Leinster v Saracens

JJJackal

lawrencesummers wrote: »

Who is missing that’s head and shoulder over what’s out there?

Head and shoulders - probably no one

However I reckon the starting 15 split will be 7/8 Leinster and 7/8 other. Rather than 13 + 2 as suggested. Plus the bench depth improves with the addition of the other provinces

Squidgy Black

Throw was comically crooked.

theVersatile

razorblunt wrote: »

You’re half right.

Murray and Herring? Jesus wept.

If Murray isn't the first choice nine for this Autumn Series I will eat a Scrum hat. Herring Kelleher can be argued alright but I still think its too early and Scannell isn't playing well enough.

Hurrache

Squidgy Black wrote: »

Throw was comically crooked.

Throws just aren't be ref'd today.

Faugheen

What a rip from Baird there

JJJackal

ClanofLams wrote: »

Few options at hooker (though Kelleher likely long term solution, Iain Henderson starts fitness permitting, POM and Stander in the mix, a few 9s should be ahead of McGrath, Aki will start, Earls, Conway Stockdale all well in contention and at least two will probably start.

I agree - hooker wont be cronin imo.

I would start Hendo and Ryan. Stander or POM are definitely 1 of the backrows.
McGrath may not make the bench - so definitely a different 9.
Aki has been top class.
I would think it could be all 3 of Earls, Conway and Stockdale.

There will be debate about Sexton too - there always is now - while a magnificent player time is not on his side for starting all games anymore - may well be a great game finisher for 20 of the best minutes

lawrencesummers

ClanofLams wrote: »

Few options at hooker (though Kelleher likely long term solution, Iain Henderson starts fitness permitting, POM and Stander in the mix, a few 9s should be ahead of McGrath, Aki will start, Earls, Conway Stockdale all well in contention and at least two will probably start.

Conway fair enough, but he’s not exactly way way better than Larmour or Keegan.

The point is that the Leinster team is closer to the Irish team than the Sarries team is to the English team, essentially the team in black gets a lot better when it wears white than the team in blue can when it wears green, and that’s a very dangerous prospect for IrelandS chances against England in the Autumn or 6N 2021z

TCM

Hurrache wrote:

Throws just aren't be ref'd today.

Absolutely, leinster getting away with murder.

Bridge93

McGrath’s passing is toxic

lawrencesummers

Leinster very very narrow

fitz

Itoje standing half a meter offside the whole time.

Squidgy Black

That's a high shot if I've ever seen one.

Bridge93

That’s a card

Larbre34

Thats a red. **** off.

fitz

Leading with his head.

Hurrache

Why the **** the delay in checking that tackle on Sexton?

lawrencesummers

30 phases and not even into the 22.

Massive defense from Sarries.

AbusesToilets

**** off Gauzere, lying straight off his feet

A-Train

Dirty hit on Sexton

Squidgy Black

There's absolutely nothing accidental about that, Sexton wasn't dipping and Wray went in with his head up.

Jesus christ what a mess.

fitz

That's a ridiculous call.

bilston

That was head on head surely? How is that not a card of some description?

Faugheen

That’s a disgraceful call

Sexton milking, we had an attack going there he should have been in the line.

lawrencesummers

Head to head contact, at least a yellow.

PhlegmyMoses

How the **** is that not a card

KH25

Gauzere is blind to the constant lack of rolling and offside play from Saracens.

That call was also bull****.

theVersatile

High Tackle call 100% correct.

fitz

Great try.

Faugheen

Get in Jordo!

Squidgy Black

Ah lads that was phenomenal

A-Train

Should be a card! Joke shop from the ref.

eagle eye

Great from Larmour.

pc7

Get in!!!!!!!

eclipsechaser

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Sexton milking, we had an attack going there he should have been in the line.

I'd like to see you get a direct forceful head to your head and get back up.

It was a disgraceful call. A clear red.

CMcsporty

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Sexton milking, we had an attack going there he should have been in the line.

High
But come on Sexton!
He’s having another mare really

thomond2006

No way!

COME ON

Larbre34

Feckin game on now boys. Believe ta fook.

This is it

Yes!!!!

lawrencesummers

The delay in bringing down the jumper is killing Sarries maul defense.

Great adjustment and the ref not noticing it.

Game on here

razorblunt

What a pass.

LessOutragePlz

Let's go now we'll see what Saracens are made of!

fitz

Game on. More of that please. The high shot might be just the thing to get the aggression up.

WoollyRedHat

Larmour you beauty.

Clegg

Wow.

There'll be a Saracens onslaught incoming. If Leinster can weather that there's a chance if getting a score in the final 10.

A-Train

Come on get in!

Dave_The_Sheep

I'm not sure my blood pressure can take watching the rest of this game.

fitz

Player held up in standing position, made no contact with ground....Pascal: "Tackle, release!"
Wtf?!?

Who went off for ROL