Cardiff v Leinster Fri 7.35 Eir/TG4
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Cardiff v Leinster Fri 7.35 Eir/TG4
Aaaaand we're back!
After Newcastle, this one should be interesting to see where we're at. Cardiff haven't had a huge amount of turnover of players (bar Warburton) and have brought in Manoa.
According to Ross Byrne he's 'hopeful of being back in Leinster’s team from the start of the Pro14 season against Cardiff Blues next Saturday', which would be a huge boost. http://www.the42.ie/ross-byrne-leinster ... 7-Aug2018/
So we should look something like:
Dooley/Byrne, Tracy, Bent, Molony, Fardy, Murphy, Ruddock, Deegan, McGrath, Byrne, Lowe, Tomane, ROL, Daly, Kearney
Dooley/Byrne, Byrne, Vakh, Kearney, Doris, McCarthy, Reid, A Byrne
Still a nice side even given the guys out.
The issues might come in the back row, which is a little slower than you'd like on a fake pitch and lacking a real 7.
Should be interesting to see how our 10/12/13 channel goes defensively too. Looked very nervy against Falcons.
After all the silly season stuff, it's good to have the real thing back!
After Newcastle, this one should be interesting to see where we're at. Cardiff haven't had a huge amount of turnover of players (bar Warburton) and have brought in Manoa.
According to Ross Byrne he's 'hopeful of being back in Leinster’s team from the start of the Pro14 season against Cardiff Blues next Saturday', which would be a huge boost. http://www.the42.ie/ross-byrne-leinster ... 7-Aug2018/
So we should look something like:
Dooley/Byrne, Tracy, Bent, Molony, Fardy, Murphy, Ruddock, Deegan, McGrath, Byrne, Lowe, Tomane, ROL, Daly, Kearney
Dooley/Byrne, Byrne, Vakh, Kearney, Doris, McCarthy, Reid, A Byrne
Still a nice side even given the guys out.
The issues might come in the back row, which is a little slower than you'd like on a fake pitch and lacking a real 7.
Should be interesting to see how our 10/12/13 channel goes defensively too. Looked very nervy against Falcons.
After all the silly season stuff, it's good to have the real thing back!
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Re: Cardiff v Leinster Fri 7.35 Eir/TG4
Definitely have JGP in that Squad somewhere.wixfjord wrote:Aaaaand we're back!
After Newcastle, this one should be interesting to see where we're at. Cardiff haven't had a huge amount of turnover of players (bar Warburton) and have brought in Manoa.
According to Ross Byrne he's 'hopeful of being back in Leinster’s team from the start of the Pro14 season against Cardiff Blues next Saturday', which would be a huge boost. http://www.the42.ie/ross-byrne-leinster ... 7-Aug2018/
So we should look something like:
Dooley/Byrne, Tracy, Bent, Molony, Fardy, Murphy, Ruddock, Deegan, McGrath, Byrne, Lowe, Tomane, ROL, Daly, Kearney
Dooley/Byrne, Byrne, Vakh, Kearney, Doris, McCarthy, Reid, A Byrne
Still a nice side even given the guys out.
The issues might come in the back row, which is a little slower than you'd like on a fake pitch and lacking a real 7.
Should be interesting to see how our 10/12/13 channel goes defensively too. Looked very nervy against Falcons.
After all the silly season stuff, it's good to have the real thing back!
Re: Cardiff v Leinster Fri 7.35 Eir/TG4
Ahead of Fardy or Lowe?Ruckedtobits wrote: Definitely have JGP in that Squad somewhere.
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Re: Cardiff v Leinster Fri 7.35 Eir/TG4
wixfjord wrote:Ahead of Fardy or Lowe?Ruckedtobits wrote: Definitely have JGP in that Squad somewhere.
I thought that the 2 from 3 problem only applies in European competitions?
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Re: Cardiff v Leinster Fri 7.35 Eir/TG4
Nope.BlueWheels wrote:wixfjord wrote:Ahead of Fardy or Lowe?Ruckedtobits wrote: Definitely have JGP in that Squad somewhere.
I thought that the 2 from 3 problem only applies in European competitions?
Re: Cardiff v Leinster Fri 7.35 Eir/TG4
Look out Itchy, he's Irish
Re: Cardiff v Leinster Fri 7.35 Eir/TG4
What a shame for WIll Connors.
