Munster v Leinster

by Jenifer McLadyboy Mon 26 Mar 2012, 11:12 am

First topic message reminder :

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

by Gibson Tue 27 Mar 2012, 9:42 am

Listen Billy man... pints in Cocos? Or Mulligans is even better. Gowan Gowan Gowan. I fixed the puncture an all.

by BlueMuff Tue 27 Mar 2012, 9:44 am

Munster Leinster in Twickers - dont think I could take the excitement.......Dont you just love this time of year. Weather is good, season is coming to climax, two trophies to play for - And at 2 HCs each the race is on for number 3

by SecretFly Tue 27 Mar 2012, 9:50 am

BlueMuff wrote:Munster Leinster in Twickers - dont think I could take the excitement.......Dont you just love this time of year. Weather is good, season is coming to climax, two trophies to play for - And at 2 HCs each the race is on for number 3

As long as one of us (or the other one!) get it, I'll be content enough. With three contenders it would be downright negligent to let the title go outside Ireland. We seriously need some re-establishment of our intent after the bleak International window.

by SecretFly Tue 27 Mar 2012, 9:53 am

BTW, has anyone heard any details on Fitzgerald perhaps leaving? Heard it early on radio.

by eirebilly Tue 27 Mar 2012, 9:57 am

Cant make it this weekend Gibbo, I have wachtdienst Sad

by Mickado Tue 27 Mar 2012, 10:03 am

BlueMuff wrote:Munster Leinster in Twickers - dont think I could take the excitement.......Dont you just love this time of year. Weather is good, season is coming to climax, two trophies to play for - And at 2 HCs each the race is on for number 3

Don’t forget the semi final of the B&I cup too.

by Gibson Tue 27 Mar 2012, 10:16 am

eirebilly wrote:Cant make it this weekend Gibbo, I have wachtdienst

Jammer bro. Maybe the PRO12 Final then... Whistle

by red_stag Tue 27 Mar 2012, 10:20 am

SecretFly wrote:BTW, has anyone heard any details on Fitzgerald perhaps leaving? Heard it early on radio.

I would if I were in his position. He has two Heineken Cup medals - what else can he achieve with Leinster.

Get over to SANZAR or France for a few years. Come back aged 28 with new skills.

by Gibson Tue 27 Mar 2012, 10:21 am

SecretFly wrote:BTW, has anyone heard any details on Fitzgerald perhaps leaving? Heard it early on radio.

Its not looking good. Could this be the start of my predicted Exodus?

Once one goes and tells the rest about it...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vkOYEtivTA

Madigan has signed for 2 years... great news.

by SecretFly Tue 27 Mar 2012, 10:30 am

Gibson wrote:
SecretFly wrote:BTW, has anyone heard any details on Fitzgerald perhaps leaving? Heard it early on radio.

Its not looking good. Could this be the start of my predicted Exodus?

Once one goes and tells the rest about it...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vkOYEtivTA

Madigan has signed for 2 years... great news.

Yes, it's becoming a full house and even with the new IRFU rules to more tightly control foreign imports, there still won't be enough spaces at the top end for professional players streaming through looking for careers.

If the exodus takes off we could become a net exporter of talent for a few years until competition for places eases.

by eirebilly Tue 27 Mar 2012, 10:53 am

Gibson wrote:
eirebilly wrote:Cant make it this weekend Gibbo, I have wachtdienst

Jammer bro. Maybe the PRO12 Final then...

Dan ben ik zekers vrij my man Wink

by Feckless Rogue Tue 27 Mar 2012, 11:17 am

I really hope we keep Fitzgerald.

by Mickado Tue 27 Mar 2012, 11:41 am

Fair play to ROG. He assumed he'd be picked for Ireland.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/i-thought-i-would-start-the-wales-game-i-was-the-incumbent-ogara-3061641.html

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Tue 27 Mar 2012, 11:47 am

I think Fitz could really benefit from some time in France or Australia

by SecretFly Tue 27 Mar 2012, 11:54 am

Mickado wrote:Fair play to ROG. He assumed he'd be picked for Ireland.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/i-thought-i-would-start-the-wales-game-i-was-the-incumbent-ogara-3061641.html

Just after reading that interview (in the actual paper version).

