Bath v Leinster Sat 1pm The Rec C4/Virgin/BT
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Bath v Leinster Sat 1pm The Rec C4/Virgin/BT
The Rec has always been a happy hunting ground for us but Bath have fared a little bit better since the tanking they took in the Aviva pre Xmas (getting their first win of the season) and have a few backline starters back with McConnochie, Joseph and Redpath.
We need a TBP to drive up our seeding and get a second leg at home in round of 16 plus a potential home QF.
Hard to tell with injuries, but assuming Tadhg & Ryan are out and Baird/Larmour available, side I'd go for:
Porter, Kelleher, Mike, Molony, Baird, Doris, VDF, Conan, JGP, Sexton, Lowe, Henshaw, Ringer, Larmour, Keenan
Sheehan, Byrne, Healy, Murphy, Rhys, Luke, Ross, JOB
Could also see Josh Murphy, Frawley and JOB start if Henshaw, Larmour, Baird aren't available.
If Tadhg is out, I'd probably use Cian as backup TH and go for Ed Byrne/Dooley instead of playing Vakh/Clarkson.
We need a TBP to drive up our seeding and get a second leg at home in round of 16 plus a potential home QF.
Hard to tell with injuries, but assuming Tadhg & Ryan are out and Baird/Larmour available, side I'd go for:
Porter, Kelleher, Mike, Molony, Baird, Doris, VDF, Conan, JGP, Sexton, Lowe, Henshaw, Ringer, Larmour, Keenan
Sheehan, Byrne, Healy, Murphy, Rhys, Luke, Ross, JOB
Could also see Josh Murphy, Frawley and JOB start if Henshaw, Larmour, Baird aren't available.
If Tadhg is out, I'd probably use Cian as backup TH and go for Ed Byrne/Dooley instead of playing Vakh/Clarkson.
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Would expect Henshaw to be available. He was involved in the pre-match warm-up and also on waterboy duties.
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I'd be having Frawley on the bench ahead of Ross Byrne. Is Harry injured?
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Frawley on paper would seem like a great 22 jersey option, but not sure he's seen as 10 cover at the moment.
He was in the 22 jersey against Dragons away but don't remember him being in it for last few seasons otherwise, or playing much at 10 for that matter.
He was in the 22 jersey against Dragons away but don't remember him being in it for last few seasons otherwise, or playing much at 10 for that matter.
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I thought Frawley's distribution, bar one misplaced pass early on, was excellent and looked very comfortable at 12 against very callow opposition.
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I think the kid is the real deal. His distribution is outstanding. That being said, Ross Byrne had one his best European games on Sunday, his distribution was excellent and he was carrying to the line very well.
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Re: Bath v Leinster Sat 1pm The Rec C4/Virgin/BT
Leo Cullen has issued a new injury update off the back of Leinster Rugby’s 89-7 win over Montpellier in the Heineken Champions Cup on Sunday.
James Ryan, originally named as captain for that contest, was removed from the line-up after picking up a hamstring injury in the captain’s run. He will be further assessed this week before a final decision is made on his involvement.
Tadhg Furlong (calf) and Jordan Larmour (dead leg) picked up knocks during the game and will also be monitored further ahead of the trip to Bath.
There is some good news for Dave Kearney, the winger is set to increase his training load this week as he recovers from a back injury.
There are no further updates on:
Dan Leavy (wrist), Conor O’Brien (hamstring), Michael Milne (calf)
James Ryan, originally named as captain for that contest, was removed from the line-up after picking up a hamstring injury in the captain’s run. He will be further assessed this week before a final decision is made on his involvement.
Tadhg Furlong (calf) and Jordan Larmour (dead leg) picked up knocks during the game and will also be monitored further ahead of the trip to Bath.
There is some good news for Dave Kearney, the winger is set to increase his training load this week as he recovers from a back injury.
There are no further updates on:
Dan Leavy (wrist), Conor O’Brien (hamstring), Michael Milne (calf)
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It really is a skill to say so little in an injury 'update'.
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Re: Bath v Leinster Sat 1pm The Rec C4/Virgin/BT
Leinster Rugby have it down to a fine art (sic) at this stage. Plus it means eff all with the dreaded captain's run and pre-match warm-up to come, when, as we well know at this stage, anything can happen......
