Munster vs Ulster, Sat 15 April 3pm, Sky Sports

thomond2006 · 15-04-2017 10:15AM #1

Munster:
15 Simon Zebo, 14 Darren Sweetnam, 13 Francis Saili, 12 Rory Scannell, 11 Keith Earls; 10 Tyler Bleyendaal, 9 Duncan Williams,
8 Jack O’Donoghue, 7 Tommy O’Donnell, 6 Peter O’Mahony (c), 5 Billy Holland, 4 Donnacha Ryan, 3 John Ryan, 2 Niall Scannell, 1 Dave Kiloyne

Replacements: 16 Rhys Marshall, 17 James Cronin, 18 Stephen Archer, 19 Dave O’Callaghan, 20 Jean Deysel, 21 Angus Lloyd, 22 Ian Keatley, 23 Andrew Conway

Ulster:
15 J Stockdale, 14 A Trimble (Capt), 13 L Marshall, 12 S Olding, 11 C Piutau, 10 P Jackson, 9 R Pienaar,
8 S Reidy, 7 C Henry, 6 I Henderson, 5 A O’Connor, 4 K Treadwell, 3 W Herbst, 2 R Best, 1 A Warwick

Replacements: 16 R Herring, 17 C Black, 18 R Ah You, 19 R Diack, 20 C Ross, 21 P Marshall, 22 S McCloskey, 23 C Gilroy.

Table:
Leinster 74
Munster 72
Ospreys 65
Scarlets 63
Ulster 63

15-04-2017 10:32AM

As we didn't have a build up thread:

Apparently Doak is in the driving seat to replace Erasmus this Summer.

Back on topic

Strong Munster side, can't see beyond a home win today but should be a good encounter before the main event this evening

durkadurka · 15-04-2017 10:47AM

Munster have a habit of playing poorly with a strong selection the week before a big game. I've put a few bob on Ulster .

Erik Shin · 15-04-2017 10:50AM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

As we didn't have a build up thread:

Apparently Doak is in the driving seat to replace Erasmus this Summer.

Back on topic

You spelled wind incorrectly

bilston · 15-04-2017 11:22AM

So two full strength sides, that's very unusual for this fixture.

Was the 2012 HEC quarter final the last time Ulster sent a full strength side to Limerick?

Alas that day we had a pack of Tom Court (the Lion), John Afoa, Johann Muller, Stephen Ferris (who was ridiculously good) and Pedrie Wannenberg. Today we aren't near a set of forwards of that strength.

That said it is a big opportunity for Kieran Treadwell, this may be a bit of an Irish trial for the young lad against Ryan and Holland, if he goes well he get could a ticket to Japan in June. Jacob Stockdale is another, before last weekend he was the joint leading try scored in the lead and he is only 20 and hasn't even played that many games. He is the sort of guy Ireland need to get on board as soon as possible.

Ulster need the win more but it's hard to justify me predicting an Ulster win. Munster by 10.

letowski · 15-04-2017 12:24PM

Looking forward to seeing how Jacob Stockdale gets on at this level, he is a super talent. Good to see Ulster backing him at a young age.

bilston · 15-04-2017 01:22PM

Some interesting head to heads

Best v Scannell
Treadwell v Holland
Henderson v O'Mahony
Reidy v O'Donoghue
Jackson v Blydenhall
Olding v Scannell
Trimble v Earle
Stockdale v Zebo

It could be quite an informative afternoon.

MJohnston · 15-04-2017 01:28PM

Munster to mince our pack and win by 7 million points.

Erik Shin · 15-04-2017 01:31PM

MJohnston wrote: »

Munster to mince our pack and win by 7 million points.

But only to be up by 3 at half time... Paddy's giving 3/1 on that

MJohnston · 15-04-2017 02:18PM

I am of course exaggerating: they won't need to mince our pack, it's already pre-minced.

crasy dash · 15-04-2017 02:33PM

Interesting game now with Tyler starting on the bench Angus Llyod starting with griesl on the bench

Rightwing · 15-04-2017 02:34PM

Bit worrying that for next week.

letowski · 15-04-2017 02:37PM

crasy dash wrote:

Interesting game now with Tyler starting on the bench Angus Llyod starting with griesl on the bench

Murray Kinsella saying groin issue for Dunc. Imagine if Lloyd and Greisel were our SH's for next week!

budhabob · 15-04-2017 02:40PM

Interesting they swapped them both out for one injury.

Stander also interviewed, and indicated he should be good for next week

razorblunt · 15-04-2017 02:49PM

That Sky clown keeps referring to "Rassie" ...ooooh rugby fwends.

Quinlan wearing a nice DougalRed jumper,pulled down to his knees.

crasy dash · 15-04-2017 02:57PM

letowski wrote: »

Murray Kinsella saying groin issue for Dunc. Imagine if Lloyd and Greisel were our SH's for next week!

Hopefully Duncan's injury is only a niggle hope Angus goes well its a good chance for him to get.

awec · 15-04-2017 02:59PM

Going to be highly embarrassing for Kiss and co if Lloyd plays well.

launish116 · 15-04-2017 02:59PM

Was thinking the same! Fair play to him if he does!

15-04-2017 03:00PM

awec wrote: »

Going to be highly embarrassing for Kiss and co if Lloyd plays well.

It shouldn't but given the 9 situation it will. It's a loan right?

damianmcr · 15-04-2017 03:01PM

Yes its a loan.

Mon te fk Ulster

shootermacg · 15-04-2017 03:01PM

Ding ding!

bilston · 15-04-2017 03:01PM

I'm surprised loaness an play against their "parent province", although I suppose the IRFU are the real parent.

15-04-2017 03:03PM

Sweetnam sparked out after 3 seconds it looked like. Not good.

15-04-2017 03:04PM

damianmcr wrote: »

Yes its a loan.

Mon te fk Ulster

In that case they have their best 9 playing and their second best 9 starting. Not sure how much criticism this should get outside of the optics.

15-04-2017 03:05PM

Oooooh angry faces galore

awec · 15-04-2017 03:05PM

More of that please.

15-04-2017 03:05PM

O'Mahony showing his "Captaincy" material there flooring a guy from behind.

damianmcr · 15-04-2017 03:06PM

awec wrote: »

More of that please.

Yes please. O'Connor and Treadwell enforcers.

damianmcr · 15-04-2017 03:06PM

Gtfi

awec · 15-04-2017 03:06PM

BOOM!

15-04-2017 03:06PM

Good score, poor maul defence. Missing Stander and Klyne here, need that muscle in those situations.

Munster vs Ulster, Sat 15 April 3pm, Sky Sports

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