Connacht v Munster Build Up Thread

Zzippy

Connacht vs the third South African team in the Pro14.

Connacht ravaged by injuries. Probably on the beer since beating Gloucester. I overheard Bundee Aki in the Pucan saying"Fvck it, it's Christmas" the other night as he ordered his seventh straight Jagerbomb. Lightweight puked it straight up all over Kieran Marmion, but he didn't notice, what with being asleep on the bar, but fair play to Bundee, apologised to the barman and just ordered another. Legend!

Munster stung by the loss to Sarries, and fighting for bragging rights - top place in the conference at Christmas, not being the 4th Irish province, and the best tan on the pitch if Murray starts with TOH still out. Not to mention loser buys the Jagerbombs in the Pucan afterwards.

Head says Connacht, heart says Connacht. So we're definitely not gonna win... ah fvck it, it's Christmas, Connacht by 6!


Have at it lads, serious posts only please, none of the wind-up stuff Venjur does for build up threads.

Burkie1203

This match is like a Leinster Rejects Xmas party

Zzippy

Burkie1203 wrote: »

This match is like a Leinster Rejects Xmas party

It's almost 2020 Burkie, we don't use words like that anymore. It's a gentler age, where we respect diversity and reject bullying. We say "Leinster-schooled", or "nurtured by Leinster". Definitely not words like rejects, or former West Brits, or ex-ladyboys. No, definitely not...

ClanofLams

Zzippy wrote: »

It's almost 2020 Burkie, we don't use words like that anymore. It's a gentler age, where we respect diversity and reject bullying. We say "Leinster-schooled", or "nurtured by Leinster". Definitely not words like rejects, or former West Brits, or ex-ladyboys. No, definitely not...

I believe the correct term is reformed assholes who don’t go around pissing on people next to them in a bar.

Dubinusa

I think Munster can put out a fairly strong side. Also. They not as fcuked as Connacht with injuries!
Connacht did good business with Tom Daly! Very impressive so far. I think it's going to be a tight affair. Munster missing POM's very mean face! No Stander either, I presume! Connacht getting the back rows back could be huge! Pucan's will be a vomit paradise this weekend!

thomond2006

The IRFU creative team has booked a win for Connacht in this one.

Sure Munster haven't a hope. They'll just be glad to be there.

Zzippy

thomond2006 wrote: »

The IRFU creative team has booked a win for Connacht in this one.

Sure Munster haven't a hope. They'll just be glad to be there.

Zzippy

Zzippy wrote: »

none of the wind-up stuff Venjur does for build up threads.

Diabhal Beag

thomond2006 wrote: »

Sure Munster haven't a hope. They'll just be glad to be there.

Much like your pre-match choir, this is a load of ****e.

molloyjh

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

Much like your pre-match choir, this is a load of ****e.

Now this is how you do build up threads!

yerrahbah

I imagine TOH will be rested for upcoming international duty,

Connacht by 20

Squidgy Black

yerrahbah wrote: »

I imagine TOH will be rested for upcoming international duty,

Connacht by 20

Yeah it's probably best TOH gets a bit of rest, he must be tossing and turning a lot after being left out of another international squad. Who knows, Farrell might call him up to hold a few water bottles.

BakeMeACake

Would like to see porch at FB and O'halloran and Fitzgerald on the wings. Unlikely to see Bundee and with Farrell injured has to Robb and Godwin in the middle with Daly on the bench. Now that would be interesting. If TOH goes straight in at FB then it's a defensive cop out. These days he's remarkably like the Rob Kearney he should never try and be like

BakeMeACake

Squidgy Black wrote:

Yeah it's probably best TOH gets a bit of rest, he must be tossing and turning a lot after being left out of another international squad. Who knows, Farrell might call him up to hold a few water bottles.

Wasn't aware TOH was unavailable. Listening to Galway Bay on the way home they said both Quinn and TOH were available. Maybe best TOH not available. He seems to be more a negative than a positive for Connacht these days

Zzippy

BakeMeACake wrote: »

He seems to be more a negative than a positive for Connacht these days

Don't be silly. Not just a good player but the best tan in the squad, worth at least a couple of hundred extra female fans at games when he's playing, and therefore more eye candy in the stands for the rest of us during injury breaks, scrum resets and endless Munster box kicking... First name on the team sheet!

