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The last few days on this thread have been epic. Leinster do have certain advantages but they are, by some distance, the best run province. The role Mick Dawson played in changing Irish rugby cannot be overstated. Would Leinster have offered JVG a contract extension? Would they prefer Kleyn to Snym...

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It's only 6 months. People are losing their shit over not all that much. He'll probably be on less than what Charlie Ngatai is currently on for a season and will most likely play more given how much Ngatai has been injured. Henshaw and Ringrose are both fairly injury prone also. Can't wait to see hi...

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Floppykid wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:09 pm
irishrugbyua wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:08 pm
Floppykid wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:05 pm Kind of a signal to Frawley to look elsewhere imo.
why? he is a short term signing for 6 months.
You're right it's actually an endorsement of Frawley.

Or they're finally going to look at him properly as a 10

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I went through it again, Leinster conceded 7 penalties in the last ~15 mins, La Rochelle (I think) conceded 0 penalties in the last 15. Were 4 of those were in the scrum? Either way we've never gotten the better of the penalty count against LaR and that remains the case. Having watched most of it b...

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irishrugbyua wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:18 pm 200k for 6 months according to GT

Bit of a Brad Thorn signing so. Could well be injuries that need supplementing by the time he arrives. If he arrives in good nick himself of course.

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ABs cynically trying to pilfer IP from Jacques Nienaber. Sleeper agent

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Floppykid wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:16 pm Most of the footage in Leinsters promo was Jordie at 15. Just saying.

I did notice that actually. 12 is his best position though. Also Hugo Keenan.

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irishrugbyua wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 5:42 pm seemingly the tyler b rumour true too, to replace Goodman.

I suppose him and Jordie know each other from the Hurricanes. Coaches often bring players such as Jacques and RG.

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irishrugbyua wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 5:38 pm RG Snyman and Jordie Barrett for one season.

And Tupou as well

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Would be weird alright. Although he's fairly like for like with Ngatai in that he's primarily a 12 who can cover across the backline but hard to see it sanctioned. It could stunt the growth of a player like Osborne who has a very high ceiling. Ireland do have options at 12 but they're all in their ...

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Jordie Barrett would be such a weird signing, he'd be a guaranteed starter and you've Ireland internationals galore to pick from in his positions Would be weird alright. Although he's fairly like for like with Ngatai in that he's primarily a 12 who can cover across the backline but hard to see it s...

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I am not going to go and check but I feel Leinster gave away 4 or 5 penalties in the last few mins when the game was long and truly dead. There was definitely some ledger-balancing and favoring of the losing side in the final 10-15. There were a couple calls in the first half when the game was stil...

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I didnt join in the booing of ROG Wouldn't give him the satisfaction. It was all pantomime stuff and he will have lapped it up Nor did I and it was. But I think Leinster supporters were just consciously trying to make themselves heard at every opportunity. Not unlike the players, the supporters hav...

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Tyler Bleyendaal a coach of interest for Leinster according to Jackman. Jordie Barrett also being linked with Leinster in latest 42 rugby weekly. Jordie Barrett would be such a weird signing, he'd be a guaranteed starter and you've Ireland internationals galore to pick from in his positions Would b...

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triplebogey wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 2:37 pm RO'C talking about Leinster on Second Captains today:

"A month ago they looked like beaten dockets"

What, the actual fudge, is he talking about?

I used to think he was alright but he's for the bird lately.

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Grandpa wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:46 pm
Garryowen_22 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2024 1:56 pm
Hawk97 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:59 am

Same probably

Phil Kearns used to make me laugh. Mexted was myopic but a legend all the same.

Can’t stand the Scottish guy.
the scottish guy?
You can't be talking about Bill?
Andrew Cotter maybe?

Cotter is pure class, surely not him either.

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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GLG1eYXWEAAfSeK?format=jpg&name=small #eyecontact Zey do not see me I do not see zem. What is Aldritt? a mix of Scandi, Paddy, Spiv, Frog. Grégory Alldritt was born on 23 March 1997 in Toulouse, France and grew up in Condom. His father, Terence, was born in Kenya to Iris...

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That’s pretty shit for him if true , he’s had more than his fair share of injuries over his career to date . Where does it leave Leinster if Henshaw or Osbourne get injured? Frawley to 12 if Keenan is available and Turner in to the team if Frawley has to stay at fullback ? It’s the beginning of the...

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Northampton are clearly a dangerous prospect. Their attack is frightening and Courtney Lawes (bad luck for England) is in the form of his life. Also in a potential final with Toulouse, Leinster have adapted their game to deal specifically with the threat of La Rochelle. Would the new way of playing...

