‪Leinster Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread IX: The Last Jordi [****]

.ak

The only positions I think we're weak in is 9 and centre.

Isa likely to retire, despite playing at such a high standard he seems to be struggling to keep the standard up for 80. Unless he's kept on the books to use in case of emergencies during international windows then I think he'll retire at the end of the season. Would love to see him stick it out as a coach here tho.

So if he hangs up the boots then we have Henshaw and Ringrose as first choice, if they go missing with Ireland or with injury then we're in a tight spot with ROL and Reid, both decent players but not up to the standard required imo...

Do we sign someone else, or look to promote within? Maybe move Larmour to 13?

At 9 we've an issue where JGP is still on the books for another year, and can't be played with Lowe and Fardy... So signing someone is out of the question, especially NIQ.

Tricky situations there, will be interesting to see how we manage.

Squidgy Black

I'd like to see ROL back on the wing. I know we've been stretched for options at 13 but he's definitely played a lot better out wide.

Shefwedfan

.ak wrote: »

The only positions I think we're weak in is 9 and centre.

Isa likely to retire, despite playing at such a high standard he seems to be struggling to keep the standard up for 80. Unless he's kept on the books to use in case of emergencies during international windows then I think he'll retire at the end of the season. Would love to see him stick it out as a coach here tho.

So if he hangs up the boots then we have Henshaw and Ringrose as first choice, if they go missing with Ireland or with injury then we're in a tight spot with ROL and Reid, both decent players but not up to the standard required imo...

Do we sign someone else, or look to promote within? Maybe move Larmour to 13?

At 9 we've an issue where JGP is still on the books for another year, and can't be played with Lowe and Fardy... So signing someone is out of the question, especially NIQ.

Tricky situations there, will be interesting to see how we manage.

I said it here already, sign Aki

After all the work put into JGP I am not sure they will let him go, he is qualified soon for Ireland isnt he? any project playr would be 5 years so not many of them around.

Dubinusa

JGP is not good enough for international rugby.
Frawley is an option at 12. Jimmy O Brien and Gavin Mullin options at 13. I'd put ROL on the wing also. Conor O Brien maybe another option, but hasn't seemed to make an impression.

Shefwedfan

Dubinusa wrote: »

JGP is not good enough for international rugby.
Frawley is an option at 12. Jimmy O Brien and Gavin Mullin options at 13. I'd put ROL on the wing also. Conor O Brien maybe another option, but hasn't seemed to make an impression.

He isn't playing international. Majority of the games he is playing is Pro 14

.ak

Dubinusa wrote: »

JGP is not good enough for international rugby.
Frawley is an option at 12. Jimmy O Brien and Gavin Mullin options at 13. I'd put ROL on the wing also. Conor O Brien maybe another option, but hasn't seemed to make an impression.

Unfortunately I just don’t see any of the names above feature at European level, atleast not in the next season or two.

Having said that who knew Larmour would be one of our star players this season this time last year?

pickarooney

.ak wrote: »

Unfortunately I just don’t see any of the names above feature at European level, atleast not in the next season or two.

Having said that who knew Larmour would be one of our star players this season this time last year?

I'm fairly sure the Larmour hype train was in full swing among a certain section of Leinster Dan's this time last year but I don't know how to search by date on here.

Rigor Mortis

.ak wrote: »

Unfortunately I just don’t see any of the names above feature at European level, atleast not in the next season or two.

Having said that who knew Larmour would be one of our star players this season this time last year?

Who knew that Byrne could run the backline against Montpellier away and most of the Exeter game.

irishbucsfan

pickarooney wrote: »

I'm fairly sure the Larmour hype train was in full swing among a certain section of Leinster Dan's this time last year but I don't know how to search by date on here.

Someone inspired the ire of many posters on here by merely suggesting that Fardy and Ryan might be Leinster's best 2nd row partnership, earlier this season.

Buer

I think Frawley is going to take a much more significant role next season and we'll see him feature regularly in the league.

Dubinusa

But, there are midfield options in the academy. Not to say they'll be world class, but 1 or 2 of them could do the job as back ups.

Burkie1203

Just seen this.

Danleavyseye is now on Twitter

https://twitter.com/DanLeavysEye/status/980890825147191296?s=19

Burkie1203

Burkie1203 wrote: »

Just seen this.

Danleavyseye is now on Twitter

https://twitter.com/DanLeavysEye/status/980890825147191296?s=19

Follow.

joseywhales

Rigor Mortis wrote: »

.ak wrote: »

Unfortunately I just don’t see any of the names above feature at European level, atleast not in the next season or two.

Having said that who knew Larmour would be one of our star players this season this time last year?

Who knew that Byrne could run the backline against Montpellier away and most of the Exeter game.

Yeah I think frawley will make it.

Sangre

joseywhales wrote: »

Also, I think Rob Kearney can be put in the hall of fame of Irish rugby at this point.

Hmm, having won 3 HCs, two grandslams, a few celtic leagues and also managed a Lions cap here or there I'm fairly sure he has already since earned that spot :pac:

sydthebeat

Sangre wrote: »

Hmm, having won 3 HCs, two grandslams, a few celtic leagues and also managed a Lions cap here or there I'm fairly sure he has already since earned that spot :pac:

the only player in the history of irish rugby to play in every game in 2 grand slams.

also played in every game of our last four 6 nations wins (2018, 2015, 2014, 2009)

yeah i think he might just scrape in

arsebiscuits1

What a fantastic game. Seriously mature performance.

