Leinster v. Connacht, FRI 03 DEC, 1945hrs, Beo ar TG4 agus Premier Sport 2
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Leinster v. Connacht, FRI 03 DEC, 1945hrs, Beo ar TG4 agus Premier Sport 2
Well, at least we don't have to wait too long for a little bit of redemption.
To be honest I'd start a good few of the lads who underperformed last week. We need them playing at the required level and they won't get there by having even more time idle.
At the same time we need to re-integrate guys returning from injury, continue the development of younger players and, above all, win the game.
I'd start Connors & Deegan in the backrow. Connors looked good against Ulster and we know he's a test-level player at his best. Deegan looked out of place. I suspect that'd in part down to the make up on the backrow, but he needs game time. I'd like to see them play with Scott Penny, but I'm not sure that works as a Unit.
Harry probably needs a start, so he can stop trying to wow everybody within a 10 minute window.
To be honest I'd start a good few of the lads who underperformed last week. We need them playing at the required level and they won't get there by having even more time idle.
At the same time we need to re-integrate guys returning from injury, continue the development of younger players and, above all, win the game.
I'd start Connors & Deegan in the backrow. Connors looked good against Ulster and we know he's a test-level player at his best. Deegan looked out of place. I suspect that'd in part down to the make up on the backrow, but he needs game time. I'd like to see them play with Scott Penny, but I'm not sure that works as a Unit.
Harry probably needs a start, so he can stop trying to wow everybody within a 10 minute window.
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Game on TG4.
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Connacht will smell blood and will try to do the same.
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I think we will be loaded for bear for this match. It's the westies at home so fully expecting the kitchen sink to make an appearance
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Re: Leinster v. Connacht, FRI 03 DEC, 1945hrs, Beo ar TG4
Always a very difficult game that they are up for. They have been able to keep the group together over the break and will have targeted this game. We'll need big guns for this battle.
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Re: Leinster v. Connacht, FRI 03 DEC, 1945hrs, Beo ar TG4
After failing to get any points vs Ulster, this next game is in terms not just of the league table, but the provincial shield, a must win. I also imagine, that Connacht will pose a greater challenge than Bath, who are currently languishing at the bottom of the Prem with 8 losses from 8 starts, a week later. Harry to start with J10 - "break glass in case of emergency" - on the bench would be my own personal preference.
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Re: Leinster v. Connacht, FRI 03 DEC, 1945hrs, Beo ar TG4
I'm more concerned with attitude than personnel. When I think of how Ringrose was jumping back to his feet and flying into rucks for Ireland we need the same kind of savage work rate in reaction to the fairly pathetic effort on Saturday.Flash Gordon wrote: ↑November 29th, 2021, 2:46 pmAlways a very difficult game that they are up for. They have been able to keep the group together over the break and will have targeted this game. We'll need big guns for this battle.
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Re: Leinster v. Connacht, FRI 03 DEC, 1945hrs, Beo ar TG4
James Ryan "seeing an independent concussion consultant as part of his return to competitive action" doesn't sound great. Fingers crossed for him!!!cormac wrote: ↑November 29th, 2021, 3:49 pm Injury update
https://www.leinsterrugby.ie/leo-cullen ... d=21LC1836
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Hopefully nothing more than a formality. On the one hand it sounds bad but, on the other, it's encouraging that players returning from concussions go through these protocols.riocard911 wrote: ↑November 29th, 2021, 4:18 pmJames Ryan "seeing an independent concussion consultant as part of his return to competitive action" doesn't sound great. Fingers crossed for him!!!cormac wrote: ↑November 29th, 2021, 3:49 pm Injury update
https://www.leinsterrugby.ie/leo-cullen ... d=21LC1836
He was pictured at training today as were all the other fully fit returning internationals.
https://www.sportsfile.com/more-images/2111118/#29
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Re: Leinster v. Connacht, FRI 03 DEC, 1945hrs, Beo ar TG4
To many smiling in those picture. I expected to see some of them crying after the bollocking they would have got this morningcormac wrote: ↑November 29th, 2021, 4:34 pmHopefully nothing more than a formality. On the one hand it sounds bad but, on the other, it's encouraging that players returning from concussions go through these protocols.riocard911 wrote: ↑November 29th, 2021, 4:18 pmJames Ryan "seeing an independent concussion consultant as part of his return to competitive action" doesn't sound great. Fingers crossed for him!!!cormac wrote: ↑November 29th, 2021, 3:49 pm Injury update
https://www.leinsterrugby.ie/leo-cullen ... d=21LC1836
He was pictured at training today as were all the other fully fit returning internationals.
