Leinster v Connu.. Connou... Connaubh... Cannaught Build up thread

Robbo · 21-12-2018 02:10PM

Some may crib at that Leinster lineup but I have it on good authority that the truth of the last week is being kept from us. Jamie Heaslip was drafted in to give some extremely dubious GDPR advice to cover up what's really up with the Leinster squad but here's the real story...

Sexton visited a hypnotist this week and now believes he's a chicken.
Garry Ringrose was knocked out in barfight after debating Ireland's greatest Taoiseach with a fellow patron.
Devin Toner overdosed on nerve tonic and is now suffering from gigantism. Moreso than usual.
James Lowe has been arrested for every unsolved murder in Dublin during the last decade.
James Ryan was last seen at Santry Mystery Spot.
JVDF is currently rescuing a baby from a housefire. Followed by a cat...
Tadgh Furlong was dropped as he wouldn't shave his sideburns.
Cian Healy, in preparation for his post-rugby career, took an internship at Sellafield and now has radiation poisoning. He thought a no-parking sign was disrespecting him and parked next to the reactor to show it a lesson.

21-12-2018 02:11PM

I'm actually quite nervous about the game tomorrow. It's basically a trial for the under 9's starting team at my kids GAA club.

Not worried at all about the rugby, Leinster will hammer Connacht.

Peregrine · 21-12-2018 02:13PM

A lot of people are seriously underestimating Connaught. Connaught always raise their performance for Leinster. Firstly, this fixture is their only chance to play Champions Cup opposition every season. Secondly, for their players, it's kind of like an audition for contracts in front of Leo. They'll bring their A game.

Robbo · 21-12-2018 02:22PM

Peregrine wrote: »

A lot of people are seriously underestimating Connaught. Connaught always raise their performance for Leinster. Firstly, this fixture is their only chance to play Champions Cup opposition every season. Secondly, for their players, it's kind of like an audition for contracts in front of Leo. They'll bring their A game.

I presume the Leo you speak of as having some authority is the Taoiseach.

Other wise we're talking about the Jobbridge kid who's been given the title of Assistant to the Regional Manager?

Burkie1203 · 21-12-2018 02:35PM

Robbo wrote: »

I presume the Leo you speak of as having some authority is the Taoiseach.

Other wise we're talking about the Jobbridge kid who's been given the title of Assistant to the Regional Manager?

https://twitter.com/LeinsterLeo/status/1047828150481293312?s=19

Peregrine · 21-12-2018 02:36PM

Robbo wrote: »

I presume the Leo you speak of as having some authority is the Taoiseach.

Other wise we're talking about the Jobbridge kid who's been given the title of Assistant to the Regional Manager?

No, this is the real Leo in charge.

stephen_n · 21-12-2018 02:36PM

Peregrine wrote: »

A lot of people are seriously underestimating Connaught. Connaught always raise their performance for Leinster. Firstly, this fixture is their only chance to play Champions Cup opposition every season. Secondly, for their players, it's kind of like an audition for contracts in front of Leo. They'll bring their A game.

That’s why Bundee isn’t playing

Larbre34 · 21-12-2018 02:49PM

Have our Connacht friends actually seen the likes of Doris and Conor O'Brien play?

The Leinster bench is actually fantastic and a benign day of weather is promised, so I'm feeling Leinster by about 20, quite realistically

KBurke85 · 21-12-2018 03:04PM

Peregrine wrote: »

A lot of people are seriously underestimating Connaught. Connaught always raise their performance for Leinster. Firstly, this fixture is their only chance to play Champions Cup opposition every season. Secondly, for their players, it's kind of like an audition for contracts in front of Leo. They'll bring their A game.

You do know Leinster aren't the only team from the Pro 14 in the Champions cup.

dub_skav · 21-12-2018 03:07PM

Robbo wrote: »

Some may crib at that Leinster lineup but I have it on good authority that the truth of the last week is being kept from us. Jamie Heaslip was drafted in to give some extremely dubious GDPR advice to cover up what's really up with the Leinster squad but here's the real story...
Sexton visited a hypnotist this week and now believes he's a chicken.

Garry Ringrose was knocked out in barfight after debating Ireland's greatest Taoiseach with a fellow patron.

Devin Toner overdosed on nerve tonic and is now suffering from gigantism. Moreso than usual.

James Lowe has been arrested for every unsolved murder in Dublin during the last decade.

James Ryan was last seen at Santry Mystery Spot.

JVDF is currently rescuing a baby from a housefire. Followed by a cat...

Tadgh Furlong was dropped as he wouldn't shave his sideburns.

Cian Healy, in preparation for his post-rugby career, took an internship at Sellafield and now has radiation poisoning. He thought a no-parking sign was disrespecting him and parked next to the reactor to show it a lesson.

