Leinster V Bath Sat 15th Dec 17.30 BT Sport

[wixfjord]

Woah, huge call there. Is RK unfit or are we just going out to blow them away?

Harsh on Reid but probably the call I'd make too.

Big game needed from that backrow.

[flustered]

I'd like to see Fardy in there either at 6 or on the bench. Luke can play full game I am sure! Fardy would make a huge difference at ruck time

[curates_egg]

Any team news for tomorrow? Sexton prob out and lots of people saying fardy needs to start in back row. Someone will not be happy at not being in the 23? Ruddock or leavy?

Unlike others, I am a big believer in the training photo system for predicting selection. That system has Fardy involved, which would mean Molony and JGP or Lowe missing out. Would be harsh, but I presume it's JGP.

How dare the training photo prediction system fail us!

[wixfjord]

I wonder might we see a late withdrawal of our captain...

[johng]

Any team news for tomorrow? Sexton prob out and lots of people saying fardy needs to start in back row. Someone will not be happy at not being in the 23? Ruddock or leavy?

Unlike others, I am a big believer in the training photo system for predicting selection. That system has Fardy involved, which would mean Molony and JGP or Lowe missing out. Would be harsh, but I presume it's JGP.

How dare the training photo prediction system fail us!

Don't worry. It failed them too.

[johng]

I wonder might we see a late withdrawal of our captain...

So Ross can crosskick to Adam and it's raining tries?

[curates_egg]

I wonder might we see a late withdrawal of our captain...

Was thinking the same.

What's the deal with Kearney? Wasn't mentioned in dispatches. Flu?

[wixfjord]

I wonder might we see a late withdrawal of our captain...

So Ross can crosskick to Adam and it's raining tries?

Yes.

Keep em guessin like.

[wixfjord]

If Sexton does pull out or go off early, it'll be a huge test of our leadership on the field.

[johng]

If only we had a huge 2nd row who's great grandad fought in the GPO in 1916.........

[riocard911]

If only we had a huge 2nd row who's great grandad fought in the GPO in 1916.........

Last week's and the ERCC 2018 final's MOTM? No worries!! Arise and follow the Big Cheese!!!!

[QBer]

If only we had a huge 2nd row who's great grandad fought in the GPO in 1916.........

I know we forgot the glue to hang it up but "Proclamation, proclamation, ah yeah proclamation ..." [continues for entire calendar year 1916 then mercifully stops]

This really shows up the choice we had to make between Fardy and JGP. Hope it works out ok.

[Flash Gordon]

Very happy with the backrow, playing a genuine 8 will make a huge difference. Exciting backline, though I'd prefer to start with JGP to inject pace from the outset. Defensively shakey though.....

[Oldschool]

If only we had a huge 2nd row who's great grandad fought in the GPO in 1916.........

I know we forgot the glue to hang it up but "Proclamation, proclamation, ah yeah proclamation ..." [continues for entire calendar year 1916 then mercifully stops]

This really shows up the choice we had to make between Fardy and JGP. Hope it works out ok.

Look we've only to hold on to win the HEC this season and then we're in the clear.
The other positive is that Fardy, Lowe and JGP have been fit most of the time and as a result the selection conundrum has been accentuated.

[LeinsterLeader]

JS taking part in the captains run anyway

[Oldschool]

JS taking part in the captains run anyway

Not exactly running is he?

[mildlyinterested]

"Rob picked up a knock in the game so didn't come through the week so that's why we made that change," Cullen said.

"Rory and Noel, a pretty close call last week so we make a change there. It's good to change things up slightly.

"With Rhys and Dan, Jack Conan was nursing a knock going into last week so he comes back into start.

"The four of those games have been very competitive so there's not much in the selections there.

"Rhys will offer good impact off the bench as well. We're blessed that we have the quality there.

"We discussed about potentially bringing other guys in as well to freshen things up but it's trying to get the balance.

"We're different to a lot of other teams as we've a challenge trying to build a bit of cohesion at various different stages.

[limecat]

Match Preview

Well it turned out to be a grind alright.

A determined performance from Bath combined with some wet and very windy playing conditions made for a tough assignment for Leinster last week. But though they were far from their best, Leinster found a way to win and they should be much better this week for the tough hit-out.

Read more...

[johng]

Anyone else think that Adam Byrne, Larmour and Lowe are the back 3 equivalent of knives at a gunfight?

[artaneboy]

Anyone else think that Adam Byrne, Larmour and Lowe are the back 3 equivalent of knives at a gunfight?

In this weather... possibly. But if we win enough ball- as we should, that may not matter as much.

But I'm nervous...