Munster 2017 -2018

[Oldschool]

Scannell and Bleyendaal 'going for scans'. Tyler on his neck which doesn't sound good.

Grobler and Kleyn still out too.

Munster could be up against it at the weekend. That Racing side has bad memories of Thomond but Munster don't look in good form at all, and could be putting out a pack with Kilcoyne, Marshall, Archer, Flanagan and Holland against Ben Arous, The Pornstar, Johnston, Nakarawa and Carizza.

Will need all the 'intensity' they can muster.

Dulin and Carter back for Racing too. Should be a good game.

Reggie might need to do a reprise.

[blockhead]

Just realised that yesterday was 1 year since the death of Anthony Foley.
42 years old!
My thoughts are with his wife and kids.

[Oldschoolsocks]

RIP Axel

[COYBIB]

RIP Axel. I didn't see the documentary during the week, but I believe it was a very moving piece on the man.

I did however read a transcript or interview from his wife Olive (not sure if it was part of the documentary or not), but she sounds like an incredible mother and is full of humility and dignity, my heart breaks for her and her children.

Congratulations to everybody at Munster, I think the outpouring of grief and the support shown by the fans is extremely heartwarming and I hope the family took some comfort from the legacy Anthony has left behind and the esteem he will forever be held in.

[simonokeeffe]

A slightly different note but looks like Zebo is off to the Miami Dolphins

[Oldschoolsocks]

apparently he's 1/2 french, is fluent in the language and has a well documented love of foi gras - les dauphins de Miami seem like the natural destination

[simonokeeffe]

apparently he's 1/2 french, is fluent in the language and has a well documented love of foi gras - les dauphins de Miami seem like the natural destination

I mean who wouldnt want to uproot their young family in order to not be able to represent their country

[wixfjord]

Munster:
Munster: Simon Zebo; Darren Sweetnam, Chris Farrell, Rory Scannell, Keith Earls; Ian Keatley, Conor Murray;
Dave Kilcoyne, Rhys Marshall, Stephen Archer; Jean Kleyn, Billy Holland, Peter O’Mahony (Capt), Tommy O’Donnell, CJ Stander.

Replacements: Kevin O’Byrne, Liam O’Connor, John Ryan, Mark Flanagan, Jack O’Donoghue, Duncan Williams, JJ Hanrahan, Andrew Conway.

Racing 92:
15. Pat Lambie; 14. Joe Rokocoko, 13. Henry Chavancy, 12. Anthony Tuitavke, 11. Louis Dupichot; 10. Dan Carter, 9. Maxime Machenaud; 1. Eddy Ben Arous, 2. Camille Chat, 3. Ben Tameifuna, 4. Bernard Le Roux, 5. Leone Nakarawa, 6. Wenceslas Lauret, 7. Yannick Nyanga, 8. Antonie Claassen
16. Dimitri Szarzewski, 17. Viliamu Afatia, 18. Census Johnston, 19. Baptiste Chouzenoux, 20. Edwin Maka, 21. Teddy Iribaren, 22. Remi Tales, 23. Albert Vulivuli


Kleyn back is huge for Munster.

I do think Racing will go close though. That's a serious side also.

[Dave Cahill]

And in case anyone was wondering, yes, he is related to them.

[johng]

And in case anyone was wondering, yes, he is related to them.

Who is related to whom?

I fear for Munster this weekend. If they can pull this one off..... They're not out of Europe. Backs to the wall will focus their minds I hope

[ChrisUppy]

Archer and Kilkoyne in the same front row looks like a disaster in the making against a heavy french scrum. The forecast is for rain and wind also.

[simonokeeffe]

And in case anyone was wondering, yes, he is related to them.

Who is related to whom?

I fear for Munster this weekend. If they can pull this one off..... They're not out of Europe. Backs to the wall will focus their minds I hope

Maka?

Racing's forward subs could swing it

Le Roux at lock could be a weakness

[fourthirtythree]

And in case anyone was wondering, yes, he is related to them.

Who is related to whom?

I fear for Munster this weekend. If they can pull this one off..... They're not out of Europe. Backs to the wall will focus their minds I hope

Ooh, look at you and your fancy grammar!

[paddyor]

And in case anyone was wondering, yes, he is related to them.

Who?

[ChrisUppy]

And in case anyone was wondering, yes, he is related to them.

Who?

Rory Scannell to Niall Scannell?
Mark Flanagan to Dev Toner?
Edwin Maka to Finau and Isitolo Maka?
Stephen Archer to a Chinese Shar-Pei?

Instructions unclear!!

[paddyor]

And in case anyone was wondering, yes, he is related to them.

Who?

Rory Scannell to Niall Scannell?
Mark Flanagan to Dev Toner?
Edwin Maka to Finau and Isitolo Maka?
Stephen Archer to a Chinese Shar-Pei?

Instructions unclear!!

[CiaranIrl]

Racing are +7. Seems like a good bet.

[Oldschoolsocks]

And in case anyone was wondering, yes, he is related to them.

you're being a bit naughty there young mr Cahill

[bonzo]

No, who's on first base!

[Oldschool]

HT 0-0
Hard to see Munster winning this tbh.
Hopefully Racing's fitness will be an issue.