Leinster v Munster Semi final Build up thread

Henry Ford III

Is it true that the RDS will open at 11:30am on Saturday and that they will be showing the Royal wedding on the big screen before the Leinster vs Munster game...?

Kevski

Henry Ford III wrote: »

Is it true that the RDS will open at 11:30am on Saturday and that they will be showing the Royal wedding on the big screen before the Leinster vs Munster game...?

No, Mike Ross couldn’t handle watching her marry another man.

Clegg

Henry Ford III wrote: »

Is it true that the RDS will open at 11:30am on Saturday and that they will be showing the Royal wedding on the big screen before the Leinster vs Munster game...?

Yes, of course it is.

Henry Ford III

Excellent. They'll get a fine crowd in good and early in that case.

Deleted User

Deleted User wrote: »

Was just chatting to Peter O'Mahony there, spotted him in Xtra Vision in Limerick.

I said, "Pete, I thought all the Xtravisions were closed down, mad this one is still open"

O'Mahony didn't seem amused, he said "Zeebs said it was still on the go, are you questioning my team mate?"

I was a bit taken aback, "No.. no.." I said, "I'm fairly into the auld films - what are you looking for?"

"It's not for me, it's for the lads on Friday" retorted POM.

"Ah right" I said, "What are they into?"

....

O'Mahony frowned - "So you are questioning my team mates?"

There was an awkward silence.




"Eh... do they like action movies?" I whimpered?

"They like movies about teamwork" replied POM without missing a beat.

"What about the A-Team, I said"

O'Mahony asked "And what's that about then?"

"It's not bad, It's about this lad Hannibal and he leads this military team that get framed and end up being prosecuted for a crime they didn...."

Peter became incensed....

"YOU MEAN THEY QUESTIONED HIS TEAM MATES?"

I backed away, fearful that he could pick me up and give me a Reggwedgie with one hand.

"I think you best leave" said PoM and I took heed of his advice.

As I made my way out the door the blue blood in my veins rushed to my head.

"Seriously though Peter, give the A-Team a go, I think the lads will like it - sure it's a bit like yourselves, aren't ye the Leinster A team these days....."

Subtle nod to your obnoxious D4 Ross O'Carroll-Kelly accent

Burkie1203

Carbery Larmour Ringrose Isa Lowe Byrne McGrath

Conan Jordi Ruddock toner Ryan furlong cronin McGrath

Cummiskey in the IT

prawnsambo

Kevski wrote: »

No, Mike Ross couldn’t handle watching her marry another man.

I feel this isn't getting the recognition it deserves.

Burkie1203

Burkie1203 wrote: »

Carbery Larmour Ringrose Isa Lowe Byrne McGrath

Conan Jordi Ruddock toner Ryan furlong cronin McGrath

Cummiskey in the IT

Jeepers I was pretty close.

Deleted User wrote: »

McGrath
Tracey
Furlong
Toner
Ryan
Ruddock
Leavy
Conan
McGrath
Carbery
Lowe
Nacewa
Ringrose
Larmour
Kearney

Bench
Healy
Cronin
Porter
Fardy
Murphy
McCarthy
Byrne
O'Loughlin


At a guess.

Surprised no Kearney or Cronin. Hope we aren't resting anyone, too important a fixture.

Clegg

That's a good Leinster starting 15. Would rather have Fardy starting though. Been our best player this season.

Trojan

Burkie1203 wrote: »

Carbery Larmour Ringrose Isa Lowe Byrne McGrath

Conan Jordi Ruddock toner Ryan furlong cronin McGrath

Cummiskey in the IT

There are several ways to order a team that I'll tolerate, but this one is just a pain in the ass to read.

(Burkie, I appreciate the posting of the team nevertheless)

wavehopper1

Kevski wrote: »

No, Mike Ross couldn’t handle watching her marry another man.

Okay, I'll probably regret this but...I need an explanation cos I don't get it...

Burkie1203

Trojan wrote: »

There are several ways to order a team that I'll tolerate, but this one is just a pain in the ass to read.

(Burkie, I appreciate the posting of the team nevertheless)

Carbery and Ringrose at prop. Jack McGrath at 15. Furlong at outside centre.

Ruddock at 10. If he goes well he is off to Ulster.

salmocab

wavehopper1 wrote: »

Okay, I'll probably regret this but...I need an explanation cos I don't get it...

You will regret this knowledge, in the show Suits her boyfriend is Mike Ross.

salmocab

Trojan wrote: »

There are several ways to order a team that I'll tolerate, but this one is just a pain in the ass to read.

(Burkie, I appreciate the posting of the team nevertheless)

1-15 or 15-9,1-8 are the acceptable ways

impr0v

Is anyone else still waiting for posted tickets for this?

Exclamation Marc

impr0v wrote: »

Is anyone else still waiting for posted tickets for this?

