Home Pro 14 Semi-Final, Sat 18/5 @ The RDS, 14.30

[joooooe]

Suggested/ Potential Team

15. Jordan
14. RO'L
13. Ringer
12 Henshaw
11 James Lowe
10 RB
9 JGP
8 Jack
7 JVdF
6 RR
5 Dev
4 JR
3 Porter
2 JT
1. Church

Replacements: Byrne B, Byrne Ed, Tadgh, SOB, Max, Luke, Johnnie, DK

Ruddock covering second row?

[carlow man]

Is molony not fit yet? I'm sure he trained last week in the build up to the final? Toner was limping before he came off last sat. Wouldn't be surprised if fardy started in second row

[The Doc]

Is molony not fit yet? I'm sure he trained last week in the build up to the final? Toner was limping before he came off last sat. Wouldn't be surprised if fardy started in second row

Got to think that KGB will play - my bet is that Fardy isn't in the 23. But could be Lowe out I guess but would have thought not

[carlow man]

I hope Lowe plays. Have to play your best players in this type of match. That guy could be the difference between winning and losing. Hope dk gets a run off the bench as don't see the point in rol providing cover.

[cormac]

Indo reporting that Ruddock and VDF will start in place of Fardy and SOB, with Fardy on the bench.

[olaf the fat]

On paper (I know the teams haven't been announced) and using Saracens as the yardstick we should beat Munster.
Fatigue, injuries and mental well being would be the main concerns.
Could the refereeing team be a factor.
Would we fancy playing Ulster(again) in the final?
The weather isn't looking great which would be a negative.
Our opponents defensive nous and the knowledge they will have gained from watching how Saracens dealt with us.
Iscariot (only joking, think he's a great player tbh) v Sexton could be an interesting match up assuming Sexton is fit.

DISCUSS

Yeah, JI v Jonny10 will be box office alone.
We on paper (and any other form of measurement you care for) are a step ahead of them - BUT - they aren't bad, have a massive chip on the shoulder and know us inside out, which throws everything up in the air. It's primed for them to come up and knock us over.

Hope to hell we turn up after the emotion of last weekend, and send them back down the N7 with their brave and faithful tail between their legs!

[LeinsterLeader]

Ross Byrne to start. Big vote of confidence

No Rob. Larmour to FB and DK on the wing

[CiaranIrl]

Leinster Rugby (caps in brackets):

15. Jordan Larmour (37)
14. Dave Kearney (135)
13. Garry Ringrose (63)
12. Robbie Henshaw (35)
11. James Lowe (28)
10. Ross Byrne (69)
9. Luke McGrath (111)
1. Cian Healy (206)
2. Seán Cronin (171)
3. Tadhg Furlong (100)
4. Devin Toner (230)
5. James Ryan (29)
6. Rhys Ruddock (159) CAPTAIN
7. Josh van der Flier (71)
8. Jack Conan (87)

16. Bryan Byrne (40)
17. Ed Byrne (43)
18. Andrew Porter (51)
19. Scott Fardy (42)
20. Max Deegan (44)
21. Nick McCarthy (34)
22. Johnny Sexton (158)
23. Rory O’Loughlin (60)

Referee: Mike Adamson (SRU, 35th competition game)
AR1: Lloyd Linton (SRU), AR2: Keith Allen (SRU)
TMO: Neil Paterson (SRU)

[Barry]

Leinster Rugby (caps in brackets):

15. Jordan Larmour (37)
14. Dave Kearney (135)
13. Garry Ringrose (63)
12. Robbie Henshaw (35)
11. James Lowe (28)
10. Ross Byrne (69)
9. Luke McGrath (111)
1. Cian Healy (206)
2. Seán Cronin (171)
3. Tadhg Furlong (100)
4. Devin Toner (230)
5. James Ryan (29)
6. Rhys Ruddock (159) CAPTAIN
7. Josh van der Flier (71)
8. Jack Conan (87)

16. Bryan Byrne (40)
17. Ed Byrne (43)
18. Andrew Porter (51)
19. Scott Fardy (42)
20. Max Deegan (44)
21. Nick McCarthy (34)
22. Johnny Sexton (158)
23. Rory O’Loughlin (60)

Referee: Mike Adamson (SRU, 35th competition game)
AR1: Lloyd Linton (SRU), AR2: Keith Allen (SRU)
TMO: Neil Paterson (SRU)

we don't get the chance to give Seanie the send off he richly deserves - pity....

[Dexter]

Munster: Mike Haley; Andrew Conway, Chris Farrell, Rory Scannell, Keith Earls; Joey Carbery, Conor Murray; Dave Kilcoyne, Niall Scannell, John Ryan; Jean Kleyn, Tadhg Beirne; Peter O’Mahony (C), CJ Stander, Arno Botha.

Replacements: Kevin O’Byrne, Liam O’Connor, Stephen Archer, Billy Holland, Jack O’Donoghue, Alby Mathewson, JJ Hanrahan, Dan Goggin.

[wixfjord]

Benches could win this. Not much for Munster to bring in, meanwhile we have serious impact.

