Leinster Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread XI (The Finals Countdown)

Clegg · 15-05-2019 6:12pm

errlloyd wrote: »

I thought Jlowe was very effectively carrying at first near the ruck. He should play seven

I like it.

We missed a trick not converting SoB to inside centre years ago.

jacothelad · 15-05-2019 6:15pm

Dubinusa wrote: »

Do you all think that Sexton will be a top level oh much longer?
I don't think he will! Age is a factor. Bowe and Trimble went south very quickly. Anyway, it's just my opinion. Love it or hate it.

And ROG and dHumph.

Exclamation Marc · 15-05-2019 11:52pm

https://twitter.com/leinsterrugby/status/1128791117087039489?s=19

Incredible achievement. What a player.

16-05-2019 11:05am

Exclamation Marc wrote: »

https://twitter.com/leinsterrugby/status/1128791117087039489?s=19

Incredible achievement. What a player.

And still only 22 :eek:

errlloyd · 16-05-2019 2:11pm

Ah lads, Fogarty interviewed on Baz and Andrew's house of rugby. And he seems genuinely gutted they lost because of letting the fans down. He says it a bunch of times, and sounds really genuine about it. Gonna miss him.

troyzer · 17-05-2019 10:10am

errlloyd wrote: »

Ah lads, Fogarty interviewed on Baz and Andrew's house of rugby. And he seems genuinely gutted they lost because of letting the fans down. He says it a bunch of times, and sounds really genuine about it. Gonna miss him.

Yeah, it did come across that way.

To be fair, the clear message from Leinster HQ seems to be "Do it for the fans". It's leaking out of everything the players and coaches are saying to press this week.

Dubinusa · 17-05-2019 3:05pm

Not sure if VDF is the right call for the semi. He's bound to be rusty and lacks game time.

Clegg · 17-05-2019 3:37pm

I've no problem with VdF starting. He's the one player you know has done everything possible to get himself in top condition for this game. He's an incredible athlete.

sydthebeat · 17-05-2019 3:57pm

if munster think the can over power us with tight ball carriers then VDF is the perfect 7 to have in there. he will get off the line quick and tackle all day and brings them down very quickly.

Former Former · 17-05-2019 5:01pm

Dubinusa wrote: »

Not sure if VDF is the right call for the semi. He's bound to be rusty and lacks game time.

The alternative is either Ruddock or Deegan playing out of position at 7. Not an awful prospect but this way, VDF gets a bit of game time and should be primed for the final, if we get there.

thebaz · 17-05-2019 11:58pm

Dubinusa wrote: »

Current, but not this years! His age is getting up there. His injuries don't help. At this point, I think he's been sub par for the most part.

strange - I thought sexton had a near perfect first half of the season , a dip in form since Christmas but to suggest he's been sub par for most of the season , is beyond nonsense - after a good rest I think he'll be more than invaluable to any Irish WC challenge .

Dubinusa · 18-05-2019 4:36pm

Dubinusa wrote: »

Not sure if VDF is the right call for the semi. He's bound to be rusty and lacks game time.

Disregard the statement above. I am not a smart man!

kmart6 · 18-05-2019 4:54pm

Dubinusa wrote: »

Not sure if VDF is the right call for the semi. He's bound to be rusty and lacks game time.

Lol

KH25 · 18-05-2019 5:00pm

Dubinusa wrote: »

Dubinusa wrote: »

Not sure if VDF is the right call for the semi. He's bound to be rusty and lacks game time.

Disregard the statement above. I am not a smart man!

To be fair, you were applying human standards to him. He’s not human.

Completely missed the match because of an exam, but i am enjoying some of the comments in the match thread :-D

Wexforllion · 18-05-2019 5:03pm

Leinsters best

baas baa · 18-05-2019 5:05pm

Am fairly confident for next week, if Leinster maintain the intensity of the past 2 weeks they should win. Should be a great occasion for an Irish rugby team getting to play a final in Celtic Park so wouldn't have too many worries about players being able to lift themselves for one last performance.

Interested Observer · 18-05-2019 5:33pm

That was very pleasing.

What a difference VdF makes. Streets ahead of SOB these days. Such a shame last weekend was a weekend too soon.

Burkie1203 · 18-05-2019 5:34pm

Interested Observer wrote: »

That was very pleasing.

What a difference VdF makes. Streets ahead of SOB these days. Such a shame last weekend was a weekend too soon.

Such a shame that chance last week didn't fall to the front row

scott1974 · 18-05-2019 5:48pm

Any word on big Dev... Cant imagine he'll play next weekend.

sydthebeat · 18-05-2019 5:53pm

scott1974 wrote: »

Any word on big Dev... Cant imagine he'll play next weekend.

