Rainbow Cup Rd 1: Saturday, 24 April: Leinster v Munster – KO 7.35pm, RDS Arena

[backrower8]

I am hearing Doris to start with Ryan and Ringer on the bench.

I guess we will find out soon enough.

We will indeed.

Ringer may start, more likely him than Ryan, as we have to rest Robbie (the most minutes played of any Leinster player this season) and we just don't have the cover at centre for a likely front line Munster centre partnership. Osborne too young for that and T. O'Brien is just back, C.O'Brien/Turner still injured.

[Oldschoolsocks]

Must be very hard for HOS mentally at the moment.

Potentially his last few games as a pro and he's being asked to start against Munster and bench in Europe.

Must be messing with his head.

Although at least the pressure is off and it's a chance for him to show what he can do.

Decent enough shop window to show his wares...

[TrapperChamonix]

Must be very hard for HOS mentally at the moment.

Potentially his last few games as a pro and he's being asked to start against Munster and bench in Europe.

Must be messing with his head.

Although at least the pressure is off and it's a chance for him to show what he can do.

Decent enough shop window to show his wares...

Is that definite that HOS is leaving?

[mildlyinterested]

Must be very hard for HOS mentally at the moment.

Potentially his last few games as a pro and he's being asked to start against Munster and bench in Europe.

Must be messing with his head.

Although at least the pressure is off and it's a chance for him to show what he can do.

Decent enough shop window to show his wares...

Is that definite that HOS is leaving?

seems like it, nothing official until it's announced though.

[mildlyinterested]

Munster: Mike Haley; Keith Earls, Chris Farrell, Damian de Allende, Shane Daly; Joey Carbery, Conor Murray; Dave Kilcoyne, Niall Scannell, Stephen Archer; Jean Kleyn, Tadhg Beirne; Peter O’Mahony (C), Jack O’Donoghue, CJ Stander.

Replacements: Diarmuid Barron, Jeremy Loughman, Keynan Knox, Fineen Wycherley, Gavin Coombes, Craig Casey, Ben Healy, Calvin Nash.

[mildlyinterested]

[arsebiscuits1]

Props to Lock - he's clearly got the in track.

I'd have been happy to get one of Ringrose, Ryan, Doris and TOB back. Getting all 4 is massive.

Neither 9 inspiring too much confidence however.

But hopefully Foley thrives. This could well be his audition for a dev contract (he's year 3 if I'm not mistaken?)

[mildlyinterested]

Props to Lock - he's clearly got the in track.

I'd have been happy to get one of Ringrose, Ryan, Doris and TOB back. Getting all 4 is massive.

Neither 9 inspiring too much confidence however.

But hopefully Foley thrives. This could well be his audition for a dev contract (he's year 3 if I'm not mistaken?)

Foley is year 2.

[arsebiscuits1]

Props to Lock - he's clearly got the in track.

I'd have been happy to get one of Ringrose, Ryan, Doris and TOB back. Getting all 4 is massive.

Neither 9 inspiring too much confidence however.

But hopefully Foley thrives. This could well be his audition for a dev contract (he's year 3 if I'm not mistaken?)

Foley is year 2.

GRMA

[mildlyinterested]

Good to see Penny/Murphy/Frawley/TOB/Ryan/Doris/Ringrose back from injury.

[joooooe]

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einster Rugby (caps in brackets):

15. Jordan Larmour (56)
14. Dave Kearney (166)
13. Garry Ringrose (80) CAPTAIN
12. Rory O’Loughlin (81)
11. James Lowe (50)
10. Harry Byrne (22)
9. Hugh O’Sullivan (29)
1. Ed Byrne (66)
2. Dan Sheehan (10)
3. Andrew Porter (73)
4. Ross Molony (113)
5. Ryan Baird (21)
6. Josh Murphy (45)
7. Scott Penny (25)
8. Caelan Doris (37)

16. Seán Cronin (193)
17. Peter Dooley (90)
18. Michael Bent (155)
19. James Ryan (45)
20. Scott Fardy (76)
21. Cormac Foley (0)
22. Ciarán Frawley (34)
23. Tommy O’Brien (7)

Referee: Chris Busby (IRFU)

[OTT]

390 (Leinster caps) v 1082 (Munster caps) in the starting packs

What’s the old saying that Claw and the boys taught them, you have to pull the jersey off my back or some shite like that.



Edit: got a little excited with my numbers

[Oldschoolsocks]

Props to Lock - he's clearly got the in track.

I'd have been happy to get one of Ringrose, Ryan, Doris and TOB back. Getting all 4 is massive.

Neither 9 inspiring too much confidence however.

But hopefully Foley thrives. This could well be his audition for a dev contract (he's year 3 if I'm not mistaken?)

A shite, Bad enough to Porter going to LH, he’s going to the second row now?

[Keith]

Very exciting team selection, Leo really is a master of squad rotation. Looking forward to this now.

[mildlyinterested]

390 (Leinster caps) v 1082 (Munster caps) in the starting packs

What’s the old saying that Claw and the boys taught them, you have to pull the jersey off my back or some shite like that.



Edit: got a little excited with my numbers

[Oldschool]

Forwards win games theme.
Looking at the two packs how many of that Munster pack would you want to swap.
Frawley and TOB on bench is really good news too.

[wixfjord]

That is a very, very mobile pack we've got. Loads of carrying ability. Nice balance to it too.

If it's dry I hope we go out with a gunslinger approach and go after them!

[hugonaut]

Great game for Harry, Dan Sheehan, Penny, Hughie etc. to play. That's an all-international Munster side with multiple Lions and a World Cup winner in the starting line-up. It will be a real test for those youngsters.

[Theleinsterlad]

I know some have said on here that they aren’t looking forward to yet another game against Munster, but I have to admit I’m pumped on seeing our team and how it goes. Really looking forward to the game now and great opportunity for a couple to put their hand up for selection in the match day 23 next week

[Keith]

POM selected over the in form Gavin Coombes. Oh Munster never change, please.