Leinster vs Munster - The buildup for the ages!

Sabre0001 · 17-05-2019 11:01AM

Munster: Mike Haley; Andrew Conway, Chris Farrell, Rory Scannell, Keith Earls; Joey Carbery, Conor Murray; Dave Kilcoyne, Niall Scannell, John Ryan; Jean Kleyn, Tadhg Beirne; Peter O’Mahony (C), CJ Stander, Arno Botha.

Replacements: Kevin O’Byrne, Liam O’Connor, Stephen Archer, Billy Holland, Jack O’Donoghue, Alby Mathewson, JJ Hanrahan, Dan Goggin.

aloooof · 17-05-2019 11:03AM

Stander at 7 and JOD on the bench, and no Cloete. Looks like we're going beefy for this one.

Clegg · 17-05-2019 11:07AM

It's a very strong Leinster bench. Fardy, Porter and Deegan will bring a lot of impact. I also thought we'd see JGP this week. More than happy to have Lowe start though.

Kenny B · 17-05-2019 11:08AM

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Well the Munster kids would have more bite in them, similar to Alun Wyn Jones.....

I do remember last time I was in Thomond for a game, kids all along street giving us the middle finger as we drove past.....:p:p:p:p:p

Going by the muck you're spouting, the kids judged you right,

If Leinster hit hard for the first 10 mins they'll win handy, if they give Munster a sniff anything is possible, but it's hard to see past Leinster with their ability to notch the Intensity dial up to 11 at certain moments of games, they did it to Saracens for periods last week but the Saracens dial goes up to 12.

kingofthekong · 17-05-2019 11:10AM

VDF isnt human I just really hope he hasnt rushed himself back and does further damage

Former Former · 17-05-2019 11:10AM

Munster: Mike Haley; Andrew Conway, Chris Farrell, Rory Scannell, Keith Earls; Joey Carbery, Conor Murray; Dave Kilcoyne, Niall Scannell, John Ryan; Jean Kleyn, Tadhg Beirne; Peter O’Mahony (C), CJ Stander, Arno Botha.

Replacements: Kevin O’Byrne, Liam O’Connor, Stephen Archer, Billy Holland, Jack O’Donoghue, Alby Mathewson, JJ Hanrahan, Dan Goggin.

Clegg · 17-05-2019 11:16AM

No RDS farewell for SoB either. Shame that.

aloooof · 17-05-2019 11:21AM

dregin wrote: »

I'll be very annoyed if we put out our premium players against this Munster side. The average age of the Leinster 23 shouldn't be above 22. This is the pre-final matinee show for the children. Nothing else.

:pac:

The broadway run was last weekend. The reviews didn't go well.

Squidgy Black · 17-05-2019 11:22AM

Clegg wrote: »

No RDS farewell for SoB either. Shame that.

Surprised at that, but a good sign for Deegan that he got the bench spot for the CC Final and has retained it for the Pro14 final over SOB.

Also the CC final may have been Rob Kearney's last game in blue if he doesn't re-sign.

Exclamation Marc · 17-05-2019 11:26AM

Sexton benched in case he loses his mind again?

Clegg · 17-05-2019 11:30AM

Lots of power in that Munster pack. Wonder if they're trying to Saracens us?

Exclamation Marc · 17-05-2019 11:31AM

Leinster now 7 point favourites after teams announced.

Former Former · 17-05-2019 11:35AM

Clegg wrote: »

It's a very strong Leinster bench. Fardy, Porter and Deegan will bring a lot of impact. I also thought we'd see JGP this week. More than happy to have Lowe start though.

Might not have shaken off his injury, but given that Rob Kearney, Adam Byrne, Tomane and Barry Daly are all injured and McFadden is suspended, we literally have no-one else to pick in the back three, Lowe had to play.

kuang1 · 17-05-2019 11:44AM

Former Former wrote: »

Might not have shaken off his injury, but given that Rob Kearney, Adam Byrne, Tomane and Barry Daly are all injured and McFadden is suspended, we literally have no-one else to pick in the back three, Lowe had to play.

Do we know if SOB is dropped rather than injured?
(The 3rd option of "rested" doesn't apply at this stage of the season surely?)

Also this can't do his chances of making the WC squad any good.

