Leinster v Saracens

[wixfjord]

Having him fit for a potential Pro14 semi, final and a potential Champ Cup final would be a huge benefit.

[Twist]

Best thing about the last few weeks has been no further Leinster injuries. I would be surprised if Johnny is not fit in two weeks time for Saracens.

I'd be worried Billy V would somehow make it back too....

It’s good alright but dunno if that’s been the best thing about the last few weeks!


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[bluemagic]

Larmour out of the Saracens clash.... makes our back 3 options tough to predict.:

If Mcgrath is fit:
11: Lowe
14: McFadden
15: Rob K

23: Dave K

If Mcgrath isn’t fit:
11: Dave K
14: McFadden
15: rob K

23: ROL

Without mcGrath not much threat there....
11

[CiaranIrl]

Larmour out of the Saracens clash.... makes our back 3 options tough to predict.:

If Mcgrath is fit:
11: Lowe
14: McFadden
15: Rob K

23: Dave K

If Mcgrath isn’t fit:
11: Dave K
14: McFadden
15: rob K

23: ROL

Without mcGrath not much threat there....
11

You're forgetting Daly I think. He's surely ahead of Dave Kearney.

[molloyjh]

Larmour out of the Saracens clash.... makes our back 3 options tough to predict.:

If Mcgrath is fit:
11: Lowe
14: McFadden
15: Rob K

23: Dave K

If Mcgrath isn’t fit:
11: Dave K
14: McFadden
15: rob K

23: ROL

Without mcGrath not much threat there....
11

You're forgetting Daly I think. He's surely ahead of Dave Kearney.

I was about to say that Daly and Adam Byrne don’t like that post.

[wixfjord]

I don't think Larmour being out changes things too much.

One winger and 15 were likely to be McFadden and RK anyway, and we're looking at one of Lowe, Daly, Byrne for the other.

Personally it'd be RK, MCF and Daly for me.

[Dave Cahill]

I'd say he's in hiding as a result of the shame of not making his preseason goals "I hoped to play for Leinster A and maybe get some gametime for Leinster during the six nations"

I'm totes morto for him

[the spoofer]

If McGrath gets through this week then I can see Lowe playing.

[desperado]

If McGrath gets through this week then I can see Lowe playing.

He'll need some tether, or other device (maybe Radio fence) to stop him shooting up and in. The touchline is your friend; esp with his pace/strength.

[wixfjord]

For all his brilliance going forward, I really think Sarries would expose Lowe defensively given the way they play.

[Dave Cahill]

If McGrath gets through this week then I can see Lowe playing.

He'll need some tether, or other device (maybe Radio fence) to stop him shooting up and in. The touchline is your friend; esp with his pace/strength.

Hopefully, if he does play, Rob being behind him will help

[riocard911]

If McGrath gets through this week then I can see Lowe playing.

He'll need some tether, or other device (maybe Radio fence) to stop him shooting up and in. The touchline is your friend; esp with his pace/strength.

Hopefully, if he does play, Rob being behind him will help

And Nugget just behind Rob to bop any bugger that gets through into touch. I have to say, Cronin's tackle in Twickenham to prevent Brown getting over the whitewash was a thing of absolute beauty, it was that perfect. He should maybe give lessons to Stockdale and Adam Byrne.

[wixfjord]

Sarries side to play Quins this weekend. No Billy V but looks strong.

15 Alex Goode (254)
14 Liam Williams (10)
13 Marcelo Bosch (115)
12 Brad Barritt (215)
11 Sean Maitland (34)
10 Alex Lozowski (53)
9 Richard Wigglesworth (202)
1 Richard Barrington (128)
2 Jamie George (188)
3 Juan Figallo (82)
4 Maro Itoje (87)
5 Dominic Day (10)
6 Nick Isiekwe (27)
7 Schalk Burger (45)
8 Jackson Wray (193)

16 Schalk Brits (214)
17 Mako Vunipola (136)
18 Titi Lamositele (50)
19 Ben Earl (14)
20 Blair Cowan (1)
21 Ben Spencer (124)
22 Max Malins (14)
23 Chris Wyles (247)

The most important line though:

'Owen Farrell and George Kruis are unavailable this weekend due to injuries picked up on England duty.'

Interesting...

[curates_egg]

The most important line though:

'Owen Farrell and George Kruis are unavailable this weekend due to injuries picked up on England duty.'

Interesting...

Smoke and daggers on Farrell surely?

[LeRouxIsPHat]

Itoje flogged again having looked tired over the last couple of months.

I think Farrell was carrying an injury during the 6N.

[riocard911]

Here's hoping they lose and have zero momentum coming into the match in Dublin!!!

[wixfjord]

Farrell was definitely limping at one stage running back from a kick against France, but it might be just a precaution.

[Oldschool]

Looking at our bench for the Ospreys game it's quite possible that Carberry will play at 10 for some part of the game.
What are our options if Isa is injured for the Sarries game?
Some options.
12. Reid ..........Sexton......Ringrose...Ringrose
13. Ringrose...Ringrose...ROL...........B. Daly
Are there any other combinations?
Which is the best option?


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[CiaranIrl]

It's weird. I feel like I haven't the faintest notion what the team will be.

It'll be something like... Healy, Cronin, Furlong, Can't say, Can't say, Can't say, can't say, Conan, McGrath, Sexton, can't say, Ringrose, no idea, no idea, Kearney

[Oldschool]

It's weird. I feel like I haven't the faintest notion what the team will be.

It'll be something like... Healy, Cronin, Furlong, Can't say, Can't say, Can't say, can't say, Conan, McGrath, Sexton, can't say, Ringrose, no idea, no idea, Kearney

Well if your new recruit "can't say" is any use then we've nothing to worry about.
Whatever pack we put out is going to be competitive.
The selections of most concern are obviously 12, 11 and 14.
A fit Isa would be a huge positive.