Squidgy Black

Zzippy wrote: »

Don't be silly. Not just a good player but the best tan in the squad, worth at least a couple of hundred extra female fans at games when he's playing, and therefore more eye candy in the stands for the rest of us during injury breaks, scrum resets and endless Munster box kicking... First name on the team sheet!

Jesus Zzippy, I know some of us don't like TOH but there's no need to call him a Brit....

BakeMeACake

Zzippy wrote:

Don't be silly. Not just a good player but the best tan in the squad, worth at least a couple of hundred extra female fans at games when he's playing, and therefore more eye candy in the stands for the rest of us during injury breaks, scrum resets and endless Munster box kicking... First name on the team sheet!

Is an incredible achievement for the lad. How does one get a tan in Clifden. Not an easy thing to achieve

Burkie1203

BakeMeACake wrote: »

Is an incredible achievement for the lad. How does one get a tan in Clifden. Not an easy thing to achieve

Out of a bottle.

thomond2006

Munster: Shane Daly; Calvin Nash, Chris Farrell, Dan Goggin, Liam Coombes; JJ Hanrahan, Craig Casey; Dave Kilcoyne, Kevin O’Byrne, Stephen Archer; Jean Kleyn, Billy Holland; Gavin Coombes, Chris Cloete, CJ Stander (C).

Replacements: Diarmuid Barron, Jeremy Loughman, Keynan Knox, Fineen Wycherley, Jack O’Donoghue, Neil Cronin, Ben Healy, Sammy Arnold.

That's an exciting team. Young players starting alongside the established players.

Great to see Dave Kilcoyne and Jeremy Loughman back available. Big opportunity for Craig Casey.

aloooof

Really young back 3 there, great to see Casey get his first start as well.

Zzippy

Is Nick McCarthy fit? Has he been getting a look in at all?

thomond2006

Zzippy wrote: »

Is Nick McCarthy fit? Has he been getting a look in at all?

He's fit. He'll probably start against Leinster.

Casey was due an opportunity like this.

KBurke85

https://twitter.com/connachtrugby/status/1207993654163456000

thomond2006

Two good lineups, this should be a belter.

Zzippy

Strong team, only concern is Godwin on the wing out of position. Backrow possibly lacking balance with Butler out and no real openside. Forward battle should be great to watch, think Connacht will still edge this one. Great motivation for Roux and Dillane to show their international credentials.

thomond2006

I like Munster's chances, particularly with good impact off the bench.

Zzippy

thomond2006 wrote: »

I like Munster's chances, particularly with good impact off the bench.

The spread has come in from -6 to -3 but bookies still favour Conancht. Dry day, little wind, hopefully be a good game.

thomond2006

Zzippy wrote: »

The spread has come in from -6 to -3 but bookies still favour Conancht. Dry day, little wind, hopefully be a good game.

Connacht won't be able to deal with the pashun.

Zzippy

thomond2006 wrote: »

Connacht won't be able to deal with the pashun.

Munster won't be able to deal with the skillz!

aloooof

Neither of them will be able to deal with the wind.

Sabre0001

Looking forward to this. Nice mix of experience and youth on the Munster side. Happy to see Daly and Casey get a start!

connachta

Connacht team is now 80% full-strenght
we have to win this one

phog

Connacht must be looking at a BP win for them here. That front 5 and Aki alone make it a difficult team to play.

Buer

phog wrote: »

Connacht must be looking at a BP win for them here. That front 5 and Aki alone make it a difficult team to play.

Steady on. They should be very much looking at a win but a BP would be a serious stretch for them. 6 of that Munster pack would be completely at home starting in a big European game along with JJH and Farrell.

Then there's guys like O'Byrne and Goggin who have featured at European level a number of times.

Essentially, it's the back 3 and scrum half where Connacht are far more established (and it's arguable with Porch).

