Leinster v Glasgow

[johng]

McGrath
Cronin
Moore
Cullen
McCarthy
Ruddock
Jennings
Murphy

Reddan
Madigan
Fitzgerald
Reid
Macken
McFadden
Kirchner

Strauss
Bent
Furlong
Denton
Ryan
Boss
Gopperth
Fanning/Hudson

Win is the minimum requirement here. Back on the horse for Ireland subs and bench challengers.

Glasgow blew a 17 10 lead away to the Dragons yesterday to lose 24 23.

Hopefully that demoralises them rather than galvanizes them. Scotland went the other way. Snatched a 1 point win in Italy. Few returning subs from that game to Glasgow.

Worries are our porous midfield and lack of cutting edge in the backs. Pack looks well able. Will Jennings come back ahead of Ryan or visa versa?

[Danthefan]

Don't think Cullen should be playing (though he will I'd imagine). He's been really poor this season. Would much prefer one of the younger players in there.

[the spoofer]

I am sorry to say it but I really wish we had someone else to put into the midfield.

[Fireworks]

I am sorry to say it but I really wish we had someone else to put into the midfield.

We do, Luke.

[goreyguy]

1. McGrath
2. Cronin
3. Moore
4. McCarthy
5. Denton
6. Ruddock
7. Ryan
8. Murphy
9. Reddan
10. Madigan
11. Fitzgerald
12. Reid
13. Macken
14. McFadden
15. Kirchner
16. Strauss
17. JOC
18. Bent
19. Marshall
20. Jennings
21. Boss
22. Gopperth
23. O'Shea

[Leoslovechild]

This is the first of 3 home games in a row that if we will all three will surely put us definitely into the play offs.This will also do a lot of damage to Glasgow if we beat them.So very important to get a positive result this Saturday

[Peg Leg]

1. McGrath
2. Cronin
3. Moore
4. McCarthy
5. Denton
6. Ruddock
7. Ryan
8. Murphy
9. Reddan
10. Madigan
11. Fitzgerald
12. Reid
13. Macken
14. McFadden
15. Kirchner
16. Strauss
17. JOC
18. Bent
19. Marshall
20. Jennings
21. Boss
22. Gopperth
23. O'Shea

I'd be tempted to drop Ryan, move jordi to 7 and play the barbarian @ 8

[goreyguy]

1. McGrath
2. Cronin
3. Moore
4. McCarthy
5. Denton
6. Ruddock
7. Ryan
8. Murphy
9. Reddan
10. Madigan
11. Fitzgerald
12. Reid
13. Macken
14. McFadden
15. Kirchner
16. Strauss
17. JOC
18. Bent
19. Marshall
20. Jennings
21. Boss
22. Gopperth
23. O'Shea

I'd be tempted to drop Ryan, move jordi to 7 and play the barbarian @ 8[/quote

Ryan wasn't that bad last weekend. Wouldn't mind that lineup though.

[Peg Leg]

1. McGrath
2. Cronin
3. Moore
4. McCarthy
5. Denton
6. Ruddock
7. Ryan
8. Murphy
9. Reddan
10. Madigan
11. Fitzgerald
12. Reid
13. Macken
14. McFadden
15. Kirchner
16. Strauss
17. JOC
18. Bent
19. Marshall
20. Jennings
21. Boss
22. Gopperth
23. O'Shea

I'd be tempted to drop Ryan, move jordi to 7 and play the barbarian @ 8[/quote

Ryan wasn't that bad last weekend. Wouldn't mind that lineup though.

I don't think he was that bad either, but he's just not getting into games the way we've seen that he can. He's always struck me as a player with outrageous athletic ability and smarts, but he seems happy to just keep pace with whats in front of him this weather.

[simonokeeffe]

great team we can still put out

Reid/Macken still gives me the heeby jeebies though

[rdsblue]

I think Dom Ryan should start. What Dippy needs is a run of games to get him up to his proper speed. He's got nothing but stop-start a few minutes pitch time here or there.Even in the last two weeks he has shown signs of coming back to form. Before all of his injuries in the last two seasons he looked ready to overtake Jennings & he can get back to that with game time.

