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Leinster vs Munster - The buildup for the ages!

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  • #392
    ScrubsfanChris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,599 ✭✭✭ScrubsfanChris


    Haley most disappointing signing? That was pathetic beyond belief.


  • #393
    A-Train
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 4,511 ✭✭✭A-Train


    Get in James Lowe! Great win


  • #394
    Faugheen
    Site Banned Posts: 12,341 ✭✭✭✭Faugheen


    pappyodaniel wrote: »
    Not much imagination in back play from either team today. I reckon another final defeat for Leinster in Glasgow.

    Why do you need backs play when your props can do it?


  • #395
    baas baa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 590 ✭✭✭baas baa


    Can't say the scoreboard flatters Leinster.


  • #396
    Squidgy Black
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,748 ✭✭✭✭Squidgy Black


    I had said at the start of the game, Munster weren't going to be able to keep up the intensity they set out with, and it showed in the second half. In fairness to them, they had some good line breaks and fought hard but couldn't finish off any attacks, were just sloppy at the final moments.

    Now on to Glasgow, I think Glasgow will be favourites for it considering it's at home and they made a show of Ulster last night, but it'll be close.


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  • #397
    Clegg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,045 ✭✭✭✭Clegg


    pappyodaniel wrote: »
    Not much imagination in back play from either team today. I reckon another final defeat for Leinster in Glasgow.
    Leinster and Munster have better packs. The big question now is whether Leinster can now summon up another big performance for a third week in a row.


  • #398
    Faugheen
    Site Banned Posts: 12,341 ✭✭✭✭Faugheen


    I'm delighted for Lowe as well. He was painted as some form of thug for the red at Christmas by some on here and he deserved that try.


  • #399
    LuckyGent88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,150 ✭✭✭✭LuckyGent88


    It’s still men against boys unfortunately. Just better coached players against poorly coached players.

    Had much the better of the first half but did nothing with all our possession and territory. Hopefully we get a good coaching ticket in and really improve our back line play mainly but our forwards also need a big improvement in many facets of the game.


  • #400
    Terrell Mysterious Cemetery
    Posts: 1,300 ✭✭✭ Terrell Mysterious Cemetery


    Didn't see much from POM today


  • #401
    baas baa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 590 ✭✭✭baas baa


    pappyodaniel wrote: »
    Not much imagination in back play from either team today. I reckon another final defeat for Leinster in Glasgow.

    Agree, backs win matches, forwards decide by how much.


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  • #402
    PTH2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,193 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    Congrats Leinster better team. Ffs they can leave the world player of the year on the bench

    Lots of work for Munster too do and hopefully the reserves get us over the line til the big guns return after the world cup


  • #403
    digzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,051 ✭✭✭digzy


    Lowe and Conway seemed to have a few words there again. 2 lads that really don’t like each other


  • #404
    ScrubsfanChris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,599 ✭✭✭ScrubsfanChris


    pappyodaniel wrote: »
    Not much imagination in back play from either team today. I reckon another final defeat for Leinster in Glasgow.
    Huge home support for Glasgow too, the Leinster fitness won't be up to it.


  • #405
    squawker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 501 ✭✭✭squawker


    Munster toothless in attack again, both sides where pretty poor to be honest


  • #406
    ScrubsfanChris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,599 ✭✭✭ScrubsfanChris


    Terrell Mysterious Cemetery wrote: »
    Didn't see much from POM today
    Not the first time that has been uttered his season too.


  • #407
    yosser hughes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,966 ✭✭✭yosser hughes


    Very impressive and professional win from Leinster. Leinster back row were excellent today.
    Munster were poor, considering Leinster's exertions last week.


  • #408
    crossman47
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,608 ✭✭✭crossman47


    Faugheen wrote: »
    I'm delighted for Lowe as well. He was painted as some form of thug for the red at Christmas by some on here and he deserved that try.

    I'm not. He seems to be one unpleasant so and so - constantly in peoples faces. In the old days (pre cameras) someone would have put manners on him.


  • #409
    Legalfarmer89
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 108 ✭✭Legalfarmer89


    pappyodaniel wrote: »
    Not much imagination in back play from either team today. I reckon another final defeat for Leinster in Glasgow.