Jump_In_Jack · 17-05-2019 11:44AM

Squidgy Black wrote: »

Surprised at that, but a good sign for Deegan that he got the bench spot for the CC Final and has retained it for the Pro14 final over SOB.

Also the CC final may have been Rob Kearney's last game in blue if he doesn't re-sign.

This is the semi-final.

Squidgy Black · 17-05-2019 11:47AM

Jump_In_Jack wrote: »

This is the semi-final.

Typo

Exclamation Marc · 17-05-2019 11:47AM

kuang1 wrote: »

Do we know if SOB is dropped rather than injured?
(The 3rd option of "rested" doesn't apply at this stage of the season surely?)

Also this can't do his chances of making the WC squad any good.

Dropped I think. No mention of injury. With VDF back its likely a case of 'better players available'.

Shefwedfan · 17-05-2019 11:52AM

Kenny B wrote: »

Going by the muck you're spouting, the kids judged you right,

Some anger issues?

Deep breaths, it will be ok.....

Shefwedfan · 17-05-2019 11:53AM

kuang1 wrote: »

Do we know if SOB is dropped rather than injured?
(The 3rd option of "rested" doesn't apply at this stage of the season surely?)

Also this can't do his chances of making the WC squad any good.

The bang on the back was bad and he didn't look right after it

Also a large amount of work done, he aint getting any younger

Exclamation Marc · 17-05-2019 11:56AM

Amazing to think that it will be Sextons first league game since the last Munster game if he comes on.

Makes sense when you figure in the 6N etc but surprised it's been five months!

Henry Ford III · 17-05-2019 11:58AM

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Well the Munster kids would have more bite in them, similar to Alun Wyn Jones.....

I do remember last time I was in Thomond for a game, kids all along street giving us the middle finger as we drove past.....:p:p:p:p:p

In your glorified milk float? Frankly I don't blame them.

Shefwedfan · 17-05-2019 12:00PM

Exclamation Marc wrote: »

Amazing to think that it will be Sextons first league game since the last Munster game if he comes on.

Makes sense when you figure in the 6N etc but surprised it's been five months!

It's been like that for years.....

Shefwedfan · 17-05-2019 12:06PM

Henry Ford III wrote: »

In your glorified milk float? Frankly I don't blame them.

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17-05-2019 12:06PM

Stop the little jabs now it's just getting tiresome.

There are teams and rugby to talk about

Shefwedfan · 17-05-2019 12:13PM

I think the one thing that both sets of fans can agree on, I hope Ulster win

Exclamation Marc · 17-05-2019 12:13PM

Shefwedfan wrote: »

It's been like that for years.....

Yes but he's usually played at least one or two in between.

irishbucsfan · 17-05-2019 12:42PM

Exclamation Marc wrote: »

Dropped I think. No mention of injury. With VDF back its likely a case of 'better players available'.

Unavailable according to Cullen

Former Former · 17-05-2019 12:48PM

Exclamation Marc wrote: »

Dropped I think. No mention of injury. With VDF back its likely a case of 'better players available'.

There's no mention of injury for anyone.

Most likely he's injured.

Edit: Now confirmed but Cullen says he should be back next week if needed.

DelBoy Trotter · 17-05-2019 01:24PM

Clegg wrote: »

No RDS farewell for SoB either. Shame that.

Former Former wrote: »

Might not have shaken off his injury, but given that Rob Kearney, Adam Byrne, Tomane and Barry Daly are all injured and McFadden is suspended, we literally have no-one else to pick in the back three, Lowe had to play.

kuang1 wrote: »

Do we know if SOB is dropped rather than injured?
(The 3rd option of "rested" doesn't apply at this stage of the season surely?)

Also this can't do his chances of making the WC squad any good.

According to Ruaidhri O'connor's Twitter, Kearney isn't injured and he has been dropped. And SOB isn't getting a final game in the RDS as he is injured

Faugheen · 17-05-2019 03:56PM

Anyone know the last time Ross Byrne lost a game against Munster?

My memory only goes back to last season and I don't recall him losing a game.

This isn't a 'my 10 is better than your 10' type post. Genuine question for interest.

Leinster vs Munster - The buildup for the ages!

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