Leinster v Scarlets - Preview Sat 3:30 Sky Sports Action

Interested Observer

BoardsMember wrote: »

Is there a slight concern about our back row with Fardy at 6? I know he's an awesome player, but he hasn't played much at 6 for us, or recently. Just a bit concerned that the Scarlets have such a strong back row and are fantastic at turnovers, and Poite allows a good contest. And Scarlets move the ball wide so well. And Leavy, as good as he has been, lacks the out and out pace someone like VdF has...

Sorry, nerves getting to me. If JGP goes ok I think we will won, despite the above nonsense stream of consciousness. Should have the edge at 10 and in the front 5. And the backline overall.

Not at all, he played most of his pro rugby at 6 I'm fairly sure. I don't think his role changes all that much anyway. Tackle and smash rucks (amongst other things).

Zzippy

Fancy Leinster but not by much, this Scarlets team is dangerous, they know how to win tight games and have no fear of Leinster. Give up cheap turnovers and they can punish you. Leinster have the stronger bench which could be the difference. A bit too much hubris on here for me, if I was a Leinster fan I'd be very nervous about this one.

irishbucsfan

I was actually referring to a discussion comparing Sexton to Roy Keane!

Glad it’s inspired some confidence though

Former Former

Zzippy wrote: »

Fancy Leinster but not by much, this Scarlets team is dangerous, they know how to win tight games and have no fear of Leinster. Give up cheap turnovers and they can punish you. Leinster have the stronger bench which could be the difference. A bit too much hubris on here for me, if I was a Leinster fan I'd be very nervous about this one.

It's only hubris if we lose...

BoardsMember

Interested Observer wrote: »

Not at all, he played most of his pro rugby at 6 I'm fairly sure. I don't think his role changes all that much anyway. Tackle and smash rucks (amongst other things).

Pro and with Oz. Still slightly concerned about it.

irishbucsfan

irishbucsfan wrote: »

I was actually referring to a discussion comparing Sexton to Roy Keane!

Glad it’s inspired some confidence though

I actually had written another reply on that but stopped and thought, "why am I arguing about Roy Keane right now?!".

Great buzz around the Aviva. Tons of blue and red

Deusexmachina

kuang1 wrote: »

I agree.

This will be Leinster's day and might even be a Scarlett's vanquishing that we witness.

I know it's stupid to point out spelling errors, but every time you write 'Scarletts' I cant help imagining a bunch of Southern Belles running about in flouncey dresses.
Maybe it's just me.

stephen_n

Nerves really starting to kick in now, don’t know how the players cope :eek:

leakyboots

Hard to call this one, think Scarlets have the edge in the backrow and the centre battle will be intruiging - Leinster have the grunt though and experience of Sexton and Nacewa.

Faugheen

What a glorious day for a game of rugby

Clegg

Quite honestly bricking it now

ironingbored

Calm down we got this.
We crushed Sarries. No mean feat.

Dog Botherer

BoardsMember wrote: »

Is there a slight concern about our back row with Fardy at 6? I know he's an awesome player, but he hasn't played much at 6 for us, or recently. Just a bit concerned that the Scarlets have such a strong back row and are fantastic at turnovers, and Poite allows a good contest. And Scarlets move the ball wide so well. And Leavy, as good as he has been, lacks the out and out pace someone like VdF has...

He started a World Cup final at 6, I think he can handle it!

Thanos

kuang1 wrote: »

I agree.

This will be Leinster's day and might even be a Scarlett's vanquishing that we witness.

I do hope you are right, the more of this I read the more nervous I get......

joe35

Taught this game was on bt sport,after sending the wife away and all and now i havent got it on telly. Tà brón orom😢

Clegg

The Scarlets have taken over the South Stand.

chupacabra

rushed home and made it just in time for kick off :cool:

let the weekend begin!

ScrubsfanChris

Crowd looks smaller than the usual October Leinster v Munster league game?

chupacabra

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

Crowd looks smaller than the usual October Leinster v Munster league game?

north west corner upper tier looks totally empty

chupacabra

Whats with the delay in the calls? Just disrupts the rhythm

Stheno

Got back from a business trip just in time for this. There were tickets on ticketmaster at 2pm today

Venjur

Leinster really need a proper chant. No offence to Molly Malone but it's just not a song I've any interest in singing at a rugby match.

Exeter opening 20 at the Aviva was like this, they were all over us and their fans were louder. We need to quieten them in the stands and on the pitch.

Venjur

Sensational.

Venjur

Great tap tackle by Gibson park.

Venjur

Love the way Fardy is a man possessed anytime he gives away a penalty. Works incredibly hard until he has forced things back to parity.

Venjur

YEEEEEEEES.

I can't believe McFaddan is still awake.

ScrubsfanChris

Great try. Stupid choice of camera angles made it look like McFadden was clear into the corner.

MaybeMaybe

Venjur wrote: »

YEEEEEEEES.

I can't believe McFaddan is still awake.

Thought he did very well to stay in field

Bridge93

Must be 9,000 Scarlets fans at least. Great noise. Great try. Great weather. Great sport

BBDBB

Leinster lads are up for it