Leinster Team Talk Thread (Love you Furlong time)

That's not what was said at all. Cian Tracey reported that Jack Boyle was linked with a move to an unspecified side. A poster then speculated it was Munster. There's no confirmation when this was either. Last season we know Exeter Chiefs wanted him for instance. Could easily be a reference to that.

Wouldn't surprise me if Munster wanted Boyle though. He's a big prospect, but one that imo is best suited at Leinster. Porter is clear first choice, but Healy doesn't have long left as a pro. He'll be competing for replacement loosehead in the short term and first choice in the medium term. Leinster's better track record in player development and pathway to the Ireland squad will hopefully swing things.

Stormers not giving you much confidence that they can beat La Rochelle next weekend.

The win last night was huge in the context of the league. We're now 9 points ahead of the Bulls but four of their final five games at home. They could easily win all 4 and some with bonus points as well.

Leinster have a tough run in too with the South Africa tour, an away trip to Belfast and a game against Connacht. At least three wins is required to finish top. We need to beat the Lions away to give ourselves the best chance possible. Which won't be easy as we don't send our strongest squad to SA.

Of course, we might if we lose to Leicester or in the QF the proceeding week. But let's not go there.

Very good effort. Was impressed by the physicality. Baird stepped up and I thought played a blinder. At this stage of his career, it's surprising that Leinster passed on Russell when he was 20.

Jackman on comms said Molony signed for 3 years at Bath! I hope it goes well for him. Surprised that Bath haven't announced it yet.

No, but looking at how quickly things change (Dan Leavy retired, Will Connors out injured for a while) it wouldn't take much to find himself in the squad for a European cup knockout game, Given the situation in other provinces, staying in Leinster might be his best shot. For Irish caps, moving elsewhere would give him more exposure but potentially with a less stable environment (coaching change at Ulster, and current results and performance at Connacht not looking like they are going to be developing well, and Munster have a good set of back row players and might not get much more game time).

Sounds like most on that update are touch and go or at least somewhat close to a return. I think there is enough in the team to beat Leicester at home without anyone on the list tbh. Would give all an extra week at try get them back for Stormers/LAR.

A quarter against Stormers/LAR is a big ask without Porter, Keenan, Ringrose & Henshaw from starting 15 and basically all 3 back subs in McGrath, Frawley and JOB.

I'm as nervous as an altar boy at a bishops convention with all of these injuries. Praying for a Stormers win as I can't see us beating ROG'S lads with all of our walking wounded. Thats hoping we get by Tigers.

We will be ok v Tigers , but can't see us bearing LAR if we face them.

Harry Byrne convinced me against the Bulls that he’s up for the job. Ross is a seasoned international. Tector and Prendergast look the business in the academy and in the men’s game. Cullen for whatever reason doesn’t see Frawley as a 10, it’s time we release him to Ulster to let him develop there. I’d be much more comfortable developing a specialist fullback like Henry McErlean or Jimmy O’Brien, even Larmour is showing promise there. We can’t play Frawley at 12 either because that’s Henshaw’s and Osbourne’s specialist position and they’ve both shined there this year. It is time for Leo to let Frawley go his own way and develop into the brilliant outhalf that he is.

Without JR we're fecked. We can still put in a performance and could possibly sneak a win v La Rochelle, bit I doubt it.

Ryan is our best lock and is an 80 minute player.

If everyone is fit, who do you play him ahead of at the moment?