Investec Champions Cup 23/24 - Quarter Finals

[Stade Rochelais]

I actually backed La Rochelle last year

This year Leinster are more steely I feel

I have always said it, the only one who can bring down La Rochelle in Dublin is the sixteenth man from Leinster, Mr. Wayne Barnes.

A Munster supporter supporting Leinster is not unnatural see an abomination !

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Barnes being accused of not actively harming an Irish team's chances:

 

[Stade Rochelais]

Barnes being accused of not actively harming an Irish team's chances:

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Wayne Barnes has always been suspected of favoring Leinster and historically he has always been very ruthless with the opponents of Leinster and the Irish team.

Another thing, I hope the Irish cameramen are honest.

 

[Stade Rochelais]

"Ils ne nous aiment pas trop…", "des matchs mythiques" : les Rochelais savent où ils mettent les pieds

Fers de lance du Stade rochelais, Grégory Alldritt et Uini Atonio abordent leur quart de finale de Champions Cup sur les terres du Leinster avec une confiance qui n’empêche pas la vigilance. Les deux internationaux...

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[munstermuffin]

I have always said it, the only one who can bring down La Rochelle in Dublin is the sixteenth man from Leinster, Mr. Wayne Barnes.

A Munster supporter supporting Leinster is not unnatural see an abomination !

Just because I say Leinster probably have better chanve to win doesn't mean I support them. It more a case I just want to see a good game. Not overly invested for either team.

 

[TommiG88]

Wayne Barnes has always been suspected of favoring Leinster and historically he has always been very ruthless with the opponents of Leinster and the Irish team.

Another thing, I hope the Irish cameramen are honest.

Oh the irony

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Oh the irony

Sometimes I do wonder if he's just a troll account, it's hilarious

 

[Stade Rochelais]

Be reasonable guys, Leinster will face the double European champion who has nothing more to prove since last year, La Rochelle lifted the ***le in Dublin.
This evening Leinster will receive the same price, there is a gap between the two teams which you refuse to accept but at the same time you all claim that La Rochelle is less strong than last year, this evening we are going to prove to you that La Rochelle is superior to Leinster.
The forward compartment of La Rochelle is above that of Leinster in every way and that is what will make the difference.
My god, Anglo-Saxon solidarity, I'm not being a troll, I'm just being realistic and honest with you.

 

[munstermuffin]

Not a fan of leinster but they have probably maintained the level that I don't think will win Europe but could. They like at 95% of what is there. La Rochelle have went backwards and are probably at 75%. And that before I factor in the travel

 

[TommiG88]

Be reasonable guys, Leinster will face the double European champion who has nothing more to prove since last year, La Rochelle lifted the ***le in Dublin.
This evening Leinster will receive the same price, there is a gap between the two teams which you refuse to accept but at the same time you all claim that La Rochelle is less strong than last year, this evening we are going to prove to you that La Rochelle is superior to Leinster.
The forward compartment of La Rochelle is above that of Leinster in every way and that is what will make the difference.
My god, Anglo-Saxon solidarity, I'm not being a troll, I'm just being realistic and honest with you.

 

[munstermuffin]

Rumours are Keenan is out. Frawley starts at 15 and Harry Byrne on bench

 

[IT157]

Harlequins off to a great start! Long way to go of course.

 

[Not Mike Brown's Sock]

One movement my arse there

 

[Not Mike Brown's Sock]

What a try. Unbelievable

 

[big ginger 8]

Rumours are Keenan is out. Frawley starts at 15 and Harry Byrne on bench

Deja vu.

 

[munstermuffin]

Deja vu.

Would be a big blow especially for 6/2 split but would still fancy Leinster. It's better than 2 mins in to game.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Don't fancy us without Keenan at all (didn't with him). Too injured

 

[Gavin]

Great first half by Harlequins.

I'd expect Bordeaux to come back in the second half but they look exhausted

 

[higgik]

Incredible game so far

 

[higgik]

Quins playing good rugby ATM.
Ball in contact seems to be on their terms, allowing front foot ball and then options seem to also be well chosen.