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

ArmchairQB

Missing Ruddock down to 14 again not playing smart at all

Kiith

Fardy off for 10.

This will be an absolute hammering unless something changes.

Stheno

Tigerandahalf wrote: »

What happened to Sexton?

Nasty Collison first few m8nutes

Garry yellow now and another try now 17-3

Getting chiefed

swiwi_

awec wrote: »

Woodburn has McFadden in his back pocket.

Ah no, I think McFadden has been close to MOTM so far...in fairness to Ferg that was a savage tackle he put in.

This is a big test for Leinster. Getting totally dominated except for on the scoreboard, where the lead is thin enough for Exeter.

And edit: another try.

I think the Exeter coach should be highly commended for making proactive changes to his team, whereas Cullen went "steady as" after a highly draining match.

I haven't seen a fat lady sing yet though, so plenty of time for a come-back.

Tigerandahalf

Leinster need to kick the ball. Exeter will give them nothing on the gain line.

awec

Exeter are sending a message here. Completely different outfit to last week.

Tigerandahalf

Tigerandahalf wrote: »

Leinster need to kick the ball. Exeter will give them nothing on the gain line.

we haven't had the ball!

Burkie1203

How is that a yc if the maul got over the line

Sephiral

Losing the contact area, losing the breakdown, scrum looks in trouble.

Outside defence and lineout keeping the game going.

yosser hughes

Leinster are not going to win this game. Exeter seem more motivated to win.

baas baa

This reminds me of the semi final against the Scarlets. Obviously took the foot off the pedal after last week. Cullen and Lancaster have serious questions to answer.

It's as if they've 3/4 extra players on the pitch!

Kiith

Stupid decision by Byrne. He's made a few bad calls today.

mangobob

This is turning into an absolute horror show. Leinster being embarrassed here in our own back yard.

Good kick

Tigerandahalf

This Exeter defence need to be moved around the park...kick the corners...chip behind them. Leinster are going to run out of steam if they have to work this hard for scores.

yosser hughes

alot of booing going on, even when the ball is in play?

irishbucsfan

Mad that Kearney wasn't penalised there

sydthebeat

We need to stop targeting the ball on their ruck and start going after the space. They are capitalising on much quicker ball

Sephiral

Exeter really clever at the breakdown. Not commiting and fanning out most of the time and going for the turnover when someone is isolated in contact. Need to carry quickly around the fringes to force them to commit.

Dick Turnip

Quint2010 wrote: »

Disgraceful from Leinster. They can forget the Champions Cup this year. Exeter and Montpellier right back in this group now.

Got to love these reactions

duskyjoe

Tigerandahalf wrote: »

Leinster are going to run out of steam if they have to work this hard for scores.

They look punch drunk and jaded. The only glimmer of light has been mcfadden whom I’m no fan but he has put ina tremendous shift. 1/2 time peep talk better be good

swiwi_

On a positive note, I think Henshaw & Ringrose have defended pretty well.

Soups123

Byrne has been woeful his decision making Nd kicking quality

Burkie1203

How come that isnt checked?

awec

Leinster fans can never, ever comment about booing during games again. :pac:

swiwi_

Jeepers the booing. I thought the Toulon crowd was bad.

If Nacewa gets this, not too bad a half-time result over all.

Dave_The_Sheep

We haven't been great but we haven't been totally ****. Exeter have been very very good - the real Exeter as opposed to last week.

I'd accept 11 points behind after that half, two YCs, Sexton and Byrne off for a period...

MaybeMaybe

High on McGrath