Investec Champions Cup 23/24 - Quarter Finals

[Leonormous Boozer]

Why is Van der Flier on the bench for such a big game?

Conners in to chop the legs off Skelton.

 

[munstermuffin]

Big gamble in some ways to that Leinster team. An injury in backs and it could go pear shaped too.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Big gamble in some ways to that Leinster team. An injury in backs and it could go pear shaped too.

It's a pretty safe 6-2 with Frawley and Osborne tbh.

 

[AngloScotsHybrid]

Conners in to chop the legs off Skelton.

Cant Van der Flier do that?

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Cant Van der Flier do that?

Not like Conners can. He's a real specialist in that regard.

I expect to see VDF before 55 mins though.

 

[big ginger 8]

 

[Stade Rochelais]

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They're weaker at second row than last year also, Dillane is no Sazy. We have to target that back three to win.

Two teams that don't look as strong on paper as last year, doubt Toulouse or UBB have much fear tbh and Saints would fancy the potential home tie I reckon.

La Rochelle returns to its level.
If Leinster don't change their style of play, we will beat you by a very heavy score and with all your absentees, I don't see you qualifying.
The ball possession game does not work against Rochelle.

 

[irisht]

La Rochelle returns to its level.
If Leinster don't change their style of play, we will beat you by a very heavy score and with all your absentees, I don't see you qualifying.
The ball possession game does not work against Rochelle.

the arrogance

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

what minute will Skelton get his tactical yellow card?

 

[munstermuffin]

It's a pretty safe 6-2 with Frawley and Osborne tbh.

I don't know. Just think it is a bit of risk but not saying it won't work. A trend seems to be developing that Harry will loose out in 6/2 split scenarios. That can't be good for him. I get the Connors selection and believe when VdF comes on Skelton especially will have tired alot and it open up a bit.
Is Healy injured or Milne after getting ahead?
I think Leinster will edge it as the bench is decent to be fair.

La Rochelle are not the same La Rochelle as last year. I think they are fading a bit.

 

[irisht]

Healy is available.

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

lol. I still don't think they win cause they care so much about top 14 but that 23 is insane.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Healy is available.

Interesting. Fair play to Milne, has been in very good form but didn't think he'd get past Healy this year.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

La Rochelle returns to its level.
If Leinster don't change their style of play, we will beat you by a very heavy score and with all your absentees, I don't see you qualifying.
The ball possession game does not work against Rochelle.

Worried at all about not having a specialist fullback? Think Dulin is LaR's most important back.

 

[Stade Rochelais]

Worried at all about not having a specialist fullback? Think Dulin is LaR's most important back.

We all have an executioner.
Leinster is the executioner of Stade Toulousain.
The Saracens are the executioners of Clermont.
Stade Rochelais is the tormentor of Leinster.
RC Toulon is the executioner of the Saracens.
Toulouse is the executioner of Munster


Tomorrow logic will be respected.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

We all have an executioner.
Leinster is the executioner of Stade Toulousain.
The Saracens are the executioners of Clermont.
Stade Rochelais is the tormentor of Leinster.
RC Toulon is the executioner of the Saracens.
Toulouse is the executioner of La Rochelle


Tomorrow logic will be respected.

Slightly amended your tangent…

Dulin was key in all of those executions! Leyds won't fancy a battle with Keenan I reckon.

 

[Stade Rochelais]

La Rochelle are not the same La Rochelle as last year. I think they are fading a bit.

Last year you said the same thing.

A great rugby team often reveals itself in the most critical moments of its journey.

 

[AngloScotsHybrid]

Debate topic: would Levani Botia be up there with the great turnover specialists of all time like McCaw, Pocock and Warburton.

 

[munstermuffin]

Last year you said the same thing.

A great rugby team often reveals itself in the most critical moments of its journey.

I actually backed La Rochelle last year

This year Leinster are more steely I feel

 

[munstermuffin]

Interesting. Fair play to Milne, has been in very good form but didn't think he'd get past Healy this year.

A great choice to have to make.