The Leinster thread

[lynam1104]

Don't really want Godman to be retained TBH i'd rather have average Irish players then average Kiwis, for two reasons 1 to develop Irish talent and 2 so we're not taking up a NIQ spot (not sure if this applies to Godman though).

 

[big ginger 8]

Don't really want Godman to be retained TBH i'd rather have average Irish players then average Kiwis, for two reasons 1 to develop Irish talent and 2 so we're not taking up a NIQ spot (not sure if this applies to Godman though).

Two NIQ spots will be left open anyway with Van Der Merve and Nacewa leaving.

 

[lynam1104]

To NIQ spots will be left open anyway with Van Der Merve and Nacewa leaving.

Really gunning for grammer award aren't we?

I know we;re not pushed hard for them it's just I'd like to see them used for high caliber players not ITM cup level, I'd like to see the whole squad a HC level more or less and certainly our NIQs at that level.

 

[big ginger 8]

Really gunning for grammer award aren't we?

I know we;re not pushed hard for them it's just I'd like to see them used for high caliber players not ITM cup level, I'd like to see the whole squad a HC level more or less and certainly our NIQs at that level.

Yeah am just back from Identity Thief and dumber for having seen it.

He's useful to have and certainly performed well enough vs Clermont.

 

[Feicarsinn]

Don't really want Godman to be retained TBH i'd rather have average Irish players then average Kiwis, for two reasons 1 to develop Irish talent and 2 so we're not taking up a NIQ spot (not sure if this applies to Godman though).

All right, let me deal with this. Firstly, you may or may not have noticed, but Leinster have something of an issue at centre at the moment. There's going to be a serious lack of seniority and experience there once Dorce and Drico hang up their boots. Even if both are retained, they're off away with the international set up as often as not. While it's all well and good saying that you want Irish players there, it's a fact that if they're anywhere near good enough they'll miss large parts of the season. That means for important parts of the league season you're fielding kids. The like of Goodman, HVDM, Isa Nacewa, etc, have all proved hugely important in those times. It's one of the reasons young players find it so easy to integrate into the Leinster setup, and one of the reasons that we've made it to two Celtic League finals in a row.

Secondly, Leinster may lose their 13 and 10 next season. That means new guys, or at least guys not used to playing with eachother all that often and certainly not on the stage that they will be will occupy those slots. Having a 12 who is an experienced campaigner and is already bedded into the setup will be a huge advantage.

I'm by no means saying that Goodman is a world beater, or even a definite Heineken Cup starter. He's a good defender, possesses a solid boot, provides a lot of experience in the midfield, and seems to have a decent basic skill set. There's a lot to be said for keeping a guy like that around.

 

[big ginger 8]

http://www.leinsterrugby.ie/news/9578.php#.UVmq6hzrxlg

Macken out 6 weeks with a broken hand. D'arcy, SO'B, McFadden and EO'M all return. EO'M was rested because of his long lay-off.

Sexton is an outside shot.

 

[big ginger 8]

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[munstermuffin]

Sad up the top it all depends on EOM fitness if he can succeed BOD. Now I convinced he will never do as it seems his knee is gone again and it seems it will just never last long enough to keep good run of games.

 

[jcahill1]

The out half seemed fairly impressive, just in what I can see from those clips. Anyone know any more about him? Also Luke O'Dea's passing seems remarkably accurate.

 

[big ginger 8]

The out half seemed fairly impressive, just in what I can see from those clips. Anyone know any more about him? Also Luke O'Dea's passing seems remarkably accurate.

Cathal Marsh former Michaels guy loads of skill but probably not the physicality.

O'Dea? You mean McGrath?

 

[jcahill1]

O'Dea? You mean McGrath?

Yeah my bad mixed those ones up, just good to see someone coming through with Boss and Reddan getting on.

 

[big ginger 8]

Yeah my bad mixed those ones up, just good to see someone coming through with Boss and Reddan getting on.

Yep him and Cooney should be competing with each other for a number of years.

 

[munstermuffin]

Was about to ask was Luke taking **** coming in to our physio room then sneaking to play for enemy

 

[snoopy snoopy dog dog]

Marsh really impressed me at schools level. He reminds me a lot of David Humphreys in how he attacks. Plays close to the line gain line, puts others into space but has quite a slight frame. I hope he makes it because he's very exciting to watch.

 

[snoopy snoopy dog dog]

Leinster squad to face Zebre on Sunday

LEINSTER:
15; Isa Nacewa
14: Fergus McFadden
13: Brian O'Driscoll CAPTAIN
12: Andrew Goodman
11: Fionn Carr
10: Jonathan Sexton
9: John Cooney
1: Jack McGrath
2: Richardt Strauss
3: Michael Bent
4: Tom Denton
5: Devin Toner
6: Kevin McLaughlin
7: Dominic Ryan
8: Rhys Ruddock
REPLACEMENTS:
16: Aaron Dundon
17: Jack O'Connell
18: Jamie Hagan
19: Quinn Roux
20: Leo Auva'a
21: Isaac Boss
22: Cathal Marsh
23: Andrew Conway

 

[big ginger 8]

Interesting team fantastic to see Sexton back. Like the look of the backrow and good to see Jack starting. Be interting to see if Marsh gets long.

 

[Draggs]

I think Sexton and Madigan could have made a good five-eighths pairing given time. Certainly with D'Arcy on borrowed time.
Playing week in-week out for Leinster would have given them good experience together for Ireland.

 

[psychic duck]

1: Jack McGrath
2: Richardt Strauss
3: Michael Bent
16: Aaron Dundon
17: Jack O'Connell
18: Jamie Hagan

I hope Leinster field that front row against the Ospreys next week.

 

[big ginger 8]

I hope Leinster field that front row against the Ospreys next week.

Yeah with the secondrows as well I'd be very worried if we weren't playing Zebre.

EDIT: Mike Ross up for Leinster try of the year.

http://www.herald.ie/sport/rugby/vote-for-the-herald-leinster-rugby-try-of-the-season-29203371.html

 

[lynam1104]

Firstly good to to see Johnny back hope he goes well and should be fully fit given the extra week off. Good to see McGrath getting a start would much rather see Moore/Hagan on the other side, but I suppose we have to give Bent a bit of a chance. I hope Isa goes well at FB always loved his running from there. Nice to see BOD leading the team out too.