He Walked into the huddle at the end...

But still

Dont expect him for next weekend

errlloyd · 18-05-2019 6:01pm

Ross Byrne never really takes a game by the neck. Other than the odd Crossfield kick he rarely creates something incredible. His goal kicking and touch kicking are only alright.

Even still he has a superb record of winning games. Absolutely superb.

sydthebeat · 18-05-2019 6:08pm

errlloyd wrote: »

Ross Byrne never really takes a game by the neck. Other than the odd Crossfield kick he rarely creates something incredible. His goal kicking and touch kicking are only alright.

Even still he has a superb record of winning games. Absolutely superb.

Agreed, my main gripe at half time was the way he didn't grab the game by the scruff....

He's better than he played today

Buer · 18-05-2019 6:11pm

His touch kicking is generally top class, I would have said. He never really dominates a game or impacts in the way that Sexton did when he entered though. But he never really has a bad showing either. He makes good decisions and passes well. He's also a very strong defender and a very composed player generally. I'm still happy enough with him as the heir apparent although it will be interesting to see how his brother fares.

Squatter · 18-05-2019 6:15pm

sydthebeat wrote: »

He Walked into the huddle at the end...

But still Dont expect him for next weekend

Me neither; such a shame for the big man.

He missed a Pro 14 final a couple of years ago when his father passed away the night before and it would be really unfortunate for him to miss another.

From a team perspective, we could really do with him next Saturday as he's one of our most consistently reliable 80 minute players who rarely if ever has a poor game.

Shefwedfan · 18-05-2019 9:09pm

Buer wrote: »

His touch kicking is generally top class, I would have said. He never really dominates a game or impacts in the way that Sexton did when he entered though. But he never really has a bad showing either. He makes good decisions and passes well. He's also a very strong defender and a very composed player generally. I'm still happy enough with him as the heir apparent although it will be interesting to see how his brother fares.

You have to remember he is only 24, still very young player. He is also surrounded by a team of internationals so he probably does sit back a little bit.

I would wait and see, he is still learning and no better man to teach him than Sexton and Contepomi.

He is a quality player, probably a little further ahead if you done a comparison to Sexton 24 and Byrne 24.....

Squidgy Black · 18-05-2019 9:18pm

Shefwedfan wrote: »

You have to remember he is only 24, still very young player. He is also surrounded by a team of internationals so he probably does sit back a little bit.

I would wait and see, he is still learning and no better man to teach him than Sexton and Contepomi.

He is a quality player, probably a little further ahead if you done a comparison to Sexton 24 and Byrne 24.....

Sexton was 23 when he was the starting 10 in the Heineken Cup winning team in 2009, and was fighting with ROG for the starting shirt for Ireland that season. The following season of 2010/2011 he was talked about as the best outhalf in Europe, and don't forget it was 2011 when he lead the comeback against Northampton....

So in summary, Sexton was miles ahead of Byrne at 24.

Shefwedfan · 18-05-2019 9:39pm

Squidgy Black wrote: »

Sexton was 23 when he was the starting 10 in the Heineken Cup winning team in 2009, and was fighting with ROG for the starting shirt for Ireland that season. The following season of 2010/2011 he was talked about as the best outhalf in Europe, and don't forget it was 2011 when he lead the comeback against Northampton....

So in summary, Sexton was miles ahead of Byrne at 24.

Sexton (1985) Byrne (1995)

Sexton is 10 years and a few months older so the season would be 2008/2009 when sexton was 24

He was 24 in July 2009, Byrne was 24 in April this year

Your comparing the 2009/2010 season....

So is Sexton 2008/2009 miles better than Byrne?

crisco10 · 18-05-2019 11:33pm

Squidgy Black wrote: »

Sexton was 23 when he was the starting 10 in the Heineken Cup winning team in 2009, and was fighting with ROG for the starting shirt for Ireland that season. The following season of 2010/2011 he was talked about as the best outhalf in Europe, and don't forget it was 2011 when he lead the comeback against Northampton....

So in summary, Sexton was miles ahead of Byrne at 24.

Bit harsh there, sexton only started in 09 cos the first choice (felipe) was injured.

If sexton was injured, Byrne would have started last week.

Sextons growth curve from 24 to 26 or so was huge tho

swiwi_ · 19-05-2019 5:32am

Interested Observer wrote: »

That was very pleasing.

What a difference VdF makes.

Reckon you should change your username to vantheman

ktulu123 · 19-05-2019 7:40am

How are people getting to the final? Flights are a disaster. Trying to get the mother over for it. Thankfully its just another drive down the road for me

Leinster Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread XI (The Finals Countdown)

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