I can't wait to see what beast they draft in this Christmas. Half expecting a bakkies level enforcer to sign up this year, it's the missing piece from their side, and they won't sit on their hands.
I can't wait to see what beast they draft in this Christmas. Half expecting a bakkies level enforcer to sign up this year, it's the missing piece from their side, and they won't sit on their hands.
I am the million man.
Very much agreed, however they should not be allowed a special dispensation player. They will no doubt get one though with their cozy relationship with the Irfu. Serious lack of grunt in their pack,especially in the 2nd row. No Hines,no SOB or no Thorn for that matter=no Heineken cup. Triple T or Colin Farrell will probably end up on the long term treatment table by Xmas.
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AFIK we still have one NIQ place available. So strictly speaking- we ARE entitled to sign a player! But I wouldn't just accept that we will necessarily go out and buy a second row. We have options there when injuries clear. Still think Roux will come good in the enforcer role. And Toner is both a sure fire line out option and a good scrummager- size goes against him in open play a bit. Browne is solid and worth his corn in the side. Leo his usual reliable all-rounder, with Denton and Flanagan his identified back ups- once the injury curse clears. Six weeks to the Clermont game. A lot will happen before that momentous fortnight.Originally Posted by dubaicookie
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Too Tall Toner useless in the loose and Cullen on his way out. You do need a second row,and a ball carrying option at that. "once the injuries clear", I remember saying that myself the last few seasons.I hope for your sake they do because Leinster look very much like a team on the way down at the moment.
you think he has a gameplan that suits us??
You think he has a gameplan??
"They’re the benchmark that everyone else has to raise their game to meet." Alan Quinlan on Leinster
ackbar does. Apparently anyone who can't see it should not be here!
I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
Only I will remain
Would he like to shed a light on what he thinks it is?
"They’re the benchmark that everyone else has to raise their game to meet." Alan Quinlan on Leinster
Well- maybe we could delicately say that there may be a bit of wishful thinking..... on both our parts in that exchange- huh!
No, obviously not. The Irish team is not Munster 2008.
23rd November now. Fairly remarkable recovery from hip surgery. I suppose to play against Clermont- Zebre wouldnt be much of a test.
Pics of Fitzgerald doing some pitch work as well which is nice after the horrific run of injuries he's had.
Connacht Rugby
"Live to win. Born to lose"
Watterson today in the IT writing of O'Brien being "a Christmas returnee." Definetly hope that's an error, with Clermont home and away looming.
Hearing that ERC have been given clips from exeter and scarlets, complaint being that refs are being very lenient with leinster. Things such as ,lying across the breakdown on oppo side when in own 22, lazy runners being left off with blatant obstructions in own half, doing a northampton at scrum time. Expect Scarlets to whinge like mad ahead of the next meeting.
Jasus- they can talk!Truth is Leinster - like any team that competes well at the breakdown, are not saints. But the idea of Scarlets - or any Welsh team really complaining of that stuff is laughable.
THe arrogance of European champions - playing close to the edge like that. We'd never do it!
"Playing against ROG, your big game plan is to try and pressure him but he’d dump it off to Wally and next thing you’re five metres behind the gain line because he was an absolute freak." Rory Best, Irish Examiner, May 2012
Next the IRB and ERC will be doing video clips of them doing the same.
This is tongue in cheek:
"Same old Leinster, Always cheating"
Not at all, sure the 8th is when the culchies hit the big schmoke! SOB is a proper culchie from Tullow so he'll have a full day to spare before the Clermont game.
"If we hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards - checkmate!" Zapp Brannigan
very good. I suppose it,s almost becoming an additional tactic now, send in the dvd lads,
I think it,s more targetted at the refs in each case moreso.
Kearney out for ten weeks, Nacewa for 4-6. http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/...325625948.html
Vorsprung durch Pfennig.
The level of injuries sustained in the modern game is scary
Anybody who sees a psychiatrist would want their head examined.*&nb sp;Henry Ford
jaysus, looks prescient of Schmidt to give madigan gametime at fullback now! any chance of some good news
I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
Only I will remain
Hope you enjoyed those pints last Good Friday...jaysus, looks prescient of Schmidt to give madigan gametime at fullback now! any chance of some good news
Vorsprung durch Pfennig.
I did suggest a while back that maybe the reason Madigan was playing full back is because they were expecting RK to be out for a longer stretch than originally suggested.jaysus, looks prescient of Schmidt to give madigan gametime at fullback now! any chance of some good news
4 Feb 2011 - Gilmore on the General Election
"Frankfurts way or Labours way."
28 Feb 2012 - Gilmore on a yes vote for the fiscal treaty
"A vote for economic stability and a vote for economic recovery."
So Madigan and Keatley both were shifted to FB,we can see now why.
Otaga Daily Times 2/5/2012
Taz-Where did you get that information as I have seen nowhere that he(Penney) was ruled out?
Editor - The writer stands by the Penney information.
Otaga Daily Times 3/5/2012
Editor-- This article originally said Rob Penney had missed out on the Munster coaching job. That information was incorrect.
Is the IRFU going to fund Israel Dagg to nip over on sabbatical?
Based on injuries to Duffy +Kearney and Ulster playing Payne,G Murphy injured at Leicester(even though retired),Ireland will be looking at Hurley or Earls for FB for the AI's.
Otaga Daily Times 2/5/2012
Taz-Where did you get that information as I have seen nowhere that he(Penney) was ruled out?
Editor - The writer stands by the Penney information.
Otaga Daily Times 3/5/2012
Editor-- This article originally said Rob Penney had missed out on the Munster coaching job. That information was incorrect.
MF.com position roulette goes Test-level, baby!
Vorsprung durch Pfennig.
Could it be a chance for Henshaw? Been very impressed by him
I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
Only I will remain
And Felix. Think earls will wind up playing FB though as his injury has prevented his showing his readiness to play 13.
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