Delighted with those sub forward options in particular, will really test Munster with carrying.
Tracy getting a little kick in the hole for throwing last week?

Good to see DK in there too, he deserves it on form.

[wixfjord]

Would be a little annoyed if I were HOS I think.
McCarthy is the right choice, but there's probably not much in it.

[OTT]

They only went with three Leinster men, big mistake.

Also no room for Fineeeeeeeeeeeeeeen. He once tackled a number 10 off the ball and became a Ligind. Hard as nuts is Fineeeeeeeeeeeeen.

C'mon Leinster!

[Blueberry]

Great to see JVDF back and Average Dave (as our friends down south call him) is ready to strike again !!

No last hurrah in the RDS for Seanie and Jack and possibly Rob (although nothing definite here yet). Good luck lads and thanks.

[cormac]

Munster: Mike Haley; Andrew Conway, Chris Farrell, Rory Scannell, Keith Earls; Joey Carbery, Conor Murray; Dave Kilcoyne, Niall Scannell, John Ryan; Jean Kleyn, Tadhg Beirne; Peter O’Mahony (C), CJ Stander, Arno Botha.

Replacements: Kevin O’Byrne, Liam O’Connor, Stephen Archer, Billy Holland, Jack O’Donoghue, Alby Mathewson, JJ Hanrahan, Dan Goggin.

CJ Stander at 7? Bosh-tastic

[Jonny tight lips]

If we don’t win resting Sexton for a home semi against Munster will be next to unforgivable

[joooooe]

Munster: Mike Haley; Andrew Conway, Chris Farrell, Rory Scannell, Keith Earls; Joey Carbery, Conor Murray; Dave Kilcoyne, Niall Scannell, John Ryan; Jean Kleyn, Tadhg Beirne; Peter O’Mahony (C), CJ Stander, Arno Botha.

Replacements: Kevin O’Byrne, Liam O’Connor, Stephen Archer, Billy Holland, Jack O’Donoghue, Alby Mathewson, JJ Hanrahan, Dan Goggin.

CJ Stander at 7? Bosh-tastic

I don't believe for a minute that Stander will play 7. "Munster" are abandoning all pretence of being South African and now starting their openside with number 6 on his back and their blindside with number 7.

[Oldschool]

Leinster Rugby (caps in brackets):

15. Jordan Larmour (37)
14. Dave Kearney (135)
13. Garry Ringrose (63)
12. Robbie Henshaw (35)
11. James Lowe (28)
10. Ross Byrne (69)
9. Luke McGrath (111)
1. Cian Healy (206)
2. Seán Cronin (171)
3. Tadhg Furlong (100)
4. Devin Toner (230)
5. James Ryan (29)
6. Rhys Ruddock (159) CAPTAIN
7. Josh van der Flier (71)
8. Jack Conan (87)

16. Bryan Byrne (40)
17. Ed Byrne (43)
18. Andrew Porter (51)
19. Scott Fardy (42)
20. Max Deegan (44)
21. Nick McCarthy (34)
22. Johnny Sexton (158)
23. Rory O’Loughlin (60)

Referee: Mike Adamson (SRU, 35th competition game)
AR1: Lloyd Linton (SRU), AR2: Keith Allen (SRU)
TMO: Neil Paterson (SRU)

No messin' with Cecil there!

[alanair]

a bit off-track here... but if you ever wondered about crowd size @ Thomond Matches... This is information on their Season ticket...

Having a Season Ticket entitles the holder to the following:
• Highest level of discount.
• Kids go free!*
• Transfer the tickets you can’t use to a friend.
• Access to best location within Thomond Park and Irish Independent Park.
• Access to all three home Champions Cup pool games.
• Entitlement to purchase the same seat/terrace for a home Champions Cup quarter-final (if we reach that stage of the competition).
• Access to all home PRO14 games in Thomond Park and/or Irish Independent Park.
• Entitlement to purchase tickets for away games**.
• Entitlement to a discount on additional tickets and reduced booking fee.


And................................

* All full MRSC members can bring up to two juniors for FREE to all PRO14 games (excluding Leinster, subject to availability).

No wonder they're in debt and not making much progress on that score....

[OTT]

a bit off-track here... but if you ever wondered about crowd size @ Thomond Matches... This is information on their Season ticket...

Having a Season Ticket entitles the holder to the following:
• Highest level of discount.
• Kids go free!*
• Transfer the tickets you can’t use to a friend.
• Access to best location within Thomond Park and Irish Independent Park.
• Access to all three home Champions Cup pool games.
• Entitlement to purchase the same seat/terrace for a home Champions Cup quarter-final (if we reach that stage of the competition).
• Access to all home PRO14 games in Thomond Park and/or Irish Independent Park.
• Entitlement to purchase tickets for away games**.
• Entitlement to a discount on additional tickets and reduced booking fee.


And................................

* All full MRSC members can bring up to two juniors for FREE to all PRO14 games (excluding Leinster, subject to availability).

No wonder they're in debt and not making much progress on that score....

An awful lot of ENTITLEMENT there, it explains a lot.