Munster v Scarlets - Sunday

by Chunky Norwich Wed 14 Dec 2011, 12:06 pm

First topic message reminder :

Keith Earls has been included in the 29 strong Munster squad named this morning for the Heineken Cup round four game at Thomond Park Stadium on Sunday (12.45).

Earls came through the squad training session in UL yesterday and if he does likewise in tomorrow's run could be a contender for a place in the match day squad with Tony McGahan adding "We've to wait and see, he's been out of action for three to four weeks, so we'll have to see how he gets on in training for the rest of the week."

Munster Squad (29): Marcus Horan, Wian du Preez, Stephen Archer, John Hayes, BJ Botha, Denis Fogarty, Damien Varley, Donncha O'Callaghan, Donnacha Ryan, Paul O'Connell, Mick O'Driscoll, Ian Nagle, Billy Holland, Denis Leamy, Niall Ronan, James Coughlan, Tommy O'Donnell, Tomas O'Leary, Conor Murray, Ian Keatley, Ronan O'Gara, Johne Murphy, Denis Hurley, Scott Deasy, Simon Zebo, Will Chambers, Lifeimi Mafi, Danny Barnes, Keith Earls.

by maestegmafia Sun 18 Dec 2011, 1:58 pm

great Line out Munster good try...

Scarlets have to get together now...!

by munkian Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:01 pm

Munster are one of the best at what they do but boy are they dull

by greybeard Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:03 pm

Maybe games should be 50% full time result and 50% phone votes, then?

by Standulstermen Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:03 pm

Murray having a cracking game. Should be a good contest between him and reddan

by **rodders** Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:04 pm

Murray playing out of his skin....Munster need another score here I think, the Scarlets look dangerous.

by Rory_Gallagher Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:05 pm

I realise I am probably in the minority here, but I actually really enjoy watching Munster play, and their approach to winning games and playing a very clever, defensive game. Of course I love also seeing creativity in the backline, and great attack, but both are a vital part of the game, and I never understand why people are so critical of teams who are defensively-minded. Munster also have some very exciting backs, such as Murray, Keatley, Earls, Barnes, Zebo, Jones, Howlett, etc.

by **rodders** Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:05 pm

ahh ronan was in there but Mafi held on!

by greybeard Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:05 pm

Just lost me stream!

by Feagh McHugh Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:07 pm

Mafi and Earls were guilt of butchering there, great stuff from teh munster forwards though!

by **rodders** Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:07 pm

Earls butchered it too!! That is why he is not a centre!

by maestegmafia Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:07 pm

good defence by scarlets... poor use of the overlap by mafi

by Artful_Dodger Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:08 pm

Very poor from Mafi.

by Irish Curry Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:08 pm

How didn't we score!! Penalty against Scarletts for not letting munster score, how dare they!! laughing

19-6 now

by Standulstermen Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:09 pm

roddersm wrote:Earls butchered it too!! That is why he is not a centre!

Have to agree. He is a natural finisher when he has space but he is nowhere near as potent at centre.

by eirebilly Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:09 pm

Two shocking pieces of selfishness from Mafi and Earles there stopping certain Munster tries.

by maestegmafia Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:11 pm

That was a try for edwards...

by maestegmafia Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:12 pm

Pearson should have gone to the TMO

by mankiaow Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:12 pm

Tomas 'box kick the ball away' O'Leary mad

by **rodders** Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:12 pm

greybeard wrote:Just lost me stream!

Sent you a pm.

by Feagh McHugh Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:12 pm

Bit of justice there for the scarlets.

by eirebilly Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:12 pm

Looked like a double movement to me or a try......

by maestegmafia Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:12 pm

Now they have it... Try Ken Owens

19 - 11

by greybeard Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:13 pm

Right, back up, what did I miss?

by greybeard Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:13 pm

roddersm wrote:
greybeard wrote:Just lost me stream!

Sent you a pm.

by **rodders** Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:14 pm

Gee that shocking play from Mafi and Earls could prove very costly!

by maestegmafia Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:14 pm

eirebilly wrote:Looked like a double movement to me or a try......

You are allowed to place it immediately. which he did...!

Sky Commentators agree too...

Well we got a try anyway so i guess it doesnt matter

19 - 13 67.08 mins gone

by Standulstermen Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:14 pm

at least it didnt really count against them. fortunate for pearson as the whole of wales would be scanning his family tree for munster heritage had they not scored

by eirebilly Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:14 pm

Scarlets finally score, justice you would have to say.

Still dont understand the reason for Pearson not going upstairs earlier

by maestegmafia Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:15 pm

What a game...!

by eirebilly Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:15 pm

maestegmafia wrote:
eirebilly wrote:Looked like a double movement to me or a try......
You are allowed to place it immediately. which he did...!

Sky Commentators agree too...

Well we got a try anyway so i guess it doesnt matter

19 - 13 67.08 mins gone

I meant that Pearson should have ruled the try out for double movement or award the try. I saw nothing wrong in the buildup. Wasnt very clear, sorry about that.

by maestegmafia Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:16 pm

eirebilly wrote:Scarlets finally score, justice you would have to say.

Still dont understand the reason for Pearson not going upstairs earlier

Strange I know but thats referees for you... Wayne Barnes would go to the TMO for everything, Pearson for nothing...

by maestegmafia Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:17 pm

Why on Earth have you swapped Connor Murray for tOL...??? He is a fantastically talented player

by **rodders** Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:17 pm

mankiaow wrote:Tomas 'box kick the ball away' O'Leary

Can't believe they took Murray off?? He was the best player on the pitch steam

by Standulstermen Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:17 pm

O'Leary

by Artful_Dodger Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:17 pm

O'Leary really is a rubbish scrumhalf.

by eirebilly Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:17 pm

Very poor from TOL. Terrible

by mankiaow Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:18 pm

O'Leary, silly box kick to give the ball away and silly penalty. he could lose this game all on his own. mad

by Feagh McHugh Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:19 pm

TOL is on for his superior defense and his experience of playing with Rog................................... Wink

by greybeard Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:19 pm

Standulstermen wrote:at least it didnt really count against them. fortunate for pearson as the whole of wales would be scanning his family tree for munster heritage had they not scored

Or if he has shared ancestry with Rolland Very Happy

by Red Right Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:20 pm

Will O'Leary ever just go to France, his brain farts are way too costly!!

by mankiaow Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:21 pm

Can someone please tell me what the point of the box kick is, other than to just hand the ball to the opposition and why is O'Leary on the pitch?

by **rodders** Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:21 pm

Feagh McHugh wrote:TOL is on for his superior defense and his experience of playing with Rog...................................

by eirebilly Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:21 pm

Damn stream gone down Sad

by Feagh McHugh Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:22 pm

Roddersm he is like and extra backrower you know?

by maestegmafia Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:22 pm

Wonderful defensive scrum by Scarlets...

by eirebilly Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:22 pm

Phew back up

by **rodders** Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:24 pm

Gee Scarletts cheat a lot! That was obstruction!

by Irish Curry Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:24 pm

Whats with Preistland wearing number 24?

by Artful_Dodger Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:25 pm

O'Leary doing his best to throw this away....he really is.

by Feagh McHugh Sun 18 Dec 2011, 2:26 pm

Changed form 15 at half time - might have been ripped or had blood on it.

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