Leinster v Glasgow Fri 28 Feb KO 19:35

[johng]

Leinster Rugby (caps in brackets):

15. Hugo Keenan (13)
14. Dave Kearney (147)
13. Jimmy O’Brien (16)
12. Joe Tomane (20)
11. James Lowe (42)
10. Harry Byrne (8)
9. Luke McGrath (122)
1. Peter Dooley (75)
2. Seán Cronin (180)
3. Michael Bent (134)
4. Ryan Baird (6)
5. Scott Fardy (57) CAPTAIN
6. Josh Murphy (31)
7. Will Connors (14)
8. Max Deegan (61)

16. James Tracy (107)
17. Michael Milne (7)
18. Jack Aungier (4)
19. Jack Dunne (6)
20. Rhys Ruddock (171)
21. Jamison Gibson-Park (87)
22. Ciarán Frawley (24)
23. Fergus McFadden (183)

Referee: Nigel Owens (WRU)

[johng]

1. Aki Seiuli (10)
2. George Turner (46)
3. D’arcy Rae (69)
4. Rob Harley (229)
5. Tim Swinson (135)
6. Ryan Wilson (c) (167)
7. Tom Gordon (16)
8. Matt Fagerson (60)

9. George Horne (54)
10. Pete Horne (167)
11. Kyle Steyn (25)
12. Nick Grigg (68)
13. Huw Jones (34)
14. Tommy Seymour (142)
15. Glenn Bryce (29)

Replacements

16. Mesu Dolokoto (2)
17. Alex Allan (102)
18. Ewan McQuillin (1)
19. Andrew Davidson (7)
20. Callum Gibbins (46)
21. Jamie Dobie (7)
22. Ruaridh Jackson (162)
23. Niko Matawalu (126)

[arsebiscuits1]

That is a seriously strong side.

Still no Rob in the side. Wonder if they're fully phasing him out now or if he's carrying something.

[wixfjord]

Glasgow side is strong too, with a few good bench options to come in.

Should be a good test for us.

I think it was this game last year that Dunne started and had a really good performance. Hopefully he comes in and does likewise.

[mildlyinterested]

That is a seriously strong side.

Still no Rob in the side. Wonder if they're fully phasing him out now or if he's carrying something.

Think that answer is quite clear.

[johng]

That is a seriously strong side.

Still no Rob in the side. Wonder if they're fully phasing him out now or if he's carrying something.

Hugo Keenan is a good option in fairness. Can see Rob getting a few games before he heads off to Japan or wherever

[Ruckedtobits]

Very strong Warriors back-row. Our guys will get a really good competition.

[JB1973]

Two very good sides considering we are in the middle of the 6 nations.

Leinster NIQ recruitment is very good and it must be great to call on people like fardy and lowe (is he iq now?) when your irish test players are away

Should be a good game this and both sides look capable of running the ball

Unless there is a big difference in the quality of the sides I always tend to pick the home team so I will go with a leister win

But I can see Glasgow getting a losing BP here,

how's the weather with you at the minute ?

[arsebiscuits1]

Two very good sides considering we are in the middle of the 6 nations.

Leinster NIQ recruitment is very good and it must be great to call on people like fardy and lowe (is he iq now?) when your irish test players are away

Should be a good game this and both sides look capable of running the ball

Unless there is a big difference in the quality of the sides I always tend to pick the home team so I will go with a leister win

But I can see Glasgow getting a losing BP here,

how's the weather with you at the minute ?

Lowe is IQ this November.

It's been good this season. Last season we could only field 2 of Lowe, JGP and Fardy in the same squad. JGP is now IQ so that rule went away

The weather has been absolute sh1te last few weeks. Constant rain. Not looking like it will be any different tomorrow sadly

[limecat]

Match Preview

Last week was an old-school Pro14 night in Wales.

Instead of the comfortable wins they've become accustomed to, Leinster had to grind things out against a spirited and awkward Ospreys team. Leinster certainly didn't make life easy for themselves with some daft decisions and poor skills at times. But in tough conditions they did what they needed to and kept their winning record going. This week Leinster take on Glasgow, the team they beat in last year's Pro14 final which was held in Glasgow.

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[johng]

Nakawara got injured v the Dragons last week

[carlow man]

Is Adam Byrne just completely out of favour? Seems weird that he's gone from starting against Toulouse this time last year to playing AIL this season.

[mildlyinterested]

Is Adam Byrne just completely out of favour? Seems weird that he's gone from starting against Toulouse this time last year to playing AIL this season.

Seems like it. Rumored to be off at the end of season.

[mildlyinterested]

Conor Maguire, Scott Penny and Cian Kelleher look like 24th men in captains run.

[Morf]

Is Adam Byrne just completely out of favour? Seems weird that he's gone from starting against Toulouse this time last year to playing AIL this season.

Seems like it. Rumored to be off at the end of season.

Just a pity the Championship is a far less attractive option now.

[mildlyinterested]

Is Adam Byrne just completely out of favour? Seems weird that he's gone from starting against Toulouse this time last year to playing AIL this season.

Seems like it. Rumored to be off at the end of season.

Just a pity the Championship is a far less attractive option now.

Premiership club apparently.

[carlow man]

More rumours that connacht want Adam, penny and Connors for next season.

[mildlyinterested]

More rumours that connacht want Adam, penny and Connors for next season.

They want loads of Leinster players.. Do those players want to leave Leinster is another question.

[Pilotman123]

Ryan Baird will make his Ireland debut this year and is gonna turn out better than James Ryan. Change my mind

[Pilotman123]

Wouldn’t be surprised if Ryan Baird made the Lions tour in 2021