Sarries really didn't fire a shot. Their backline made it very easy for Ringrose and Nacewa to defend and their bish bosh approach made it even easier for the pack.

Also I have to give a shout out to Venjur for the prediction. After Leinster scored 17 unanswered points in the second half, Sarries eeked out a try on 65 which game some respectability to the scoreline. But ultimately, the game as a contest was over when Lowe dotted down on 57 minutes.

Deleted User wrote: »

We won't be, they'll be chasing a try in the last quarter to give some respectability to the score but the contest will be over before 50 minutes.

And equally, a shout out to MD14 for his response to Venjurs bold prediction.

MDunne14 wrote: »

Delusional

Can't beat some good hindsight to silence the naysayers ha

irishbucsfan

Luke McGrath is being assessed for an ankle knock. Big worry.

stephen_n

arsebiscuits1 wrote: »

What a fantastic game. Seriously mature performance.

Sarries really didn't fire a shot. Their backline made it very easy for Ringrose and Nacewa to defend and their bish bosh approach made it even easier for the pack.

Also I have to give a shout out to Venjur for the prediction. After Leinster scored 17 unanswered points in the second half, Sarries eeked out a try on 65 which game some respectability to the scoreline. But ultimately, the game as a contest was over when Lowe dotted down on 57 minutes.



And equally, a shout out to MD14 for his response to Venjurs bold prediction.



Can't beat some good hindsight to silence the naysayers ha

Same poster who claimed Leavy is over rated and isn’t good enough for top level rugby.

Podge_irl

irishbucsfan wrote: »

Luke McGrath is being assessed for an ankle knock. Big worry.

It's a double whammy cause it means both McGrath and Lowe dropping out.

arsebiscuits1

stephen_n wrote: »

Same poster who claimed Leavy is over rated and isn’t good enough for top level rugby.

Haven't seen them since :pac:

Faugheen

stephen_n wrote: »

arsebiscuits1 wrote: »

What a fantastic game. Seriously mature performance.

Sarries really didn't fire a shot. Their backline made it very easy for Ringrose and Nacewa to defend and their bish bosh approach made it even easier for the pack.

Also I have to give a shout out to Venjur for the prediction. After Leinster scored 17 unanswered points in the second half, Sarries eeked out a try on 65 which game some respectability to the scoreline. But ultimately, the game as a contest was over when Lowe dotted down on 57 minutes.



And equally, a shout out to MD14 for his response to Venjurs bold prediction.



Can't beat some good hindsight to silence the naysayers ha

Same poster who claimed Leavy is over rated and isn’t good enough for top level rugby.

Where??

.ak

irishbucsfan wrote: »

Luke McGrath is being assessed for an ankle knock. Big worry.

Well atleast he doesn’t need to play until the 20th...

irishbucsfan

.ak wrote: »

Well atleast he doesn’t need to play until the 20th...

Yeah, but he NEEDS to play on the 20th!

While I think we'll certainly be favourites either way, I'd be particularly worried about Scarlets if McGrath or Sexton don't play. Wrap em both up and put them with the fine china.

stephen_n

Faugheen wrote: »

Where??

Back before the 6N started.

spiralism

Podge_irl wrote: »

It's a double whammy cause it means both McGrath and Lowe dropping out.

Might make more sense to leave out Fardy instead of Lowe should that happen. We're deeper in the backrow than in the backs given there's a couple of injuries there already.

Shefwedfan

arsebiscuits1 wrote: »

What a fantastic game. Seriously mature performance.

Sarries really didn't fire a shot. Their backline made it very easy for Ringrose and Nacewa to defend and their bish bosh approach made it even easier for the pack.

Also I have to give a shout out to Venjur for the prediction. After Leinster scored 17 unanswered points in the second half, Sarries eeked out a try on 65 which game some respectability to the scoreline. But ultimately, the game as a contest was over when Lowe dotted down on 57 minutes.

I think you might have missed the first half

Saracens pushed Leinster all the way in the first half and really could have gone in ahead except for a great bit of defence right on the 40th minute.

In the second half they started to look tried. Why Mako was on till the 70+ minute was very very confusing.

It was incredible game and Leinster deserved the win.....

Clegg

Fardy and Lowe can't be left out of the 23. They've both vital to any success Leinster aspire to achieve.

Fardy is our best second row and Lowe our most dangerous outside back..

Rigor Mortis

sydthebeat wrote: »

the only player in the history of irish rugby to play in every game in 2 grand slams.

In the modern era, it is only Kearney and three welsh lads (Henson, Shane Williams and Martyn Williams) that managed that. Much shorter gap for those two slams.

stephen_n

Clegg wrote: »

Fardy and Lowe can't be left out of the 23. They've both vital to any success Leinster aspire to achieve.

Fardy is our best second row and Lowe our most dangerous outside back..

Are you suggesting we should start a European semi final with Nick McCarthy and Charlie Rock on the bench?