WWW : Connacht vs Leinster

Journeyman_1 · 24-03-2016 11:28pm

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

If you're not arsed... Maoriincork is father of a current Connacht player....

Can someone explain what the WWW is about in thread title....

Im guessing it's Who Will Win.

CMOTDibbler · 24-03-2016 11:46pm

Journeyman_1 wrote: »

Im guessing it's Who Will Win.

Without a question mark that becomes a statement about Who's chances of winning.

Journeyman_1 · 24-03-2016 11:59pm

CMOTDibbler wrote: »

Without a question mark that becomes a statement about Who's chances of winning.

Exactly, Who is Leinsters brand new signing. Pilfered him straight from the Connacht sub-academy this time as he is already good enough. We'll see him lining out this weekend where Who plans to score a hat-trick on debut to stuff it to the westies.

Bazzo · 25-03-2016 12:01am

CMOTDibbler wrote: »

Without a question mark that becomes a statement about Who's chances of winning.

Who's on first. Connacht vs Leinster is on second.

Clegg · 25-03-2016 12:10pm

Healy
Strauss
Furlong
Molony
Triggs
Ryan
Van Der Flier
Ruddock

McGrath
Madigan
Te'o
Ringrose
Luuuuuuuuke
McFadden
Nacewa

shuffol · 25-03-2016 12:18pm

Not a Leinster pack that will strike fear into Connacht. Big test for Molony, Triggs and Ryan a bit meh and Ruddock never really convinces at 8. But what a bench to call on.

Great to see McGrath starting and really looking forward to the scrum battle between Buckley and Furlong.

Clegg · 25-03-2016 12:21pm

Leinster's bench is very strong. Forwards there can provide impact if losing or contain if winning. Very well rounded bunch of forwards there.

wp_rathead · 25-03-2016 1:23pm

Very strong Leinster bench alright

25-03-2016 1:53pm

Jaysus that Peter Robb is a big lad at 16st 12lb

irishbucsfan · 25-03-2016 1:57pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Jaysus that Peter Robb is a big lad at 16st 12lb

He's always been a great athlete, hope he develops into a great player for Connacht

b.gud · 25-03-2016 2:17pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Jaysus that Peter Robb is a big lad at 16st 12lb

He's an inch shorter and 9 lb heavier than Henshaw :eek:

former total · 25-03-2016 2:32pm

Well done to the guy who set the poll to close before the teams were announced. Good work.

Anyhow, bookies have Leinster as very narrow favourites, 2-point handicap.

wp_rathead · 25-03-2016 2:42pm

15 of the Leinster 23 came through their academy
13 of the Connacht 23 came through their academy

salmocab · 25-03-2016 3:29pm

wp_rathead wrote: »

15 of the Leinster 23 came through their academy
13 of the Connacht 23 came through their academy

Thats a decent stat wonder does that generally stand up around the provinces on a weekly basis.

irishbucsfan · 25-03-2016 4:57pm

wp_rathead wrote: »

15 of the Leinster 23 came through their academy
13 of the Connacht 23 came through their academy

I don't understand, who is morally superior?

EDIT: Just did the maths, the two teams come out even at 36 morals each. Just makes this game even more exciting

Tox56 · 25-03-2016 5:04pm

irishbucsfan wrote: »

I don't understand, who is morally superior?

EDIT: Just did the maths, the two teams come out even at 36 morals each. Just makes this game even more exciting

Connacht should be docked at least 6 morals for fielding Peter 'born in Dublin' Robb, and Matt 'when I die Dublin will be written in my heart' Healy

MugMugs · 25-03-2016 5:32pm

What an awesome bench. Connacht have to be wearing man sized nappies and sharing the kleenex looking at that.

ClanofLams · 25-03-2016 5:37pm

MugMugs wrote: »

What an awesome bench. Connacht have to be wearing man sized nappies and sharing the kleenex looking at that.

I'd say that's real likely alright. Fancying their chances against the starting pack more likely.

wp_rathead · 25-03-2016 5:38pm

Countdown is still on
less than 24 hours until:
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Tox56 wrote: »

Connacht should be docked at least 6 morals for fielding Peter 'born in Dublin' Robb, and Matt 'when I die Dublin will be written in my heart' Healy

And what off two Limerick men and a Cork man on bench for Leinster:eek:

irishbucsfan · 25-03-2016 5:40pm

wp_rathead wrote: »

And what off two Limerick men and a Cork man on bench for Leinster:eek:

Ah leave it out, we all know that Limerick, Cork and Athenry are in Munster. Pick your battles mate.

MarinersBlues · 26-03-2016 7:55am

IT'S GAAAAAAAMMMMMEEEE DDDDAAAAAAYYYYY!!!

Since walking out of the Sportsground after a bonus point win against the Ospreys I've been dying for this day.
Slightly less optimistic now that we are without Ronaldson, and it's raining, but it's still going to be a tight game.

