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Leinster vs La Rochelle

  • 02-05-2021 9:13am
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,515 ✭✭✭swiwi_


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    The boys getting ready for the match.

    Charlie's favourite player dates from his puppyhood. The Tipp man is a big Shane Horgan fan "Shaggy, just like me".

    Milo prefers the modern generation, especially James Tracy "Can't beat a ginge".


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


    ROG/Sexton Ross Byrne debate. :rolleyes:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,697 ✭✭✭✭Clegg


    Gorgeous dogs Swiwi.

    I'm usually nervous about Leinster in knock out games. But for this one I'm not. Which makes me even more nervous.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,112 ✭✭✭PMBC


    Dont have BT2.:(
    Will it be on RTE Radio?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,515 ✭✭✭swiwi_


    Clegg wrote: »
    Gorgeous dogs Swiwi.

    Cheers. Don't think either would make great rugby players though. Charlie would just bark until all the players herded into a circle.

    Milo is fast and agile, but would quickly earn a reputation for being ball-greedy, and not releasing the ball when tackled.

    Think Leinster will win this and with a bit to spare. Think the pack will control the game too well. Glimmer of hope for LR is the absence of Sexton, but RB was O for awesome in the quarter final, reckon he can do the job again.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,258 ✭✭✭✭Buer


    Quite nervous about this one. On paper, that La Rochelle side is very close in quality to Leinster. Throw in the home advantage and there's very little between them.

    I think the experience and match intelligence of some of the Leinster players will be key. I think guys like Byrne, Henshaw, Furlong and VDF have the edge on their opposite numbers in those areas despite the talent levels being very similar.

    It will be interesting to see how Leinster use possession. La Rochelle have turnover threats and will be ready for the multi phase game. Their wings aren't renowned defenders but if there are any loose kicks, they are renowned attackers in open play.

    It's not really being discussed but Cian Healy is packing down against 150kg Atonio who is backed by the 140kg Skelton. If he can withstand that onslaught, it will be a huge boost to Leinster's plan.

    Hearing the stats for both teams respectively, La Rochelle are all about intense bursts and explosive play. They are not used to significant periods of ball in play. Leinster are excellent at winning the middle third of the game when jelly legs kick in and that's going to be key against such a large pack.

    I thought Gloucester gave a very good demonstration as to how to disrupt La Rochelle. Get up in their face hard and fast and don't allow them utilise their offloading game as much as they want (and they still got the ball away repeatedly). Easy to forget that game was in the balance with only 15 minutes left.

    La Rochelle love to bring Skelton, Aldritt and Vito onto the ball at pace in midfield with a trailing runner for the offload. I can see guys like Ruddock going out there with a detail to kill that.

    I can see it being very tight but Leinster to win a one score game. I think it's going to be a nervous watch though and the game is going to be in the balance until the end.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,527 ✭✭✭BoardsMember


    If we keep our half backs on the pitch I think we'll be OK. If either go off, I'd be worried, particularly if they got injured before 60/65 mins.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,717 ✭✭✭✭Larbre34


    PMBC wrote: »
    Dont have BT2.:(
    Will it be on RTE Radio?

    Yes.


  • Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,856 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    Could be a cracker. I'll be glued to it later on.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,717 ✭✭✭✭Larbre34


    La Rochelle are an excellent team, on the rise, but I don't think they've met anything like Leinster in full battle mode before.

    I think we'll rope a dope until they are flaked and then cut loose for the last 30. Leinster by 12 for me.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,454 ✭✭✭Dave_The_Sheep


    Clegg wrote: »
    I'm usually nervous about Leinster in knock out games. But for this one I'm not. Which makes me even more nervous.

    Same. I haven't been nervous all week, usually a bad sign.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 259 ✭✭pummice


    PMBC wrote: »
    Dont have BT2.:(
    Will it be on RTE Radio?


    You can pay €10 to TV Now to watch it online


  • Posts: 596 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Kick-off in the Stade Rochelais is at 3pm Irish time.

