Leinster v Saracens

19-09-2020 02:13PM #1

Surprised there's no thread

thomond2006 · 19-09-2020 02:13PM

Leinster by 15-20.

19-09-2020 02:16PM

If anyone's got an illegal stream of the build-up, do not pm it to me as that would be against the law

ongarite · 19-09-2020 02:21PM

Leinster need to keep the scoreboard ticking over and stay ahead of Saracens.
If Saracens start well and get ahead I can see them winning the match.

Buer · 19-09-2020 02:24PM

Leinster by a score.

As important as it is to shut down Billy Vunipola, Leinster will hopefully turn the screw by bringing in VDF in the final quarter to get at Goode/Manu Vunipola.

The disparity in benches isn't nearly as stark as some might believe though. There's no discernible advantage to be had for Byrne, Bent, JGP or ROL. Baird is good but this is a huge step up for him too and we've no idea if the pressure might tell when he's introduced.

High tempo has to be the way to go for Leinster if possible. There's a lot of experience in the Saracens team but also a lot of miles on the clock in that back line.

This is potentially the last game of professional rugby Barritt and Wigglesworth ever play. For that reason alone, this Saracens team is going to be at an emotional pitch that Leinster have not encountered in 16 months. I expect Saracens to absolutely tear into Leinster from the start.

It's how Leinster absorb that ferocity will be the winning and losing of this. They should have enough experience to know what is coming and have a plan for responding.

razorblunt · 19-09-2020 02:34PM

Today and for today only, cmon Leinster.

Time for a dettol bath.

Buer · 19-09-2020 02:39PM

razorblunt wrote: »

Today and for today only, cmon Leinster.

Time for a dettol bath.

Group hug!

thomond2006 · 19-09-2020 02:40PM

Anyone but Sarseholes.

CatFromHue · 19-09-2020 02:42PM

If Leinster don't win South Dublin will be put into a Level 5 lockdown.....of shame!

mfceiling · 19-09-2020 02:44PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

If anyone's got an illegal stream of the build-up, do not pm it to me as that would be against the law

Yeah I've only got my phone access and I'd hate for someone to pm me with a stream for this.

PMBC · 19-09-2020 02:46PM

Dont see highlights programmed on tv for later. Maybe I missed?
Is it on radio?

CMcsporty · 19-09-2020 02:47PM

thomond2006 wrote: »

Leinster by 15-20.

I like it!
Leinster should fillet this Saracens Light
Goode at 10 is desperate stuff.
Must be one of the oldest back lines In Europe. Wigglesworth is 37 now!
Pity it’s not on real telly.

LuckyGent88 · 19-09-2020 02:52PM

Please let Leinster hammer the ****e out of the cheating *****.

Hurrache · 19-09-2020 02:57PM

PMBC wrote: »

Dont see highlights programmed on tv for later. Maybe I missed?
Is it on radio?

Doesn't seem to be any.

All_in_Flynn · 19-09-2020 02:58PM

If there is a rugby god we will put 50 on these and RK will ping Farrell in the nose on the sidelines.

I’d be a lot more confident if Dave Kearney and Furlong were fit for this.

Buer · 19-09-2020 03:00PM

CMcsporty wrote: »

I like it!
Leinster should fillet this Saracens Light
Goode at 10 is desperate stuff.

Goode started 10 for them in their last European QF. He's a top class full back but a very solid outhalf.

Clegg · 19-09-2020 03:00PM

In an online Zoom call for college so missing the game. See you on the other side, lads.

foxyladyxx · 19-09-2020 03:02PM

PMBC wrote: »

Dont see highlights programmed on tv for later. Maybe I missed?
Is it on radio?

Radio 5

19-09-2020 03:04PM

Fake crowd noise is stupid

Buer · 19-09-2020 03:05PM

Very harsh penalty. Ball was completely clear and available. Porter was not in the way and had rolled to the side.

foxyladyxx · 19-09-2020 03:06PM

Who knocked on from Leinster?

This is it · 19-09-2020 03:06PM

9 can get the ball easily, probably would've disrupted more had he tried to move out :rolleyes:

This is it · 19-09-2020 03:07PM

Great work Porter

JRant · 19-09-2020 03:07PM

If that's the standard for not rolling away there will be a lot of penalties today.

lawrencesummers · 19-09-2020 03:08PM

Very poor crowd in attendance for what is supposedly a very well supported club.

ongarite · 19-09-2020 03:08PM

Good to level the scores straight away.

JRant · 19-09-2020 03:09PM

lawrencesummers wrote: »

Very poor crowd in attendance for what is supposedly a very well supported club.

Rumour has it they couldn't even give the tickets away.

ongarite · 19-09-2020 03:10PM

Looks like a strong wind in the stadium

ongarite · 19-09-2020 03:11PM

Another penalty.
Referee taking no **** at the breakdown

kmart6 · 19-09-2020 03:11PM

Jesus that is soft against Sexton.

19-09-2020 03:11PM

That penalty is nonsense

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