Heineken Cup 2020/21

[mildlyinterested]

Hyped for this.

[erskinechilders]

Three potentially cracking games in a row that will define our season. Lovely.

I'd fancy us to run the legs off of Toulon in the Aviva.

An Exeter QF could be a brilliant game. Am sure Leo et al will have an eye on how to counteract their tight forward play. Would be useful to get Doris back for that one.

Why wouldn't we play in the RDS? Is the aviva pitch bigger?

[TrapperChamonix]

when are the SF & Final dates?

[wixfjord]

Nowell got injured in training last week, likely to be out for a potential QF.

[mildlyinterested]

so Leinster's intl's have potentially the following next 5 games with no rest weeks:

Scotland
England
Munster
Toulon
Exeter

[OTT]

so Leinster's intl's have potentially the following next 5 games with no rest weeks:

Scotland
England
Munster
Toulon
Exeter

There goes the undercooked excuse from our arsenal

[elephantman]

so Leinster's intl's have potentially the following next 5 games with no rest weeks:

Scotland
England
Munster
Toulon
Exeter

That’s an absolutely crazy schedule.

I wouldn’t expect too many internationals for the Munster game.

[mildlyinterested]

so Leinster's intl's have potentially the following next 5 games with no rest weeks:

Scotland
England
Munster
Toulon
Exeter

That’s an absolutely crazy schedule.

I wouldn’t expect too many internationals for the Munster game.

certainly not any starters.

Oh well, would make victory even sweeter.

[LeinsterLeader]

I'm loving the optimism guys. Fair play. Keep it coming!

[Blueberry]

Unbelievable run coming up for the Leinster elite......going to be a major exercise in using the squad and man management. Gonna need a little bit of luck too with injuries especially in the two remaining six nations games.....

All hands to the wheel, if Leocaster can pull this one off it will be worth a celebratory sherry or two !!

[mildlyinterested]

I'd send play an almost A side the next two weeks, then mix and match for Munster/Toulon with the hope of having our strongest 23 for exeter away.

[Blueberry]

I'd send play an almost A side the next two weeks, then mix and match for Munster/Toulon with the hope of having our strongest 23 for exeter away.

Yes that balance sounds about right, no easy way to do this.....

[mildlyinterested]

all because of the Rainbow f%~king cup

[riocard911]

I'd send play an almost A side the next two weeks, then mix and match for Munster/Toulon with the hope of having our strongest 23 for exeter away.

Way to go, alright!!!

[OTT]

If they don’t go full against Toulon at home we deserve to lose.

And if we do lose people on here will soon forget and blame management for underestimating teams.

[Ruckedtobits]

I'd send play an almost A side the next two weeks, then mix and match for Munster/Toulon with the hope of having our strongest 23 for exeter away.

We don't have that as an option, given that we have 15 in Irish Camp and a number of others on the treatment couch.

IMO, while Europe will be our priority, Leocaster understand that the effect of beating Munster and putting a pot on the sideboard will be worth a few points in our performance at home against Toulon.

Look at it from the other end of the telescope, if we select a Squad which is too weak to be competitive in a final, at home, against Munster, what can the quality of preparation be like on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in a week we face Toulon for a Europeean Q/F place?

Munster could well have four starters in the pack against England, subject to form against the Scots and injuries. It would not be a huge surprise to see Kilcoyne, Byrne, PO'M & CJ in the starting lineup.

Were that to happen, I'd have no concern starting the Pro14 Final with Healy, Kelleher, Furlong / Porter, Dev, Fardy / Baird and JVdF/ Penny / Connors, Conan / Doris, Ruddock with each of the alternates on the bench. Luke & Ross B as starting half-backs and Larmour, Keenan, Lowe in the back three.

Our midfield would be my concern depending on injuries and workload in English game. Henshaw and Ringrose are thoroughbreds and with luck could get through 5 games on the bounce, but I wouldn't like to chance it. Possibly Frawley & RO'L to start against Munster with possibly Ringrose on the bench with Dave Kearney & JGP.

Overall, I believe that Leo will give the Final a big go. Pots are for winning. What can be counted can be managed. Dealing with lost opportunites requires far more sweat and inspiration.

[Jcahill1]

Is it confirmed we’ll be away to Exeter after?

[cormac]

Is it confirmed we’ll be away to Exeter after?

Yes, if we beat Toulon we'll be away to the winner of the Exeter v Lyon match.

[D4surfer]

Is it confirmed we’ll be away to Exeter after?

Or Lyon

[domhnallj]

Home advantage isn't what it used to be.