No I got mine last week. I'd call TM if you haven't got them.

Kevski

impr0v wrote: »

Is anyone else still waiting for posted tickets for this?

Mine only arrived this morning, was getting a bit concerned!

P_1

TM appear to be having a fulfillment problem at the moment. Friend of mine had a massive panic waiting on tickets for the Stones gig last night

pickarooney

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Jeepers I was pretty close.



Surprised no Kearney or Cronin. Hope we aren't resting anyone, too important a fixture.

You predicted Tracy, quoted the team with Cronin and are surprised there's no Cronin... you've officially started trolling yourself!

Buer

Burkie1203 wrote: »

Carbery Larmour Ringrose Isa Lowe Byrne McGrath

Conan Jordi Ruddock toner Ryan furlong cronin McGrath

Cummiskey in the IT

I'd be pretty happy with that team. Critical that we get someone with experience alongside Byrne to take some of the pressure off him and Nacewa is ideal given they've lined out alongside one another already 6 of 7 times this season.

I'd be a little concerned about the back row. Ruddock literally has 15 minutes of rugby in 5 months. He's going to be rusty and won't have any match fitness whatsoever. Murphy is not at Leavy's level at 7 and by all accounts enjoyed his celebrations this week. There's a lot on Conan who should be chomping at the bit.

That's where Munster will surely be aiming to get the upper hand in terms of physicality particularly with Fardy missing.

Hopefully the RDS angle and bench can see Leinster home but I think this is a one score game either way.

Shefwedfan

Kevski wrote: »

No, Mike Ross couldn’t handle watching her marry another man.

This has to win post of the century!!!!

It has so many layers to it:p

molloyjh

Buer wrote: »

I'd be pretty happy with that team. Critical that we get someone with experience alongside Byrne to take some of the pressure off him and Nacewa is ideal given they've lined out alongside one another already 6 of 7 times this season.

I'd be a little concerned about the back row. Ruddock literally has 15 minutes of rugby in 5 months. He's going to be rusty and won't have any match fitness whatsoever. Murphy is not at Leavy's level at 7 and by all accounts enjoyed his celebrations this week. There's a lot on Conan who should be chomping at the bit.

That's where Munster will surely be aiming to get the upper hand in terms of physicality particularly with Fardy missing.

Hopefully the RDS angle and bench can see Leinster home but I think this is a one score game either way.

Yeah, I'm hoping the RDS factor will give us the boost. It'll be Isa and Jordis last game there (in blue at least). Hopefully that'll see them right. The front 5 is more than good enough and I wouldn't be overly concerned about not being able to poach too much ball as long as we can hold onto our own. That pack should be able to do that.

The back 3 could be lethal if we can get them the ball. Larmour had a very quiet game last week and the other 2 lads should be looking to make an impression too. With leaders in that team like Rhys and Isa we should have our heads right too hopefully.

This is Munsters season in a game, and I'm sure they'd have been pretty pissed watching us lift the trophy at the weekend. They'll be well, well up for this one. We can't afford to be off the boil at all. That starting XV has it in them to win it. Would be interesting to see the bench though too.

prawnsambo

Munster have seen how to stop us playing. Whether they can emulate Racing at the breakdown is the question. And also if they'd be given the same leeway. Also Racing were clever about it and didn't do it all the time, so there was an element of misdirection there. But I'd be damned sure Munster will try to slow the ball down and defend like demons. An early score would be ideal for us.

pc7

What's Stuart Berry like as a ref? not ringing any bells with me.

sydthebeat

pc7 wrote: »

What's Stuart Berry like as a ref? not ringing any bells with me.

Kak

Former Former

pc7 wrote: »

What's Stuart Berry like as a ref? not ringing any bells with me.

South African guy. Don't know anything about him except that's he's going to ride Leinster and hand the game to Munster. Something something offside line something breakdown ALL DAY LONG

bennyl10

pc7 wrote: »

What's Stuart Berry like as a ref? not ringing any bells with me.

Anytime I've seen him this year he's not been the greatest..

Doesn't have much of a notion of what a maul is and his breakdown interpretation is sloppy at best..

pc7

cool thanks, not exactly a ringing endorsement for free flowing rugby so!

molloyjh

Former Former wrote: »

South African guy. Don't know anything about him except that's he's going to ride Leinster and hand the game to Munster. Something something offside line something breakdown ALL DAY LONG

IN THE SIDE!!!!!!

* Some terrace fans may get this one......

pickarooney

pickarooney wrote: »

You predicted Tracy, quoted the team with Cronin and are surprised there's no Cronin... you've officially started trolling yourself!

Yeah I heard there were a good few changes so predicted that would be one, but am still surprised as he had a lot of managed time during the 6N.

Looking at that predicted team, I find it hard to believe that all of those changes are about fatigue and managing minutes, I think if it was a Champions cup final this weekend it would be a different 23.