I can see Connacht winning a tight, physical game. I think the drain that last week will had to have had on the likes of Stander, Kleyn and Holland will tell in the end.

phog

Buer wrote: »

Steady on. They should be very much looking at a win but a BP would be a serious stretch for them. 6 of that Munster pack would be completely at home starting in a big European game along with JJH and Farrell.

Then there's guys like O'Byrne and Goggin who have featured at European level a number of times.

Essentially, it's the back 3 and scrum half where Connacht are far more established (and it's arguable with Porch).

I can see Connacht winning a tight, physical game. I think the drain that last week will had to have had on the likes of Stander, Kleyn and Holland will tell in the end.

And it's in that time I see Connacht pulling away from Munster, if Munster are even close to them at that stage

shootermacg

Munster 10s starting for 3 provinces this weekend

shootermacg

Buer wrote: »

Steady on. They should be very much looking at a win but a BP would be a serious stretch for them. 6 of that Munster pack would be completely at home starting in a big European game along with JJH and Farrell.

Then there's guys like O'Byrne and Goggin who have featured at European level a number of times.

Essentially, it's the back 3 and scrum half where Connacht are far more established (and it's arguable with Porch).

I can see Connacht winning a tight, physical game. I think the drain that last week will had to have had on the likes of Stander, Kleyn and Holland will tell in the end.

We need to get our bonus point preferably in the first 40, then sub CJ ASAP!

connachta

shootermacg wrote: »

We need to get our bonus point preferably in the first 40, then sub CJ ASAP!

Losing Bonus Point, obviously

Zzippy

shootermacg wrote: »

Munster 10s starting for 3 provinces this weekend

Yeah, what a sh1t academy...

thomond2006

Buer wrote: »

Steady on. They should be very much looking at a win but a BP would be a serious stretch for them. 6 of that Munster pack would be completely at home starting in a big European game along with JJH and Farrell.

Then there's guys like O'Byrne and Goggin who have featured at European level a number of times.

Essentially, it's the back 3 and scrum half where Connacht are far more established (and it's arguable with Porch).

I can see Connacht winning a tight, physical game. I think the drain that last week will had to have had on the likes of Stander, Kleyn and Holland will tell in the end.

Shut up Buer.

aloooof

thomond2006 wrote: »

Shut up Buer.

This sentiment really seems to be gaining some traction over the last while.

Deleted User wrote: »

Shut up Buer.

Yeah_Right wrote: »

Shut up Buer ðŸ˜

thomond2006 wrote: »

Shut up Buer.

Deleted User wrote: »

Shut up Buer

prawnsambo wrote: »

Shut up Buer. :pac:

Buer wrote: »

Shut up, Buer, ya tit.

shootermacg

aloooof wrote: »

This sentiment really seems to be gaining some traction over the last while.

Shut up Aloooof!

Buer

Cyber bullying is not a laughing matter.

BakeMeACake

Leinsters third team would beat the rest of the provinces out the door. Bit unbalanced would be my judgement

shootermacg

BakeMeACake wrote: »

Leinsters third team would beat the rest of the provinces out the door. Bit unbalanced would be my judgement

Why's a Connacht supporter putting your own and other provinces down? Chin up lad!

thomond2006

Buer wrote: »

Cyber bullying is not a laughing matter.

You love the attention. Don't lie.

Zzippy

Pretty foggy in Galway, visibility about 50 yards. Could be interesting if it persists.

ClanofLams

Zzippy wrote: »

Pretty foggy in Galway, visibility about 50 yards. Could be interesting if it persists.

It’s cleared up a fair bit now, don’t think it will impact too much.

Zzippy

ClanofLams wrote: »

It’s cleared up a fair bit now, don’t think it will impact too much.

Yeah it's gone now, and not a breath of wind. Lovely conditions for a good game

kuang1

Anyone know if this is on an English speaking channel?

Edit... Eirsports 1 have it... Ne'er mind!

aloooof

kuang1 wrote: »

Anyone know if this is on an English speaking channel?

Edit... Eirsports 1 have it... Ne'er mind!

It’s on Eir sport 1.

Edit: too slow.

Looking forward to this now!