    Look at you trying to be smart. The name of the club is Stade Rochelais, the name of the stadium is Stade Marcel-Deflandre.


  • Subscribers Posts: 42,171 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    I'm nervously confident.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,767 ✭✭✭✭molloyjh


    Nerves starting to kick in now. I'm happy with where Leinster are at. We have a composure and control that provides a lot of confidence. I haven't seen much of La Rochelle this season so the nerves are coming from what I'm reading here and elsewhere. I think if we keep it tight for the first quarter then our experience along with that composure and control should be the edge we need.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 831 ✭✭✭hahashake


    .

    Line-ups:
    Leinster Stade Rochelais
    Hugo Keenan FB 15 Brice Dulin
    Jordan Larmour RW 14 Dillyn Leyds
    Garry Ringrose OC 13 Geoffrey Doumayrou
    Robbie Henshaw IC 12 Levamisole Botia
    James Lowe LW 11 Raymond Rhule
    Ross Byrne OH 10 Isaiah West
    Luke McGrath SH 9 Tawera Kerr Barlow
    Cian Healy LP 1 Reda Wardi
    Rónan Kelleher H 2 Pierre Bourgarit
    Tadhg Furlong TP 3 Uini Atonio
    Devin Toner L 4 Romain Sazy (capt)
    James Ryan L 5 Will Skelton
    Rhys Ruddock BF 6 Grégory Alldritt
    Josh Van der Flier OF 7 Wiaan Liebenberg
    Jack Conan N8 Victor Vito

    Replacements: Replacements:
    James Tracy H 16 Facundo Bosch
    Ed Byrne LP 17 Dany Priso
    Andrew Porter TP 18 Arthur Joly
    Scott Fardy L 19 Thomas Lavault
    Ryan Baird BR 20 Kevin Gourdon
    Rowan Osborne SH 21 Arthur Retiere
    Ciarán Frawley OH 22 Jules Plisson
    Rory O'Loughlin UB 23 Pierre Aguillon

    Isaiah West any relation to Ihaia?;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,738 ✭✭✭✭Squidgy Black


    If we keep our half backs on the pitch I think we'll be OK. If either go off, I'd be worried, particularly if they got injured before 60/65 mins.

    Luckily LAR are in a similar position, West came off injured with a shoulder injury in their game against Lyon a couple weeks ago and was in a race to make it to this game, Kerr Barlow was only declared fit from a neck injury and Plisson is only back from a hamstring injury


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,527 ✭✭✭BoardsMember


    Luckily LAR are in a similar position, West came off injured with a shoulder injury in their game against Lyon a couple weeks ago and was in a race to make it to this game, Kerr Barlow was only declared fit from a neck injury and Plisson is only back from a hamstring injury

    But Plisson and Barlow are on the bench. Our best outfall is not available, and our cover SH is not. That could be critical if we ship injuries. They are at full strength, across the 23.

    I'm worried now. If West starts strongly, and they get their big ball carriers going, and get the nudge on Healy that side of the scrum....all ifs I know!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,258 ✭✭✭✭Buer


    But Plisson and Barlow are on the bench. Our best outfall is not available, and our cover SH is not. That could be critical if we ship injuries. They are at full strength, across the 23.

    I'm worried now. If West starts strongly, and they get their big ball carriers going, and get the nudge on Healy that side of the scrum....all ifs I know!

    TKB is starting. La Rochelle have gone with no sub scrum half.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,527 ✭✭✭BoardsMember


    Buer wrote: »
    TKB is starting. La Rochelle have gone with no sub scrum half.

    Didn't realise that, thanks.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,717 ✭✭✭✭Larbre34


    Nervy.


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


    Shocking decision by Carly there.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,717 ✭✭✭✭Larbre34


    This is great. Absolutely merciless.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,697 ✭✭✭✭Clegg


    Good start.

    Need at least 3 more points while they're down a man.


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


    All for reffing hands ahead of the back foot, Carly has set his stall out early here, let’s see if he sticks to it.


