Leinster vs Munster - The buildup for the ages!

troyzer · 18-05-2019 09:53PM

Hobosan wrote: »

jacothelad wrote: »

In the attempt to tackle Lowe he got a boot to the head. he looked in diffs immediately.

If you could rephrase this in a way that would promote derision of Haleys character, that would be swell.

In his poor tackle attempt, he head butted Lowe's foot and cried off in shame.

leakyboots · 18-05-2019 09:58PM

Buer wrote: »

That's a bizarre take on it and I suspect not one you would take if the scoreline was reversed. They're two of the best teams in Europe and played like it. Munster's attack is a problem but it has long been a problem against any side that can beat them in the forwards. Their continuity and retention was pretty good for the most part but lacked some focus and creativity in the red zone. Another team could have shipped 40 today.

Leinster's attack was excellent in the second half. Not sure how it was poor. 10 line breaks is decent. The Cronin try was superb from the line out maul to being dotted down. Excellent lines from Kearney, Lowe and Conan. Very good direction from Byrne to sling it wide twice at the perfect moment and brilliant play from the front row.

The physicality and pressure from both defences was a huge factor in the teams respective errors which is a credit to both sides.

You're completely overlooking the first half. Balls tossed into touch, knock ons. Leinster fans around me at half time were not happy at all. Better attack in the second without doubt

Lucas44 · 18-05-2019 10:02PM

troyzer wrote: »

In his poor tackle attempt, he head butted Lowe's foot and cried off in shame.

Made numerous of 1 on 1 tackles today including a few on Lowe so pipe down not as if any of the Leinster couch experts would be any better or ye might have gone pro yerselves

troyzer · 18-05-2019 10:03PM

Lucas44 wrote: »

troyzer wrote: »

In his poor tackle attempt, he head butted Lowe's foot and cried off in shame.

Made numerous of 1 on 1 tackles today including a few on Lowe so pipe down not as if any of the Leinster couch experts would be any better or ye might have gone pro yerselves

Whoooooooooosssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhh.

ongarite · 18-05-2019 10:05PM

https://twitter.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1129854584556597249

Squatter · 18-05-2019 10:05PM

Lucas44 wrote: »

Made numerous of 1 on 1 tackles today including a few on Lowe so pipe down not as if any of the Leinster couch experts would be any better or ye might have gone pro yerselves

Begorrah and bejaysus! Do some Munster fans genuinely reckon that the use of anachronisms like "ye" and "yer" help to add authenticity to their posts?

troyzer · 18-05-2019 10:06PM

Clegg wrote: »

I hope we get a gif or clip of the Lowe/Conway incident around the 75th minute. They get into a fight, separate and Lowe immediately launches himself into a ball carrier and forces a knock on. He got up and started laughing at Conway.

Incoming:

https://twitter.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1129854584556597249?s=09

Burkie1203 · 18-05-2019 10:06PM

leakyboots wrote: »

You're completely overlooking the first half. Balls tossed into touch, knock ons. Leinster fans around me at half time were not happy at all. Better attack in the second without doubt

And they remedied that in the 2nd half.

Bazzo · 18-05-2019 10:10PM

Squatter wrote: »

Begorrah and bejaysus! Do some Munster fans genuinely reckon that the use of anachronisms like "ye" and "yer" help to add authenticity to their posts?

Are you pulling the piss? I can assure you both of those are very commonly in use in modern day Ireland. Maybe not in your little bubble.

sullivlo · 18-05-2019 10:12PM

I have flights and match tickets for next weekend. Pays to shop around!!

troyzer · 18-05-2019 10:14PM

I don't think Beirne makes the plane if everyone is healthy. I think even Kleyn would be ahead of him to be honest.

antietam1 · 18-05-2019 10:14PM

Squatter wrote: »

Begorrah and bejaysus! Do some Munster fans genuinely reckon that the use of anachronisms like "ye" and "yer" help to add authenticity to their posts?

Ar me hearties it be pirate speak Jim lad.

awec · 18-05-2019 10:14PM

ongarite wrote: »

https://twitter.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1129854584556597249

There was about another minute after this that I wish the clip showed.

Legalfarmer89 · 18-05-2019 10:15PM

Larbre34 wrote: »

Just watching back the TV coverage, by jaysus O'Callaghan and EOS eviscerated a few Munster lads for attitude and application.

What Donnacha said was important; when the likes of POM Murray and Beirne are off with Ireland, a few new leaders are going to have to grab the Munster Pre-Season by the scruff of the neck and set some serious goals and levels of acceptability.

Maybe a topic for another thread but I dont see Beirne on the plane to Japan. Just hasn't really done it over the last few weeks!

Hobosan · 18-05-2019 10:16PM

The Lowe mythology has already begun. Fans seeing knock-ons where they never existed.

This is how cults form!

leakyboots · 18-05-2019 10:17PM

Burkie1203 wrote: »

And they remedied that in the 2nd half.

Better in the second half yeah but was the first try not against 14 men?

