Glasgot vs. Leinster, Saturday 30th November 7.35PM (Eir Sport 1, Premier Sports 2)

Dave_The_Sheep · 30-11-2019 1:51am #1

30-11-2019 7:52pm

An awful lot of talent and experience in that Glasgow line up. Think a lbp would be a good return and whilst I'm expecting our first loss of the season, we'll get a LOT of development minutes for the back end of the squad in return.

We've a very green back row going up against Harley and Wilson. Was very impressed by Connors his last run out so keen to see how he and Doris handle the pressure.

Very much looking forward to this.

Clegg · 30-11-2019 8:10pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

An awful lot of talent and experience in that Glasgow line up. Think a lbp would be a good return and whilst I'm expecting our first loss of the season, we'll get a LOT of development minutes for the back end of the squad in return.

We've a very green back row going up against Harley and Wilson. Was very impressed by Connors his last run out so keen to see how he and Doris handle the pressure.

Very much looking forward to this.

Our best performances this season have come when the younger players were playing. I've no doubt they'll try their best again. But that Glasgow side is so strong and experienced in comparison. Can't see a losing bonus point coming from this one unfortunately.

30-11-2019 8:15pm

Clegg wrote: »

Our best performances this season have come when the younger players were playing. I've no doubt they'll try their best again. But that Glasgow side is so strong and experienced in comparison. Can't see a losing bonus point coming from this one unfortunately.

Lyon was our best performance. They are the strongest team we've played and they couldn't get over the try line at home against us.

The wider depth of the squad has shown it can win arm wrestles and score tries from anywhere but this will be a different challenge. A win here would be great for Leinster but optically terrible for the league given the calibre of player out for Glasgow.

Clegg · 30-11-2019 8:29pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Lyon was our best performance. They are the strongest team we've played and they couldn't get over the try line at home against us.

The wider depth of the squad has shown it can win arm wrestles and score tries from anywhere but this will be a different challenge. A win here would be great for Leinster but optically terrible for the league given the calibre of player out for Glasgow.

In terms of control, grit and defensive effort the Lyon game was our best. But overall, I feel the performance against Connacht in Galway was our best. It was 70 minutes of dominance. It's why I'm not completely discounting a victory tonight. But I fully accept that contextually, tonight is our biggest challenge this season. We'll give it a go I'm sure. But it's going to be incredibly tough to get a point tonight.

30-11-2019 8:33pm

Clegg wrote: »

In terms of control, grit and defensive effort the Lyon game was our best. But overall, I feel the performance against Connacht in Galway was our best. It was 70 minutes of dominance. It's why I'm not completely discounting a victory tonight. But I fully accept that contextually, tonight is our biggest challenge this season. We'll give it a go I'm sure. But it's going to be incredibly tough to get a point tonight.

We physically outmatched Connacht but in my opinion they had one eye on the following week against Montpellier.

Lyon was the truest test we've had this season and you generally don't win those games looking like the Globetrotters. That we accounted for them comfortably enough was a statement in and of itself.

Slow burn stuff but I think we're brimming along nicely enough. Tonight should be entertaining at the least!

Shefwedfan · 30-11-2019 8:38pm

Can’t see Leinster winning but will be good to see how the guys go....JGP will be hoping to play well and try get a starting role v Northampton

Clegg · 30-11-2019 8:40pm

Pen try and a yellow probably.

30-11-2019 8:41pm

Lovely hands from Glasgow.

Buer · 30-11-2019 8:41pm

Clegg wrote: »

Pen try and a yellow probably.

Thought the bounce beat him before Keenan ever made contact.

Squidgy Black · 30-11-2019 8:41pm

Not much in that I don't think, could go either way.

crisco10 · 30-11-2019 8:41pm

Is it just me or are the replays not working on eir??

Clegg · 30-11-2019 8:42pm

crisco10 wrote: »

Is it just me or are the replays not working on eir??

Not working in the stadium either I think. Pretty sure the ref said he couldn't see anything on the screen.

crisco10 · 30-11-2019 8:43pm

If he wouldn't have got the ball, why the yellow??

Buer · 30-11-2019 8:44pm

Not sure how it's a yellow if the TMO confirms the ball had already beaten Jones.

Squidgy Black · 30-11-2019 8:44pm

Nightmare start for Keenan all the same after the dropped pass from the opening phase and now this.

Boscoirl · 30-11-2019 8:48pm

Squidgy Black · 30-11-2019 8:51pm

Great steal by Moloney

Clegg · 30-11-2019 8:51pm

A Leinster player is out cold on the far side of the pitch.

