Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Munster vs Edinburgh, Pro14 SF Qualifier, Sat 5 May 3:15pm; TG4/Sky Sports

  • 04-05-2018 11:47am
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    Munster:
    Simon Zebo; Andrew Conway, Sammy Arnold, Rory Scannell, Keith Earls; JJ Hanrahan, Conor Murray;
    James Cronin, Rhys Marshall, Stephen Archer; Jean Kleyn, Billy Holland; Peter O’Mahony (C), Jack O’Donoghue, CJ Stander.

    Replacements: Mike Sherry, Dave Kilcoyne, Ciaran Parker, Gerbrandt Grobler, Robin Copeland, James Hart, Ian Keatley, Darren Sweetnam.

    Edinburgh team to face Munster in the Guinness PRO14 Semi-Final Qualifier at Thomond Park on Saturday 5 May (kick-off 3.15pm) – live on Sky Sports Action and BBC ALBA.

    15. Blair Kinghorn (63)
    14. Dougie Fife (106)
    13. Mark Bennett (11)
    12. Chris Dean (65)
    11. Duhan van der Merwe (17)
    10. Jaco van der Walt (16)
    9. Sam Hidalgo-Clyne (107)

    1. Jordan Lay (11)
    2. Stuart McInally (119) CAPTAIN
    3. Simon Berghan (48)
    4. Ben Toolis (87)
    5. Grant Gilchrist (119)
    6. Magnus Bradbury (52)
    7. Jamie Ritchie (48)
    8. Bill Mata (36)

    Replacements: 16. Neil Cochrane (75); 17. Allan Dell (43); 18. WP Nel (115); 19. Lewis Carmichael (32); 20 Cornell du Preez (104); 21. Nathan Fowles (58); 22. Duncan Weir (34); 23. James Johnstone (17)

    Many selection decisions to dissect here! The big story of Munster's lineup comes at flyhalf with JJ Hanrahan starting ahead of Ian Keatley. John Ryan's injury means Ciaran Parker steps up to the bench after Brian Scott's struggles in the scrum last weekend. Alex Wootton, a starter in the European knockout matches, cannot get a place in the 23 with Darren Sweetnam selected ahead of him to cover the starting back three of Earls-Zebo-Conway. Niall Scannell was an injury doubt during the week and doesn't make the side. Kevin O'Byrne was also confirmed injured so Mike Sherry is selected to backup Rhys Marshall.

    Edinburgh have been one of the surprises of the season under new head coach Richard Cockerill, following a period in disrepair. Cockerill himself has done much to repair his reputation after a disappointing end to his long tenure at Leicester. Duhan van der Merwe arrived under the radar in November from South Africa and has been one of the signings of the season, scoring 8 tries in 9 Pro14 games since the New Year. Jaco van der Walt has also arrived to establish himself as first choice 10.

    I'm surprised at Munster's decision at 10. Keatley hasn't been great in recent games but I haven't seen what JJ has done to wrestle the starting jersey from him. I had thought Taute might sneak into the bench with the idea of getting match time but perhaps he's not ready. Home advantage edges this towards Munster but I think it will closer than the bookies' spread. Munster to win by 5-7 points.


«1345

Comments

  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 10,763 Mod ✭✭✭✭aloooof


    JJ obviously the big one. Is this an indication that he's gonna start if we go further in the competition?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    aloooof wrote: »
    JJ obviously the big one. Is this an indication that he's gonna start if we go further in the competition?

    It doesn't make sense otherwise. Munster get a rest next week.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,730 ✭✭✭✭Squidgy Black


    Huge call starting JJ over Keatley. I wonder is that down to his performance (or lack thereof) in the game against Racing?


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    Huge call starting JJ over Keatley. I wonder is that down to his performance (or lack thereof) in the game against Racing?

    Keatley falls apart too often in big games. He's on average better than JJ at his best but worse when his head is down.

    Really not a great situation, neither good enough for Munsters aspirations and Tyler can't stay fit.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,475 ✭✭✭✭phog


    Huge call starting JJ over Keatley. I wonder is that down to his performance (or lack thereof) in the game against Racing?

    The all underperformed v Racing


  • Advertisement
  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    phog wrote: »
    The all underperformed v Racing

    That's the thing. JJ came on and was no better. Big call from Van Graan.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    DcWQk8AWsAEmCq0.jpg:large


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,003 ✭✭✭leakyboots


    Surprised at JJ starting, will be interesting to see how he goes with our first choice pack ahead of him.

    Edinburgh are playing great stuff by all accounts, hope they don't sucker punch us early on a la Racing


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    leakyboots wrote: »
    Surprised at JJ starting, will be interesting to see how he goes with our first choice pack ahead of him.

    Edinburgh are playing great stuff by all accounts, hope they don't sucker punch us early on a la Racing

    It's something that needs to be worked on as it's not just the Racing game. Munster have been slow out of the blocks a few times since before Christmas and the problem now is that teams are going to really target that opening 20 if they think the missed tackle count is going to give them opportunities.