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Da iawn diolch wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:42 am
Nolanator wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:33 am Jesus, there's tedious nit-picking and endless pointless tit for tat arguing, and then there's wading in swinging and calling people cúnts without having partaken in the priors.
This thread, in a nutshell.

more than a dollop of truth in that

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Northampton are clearly a dangerous prospect. Their attack is frightening and Courtney Lawes (bad luck for England) is in the form of his life. Also in a potential final with Toulouse, Leinster have adapted their game to deal specifically with the threat of La Rochelle. Would the new way of playing ...

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Rugbynut2 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2024 2:08 pm There is a sense of the SA-Ire pool match about about yesterdays game. Leinster fans and the media are celebrating like they’ve won the tournament. Toulouse are the team to beat let’s be real.

Hold on yesterday Bordeaux were the team to beat.

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French fans booed referees at the RWC. As Lorcan pointed out, Munster fans booed their own player. Some Leinster fans (I didn't partake myself) booing an oppo coach, who said he would find it difficult to support Ireland at the RWC because there were too many Leinster players in the team, would feat...

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Stransky, Kearnsy, BCM. Agree that Barclay is the best of the new crop.

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DragsterDriver wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2024 7:49 am Nobody from Leinster should moan about Dickson, he's useless but favoured Leinster massively.

Penalty count was 15-12 in favour of La Rochelle. Not bemoaning the ref but he didn't massively favour Leinster, that's nonsense.

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triplebogey wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 2:50 pm Cian Tracy saying Keenan ruled out, Frawley to start, Harry to bench.

Absolute disaster.

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Hendo going off was a disaster. McCann has been good amidst the dross. Doak has been decent too but on the back foot all day.

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Huge power deficit this 2nd half.

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What was Cooney doing there?

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Sweet kick from Cooney, important you'd imagine.

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Did someone really say that for everyone’s sake Leinster better win? :lol: :lol: I, along with everyone not from Leinster, hope LaRochelle knock the stuffing out of you lot. Hope it’s a cracking game and not a real tight affair. I don't get this, surely we're the plucky underdogs at this point. It'...

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And if we lose? Where do Leinster go from there We sing RG snyman and hope Ryan is fit next season. Absolutely. We go again. Hopefully with a fit Ryan/RG, maybe even a Tupou. Some more outside backs fit (from Ringrose, JOB, TOB, Ngatai) to at least be challenging the front-liners and keeping them o...

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Dillane has a lot more athletic ability than Moloney, TBF! Similar enough for me. Both fairly lightweight as locks go at the top tier of this competition. Dillane a bit better a ball-carrier, Molony a bit better a ball player. Dillane is way better. Not being a prick but Molony has done very well t...

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So Leinster mainly missing Ryan but they're missing Wardi, Bougarit, Dulin and I presume at least one lock if Dillane is starting. Still backing La Rochelle to win but Leinster's chances are up very slightly imo after the teams named. RIngrose? Yeah, but Leinster have good cover there and in the co...

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They've gone 6/2 as well but have their "Molony" (ie Dillane) starting. Dillane has a lot more athletic ability than Moloney, TBF! Similar enough for me. Both fairly lightweight as locks go at the top tier of this competition. Dillane a bit better a ball-carrier, Molony a bit better a ball player.

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So Leinster mainly missing Ryan but they're missing Wardi, Bougarit, Dulin and I presume at least one lock if Dillane is starting. Still backing La Rochelle to win but Leinster's chances are up very slightly imo after the teams named. Not missing a lock, Sazy retired so in the same bracket as Sexto...

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Leo saying Healy was available but Milne deserved the spot on the bench. Interesting. Good stuff that they're rating him. If he gets a run of games now, he might make the SA tour. Interesting alright. Hard to disagree. Milne has been great lately. Although I expected Healy's showing in the scrum la...

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Old age catching up, how did you manage that? Have done mine loads over recent years, you can still walk etc, I always been able to continue golfing. Walking/sitting is fine big thing is not too come back too early did you do it badly or a twinge. Don't run for minimum 3 weeks and when feel fine ev...

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Old age catching up, how did you manage that? Have done mine loads over recent years, you can still walk etc, I always been able to continue golfing. Walking/sitting is fine big thing is not too come back too early did you do it badly or a twinge. Don't run for minimum 3 weeks and when feel fine ev...

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How do people feel about Baird calling the lineout? Such a key platform. Not sure I'd have gone with Jenkins, even though the lineout wasn't amazing last week. Hopefully he proves me wrong. Nervy but fudge it. Huge chance for him. We won't have a perfect lineout but we won't be scared to compete on...

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