Munster v Leinster

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Here we go again.

Travelling in hope but not expectation. Would be great to win this one, but I would settle for a LBP and no (more) injuries.

Apparently there is hope on Mike Ross and Jamie Hagan. No word on White. They usually release an injury update on Mondays at lunchtime.

Don't fancy facing DuPreeyahhh and Botha with Jack McGrath at th. It was a credit to him as a first year LOOSE head prop that he did not get injured in those scrums against some serious experience and power

drsambo1928 wrote:I know it sounds extrtemely harsh but exposing the younger props can determine those that have a mental edge and can survive at test level. It is harsh and I feel a bit bad for saying it but I think exposure is the way to develop them into great props.

Well, BJ doesn't agree with you.

I also think that a lot of the young props that do well at underage level has a lot more to do with their size than having any technique. This all falls apart then when they come across the old pros.

I agree with the size thing. I think Irish players have a problem with this. They look to pack on muscle and lack the skill needed for rugby at a higher level.

I think Ireland should invest in a scrummaging school with scrummaging pro's as teachers.

drsambo1928 wrote:I agree with the size thing. I think Irish players have a problem with this. They look to pack on muscle and lack the skill needed for rugby at a higher level.

I think Ireland should invest in a scrummaging school with scrummaging pro's as teachers.

Good call. The new National scrum-coach, should kick this off. It should be a prime part of his remit. We need help, so get it in and coordinate it Nationally.

Realisticly, we need a Cian Healy aged tight head who starts for his provence in the big games and who would then slot into the Irish bench.

There is also another option. I read once about importing a big, nasty Georgian and claiming him through residency laws.

Sin é wrote:

drsambo1928 wrote:I know it sounds extrtemely harsh but exposing the younger props can determine those that have a mental edge and can survive at test level. It is harsh and I feel a bit bad for saying it but I think exposure is the way to develop them into great props.

Well, BJ doesn't agree with you.

I also think that a lot of the young props that do well at underage level has a lot more to do with their size than having any technique. This all falls apart then when they come across the old pros.

Yes. But if we dont blood them, where will they come from? Healy has been beasted on numerous occasions - by French, Scottish, Welsh and English teams. But he has grown stronger out of it. You cant protect them forever. You have to deep-end them to progress, grow and learn their craft.

I say get some Saffer experts in, and beast the kids up from an early age. Give the training and the techniques to protect themselves early. Make them hardened at Academy level. No more pussey-footing around.

our only big scrum issue is a passable back up tight head and healy on occasions coming under pressure. irish scrum has been pretty good over the last few season. pity the rest of our game has been crap

all of this scrum talk is a smokescreen to deflect away from other more pressing deficiencies in the international set up. The IRFU are fuelling it with their high profile job advertisement as are Thornley and a few others in the media to deflect away from poor results and poor performances

was the scrum the reason we lost to England this year - absolutely
was it the reason we lost to Wales 3 times in a year, blew a lead in Paris, lost to Wales in WC, lost all warm up games, lost to France in Dublin etc you get the picture

anyway on to tonight. 21-20 Leinster.

I agree with Gibson. It shows what their really made of if they suffer a beasting and keep coming back or if they are successfull first time out against top opposition props.

Baff v Saints on now. Bottle of Malbec and a raft of Guinness. Missus away. And the big game to come.

Life doesnt get any better than this.

A couple of blonde leggy, Dutch hookers might come in handy later mind.

Anyway back to the match, I hope Leinster win but you never know.

I dont, i hope that Munster win

eirebilly wrote:I dont, i hope that Munster win

Thats probably because you are a munster fan.

Got it in one

That and i like to see Gibbo go mad

Thanks, I thought I got it first time.

Unless Munster cheat though, it's Leinster's game.

Munster cheat? Whatare you on

Have a guess eirebilly.

Damn drug addicts infecting the board

How did you know about that.

The name, dr. You must be able to prescribe your own drugs

You got me eirebilly.I am seriously addicted to a drug. I have an almost unlimited supply to this drug called BLUE MAGIC. Its consumption skyrocketed last year with a Heineken cup win.

Good luck tonight mate

Doc,
Ive got all that too bud (have had for over 20 years) and some nice ketama to settle me nerves...

Thanks eirebilly, good luck to you too.(you're gonna need it)

Nah, its in the bag. Munster by 5

We'll see.

They drugs have affected your rational perception

Fitzy to show Zebo how its done. Shexton to run riot and put ROG (de ligind) in his place. Kearney to show who's boss at 15. Jenno to man-shame POM. In fact...

It Munster v Leinster... I haven't a feicin clue how it will go.

Just know I love it! The tension is palpable and it hasnt started yet.

Best of luck Billy mo chara.

drsambo1928 wrote:I agree with Gibson. It shows what their really made of if they suffer a beasting and keep coming back or if they are successfull first time out against top opposition props.

You think we have an endless supply of props that we can afford to let them be destroyed pyschologically?

Read what BJ has to say.

Sure it will be a cracking match Gibbo

Best of luck there mate

Agreed, I can only see Leinster victories in every match while on Blue Magic. Terrible isnt it.

Quick, give Gibbo some dr.

Sin é wrote:

drsambo1928 wrote:I agree with Gibson. It shows what their really made of if they suffer a beasting and keep coming back or if they are successfull first time out against top opposition props.

You think we have an endless supply of props that we can afford to let them be destroyed pyschologically?

Read what BJ has to say.

Phhok BJ, he is a mercenary Saffer. Of course he will say that. It fills his fat pockets.

In response to Sin e, we have to take risks with the props or else they will never grow.

Desperate to find a link right now

Excellent tackle by Foden on Abendonanonon!

eirebilly wrote:Desperate to find a link right now

Billy mate, use EXPATSHIELD. Its on BBC ALBA. Puurfek vision bro. In a Scots-gaelic taal...

Yeah cheers Gibbo but i got rid of expatshield, way too many virus's on there for me. Arsed one laptop up.

Failing that. Read my PM for a Setanta link you Cloggie Munster baabe.

Thanks you sexy ladyboy

Gibson wrote:

eirebilly wrote:Desperate to find a link right now

Billy mate, use EXPATSHIELD. Its on BBC ALBA. Puurfek vision bro. In a Scots-gaelic taal...

Combine that with Michael Corcoran's commentary on rte radio.

I'd also say twomintpork will have a stream.

If you look for Emmet Byrne's article in the same paper you will see the potential prospects who could fill the tight head position. I am not allowed to send links as I am a newbe.

eirebilly wrote:Yeah cheers Gibbo but i got rid of expatshield, way too many virus's on there for me. Arsed one laptop up.

That's cos you didnt use ADBLOCK mo chara... Download it for future ref.

Anyway that link works man. Blackpool v Southampton on it now.

Good man Gibbo, much appreciated

Feeeeel de Munster Leinster lurve.

All bets are off when de game kicks-off tho roysh?

ofcourse gibson.

Gibbo, you know i luv ya man but in 30mins i will not

Hey guys, off topic but while I am at home, i have firends abroad looking for a link to the game.

Can anyone sort me out please?!

lads according to rte eddie o sullivan is working as an unpaid consultant to the Irish netball team. hahaha.

just thought id share the news

Seriously? Thts dead funny

debaters1 wrote:Hey guys, off topic but while I am at home, i have firends abroad looking for a link to the game.

Can anyone sort me out please?!

Debaters.. coming up bro Check yer PM.

you would swear all other rugby stadiums were hot beds of booing, hooliganism, rioting and thuggery the way ryle puts thomond on a pedestal.