Leinster v Ulster Sat 3rd December 19.35 TG4

[mildlyinterested]

Brownlee a dark horse to start on Saturday if Ngatai is out?

Went off injured against chile so.. unlikely

[pip14]

Unfortunately can't attend on Saturday night so my North Stand ticket is free to a good home. PM if interested.

Is this still available pal?

[neill_m]

Ulster team to play Leinster, BKT United Rugby Championship Round 9, Saturday 3 December at RDS Arena (KO 7 35pm), live on TG4, Viaplay & URC.tv.

(15-9): Michael Lowry, Ethan McIlroy, James Hume, Stuart McCloskey, Stewart Moore, Billy Burns, John Cooney;

(1-8): Andy Warwick, Tom Stewart, Marty Moore, Alan O’Connor, Kieran Treadwell, Iain Henderson (Captain), Marcus Rea, Nick Timoney.

Replacements: Rob Herring, Callum Reid, Tom O’Toole, Sam Carter, Duane Vermeulen, Nathan Doak, Jacob Stockdale, Matty Rea.

[curates_egg]

On our selection this weekend, I would think Healy has to start (or get significant minutes) if we are planning on him being our 17 in Europe.

I will give you my Euromillions numbers if you like.

[curates_egg]

15. Hugo Keenan (44)
14. Jimmy O’Brien (58)
13. Garry Ringrose (107) CAPTAIN
12. Jamie Osborne (22)
11. James Lowe (65)
10. Ross Byrne (136)
9. Jamison Gibson-Park (116)
1. Cian Healy (252)
2. Rónan Kelleher (39)
3. Michael Ala’alatoa (31)
4. James Ryan (62)
5. Jason Jenkins (7)
6. Ryan Baird (42)
7. Josh van der Flier (117)
8. Jack Conan (120)

16. Dan Sheehan (34)
17. Andrew Porter (96)
18. Tadhg Furlong (128)
19. Ross Molony (147)
20. Caelan Doris (58)
21. Nick McCarthy (51)
22. Charlie Tector (1)
23. Liam Turner (9)

[Flash Gordon]

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[Flash Gordon]

Good Jasus, imagine seeing that bench coming on when you're a knacker forward on 60 minutes!!!

[riocard911]

Bit disappointed neither Deegan nor HB made the 23.

[Dexter]

Strong teams!
Wonder will the bookies spread change, up or down, after the team announcements?

[curates_egg]

Full bore selection.

My guess is that the starting 1-3 will be the bench next week, and swap with 16-18. My guess about Healy was right.
Could easily have the same second row and backline next week, unless Sexton and Ngatai are fit.

Back row also very strong. I would be disappointed if Deegan doesn't make the bench for Europe but understand the desire to try Baird at 6 again this week.

[D4surfer]

15. Hugo Keenan (44)
14. Jimmy O’Brien (58)
13. Garry Ringrose (107) CAPTAIN
12. Jamie Osborne (22)
11. James Lowe (65)
10. Ross Byrne (136)
9. Jamison Gibson-Park (116)
1. Cian Healy (252)
2. Rónan Kelleher (39)
3. Michael Ala’alatoa (31)
4. James Ryan (62)
5. Jason Jenkins (7)
6. Ryan Baird (42)
7. Josh van der Flier (117)
8. Jack Conan (120)

16. Dan Sheehan (34)
17. Andrew Porter (96)
18. Tadhg Furlong (128)
19. Ross Molony (147)
20. Caelan Doris (58)
21. Nick McCarthy (51)
22. Charlie Tector (1)
23. Liam Turner (9)

We're light on cover in the backs. I'm a little surprised with no Max Deegan.

[desperado]

Surprised HB not in the 23, with Tector ahead of him. Hopefully not injured again.

[mildlyinterested]

Surprised HB not in the 23, with Tector ahead of him. Hopefully not injured again.

Sat out training on monday anyway

[Flash Gordon]

Surprised HB not in the 23, with Tector ahead of him. Hopefully not injured again.

Tector was very good against Chile, assume Harry is injured too.

[Keith]

The big games keep on coming, the quality of the league has sky rocketed this year. The group stages in Europe is nearly a breather at this stage!

Real shame not to see HB and Max there but good looking team.

[desperado]

Would preferred to have seen Foley on the bench too. He needs, and deserves to get gametime in these fully loaded games.

[ronk]

Interesting to see the balance in the loose 5 and at centre. Osbourne starting at 12 beside Ringrose is worth watching. There's also a big contest with Henderson at 6 vs Baird.

Looks like we're both planning on impact off the bench in the pack.

[wixfjord]

Backline subs are the weak spot in our selection, but from 1-20 that's a cracking team.

Luke/Harry/Deegan injured or just rotated?

It's a huge ask for Tector if Ross goes down early.

Looks like this will be a serious forward battle though. I'd fancy our bench pack to overpower theirs down the stretch.

[cormac]

Ulster team to play Leinster, BKT United Rugby Championship Round 9, Saturday 3 December at RDS Arena (KO 7 35pm), live on TG4, Viaplay & URC.tv.

(15-9): Michael Lowry, Ethan McIlroy, James Hume, Stuart McCloskey, Stewart Moore, Billy Burns, John Cooney;

(1-8): Andy Warwick, Tom Stewart, Marty Moore, Alan O’Connor, Kieran Treadwell, Iain Henderson (Captain), Marcus Rea, Nick Timoney.

Replacements: Rob Herring, Callum Reid, Tom O’Toole, Sam Carter, Duane Vermeulen, Nathan Doak, Jacob Stockdale, Matty Rea.

Henderson at 6 is an interesting call at this stage of his career, especially considering his lack of match fitness

[Flash Gordon]

Backline subs are the weak spot in our selection, but from 1-20 that's a cracking team.

Luke/Harry/Deegan injured or just rotated?

It's a huge ask for Tector if Ross goes down early.

Looks like this will be a serious forward battle though. I'd fancy our bench pack to overpower theirs down the stretch.

I think Harry might be injured so Tector is the last man standing. Was hoping to see Jordan back too but I guess it's a week too soon.