Lowe's one was down to Haley's poor tackling attempt

I wasn't impressed with either attack today. Lots of aimless stuff out there. The ball was like a hot potato at times for both teams. Leinster's attack was better though as a unit. Bar Earls and Farrell we offered little of note.

troyzer · 18-05-2019 10:22PM

leakyboots wrote: »

Burkie1203 wrote: »

And they remedied that in the 2nd half.

Better in the second half yeah but was the first try not against 14 men?

Lowe's one was down to Haley's poor tackling attempt

I wasn't impressed with either attack today. Lots of aimless stuff out there. The ball was like a hot potato at times for both teams. Leinster's attack was better though as a unit. Bar Earls and Farrell we offered little of note.

Yeah you're right. Leinster are ****.

Neil3030 · 18-05-2019 10:24PM

Lowe had all of 5 hundredths of a second to make that read and he absolutely nailed it. Class.

Clegg · 18-05-2019 10:25PM

It's hard to say where Beirne stands really. He's an excellent player obviously, but neither Munster or Ireland seem to get the best out of him. That's also down to him too. Doesn't have that top end physicality the best second rows have. There were a few instances today of him running at Ryan only to be hit back from where he came from. If he travels to the WC it's as fourth choice lock.

Burkie1203 · 18-05-2019 10:28PM

leakyboots wrote: »

Better in the second half yeah but was the first try not against 14 men?

Lowe's one was down to Haley's poor tackling attempt

I wasn't impressed with either attack today. Lots of aimless stuff out there. The ball was like a hot potato at times for both teams. Leinster's attack was better though as a unit. Bar Earls and Farrell we offered little of note.

Leinster made the 1 man advantage pay

Munster couldn't. And it was very similar story in December. Leinster left wing was in the bin so Munster kept trucking it up the middle. Leinster far from perfect but the intent was there

thomond2006 · 18-05-2019 10:28PM

Leo Cullen wrote:

"I am sure all the Celtic fans will be out supporting Leinster because I believe Glasgow are all Rangers supporters. Hopefully we will have a big crowd over there."

Christ.

sydthebeat · 18-05-2019 10:31PM

Clegg wrote: »

It's hard to say where Beirne stands really. He's an excellent player obviously, but neither Munster or Ireland seem to get the best out of him. That's also down to him too. Doesn't have that top end physicality the best second rows have. There were a few instances today of him running at Ryan only to be hit back from where he came from. If he travels to the WC it's as fourth choice lock.

The problem i see is that he fulfills pretty much the same duties at Pom, though he carries a bit more.

Both players end up negating each other

mun1 · 18-05-2019 10:38PM

troyzer wrote: »

Yeah you're right. Leinster are ****.

You seem quite angry.
Leinster are a very good team. Last week they lost to a great team, this week they beat an average team.
Is that not enough ?

thomond2006 · 18-05-2019 10:42PM

I look forward to seeing Celtic fans supporting a team in blue next week.

For the avoidance of doubt, the direct quote:

https://twitter.com/ballsdotie/status/1129782609779798016?s=09

Clegg · 18-05-2019 10:44PM

Fardy was excellent again. Carried on his form from last week's cup final where he was outstanding. He's such a niggly player in the best possible way. Enters rucks with dubious legality, stays there for a split second too long, slows the ball, but for just a short enough duration to not get penalised.

Magnificent ultra sh1thouse.

degsie · 18-05-2019 10:46PM

Pity to see Toner go off injured, he will be missed next week

Zzippy · 18-05-2019 10:53PM

thomond2006 wrote: »

I look forward to seeing Celtic fans supporting a team in blue next week.

For the avoidance of doubt, the direct quote: https://twitter.com/ballsdotie/status/1129782609779798016?s=09

At the Pro12 final in 2016, we were surrounded by Glasgow fans who had bought tickets in the expectation of their team qualifying. In the first half Niyi Adeolokun electrified the crowd with some great running and breaks. Guy beside us was loving it... said he was a Rangers fan but this was the first time he was cheering a team in green.

(Bit of a silly comment from Leo though)

Clegg · 18-05-2019 10:53PM

Carbery is only going to get better, but today was nowhere near his best showing. A lot of pressure was put on him to be Munsters creative hub, but he just didn't cut it. He tried to take it all on himself, but he was telegraphing things. Gets the ball in two hands, shuffles to the side as if he's attempting a break, but then pops the pass to a forward running at pace onto the ball. It looked to be their gameplan, but it was easily read by Leinster's defence.

When he tried to very things the execution was badly off. Leinster were rushing up quickly in defence so he dinked a chip over the top that was over hit and landed straight into McGrath's arms.

PhlegmyMoses · 18-05-2019 10:56PM

sydthebeat wrote: »

The problem i see is that he fulfills pretty much the same duties at Pom, though he carries a bit more.

Both players end up negating each other

Beirne to the back row? Maybe not too crazy tbh

degsie · 18-05-2019 10:59PM

Has Cullen turned into Tyrion Lannister? Was smart but is now stupid!

Leinster vs Munster - The buildup for the ages!

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