https://www.sportsfile.com/more-images/2111118/#29
Re: Leinster v. Connacht, FRI 03 DEC, 1945hrs, Beo ar TG4
I'm surprised that Conan is still injured given that it was supposed to be touch and go up to the day of the Argentina game. Given the update, I guess we could be looking at something like:
Porter, Kelleher, Big Mike, Baird, Molony, Ruddock, VDF, Doris, McGrath, Harry Byrne, Lowe, Henshaw, Ringrose, Larmour, Keenan
Porter, Kelleher, Big Mike, Baird, Molony, Ruddock, VDF, Doris, McGrath, Harry Byrne, Lowe, Henshaw, Ringrose, Larmour, Keenan
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Re: Leinster v. Connacht, FRI 03 DEC, 1945hrs, Beo ar TG4
Based on evidence of last Saturday, I'd expect to see Connors for Ruddock and Adam Byrne for Larmour in that line-up. I certainly wouldn't expect to see H Byrne start opposite Carty.
Re: Leinster v. Connacht, FRI 03 DEC, 1945hrs, Beo ar TG4
Have you forgotten; J10 injured, most likely won't have him for Bath and personally I don't think we'll see him for Montpellier.riocard911 wrote: ↑November 29th, 2021, 3:00 pm After failing to get any points vs Ulster, this next game is in terms not just of the league table, but the provincial shield, a must win. I also imagine, that Connacht will pose a greater challenge than Bath, who are currently languishing at the bottom of the Prem with 8 losses from 8 starts, a week later. Harry to start with J10 - "break glass in case of emergency" - on the bench would be my own personal preference.
Re: Leinster v. Connacht, FRI 03 DEC, 1945hrs, Beo ar TG4
I kinda felt that subbing Larmour and Ruddock out might have been because they'll get another game in 6 days. I'd say Connors will come on via the bench again as he builds up match fitness. No idea which Byrne will play, but as someone else said above, he needs a shot at some proper minutes at some stage.Ruckedtobits wrote: ↑November 29th, 2021, 9:49 pm Based on evidence of last Saturday, I'd expect to see Connors for Ruddock and Adam Byrne for Larmour in that line-up. I certainly wouldn't expect to see H Byrne start opposite Carty.
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Yes, I had done. Thanks for the correction.desperado wrote: ↑November 29th, 2021, 11:56 pmHave you forgotten; J10 injured, most likely won't have him for Bath and personally I don't think we'll see him for Montpellier.riocard911 wrote: ↑November 29th, 2021, 3:00 pm After failing to get any points vs Ulster, this next game is in terms not just of the league table, but the provincial shield, a must win. I also imagine, that Connacht will pose a greater challenge than Bath, who are currently languishing at the bottom of the Prem with 8 losses from 8 starts, a week later. Harry to start with J10 - "break glass in case of emergency" - on the bench would be my own personal preference.
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Re: Leinster v. Connacht, FRI 03 DEC, 1945hrs, Beo ar TG4
Would be surprised to see Henshaw face Connacht.CiaranIrl wrote: ↑November 29th, 2021, 8:54 pm I'm surprised that Conan is still injured given that it was supposed to be touch and go up to the day of the Argentina game. Given the update, I guess we could be looking at something like:
Porter, Kelleher, Big Mike, Baird, Molony, Ruddock, VDF, Doris, McGrath, Harry Byrne, Lowe, Henshaw, Ringrose, Larmour, Keenan
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Re: Leinster v. Connacht, FRI 03 DEC, 1945hrs, Beo ar TG4
He's a professional and paid by Leinster so hopefully that doesn't come into it. This is an important game for us against a good team, we need our strongest XV out there. Is "Big Mike" impacted by the Barbarians covid issue? I'd imagine that given his name doesn't appear on the injured list that he is available.betty swallocks wrote: ↑November 30th, 2021, 9:28 amWould be surprised to see Henshaw face Connacht.CiaranIrl wrote: ↑November 29th, 2021, 8:54 pm I'm surprised that Conan is still injured given that it was supposed to be touch and go up to the day of the Argentina game. Given the update, I guess we could be looking at something like:
Porter, Kelleher, Big Mike, Baird, Molony, Ruddock, VDF, Doris, McGrath, Harry Byrne, Lowe, Henshaw, Ringrose, Larmour, Keenan
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