[goreyguy]

I think Dom Ryan should start. What Dippy needs is a run of games to get him up to his proper speed. He's got nothing but stop-start a few minutes pitch time here or there.Even in the last two weeks he has shown signs of coming back to form. Before all of his injuries in the last two seasons he looked ready to overtake Jennings & he can get back to that with game time.

Ryan has been better than Jennings in recent months. He was solid in the last game, could he have played better, sure.

[Ruckedtobits]

IMO, the 2nd row suggested are too similar and do not present a realistic mid-line jumping option. Subject to nose injury, I would like to see Locky or Ben Marshall selected with Mike McC with Rhys, Dom and Jordi or Conan in back-row. Would also like to see whether Jimmy G at 10 and Mads at 12 could provide a mid-field option right from the start. Believe that they could also play a 5/8ths format of alternating first receiver to great effect.

[Fireworks]

I think Dom Ryan should start. What Dippy needs is a run of games to get him up to his proper speed. He's got nothing but stop-start a few minutes pitch time here or there.Even in the last two weeks he has shown signs of coming back to form. Before all of his injuries in the last two seasons he looked ready to overtake Jennings & he can get back to that with game time.

Ryan has been better than Jennings in recent months. He was solid in the last game, could he have played better, sure.

The is no substitute to playing the game for getting you up to speed. After his injury history it is also going to take time for the psychological blocks to be cleared. No matter how much you believe you are fit it takes a while for you to really trust in it.

[simonokeeffe]

IMO, the 2nd row suggested are too similar and do not present a realistic mid-line jumping option. Subject to nose injury, I would like to see Locky or Ben Marshall selected with Mike McC with Rhys, Dom and Jordi or Conan in back-row. Would also like to see whether Jimmy G at 10 and Mads at 12 could provide a mid-field option right from the start. Believe that they could also play a 5/8ths format of alternating first receiver to great effect.

know what you mean but then problem is a very short second row and theyll probably have Johnny Gray

[neiliog93]

The Reid-Macken partnership is defensively disastrous. Macken's decision-making is poor and he regularly makes the 'wrong reads' defensively, leaving lots of space to exploit. Reid just doesn't tackle and is prone to mad errors. As an ex-10 he can kick well and he has pace/a spark in attack, but he needs to improve defensively. Macken is also extremely quick for a big guy, but he seems a bit all over the place on the pitch at times. You're right to have the heeby-jeebies about them. Cardiff looked dangerous running at them even with the most laborious, slow ball the other night.

[nc6000]

Is kick-off for this one really at 20.30? Apart from games in France that's the latest kick-off time I can recall.

[Donny B.]

Is kick-off for this one really at 20.30? Apart from games in France that's the latest kick-off time I can recall.

Yip. In fairness Munster have had a few of these crazy KOs times in the last few seasons, but this is the latest we've been for a home game.

[Fireworks]

The Reid-Macken partnership is defensively disastrous. Macken's decision-making is poor and he regularly makes the 'wrong reads' defensively, leaving lots of space to exploit. Reid just doesn't tackle and is prone to mad errors. As an ex-10 he can kick well and he has pace/a spark in attack, but he needs to improve defensively. Macken is also extremely quick for a big guy, but he seems a bit all over the place on the pitch at times. You're right to have the heeby-jeebies about them. Cardiff looked dangerous running at them even with the most laborious, slow ball the other night.

Reid I am not sure about at all but there is plenty of potential in Macken. Together they are not good but Maken has had good performances with more experienced partners. It would help to have Goodman around at the moment. I think Macken could come good but it will take time and he needs to learn from an experienced head.

[Broken Wing]

This kick off time was clearly designed for those of us with tickets to both Dublin Cork and Leinster Glasgow.