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It's almost like Leo has been coached by one the country's top PR firms I wonder if he gets a family discountriocard911 wrote: ↑January 18th, 2022, 2:45 pmLeinster Rugby have it down to a fine art (sic) at this stage. Plus it means eff all with the dreaded captain's run and pre-match warm-up to come, when, as we well know at this stage, anything can happen......
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Looks like Robbie H is available for the weekend anyway.
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Haha his bro is a dead ringer for him as well, have often wondered if he just slots in for Leo for certain press conferences.RoboProp wrote: ↑January 18th, 2022, 3:53 pmIt's almost like Leo has been coached by one the country's top PR firms I wonder if he gets a family discountriocard911 wrote: ↑January 18th, 2022, 2:45 pmLeinster Rugby have it down to a fine art (sic) at this stage. Plus it means eff all with the dreaded captain's run and pre-match warm-up to come, when, as we well know at this stage, anything can happen......
Leo is definitely very, very well PR trained.
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While the Rec is a happy hunting ground for us the pitch itself is really an anti pitch towards the way we play. Getting a TBP will be a tough task even against a poor bath side. Really gutted I’m not going to it this time, bath always great away venue to go to
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Yep, I'd take any win and then roll the dice for whoever in the last 16. I'd fancy us against anyone home & away.Theleinsterlad wrote: ↑January 18th, 2022, 4:42 pm While the Rec is a happy hunting ground for us the pitch itself is really an anti pitch towards the way we play. Getting a TBP will be a tough task even against a poor bath side. Really gutted I’m not going to it this time, bath always great away venue to go to
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Re: Bath v Leinster Sat 1pm The Rec C4/Virgin/BT
He's excellent. He never gives anything away. He was measured and affable on Sunday even though you know he wanted to call the ERC a shower of dicks.wixfjord wrote: ↑January 18th, 2022, 4:37 pmHaha his bro is a dead ringer for him as well, have often wondered if he just slots in for Leo for certain press conferences.RoboProp wrote: ↑January 18th, 2022, 3:53 pmIt's almost like Leo has been coached by one the country's top PR firms I wonder if he gets a family discountriocard911 wrote: ↑January 18th, 2022, 2:45 pm
Leinster Rugby have it down to a fine art (sic) at this stage. Plus it means eff all with the dreaded captain's run and pre-match warm-up to come, when, as we well know at this stage, anything can happen......
Leo is definitely very, very well PR trained.
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Re: Bath v Leinster Sat 1pm The Rec C4/Virgin/BT
Leo trains the trainers!wixfjord wrote: ↑January 18th, 2022, 4:37 pmHaha his bro is a dead ringer for him as well, have often wondered if he just slots in for Leo for certain press conferences.RoboProp wrote: ↑January 18th, 2022, 3:53 pmIt's almost like Leo has been coached by one the country's top PR firms I wonder if he gets a family discountriocard911 wrote: ↑January 18th, 2022, 2:45 pm
Leinster Rugby have it down to a fine art (sic) at this stage. Plus it means eff all with the dreaded captain's run and pre-match warm-up to come, when, as we well know at this stage, anything can happen......
Leo is definitely very, very well PR trained.
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Baird training as well. I wonder will we stay with Murphy as second row or bring him in.
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Despite all the losses Bath have only given up 2 TBPs at home this year, Glos and Sarries.
Last time we played there it was a bit sticky alright.
Hopefully the weather is good and we have the pack to take the on.
Last time we played there it was a bit sticky alright.
Hopefully the weather is good and we have the pack to take the on.
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Re: Bath v Leinster Sat 1pm The Rec C4/Virgin/BT
I was at that game, the weather and pitch were seriously hostile. We also go schooled by their backrow which I really don't expect this time. They are a proud club and it depends on their attitude I guess, they're out of this already and they have 3 guys in the England squad who might want to avoid injury..... We should be ok but I wonder what the mindset will be, will they go in looking for the win or the bonus point win?
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Forecast is good. No rain.
Look out Itchy, he's Irish