30-11-2019 8:52pm

Boscoirl wrote: »

This got a solid roflocopter from me, not gonna lie!

Squidgy Black · 30-11-2019 8:53pm

Josh Murphy I think is out for the count

Clegg · 30-11-2019 8:53pm

It's Josh Murphy.

Don't think he's moved in two minutes.

Squidgy Black · 30-11-2019 8:54pm

Clegg wrote: »

It's Josh Murphy.

Don't think he's moved in two minutes.

Doesn't look great.

30-11-2019 8:54pm

Matawalu looks like he's just stepped off the set of Mad Max 2.

degsie · 30-11-2019 8:55pm

Not going to be a great night for Leinster

Squidgy Black · 30-11-2019 8:55pm

Looks like Tracy knocked him out with the Glasgow players leg when trying to clear out

Clegg · 30-11-2019 8:56pm

Nasty knock for Murphy. A Glasgow player was cleared out and his leg landed on Murphy's head.

30-11-2019 8:58pm

Glasgow fairly consistently offside down the line, touch judges need to be helping out the ref a bit more.

Buer · 30-11-2019 9:01pm

Ross Byrne has the habit of putting in some extremely aimless kicks from his own territory. It's obviously a planned move to kick in that area but there's literally nothing gained from many of them as he finds an opponent in space with little chase.

Clegg · 30-11-2019 9:04pm

Incredible hit from Connors. Put Glasgow 5 metres behind the gain line.

Buer · 30-11-2019 9:04pm

Ali Price was a mile offside for that turnover.

Also replay of yellow card makes a mockery of the decision. Ball had clearly bounced under Jones and Keenan was committed to the tackle.

Clegg · 30-11-2019 9:07pm

Didn't look like Bent was the one who collapsed that scrum.

Squidgy Black · 30-11-2019 9:07pm

Bent getting minced in the scrum, bit of a concern

degsie · 30-11-2019 9:09pm

Again Leinster being ref'd harshly

Clegg · 30-11-2019 9:14pm

Commentators are being harsh on Adam Byrne I think. Saying he was ruck watching when he should have been tracking the Glasgow runners. But Byrne was the man who was defending the entire wing by himself. If he goes wider he's leaving a gap for a different try scorer closer to the posts.

crisco10 · 30-11-2019 9:15pm

Jgp bit slow to get ball away on a few occasions.

crisco10 · 30-11-2019 9:15pm

Lovely.

Clegg · 30-11-2019 9:16pm

That's a bloody great score. Great carry from CoB and rapid pace from Kelleher.

Buer · 30-11-2019 9:16pm

Will Connors is looking like a real prospect. I wonder would they consider playing him blindside given his height and work rate. Himself and VDF could be a very potent combination around the park.

Squidgy Black · 30-11-2019 9:16pm

Superb offload from COB

P.Walnuts · 30-11-2019 9:17pm

COB showing up really well

realhorrorshow · 30-11-2019 9:18pm

Clegg wrote: »

Commentators are being harsh on Adam Byrne I think. Saying he was ruck watching when he should have been tracking the Glasgow runners. But Byrne was the man who was defending the entire wing by himself. If he goes wider he's leaving a gap for a different try scorer closer to the posts.

Probably should have been calling for support.

crisco10 · 30-11-2019 9:19pm

Buer wrote: »

Will Connors is looking like a real prospect. I wonder would they consider playing him blindside given his height and work rate. Himself and VDF could be a very potent combination around the park.

Both savage players, but backrow would be a bit unbalanced with both of em?

Clegg · 30-11-2019 9:19pm

That's great from Moloney. Spotted the ball was out of the ruck, went around the side for it and forced the Glasgow player to bring it back in to concede a penalty.

crisco10 · 30-11-2019 9:19pm

That's a great power play.

Clegg · 30-11-2019 9:19pm

Fuuuuuuuk.

Brilliant score.

Squidgy Black · 30-11-2019 9:20pm

Completely turned the game on it's head, was genuinely concerned we were going to get hockeyed for the first 20 minutes or so.

degsie · 30-11-2019 9:21pm

Super try!

Squidgy Black · 30-11-2019 9:23pm

Almost every single ruck in the buildup to that break Glasgow were taking out the man past the ruck or impeding.

Clegg · 30-11-2019 9:23pm

Brilliant defensive hits on our line.

Clegg · 30-11-2019 9:24pm

Doris and Connors have been huge in defence.

Glasgot vs. Leinster, Saturday 30th November 7.35PM (Eir Sport 1, Premier Sports 2)

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