Sharks v Leinster Sat 5.15pm TG4

[Serb]

We're definitely up against it in these games no matter how well we play. It's probably just human nature, but having watched the majority of the away games in South Africa, the home decisions have been blatant, especially from the TMOs.

[hugonaut]

We're definitely up against it in these games no matter how well we play. It's probably just human nature, but having watched the majority of the away games in South Africa, the home decisions have been blatant, especially from the TMOs.

Some of them have been pretty wonky, and Ulster were robbed outright.

One thing I am looking forward to is the South African commentators though. Best in the game.

[desperado]

We're definitely up against it in these games no matter how well we play. It's probably just human nature, but having watched the majority of the away games in South Africa, the home decisions have been blatant, especially from the TMOs.

The Georgian ref has been good from what I've seen recently. TMO Jonkers should be ok no?

[Serb]

Don’t know much about Jonker apart from his role as TMO for the South Africa “A” game vs the B&I Lions. There was controversy over him not pushing for a red for Faf de Clerk after some head contact on Navidi, but I actually thought he got that one right.

I’m sure he’ll be fine, it’s not really about anyone in particular, just that home decisions seem too disproportionately favour the home sides. We probably got the rub of the green when they came here.

[Ruckedtobits]

Does anybody know if any Leinster supporters travelled for this game, either with the Official party or independently?

[Dave Cahill]

Does anybody know if any Leinster supporters travelled for this game, either with the Official party or independently?

JohnG is over there I think

[johng]

Have I been outed?

[desperado]

Have I been outed?

Over there, or down there?

[johng]

Currently chilling in KwaZulu Natal. Hoping we won't be the only 3 Leinster fans in kings park

[Ruckedtobits]

Interesting preview and general commentary from Zane Kurcher on Leinster website:

https://www.leinsterrugby.ie/zanes-worl ... /?FixGuid=

[blockhead]

Interesting preview and general commentary from Zane Kurcher on Leinster website:

https://www.leinsterrugby.ie/zanes-worl ... /?FixGuid=

Zane Kirchner

[Theleinsterlad]

Interesting preview and general commentary from Zane Kurcher on Leinster website:

https://www.leinsterrugby.ie/zanes-worl ... /?FixGuid=

Zane Kirchner

Nicely living up to your name autocorrect is a pain

[Degz]

Currently chilling in KwaZulu Natal. Hoping we won't be the only 3 Leinster fans in kings park

Umhlanga is the place to go for pre and post match beers. Try to get into the Grill Room in the Oyster Box Hotel, beautiful spot.

[wixfjord]

Sharks team:

1. Ox Nche
2. Bongi Mbonambi
3. Thomas du Toit (c)
4. Le Roux Roets
5. Gerbrandt Grobler
6. Siya Kolisi
7. Henco Venter
8. Phepsi Buthelezi
9. Jaden Hendrikse
10. Curwin Bosch
11. Makazole Mapimpi
12. Marius Louw
13. Ben Tapuai
14. Werner Kok
15. Aphelele Fassi

Replacements
16. Kerron van Vuuren
17. Ntuthuko Mchunu
18. Khutha Mchunu
19. Reniel Hugo
20. Jeandre Labuschagne
21. Sikhumbuzo Notshe
22. Grant Williams
23. Boeta Chamberlain

Pretty meaty back and lots of pace in backline.

The second row Le Roux Roets is 138kg and 6'8. Should be a fair old scrum and maul battle for our second row duo!

Also how the feck is Ben Tapuai still playing!

[bronxbull]

Former Munster player Grobler in the second row.

[ronk]

Former Munster player Grobler in the second row.

A hero
https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/kz ... ar-AAWfegH

[Serb]

Also how the feck is Ben Tapuai still playing!

He's only 33

[Peg Leg]

Currently chilling in KwaZulu Natal. Hoping we won't be the only 3 Leinster fans in kings park

See you on d'telly JohnG

[Dave Cahill]

15. Chris Cosgrave (1)
14. Tommy O’Brien (19)
13. Jamie Osborne (16)
12. Ciarán Frawley (50)
11. Rory O’Loughlin (94)
10. Harry Byrne (32)
9. Nick McCarthy (45)

1. Andrew Porter (85)
2. Rónan Kelleher (33)
3. Thomas Clarkson (15)
4. Brian Deeny (0)
5. Jack Dunne (18)
6. Rhys Ruddock (204) CAPTAIN
7. Scott Penny (38)
8. Max Deegan (82)

Replacements:

16. John McKee (0)
17. Peter Dooley (102)
18. Michael Ala’alatoa (19)
19. Josh Murphy (58)
20. Alex Soroka (3)
21. Cormac Foley (2)
22. David Hawkshaw (10)
23. Martin Moloney (5)

Referee – ​Nika Amashukeli (GRU)

[wixfjord]

Yeesh, we'll be doing well to get a LBP here I fear! Big baptism of fire for McKee & Deeny.