  • Site Banned Posts: 12,341 ✭✭✭✭Faugheen


    David Nucifora doesn’t like seeing Tadhg get that try .


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,697 ✭✭✭✭Clegg


    Can already see that La Rochelle's tactics will be to pressure our back three with huge up and unders.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭Sanjuro


    Van Der Flier. So underrated.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,717 ✭✭✭✭Larbre34


    Clegg wrote: »
    Can already see that La Rochelle's tactics will be to pressure our back three with huge up and unders.

    Can already see thats unlikely to ruffle Leinster any.


  • Site Banned Posts: 12,341 ✭✭✭✭Faugheen


    There’s that average poacher VDF again.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,287 ✭✭✭crisco10


    Larbre34 wrote: »
    Can already see thats unlikely to ruffle Leinster any.

    Mmm....2 weren't taken cleanly


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,717 ✭✭✭✭Larbre34


    Sanjuro wrote: »
    Van Der Flier. So underrated.

    Not by La Rochelle, if reports of their extensive press coverage on him are to be believed.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,421 ✭✭✭theVersatile


    Faugheen wrote: »
    There’s that average poacher VDF again.

    Unless I missed a pundit saying something stupid in the build up, I don't think anybody has called JVDF average in any respect.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,717 ✭✭✭✭Larbre34


    crisco10 wrote: »
    Mmm....2 weren't taken cleanly

    Yes correct, but its a transparent enough tactic. Once we have it covered at second bite I don't think it will be a big disruptor.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭Sanjuro


    Larbre34 wrote: »
    Not by La Rochelle, if reports of their extensive press coverage on him are to be believed.

    Good to hear, in a sense.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,287 ✭✭✭crisco10


    Lukes pass there on the 1st phase was a real shame.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,790 ✭✭✭✭Burkie1203


    Kelleher held their 2 there


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,004 ✭✭✭✭Eod100


    Lovely DG


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,287 ✭✭✭crisco10


    Great ball byrno


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


    Thought Lleyds was taken in the air by Lowe, penalty only but would have alleviated the pressure on La Rochelle.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,697 ✭✭✭✭Clegg


    Jaysus we played an awful lot on our own 22 there. Thought La Rochelle had a successful poach but there was an excellent last moment clean out.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,287 ✭✭✭crisco10


    If la rochelle could just stop giving pens and frees away, leinster would be in trouble.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,717 ✭✭✭✭Larbre34


    Unlucky with the vicious bounce.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 11,107 Mod ✭✭✭✭aloooof


    Ringrose did brilliantly there after a great press from La Rochelle. Penalty county beginning to hurt them.


  • Hosted Moderators Posts: 8,344 ✭✭✭fitz


    Haha, yeah, Laurence, it's the refs responsibility to prevent La Rochelle giving away penalties by talking to them in French. I've heard it all now.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,717 ✭✭✭✭Larbre34


    crisco10 wrote: »
    If la rochelle could just stop giving pens and frees away, leinster would be in trouble.

    So if Leinster would stop putting huge pressure on LAR and LAR stop making forced errors and conceding penalties and free kicks as a consequence, Leinster would be in trouble?


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


    crisco10 wrote: »
    If la rochelle could just stop giving pens and frees away, leinster would be in trouble.

    Dallaglio raised a good point there that the communication is going one way to Leinster just now.
    He does seem to be very whistle happy just now.


  • Site Banned Posts: 12,341 ✭✭✭✭Faugheen


    Unless I missed a pundit saying something stupid in the build up, I don't think anybody has called JVDF average in any respect.

    Actually for a long time he has been overlooked by many on here. His poaching and carrying in particular.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,287 ✭✭✭crisco10


    "Furlong" enough. Nice bod


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,454 ✭✭✭Dave_The_Sheep


    Poor decision from Ryan to take that on himself.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,287 ✭✭✭crisco10


    Poor decision from Ryan to take that on himself.

    Yeah wih only dev on his hip...


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