pienaar combo.

1. Marshall is rubbish
2. We have NOTHING on the bench

Of course, Herron is even worse so this match is a write off.

bilston

awec wrote: »

Wheeker wrote: »

Same here really- TBH going to the match with no hope or expectation.... especially if Jacko & Hendo get rested. Would be great if P. Marshall @ 9 & Pienaar @ 10 was selected, but for some reason I really don't expect it. I understand the protocols but it really does take the edge of the derbies. Sick to the back teeth of seeing Ulster losing at the RDS.....

Well there are two problems with the Marshall Pienaar combo.

1. Marshall is rubbish
2. We have NOTHING on the bench

Of course, Herron is even worse so this match is a write off.

Marshall/Pienaar is better than Pienaar/Herron

Edit - Imagine it was Marshall/Herron...

awec

bilston wrote: »

Marshall/Pienaar is better than Pienaar/Herron

True, but they'll both need to play 80.

bilston

awec wrote: »

bilston wrote: »

Marshall/Pienaar is better than Pienaar/Herron

True, but they'll both need to play 80.

Yeah, although you could throw Marshall (the good one) into 10 in an absolute emergency and move Pienaar to 9...in thinking about it feck it let's go with Pienaar and Luke Marshall at 9 and 10!

bilston

Interested Observer wrote: »

Leinster need five points from this to keep up with Munster, who I suspect will beat Connacht considering their injury woes.

Meh...Leinster just need to finish 2nd in the table...it doesn't matter if Munster finish 1st...the final is at the Aviva. You can let this game slide

pickarooney

Is Olding not a useful 10, or is he crocked again?

bilston

pickarooney wrote: »

Is Olding not a useful 10, or is he crocked again?

Injured...but yes he would be the next best option.

awec

It's be Olding and then Awec in the pecking order for 10

Peregrine

awec wrote: »

It's be Olding and then Awec in the pecking order for 10

I hear Nucifora wants you rested.

Crustacean

Peregrine wrote: »

I hear Nucifora wants you rested.

David nucifora wouldnt speak bad of awec.

Zzippy

Peregrine wrote: »

I hear Nucifora wants you arrested.

FYP

awec

Zzippy wrote: »

FYP

He knows where to find oul Awec if he wants an oul tet-a-tet.

I shall set him straight, for the betterment of Irish rugby. You can all thank me later.

Crustacean

awec wrote: »

He knows where to find oul Awec if he wants an oul tet-a-tet.

I shall set him straight, for the betterment of Irish rugby. You can all thank me later.

A fine hooker he was.

Utah_Saint

Deleted User wrote: »

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After the loss at the weekend to Munster by the Leinster A + others, the province will be out for revenge as Ulster fresh from their victory over the Pro12 champions roll into town.

Leinster will see a number of first choice players back in harness this week and omens are good for a home team win against Nucifora's Kisses men.

Ulster have been competitive in this fixture of late so despite sending a weakened team due to player welfare restrictions I still expect a tough game for Leinster.

Prediction: Ulster and Munster to field heavily weakened teams and Tony Ward not to write about it.

 Vs

there fixed it for you

This game is now sold out!

Zzippy

awec wrote: »

He knows where to find oul Awec if he wants an oul tet-a-tet.

I shall set him straight, for the betterment of Irish rugby. You can all thank me later.

What if he wants a tête-à-tête, though?

Zzippy

Zzippy wrote: »

What if he wants a tête-à-tête, though?

Then its that other lad áwéc he's looking for, not our very own awec...:D

awec

Zzippy wrote: »

What if he wants a tête-à-tête, though?

Mon deui mon deui me petit pois!

awec

No sexton.

awec

Ulster team & replacements to play Leinster, Guinness PRO12, Saturday 31st December, RDS Arena (3.00pm kick-off):
(15-9): C Piutau, A Trimble, D Cave, S McCloskey, T Bowe, R Pienaar, P Marshall;
(1-8): A Warwick, R Herring (captain), R Ah You, K Treadwell, F van der Merwe, C Ross, S Reidy, R Wilson;
Replacements (16-23): J Andrew, C Black, J Simpson, P Browne, C Henry, B Herron, L Ludik, J Stockdale.

We're gonna get hammered. Ross Reidy and Wilson, mince.

Crustacean

awec wrote: »

No sexton.

Confirmed?

Interested Observer

Pienaar at 10? Has he played there at all in recent times?

Clegg

Jaysus at that Ulster pack.

Double Jaysus at Marshall/Pienaar halfback pairing.

Peregrine

No awec? Kiss out!

former total

Crustacean wrote: »

Confirmed?

Yes, no Rob Kearney either.

Clegg

Pack pretty much first choice bar tighthead. Backline could be stronger but Henshaw played last week so needs a rest.

McGrath
Cronin
Bent
Toner
Triggs
SoB
VdF
Heaslip

McGrath
Byrne
Reid
Ringrose
RoL
A Byrne
Nacewa

Crustacean

former total wrote: »

Yes, no Rob Kearney either.

Great news. Jackson a huge hit for us though

Peregrine