We're lacking a 7 now until Leavy/SOB/VDF comes back. I assume Rhys will fill in there for the time being.
We're lacking a 7 now until Leavy/SOB/VDF comes back. I assume Rhys will fill in there for the time being.
Re: Cardiff v Leinster Fri 7.35 Eir/TG4
First time we have started in Cardiff since Isa's debut 10 years ago. Hopefully Joe Timony (I'm Hibernasising him like Iosa) has a try scoring debut too.
Tbh I'd shake your hand now on the same 16 all draw too.
Tbh I'd shake your hand now on the same 16 all draw too.
Re: Cardiff v Leinster Fri 7.35 Eir/TG4
Difficult to extract any clues from the training photos today as to who's likely to feature on Friday.
https://www.sportsfile.com/more-images/1808268/
https://www.sportsfile.com/more-images/1808268/
Look out Itchy, he's Irish
Re: Cardiff v Leinster Fri 7.35 Eir/TG4
Not sure what I make of our chances if this Ross Byrne is at outhalf on Friday nightcormac wrote:Difficult to extract any clues from the training photos today as to who's likely to feature on Friday.
https://www.sportsfile.com/more-images/1808268/
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Re: Cardiff v Leinster Fri 7.35 Eir/TG4
Challenge Cup Champs v Champions Cup Champs
Still though, Pro14 is CHYTE!
Still though, Pro14 is CHYTE!
You know I'm going to lose,
And gambling's for fools,
But that's the way I like it baby, I don't want to live FOREVER!
And gambling's for fools,
But that's the way I like it baby, I don't want to live FOREVER!
Re: Cardiff v Leinster Fri 7.35 Eir/TG4
Did Isa not break his arm in that game?johng wrote:First time we have started in Cardiff since Isa's debut 10 years ago. Hopefully Joe Timony (I'm Hibernasising him like Iosa) has a try scoring debut too.
Tbh I'd shake your hand now on the same 16 all draw too.
Re: Cardiff v Leinster Fri 7.35 Eir/TG4
No. That was against the Ospreys in the RDS a few weeks later
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Re: Cardiff v Leinster Fri 7.35 Eir/TG4
Kicked a dropper after he broke his arm toojohng wrote:No. That was against the Ospreys in the RDS a few weeks later
"It was Mrs O'Leary's cow"
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Re: Cardiff v Leinster Fri 7.35 Eir/TG4
... and he was 7ft tallPeg Leg wrote:Kicked a dropper after he broke his arm toojohng wrote:No. That was against the Ospreys in the RDS a few weeks later
"It was Mrs O'Leary's cow"
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Re: Cardiff v Leinster Fri 7.35 Eir/TG4
.... fired lightning bolts from his arse too iircPeg Leg wrote:... and he was 7ft tallPeg Leg wrote:Kicked a dropper after he broke his arm toojohng wrote:No. That was against the Ospreys in the RDS a few weeks later
"It was Mrs O'Leary's cow"
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Re: Cardiff v Leinster Fri 7.35 Eir/TG4
IIRC we were all giving out about his weak tackling after the match.
But your version is better.
But your version is better.
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Re: Cardiff v Leinster Fri 7.35 Eir/TG4
Possible XV:
1. Byrne
2. Tracy
3. Bent
4. Molony
5. Fardy
6. Murphy
7. Ruddock
8. Deegan
9. McGrath
10. Byrne
11. Daly
12. Tomane
13. ROL
14. Lowe
15. Kearney
1. Byrne
2. Tracy
3. Bent
4. Molony
5. Fardy
6. Murphy
7. Ruddock
8. Deegan
9. McGrath
10. Byrne
11. Daly
12. Tomane
13. ROL
14. Lowe
15. Kearney
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Re: Cardiff v Leinster Fri 7.35 Eir/TG4
That is a really decent side. Strong start quite important to the season. Cardiff will really fancy their chancesmildlyinterested wrote:Possible XV:
1. Byrne
2. Tracy
3. Bent
4. Molony
5. Fardy
6. Murphy
7. Ruddock
8. Deegan
9. McGrath
10. Byrne
11. Daly
12. Tomane
13. ROL
14. Lowe
15. Kearney
He's gotten awfully fond of that brick