I can't wait for the atmosphere up there. I'm sure the lads have a few tricks up their sleeves!

MugMugs · 26-03-2016 8:02am

I'm actually quite excited for this one.

Even more so since I landed myself a ticket.

vienne86 · 26-03-2016 9:23am

Some rain and gales forecast for this evening.

Zzippy · 26-03-2016 9:29am

vienne86 wrote: »

Some rain and gales forecast for this evening.

Advantage Leinster so..

MugMugs · 26-03-2016 9:30am

Zzippy wrote: »

Advantage Leinster so..

Theresa Mannion is going to be doing commentary given the forecast.

26-03-2016 10:03am

MugMugs wrote: »

Theresa Mannion is going to be doing commentary given the forecast.

"Don't make ANY unnecessary garryowens"

galwaylad14 · 26-03-2016 10:19am

Ya would echo the rest of ye that are worried about this weather. Obviously given both teams styles of play the poor weather will suit Leinster's more structured and conservative style better. AJ is a cracking player but he'll have to play the percentages a lot more this evening.

Can't get my head around Henshaw on the bench. He's obviously fit so why not start him? He should play every game between now and the end of the season. Maybe don't bring him to Treviso to give him a rest but that should be it in my opinion. Good impact off the bench anyways I suppose after 50 minutes or so.

BrokenMan · 26-03-2016 10:28am

Leinster bringing their miserable weather down from Dublin.:mad:

dub_skav · 26-03-2016 10:44am

galwaylad14 wrote: »

Ya would echo the rest of ye that are worried about this weather. Obviously given both teams styles of play the poor weather will suit Leinster's more structured and conservative style better. AJ is a cracking player but he'll have to play the percentages a lot more this evening.

Can't get my head around Henshaw on the bench. He's obviously fit so why not start him? He should play every game between now and the end of the season. Maybe don't bring him to Treviso to give him a rest but that should be it in my opinion. Good impact off the bench anyways I suppose after 50 minutes or so.

Fair play to lam for not starting a guy that will not be contributing next season.

Clever and refreshing standpoint

ClanofLams · 26-03-2016 11:08am

galwaylad14 wrote: »

Can't get my head around Henshaw on the bench. He's obviously fit so why not start him?

He couldn't train until Thursday and I'm open to correction on this but I don't think anyone who played 80 mins in every 6n game is starting this weekend.

26-03-2016 2:53pm

If anyone outside Galway is thinking of putting a bet on its worth noting the weather today.

Its borderline stormy.

Wind is absolutely howling. Sure its normally windy in Galway/Ireland but this wind is way above the "higher" averages.

Rain is intermittent so when it comes along with the wind its dreadful out.

Could be a low scoring game.

wp_rathead · 26-03-2016 3:17pm

dub_skav wrote: »

Fair play to lam for not starting a guy that will not be contributing next season.

Clever and refreshing standpoint

That isn't the reason he isn't starting
No player who started every game in 6Nations is started for their respective sides afaik

MarinersBlues · 26-03-2016 3:30pm

Heading up now!
Looks like we might avoid the rain.

The wind is strong but we should be dry!

C'MON CONNACHT!

26-03-2016 3:38pm

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 26-03-2016 4:09pm

Delighted to discover this in on TG4, thought it was on Sky only.

youngco87 · 26-03-2016 4:11pm

Heenan being out is a big loss but McKeon is still a decent replacement.

Clegg · 26-03-2016 4:46pm

Heenan pulls out of the game.

Clearly wanted nothing of Van Der Flier.

Stheno · 26-03-2016 4:47pm

Half an hour to go

26-03-2016 4:51pm

What channel is this on

Clegg · 26-03-2016 4:51pm

Deleted User wrote: »

What channel is this on

TG4 and Sky Sports

CatFromHue · 26-03-2016 4:53pm

I think Leinster will get a good win here.

The team overall is stronger and we've a very reliable goal kicker, plus the bench too.

mansize · 26-03-2016 4:59pm

Connachta abú

vienne86 · 26-03-2016 5:04pm

Sky have hired Mike McCarthy for this gig - good move.

MayoForSam · 26-03-2016 5:07pm

Breezy here in the sports ground, showers coming and going, great atmosphere though, come on Connacht!

26-03-2016 5:11pm

Commentators can talk such nonsense. Literally filling a silence with anything.

Neil3030 · 26-03-2016 5:15pm

What hideous GAA-style monstrosity is that on Madigan's head?

Connacht by 50.

vienne86 · 26-03-2016 5:19pm

Handags already between Aki and T'eo!

bilston · 26-03-2016 5:20pm

Connacht are fired up. Maybe too much? We'll see.

Clegg · 26-03-2016 5:20pm

Phenomenal ball protection from Dom Ryan.

vienne86 · 26-03-2016 5:21pm

Leinster scrum massive so far.

WWW : Connacht vs Leinster

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