    On form you would have to fancy Glasgow in Glasgow!

    I think Munster should sign a winger and move Sweetnam or Conway to full back. They have Carbery as cover their as well because I dont see what Haley brings(Apologies to the man if that's harsh).

    Van Der Flier is some man as well. Must be very annoying to play against. Will be vital to Ireland in Japan in them crunch games! They have to play him I think!


  • #410
    cameramonkey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,220 ✭✭✭cameramonkey


    digzy wrote: »
    Lowe and Conway seemed to have a few words there again. 2 lads that really don’t like each other


    Conway asked Lowe if he could put in a good word for him at Leinster, he said he dosnt think he is going to get any silverware down his way.


  • #411
    The Specialist
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,539 ✭✭✭The Specialist


    Somebody just needs to drive a knee in to Lowe’s face, that smirking head of his would enrage anyone


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  • #412
    digzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,051 ✭✭✭digzy


    cameramonkey wrote: »
    Conway asked Lowe if he could put in a good word for him at Leinster, he said he dosnt think he is going to get any silverware down his way.

    It’s just unusual to see words exchanged like that a few minutes after the game s over


  • #413
    Faugheen
    Site Banned Posts: 12,341 ✭✭✭✭Faugheen


    crossman47 wrote: »
    I'm not. He seems to be one unpleasant so and so - constantly in peoples faces. In the old days (pre cameras) someone would have put manners on him.

    You could cross out Lowe's name and replace it with Jean Kleyn.

    Every team has those players that get under the skin of the opposition. They're bastards but when they're on your team they're your bastard.


  • #414
    awec
    Administrators Posts: 55,304 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭awec


    digzy wrote: »
    Lowe and Conway seemed to have a few words there again. 2 lads that really don’t like each other

    Lowe made a big tackle at the end and celebrated it in front of Conway and the crowd with a big smirk on his face, and then started clapping along with the Leinster fans, and this just wound Conway up.

    And then Lowe scored a try, and the smirk was back.


  • #415
    Squidgy Black
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,748 ✭✭✭✭Squidgy Black


    The Specialist wrote: »
    Somebody just needs to drive a knee in to Lowe’s face, that smirking head of his would enrage anyone

    And the award for most pathetic post of an interpro goes to....


  • #416
    yosser hughes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,966 ✭✭✭yosser hughes


    The Specialist wrote: »
    Somebody just needs to drive a knee in to Lowe’s face, that smirking head of his would enrage anyone

    Calm down son!


  • #417
    cameramonkey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,220 ✭✭✭cameramonkey


    digzy wrote: »
    It’s just unusual to see words exchanged like that a few minutes after the game s over


    to me it looked like Lowe was shaking hands and Conway started the talk.


  • #418
    The Specialist
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,539 ✭✭✭The Specialist


    Squidgy Black wrote: »
    And the award for most pathetic post of an interpro goes to....

    It’s true, he’s a wind up merchant and seems like an absolute dickhead to be honest.


  • #419
    Burkie1203
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,790 ✭✭✭✭Burkie1203


    crossman47 wrote: »
    I'm not. He seems to be one unpleasant so and so - constantly in peoples faces. In the old days (pre cameras) someone would have put manners on him.

    He was no different to Kleyn or Stander today. Stander was gloating in Ryan's face early in the game when Munster won a scrum penalty.

    Stander has the aim total of zero winners medals

    Save the gloating til you win something


  • #420
    Clegg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,045 ✭✭✭✭Clegg


    Neither Leinster or Munster are as good this season as they were the last. But the drop off in performance for Munster has been steeper. We know Murray is having a lot of issues with form, but Stander and PoM simply aren't at the same level this season either.

    I have doubts about Van Graan's coaching ability also. I don't think Leinster ever really looked overly pressured by Munster's attack, even when they were in our 22. Jones and Flannery leaving also suggests it isn't a happy camp.


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  • #421
    ArielAtom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,592 ✭✭✭ArielAtom


    Lowe is Leinsters Quinny, he winds not only the opposition but also their support up. What commentator just said Munster didn’t empty their bags today???? Think he meant tanks!!!!


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