Munster Team Talk Thread - Beirne After Reading

Cookiemunster · 28-03-2025 12:13PM

6-2 bench. I'd have preferred to see Butler on the bench, but I suppose Scannell covers more positions with that split.

From the team announcement article.

On the injury front, Peter O’Mahony didn’t train fully this week due to a knock.
Thaakir Abrahams and Jack O’Donoghue returned to training this week and are working their way back to full fitness.
Billy Burns was unavailable due to a shoulder injury.

phog · 28-03-2025 12:19PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123306312#Comment_123306312

Butler was subbed off last week due to an injury ad while not mentioned as being injured I wonder is that part of the reason for his omission

Cookiemunster · 28-03-2025 12:20PM

Connacht team.

15. Mack Hansen, 14. Chay Mullins, 13. Hugh Gavin, 12. Bundee Aki, 11. Finn Treacy, 10. Josh Ioane, 9. Caolin Blade

1 Jordan Duggan, 2. Dave Heffernan, 3. Finlay Bealham, 4. Joe Joyce, 5. Darragh Murray, 6. Cian Prendergast (C), Shamus Hurley-Langton, 8. Sean Jansen

16. Dylan Tierney-Martin, 17. Denis Buckley, 18. Jack Aungier, 19. Josh Murphy, 20. Paul Boyle, 21. Matthew Devine, JJ Hanrahan, 23. Santiago Cordero

phog · 28-03-2025 12:21PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123306290#Comment_123306290

In planning my weekend I somehow thought this was on later in the day, I'll be on the train to Dublin during the game 😪

Boscoirl · 28-03-2025 12:26PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123306325#Comment_123306325

Bag of cans, and the TG4 player on your phone, sorted

leakyboots · 28-03-2025 12:27PM

Don't think this is a foregone conclusion at all, even with a strong team like that.

letowski · 28-03-2025 01:01PM

I think aside from POM and probably John Ryan to the bench, that'll be the 23 that will play in France.

realhorrorshow · 28-03-2025 01:42PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123306346#Comment_123306346

I think it's going to be a shootout. The optimist in me hopes that we can't possibly lose all 6 interpros this season.

Gavin vs Farrell is an interesting matchup.

Brief_Lives · 28-03-2025 02:17PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123306346#Comment_123306346

i would never think it is a forgone conclusion, but business end of the season, we perform now, or just wait for Donk to rebuild us.

snotboogie · 28-03-2025 02:19PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123306572#Comment_123306572

We beat Ulster and Connacht already

phog · 28-03-2025 02:35PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123306725#Comment_123306725

I think, he's referring to Connacht when he says "we'

50HX · 28-03-2025 04:08PM

Great to see Casey back along with Klyen on the bench...obviously minutes in mind for La R or maybe he'll be kept in reserve for that game as well

Touch disappointed that POM isn't there esp away from home.

Are we looking at O connor at 15 for La R game with daly& haley out.

Abrahams prob doesn't make the squad nxt weekend either I would imagine

budhabob · 28-03-2025 06:58PM

Do we have any update on Haley's injury / timeline to recovery etc? He was well out of form this season, but it'd be great to get him back.

letowski · 28-03-2025 07:30PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123307472#Comment_123307472

I think he had ankle surgery after the Northampton game in January. Probably very likely out for the rest of the season.

With that being said, O’Connor has gotten good exposure this year. Still developing of course, but I think he’s shown potential to be the long term 15 for the club.

Akrasia · 28-03-2025 09:34PM

I have a spare ticket to the match tomorrow if any Munster fans want it, I'll gladly give it away for free (or a thousand euros to a connacht fan) (Adult, unreserved seating)

PM me if you want it

Akrasia · 28-03-2025 09:36PM

Absolutely massive game tomorrow for both teams.

The URC is an incredibly entertaining league to follow. Since it was formed, every single year has seen so much at stake up to the very end of the regular season, and then really dramatic knockout stages.

Ulster winning tonight means they will overtake Munster unless we win tomorrow, as will Connacht if they get 5 points and deny us a LBP

Podge_irl · 28-03-2025 10:01PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123307878#Comment_123307878

as will Connacht if they get 5 points and deny us a LBP

They only need to get 4 points and deny you a LBP to go ahead. If they just win by 7 they'll still go ahead actually as they'll have marginally better PD. It is super tight.

