Heineken Cup Final 2022/23: Leinster Rugby v Stade Rochelais

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Not really. Not all 10s take the big kicks. He was honest and said it wasn't a fair bet. That's him making the big call.

That's not really making the right big call though.

It's commendable but he's starting the biggest game in club rugby. He needs to be ready to at least take them.

 

[Groundhog]

Shout out Donncha Ryan too

 

[McTallshort]

That's not really making the right big call though.

It's commendable but he's starting the biggest game in club rugby. He needs to be ready to at least take them.

Agree to disagree

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

They have an outrageous squad, but Leinster's starting 15 have the majority of the #1 international team in the world. Tough to top

Says a lot about Farrell and his coaching team though

 

[Groundhog]

That's not really making the right big call though.

It's commendable but he's starting the biggest game in club rugby. He needs to be ready to at least take them.

It's a dice roll either way. If your 10 think he doesn't have the legs then hit the corner. Another penalty isn't unlikely anyway. I think knowing your limitations is admirable and he had probably a 15% chance of kicking that

 

[Groundhog]

Says a lot about Farrell and his coaching team though

Trying to find an Englishman to credit. Typical

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

It's a dice roll either way. If your 10 think he doesn't have the legs then hit the corner. Another penalty isn't unlikely anyway. I think knowing your limitations is admirable and he had probably a 15% chance of kicking that

Ok that's fair enough, but then I guess that lack of confidence I feel meant he didn't even think of taking a drop goal by the looks of it. When in reality given the breakdown lottery it should've been the call.

IDK I feel that Sexton would've put himself in for at least the drop goal

 

[Don't Skip Leg Day]

I enjoyed the game but how on earth is Jaco still a ref. He's shocking for both sides.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

I enjoyed the game but how on earth is Jaco still a ref. He's shocking for both sides.

How is any of those officials refs lol

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

Ok that's fair enough, but then I guess that lack of confidence I feel meant he didn't even think of taking a drop goal by the looks of it. When in reality given the breakdown lottery it should've been the call.

IDK I feel that Sexton would've put himself in for at least the drop goal

I was thinking sexton vs France from a few years back during the build up

 

[TRF_Olyy]

annus horribilis

If you go to the Doctor's they can probably give you some cream for that

 

[TRF_Olyy]

ROG for the Lions

Need him to coach the next SA tour, redemption arc

 

[BokJockInKilcock]

A game for the ages. Probably secures the reputation of the competition as the Premier Club Competition in the world. Leinster started well obviously but they managed the game badly from there. Physically they fronted up in defence but were fatigued by the effort.
Its a game of fine margins I suppose but they don't get much finer than that.
Doris I thought was very unlucky to get penalised when he looked to be clearly on the ball. O'Brien also a little unlucky for what looked like a good competition in the air. Had those calls gone the other way so would the result.
Credit to La Rochelle. They looked down and out after 10 mins but rallied manfully.

So the question now is where so Leinster go from here?

 

[Groundhog]

Ok that's fair enough, but then I guess that lack of confidence I feel meant he didn't even think of taking a drop goal by the looks of it. When in reality given the breakdown lottery it should've been the call.

IDK I feel that Sexton would've put himself in for at least the drop goal

DG I'd agree completely. You absolutely have to put your hand up for that. He was hoping his forwards would do the job I guess.

Will say that Leinster fans in the stadium were pretty gracious and took the red card on the chin. They'd probably have taken me on the chin if I'd shown the la Rochelle top I'm wearing tho

 

[Stade Rochelais]

I told you that La Rochelle was the black beast of Leinster.

Without Wayne Barnes Leinster would never have reached the final.

 

[Stade Rochelais]

How is any of those officials refs lol

Sore loser.
Leinster at home fell on stronger than him.
Four years in a row that La Rochelle eliminates Leinster

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Insane support

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Sore loser.
Leinster at home fell on stronger than him.
Four years in a row that La Rochelle eliminates Leinster

Whilst I'm a very sore loser anyone on here can tell you I'm terrible when Leicester lose, I was honestly supporting La Rochelle today.

 

[IT157]

I told you that La Rochelle was the black beast of Leinster.

Without Wayne Barnes Leinster would never have reached the final.

You also said Toulouse were definitely going to win this competition.

 

[McTallshort]

ITV currently interviewing the BFG