    Edinburgh are a threat and are probably playing with an unusual amount of confidence at this stage of the season.

    I think the hurt from the semi final will see a lot of resolve on Munster faces though and I can't see Edinburgh being given any kind of platform.

    Should be a good match, hope JJ lives up to the confidence placed in him.


  • Advertisement
  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    Unreal weather right now.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006




  • Registered Users Posts: 11,790 ✭✭✭✭Burkie1203


    Conway got away with one there in the air


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,874 ✭✭✭budhabob


    For such good weather the ball is being dropped everywhere.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    More of this JJ!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    Gift! Gwan Marshall.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,874 ✭✭✭budhabob


    Atta boy Marshall, had alot to do to get there


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,300 ✭✭✭✭razorblunt


    Awful throw by McInally, well finished.

    That Edinburgh backrow should be destroyed, who replaced Carmichael on the bench?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,908 ✭✭✭yosser hughes


    One end of the ground empty? That's poor.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,730 ✭✭✭✭Squidgy Black


    razorblunt wrote: »
    Awful throw by McInally, well finished.

    That Edinburgh backrow should be destroyed, who replaced Carmichael on the bench?

    Ally Miller, played 7s for most of last year and played with London Scottish in the premiership.


  • Advertisement
  • Registered Users Posts: 11,790 ✭✭✭✭Burkie1203


    Butchery


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,730 ✭✭✭✭Squidgy Black


    One end of the ground empty? That's poor.

    Both ends are I think.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,300 ✭✭✭✭razorblunt


    Jeez Bennett lost none of his speed after that knee injury.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,300 ✭✭✭✭razorblunt


    Ally Miller, played 7s for most of last year and played with London Scottish in the premiership.

    Shíte, I live here and never heard him of him! Where's Crosbie?


  • Registered Users Posts: 944 ✭✭✭Vinnie222


    One end of the ground empty? That's poor.

    Hardly surprising whats going on in other parts of Munster this weekend


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,812 ✭✭✭thelad95


    One end of the ground empty? That's poor.

    League Quarter Final is never going to capture the imagination too much to be honest.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,874 ✭✭✭budhabob


    Archer gone off, injury or blood?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    What happened to Archer? Big step up for Ciaran Parker now.


  • Registered Users Posts: 944 ✭✭✭Vinnie222


    What happened to Archer? Big step up for Ciaran Parker now.

    Went down a few times with his shoulder


  • Advertisement
  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,018 ✭✭✭Bridge93


    Munster not looked particularly good so far. Been largely Edinburgh in control apart from an enormous brainfart


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,876 ✭✭✭✭Beechwoodspark


    Cmon Munster liven up a bit


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    Munster could do with some possession. Edinburgh are building nicely.


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,239 ✭✭✭ClanofLams


    Edinburgh kicking too much. Munster off their normal level and giving up soft yards all the time


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,300 ✭✭✭✭razorblunt


    Munster playing like its a normal end of season game with nothing to play for.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    This is worrying. We're not winning the aerial battles.


  • Advertisement
  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,345 ✭✭✭✭Clegg


    That's the second kickable penalty Cronin has conceded.


  • Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,546 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    Which sky sports channel is this on?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,730 ✭✭✭✭Squidgy Black


    Edinburgh are really starting to get into the swing of things in attack.

    Two easy penalties given away by Cronin, needs to be cut out.


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    Flannery seems pretty unhappy with the attendance.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,557 ✭✭✭kub


    Cronin FFS that is now 6 points to them thanks to you.
    As always handing penalties away


  • Advertisement
  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,874 ✭✭✭budhabob


    Which sky sports channel is this on?

    Main event, 401


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    Disappointing turnout tbh.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,908 ✭✭✭yosser hughes


    Flannery seems pretty unhappy with the attendance.

    I don't blame him.


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,790 ✭✭✭✭Burkie1203


    Flannery seems pretty unhappy with the attendance.

    Wat he say? Bit harsh really. A weeks notice for a bank holiday weekend.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,345 ✭✭✭✭Clegg


    There's a lot of empty seats in the upper tier.

    Disappointing.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 45,433 ✭✭✭✭thomond2006


    Clegg wrote: »
    There's a lot of empty seats in the upper tier.

    Disappointing.

    The Riverfest is on but I'm not sure how many would stay away because of that. I expected a good crowd given the weather.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,018 ✭✭✭Bridge93


    Burkie1203 wrote: »
    Wat he say? Bit harsh really. A weeks notice for a bank holiday weekend.

    Realistically they've known for weeks this was going to be at home this weekend


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,908 ✭✭✭yosser hughes


    Unacceptable standard of kicking from Hanrahan there.


  • Registered Users Posts: 11,790 ✭✭✭✭Burkie1203


    Bridge93 wrote: »
    Realistically they've known for weeks this was going to be at home this weekend

    But time and date etc wasn't and it's a bank hol weekend


  • Registered Users Posts: 24,258 ✭✭✭✭Buer


    Conway gone by the looks of it. Elbow to the head followed by an arse to the face to compound the issue.


  • Advertisement
Advertisement