Brief_Lives · 28-03-2025 10:05PM

After tonight's games, munster down to 9th..

Tomorrow, we need to siht or get off the pot.

Big occasion for both teams, should be a cracker.

Red Silurian · 29-03-2025 11:30AM

Connacht will be out for blood today, a real chance for them to make it to the top 8, big game needed for munster

JanuarySnowstor · 29-03-2025 11:55AM

Yes a real test for Munster, just what they need ahead of La Rochelle game. Won't be easy this one, but on paper we have the slightly better team!

MaddChris · 29-03-2025 12:23PM

Absolutely p*ssing it down in Castlebar this afternoon. Rain predicted to stop by 2pm but the pitch will be sodden. Going to be a greasy ball. Multiple scrums predicted for this one.

letowski · 29-03-2025 04:36PM

I think that’s a hugely positive result for the lads up in Castlebar. Given we were down to 14 for most of the game and then 13 at two separate stages as well, it will be good for the spirit in the camp for the trip to France next week. A lot of the returning international and injured players played really well.

Only downside is Nankivell is going to be suspended. Probably Rory Scannell will have to come back into the side now again, not ideal opposite Danty. Maybe if Abrahams is fit SOB could play 12.

phog · 29-03-2025 04:44PM

Didn't really see the game but that's a terrific result, BP win away from home and down to 13 for 20 mins and to 14 for 20 minutes and playing into the wind in the second half

I did think the neck roll should have cancelled out their 2nd try but in the end, it didn't matter.

50HX · 29-03-2025 04:53PM

Connacht we're God awful terrible.

Hansen was the bright light running the backline for them. Super 50:22 from him

Would have fancied a cut at LaR nxt week once we were anywhere near fully stacked but Nanks out its a non runner now.

He's key to us defensively in midfield.

Can't argue with the red card or the yellows for that matter

Boscoirl · 29-03-2025 04:54PM

if Leinster do us a favour today. 4th and a home QF is achievable imo with our remaining games.

niallm77 · 29-03-2025 05:03PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123309628#Comment_123309628

Sharks will get TBP win now. Munster likely to be 5th unless the Bulls have a poor run in, which is possible. Bulls could lose to Munster and Glasgow which brings 4th into view

Podge_irl · 29-03-2025 05:04PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123309625#Comment_123309625

LAR are really not good. They'll justifiably be favourites but munster definitely have a shot.

Clegg · 29-03-2025 05:19PM

La Rochelle are a fading force. They know one way to play and if you can stop them gaining momentum with their carrying then you're a good part of the way along to beating them.

Brief_Lives · 29-03-2025 05:52PM

Great, leinster fans coming in saying how easy it should be for munster.

shag off lads. Leinster are playing the sharks now, shouldn't ye be watching.

we get some of our injured players back maybe.

Nanks red card is rescinded (slight possibility) then added to the above. better than maybe.

Brief_Lives · 29-03-2025 05:58PM

https://www.munsterrugby.ie/2025/03/29/application-for-pairc-ui-chaoimh-epcr-fixture-approved/

Munster Rugby can confirm that GAA Central Council have approved in principle the province’s application to host one EPCR Pool fixture at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in December 2025, if the province qualifies for next season’s Investec Champions Cup.

There is a huge battle for the eight URC Champions Cup places with 15 sides vying for eight spots.

There are four huge games remaining this season with Munster, at the time of writing, in fifth place in the URC table.

Both previous Munster Rugby games at Páirc Uí Chaoimh were completely sold-out with attendances of over 40,000.

The 41,400 attendance for the Munster v South Africa A game in November 2022 was a record crowd for rugby in the province.

For operational reasons, the application for the possible use of Páirc Uí Chaoimh was completed this month with approval granted in principle on Saturday, 29th March.

Should an EPCR pool game be staged in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Munster Rugby will advise on the number and blend of URC / EPCR games to be played in Thomond Park and Virgin Media Park next season.

Full details regarding Season Tickets for 2025/26 will also be communicated once the renewal period for MRSC members and Season Ticket holders opens in the coming weeks.

Munster Team Talk Thread - Beirne After Reading

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