But we still have our secret weapon on the bench:

Noel Reid

Peregrine · 21-12-2018 03:09PM

KBurke85 wrote: »

You do know Leinster aren't the only team from the Pro 14 in the Champions cup.

thomond2006 · 21-12-2018 03:09PM

I'm going to do an awec and say Leinster put 50 on them. The Leinster backups have handed out hammerings at home this season.

On the other hand, I hope it matches the same fixture last season which was a cracking game.

21-12-2018 03:10PM

Leo: Noel your on

Noel Reid: Yes!!

Goes to warm up. Stands in the touchline and looks to his side Bundee standing there raring to go

Noel Reid: Awh man

Dubinusa · 21-12-2018 03:18PM

I think Connacht will be too strong. Think it will be close.
Disappointed not to see Porter start. Thought Conan would also start. Big match for Dooley. He's been buried for a while and is firmly stuck on the bottom rung.
On the Connacht side, it's good to see Masterson back and involved. He has had a bad run of injury and has missed the best part of 2 seasons.
TOH will hopefully learn from Keenan and maybe he can fend of being usurped by Keenan in Joe's plans. Lol

21-12-2018 03:26PM

ClanofLams wrote: »

Get a grip there will ya. "Crush them" :rolleyes:

Former Former · 21-12-2018 03:41PM

connemara man wrote: »

Leo: Noel your on

Noel Reid: Yes!!

Goes to warm up. Stands in the touchline and looks to his side Bundee standing there raring to go

Noel Reid: Awh man

The Enforcer? He'd relish it, taking down the durty foreigner who stole his rightful place in the Irish team.

connachta · 21-12-2018 03:52PM

slow down guys, It really probably won't end with 20+ difference for either sides as crazy diehards imagined on the previous pages

Connacht team is strong but away and without his 3 main international players (Roux/Aki (bench though)/Marms)
Leinster A team is strong, ask poor Welshmen, but with only 3 of the starring players, it won't be that easy vs a proper opposition. Connacht back-row made of 2 super rugby players + a pure gem won't be as much dominated as some expect

It should be pretty much the same gap as last season in the RDS, the other way I personally hope...

troyzer · 21-12-2018 04:10PM

Peregrine wrote: »

A lot of people are seriously underestimating Connaught Connacht. Connaught Connacht always raise their performance for Leinster. Firstly, this fixture is their only chance to play Champions Cup opposition every season. Secondly, for their players, it's kind of like an audition for contracts in front of Leo. They'll bring their A game.

fyp

Former Former · 21-12-2018 04:28PM

We'll have to change the thread title to "that's the joke".

stephen_n · 21-12-2018 04:36PM

troyzer wrote: »

fyp

Whoooooooosshhhhh!

elliot_st · 21-12-2018 04:45PM

Connachts best young forward - a leinster man.
Connachts best young back - a leinster man.

wp_rathead · 21-12-2018 04:48PM

As class as Leavy is, having no JvdF in that Leinster side is a relief
Leinster have never put a TBP on Connacht afaik (open to correction)
I got on Connacht when we were +16
I'd be very disappointed if we don't make that

21-12-2018 04:48PM

elliot_st wrote: »

Connachts best young forward - a leinster man.
Connachts best young back - a leinster man.

Leinsters best Forward Australian
Leinsters best back Kiwi

What's your point...

wp_rathead · 21-12-2018 04:49PM

elliot_st wrote: »

Connachts best young forward - a leinster man.
Connachts best young back - a leinster man.

Leinster's best young backrow- a Connacht man

stephen_n · 21-12-2018 04:51PM

elliot_st wrote: »

Leinster B’s best young forward - a leinster man.
Leinster B’s best young back - a leinster man.

FYP

thomond2006 · 21-12-2018 05:03PM

Re-regs just don't make an effort anymore.

errlloyd · 21-12-2018 05:59PM

wp_rathead wrote: »

As class as Leavy is, having no JvdF in that Leinster side is a relief
Leinster have never put a TBP on Connacht afaik (open to correction)
I got on Connacht when we were +16
I'd be very disappointed if we don't make that

We did in Galway in 2017.

wp_rathead · 21-12-2018 06:32PM

errlloyd wrote: »

We did in Galway in 2017.

jaysus how did i miss that one, only 2 seasons back

Kevski · 21-12-2018 06:59PM

connemara man wrote: »

Leinsters best Forward Australian
Leinsters best back Kiwi

What's your point...

Wexford isn’t in Australia!

Dubinusa · 21-12-2018 07:05PM

Leinsters best back is Ringrose. Then Henshaw, then the kiwi.

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