My admiration for O'Gara just grows the older he gets. I like his total individualistic attitude. I know that's a trait that is not meant to be beneficial to a team game but I also consider O'Driscoll to be in that same mode. O'Gara says what he wants to say and doesn't care whether people laugh or cry, throw insults or drop praise... he'll still say it because he exudes inner confidence.

Interested in that 'Maldini Project' and what some of the details might be. We all want to go on for as long as possible - even if it means just walking!

by Gibson Tue 27 Mar 2012, 12:01 pm

I reckon ROG will make a great coach. Has the balls to be his own man and say it like it is - no matter what people around him think.

Always admired him for that, when others used think he was just a cocky bollix. He is... but he's fully earned that right.

by eirebilly Tue 27 Mar 2012, 12:05 pm

Gibbo, i have been saying that for years. ROG is going to be an outstanding head coach one day. He really doesnt bow to public pressure and will do and say what he wants

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Tue 27 Mar 2012, 12:43 pm

Gibson wrote:I reckon ROG will make a great coach. Has the balls to be his own man and say it like it is - no matter what people around him think.

Always admired him for that, when others used think he was just a cocky bollix. He is... but he's fully earned that right.

+1
well said sir

by MMC Tue 27 Mar 2012, 1:07 pm

http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/10290.php wrote:
There had been optimism that Murray might make it back in time for this top of the table clash whereas O'Connell was always a doubt. It's hoped however that both may be in contention for inclusion in the squad for the game against Ulster on saturday week.

Meanwhile Munster have confirmed that Peter Stringer and Dave Foley have agreed one year contract extensions.

Munster Squad (28): Marcus Horan, Wian du Preez, BJ Botha, John Ryan, Stephen Archer, Damien Varley, Mike Sherry, Denis Fogarty, Donncha O’Callaghan, Mick O’Driscoll, Billy Holland, Dave O’Callaghan, Peter O’Mahony, Tommy O’Donnell, David Wallace, James Coughlan, Duncan Williams, Tomas O’Leary, Ronan O’Gara, Ian Keatley, Simon Zebo, Danny Barnes, Lifeimi Mafi, Keith Earls, Denis Hurley, Johne Murphy, Scott Deasy, Felix Jones

Good to see Barnes back in the extended squad, hopefully he'll make the matchday 23.
Not having Ryan, POC and Murray weakens us quite a bit but them's the breaks - just have to get on with it.

Delighted that Strings and Dave Foley have signed contract extensions.

From the squad named about I'd reckon a team something along these lines will be picked:

1. DuPreez
2. Varley
3. BJ Botha
4. DOC
5. MOD
6. POM
7. Wallace
8. Coughlan
9. TOL
10. ROG
11. Zebo
12. Mafi
13. Earls
14. Hurley
15. Jones

16. Sherry
17. Horan
18. Archer
19. Holland
20. TOD (harsh on DOC2)
21. Williams
22. Keatley
23. Murphy (unlucky to be benched really)

by MMC Tue 27 Mar 2012, 1:13 pm

Exciting backline, but would be much improved with Murray there - I really hope he makes it back in time for the Ulster game.

The front row will be well I think, they certainly should achieve parity.
The backrow should also go well.

The second row is where I worry. I thought Cullen and Thorn looked very good in their first game together against the Ospreys on Friday night. DOC and Micko will have their work cut out for them there.

by eirebilly Tue 27 Mar 2012, 2:06 pm

You know, i would have Strings over TOL still Wink

by SecretFly Tue 27 Mar 2012, 2:07 pm

Makes two of us, billy. I don't think that's enough of a crowd to march on the Dail just yet though. Wink

by **rodders** Tue 27 Mar 2012, 2:11 pm

I'd have Guy Easterbuy over TOL, still.

by eirebilly Tue 27 Mar 2012, 2:11 pm

Sure, Strings can still cut it and he is a better distributor than TOL.

A two man March may work Fly Very Happy

by SecretFly Tue 27 Mar 2012, 2:16 pm

I laugh...but I hate making O'Leary the butt of jokes. He tries and he tries and I hope he comes back the one smiling in a few year's time...and laughs in our faces. Really do.

But I just don't think he's ever been in the right position for his skills. I just don't see him as a 9. I think he's a more................... (gulp, say is quietly Fly and they mightn't hear you).................... natural 12 or even, dare I say it, 13!

Nothing like a little controversy in the ranks of the smug Wink

by eirebilly Tue 27 Mar 2012, 2:20 pm

I am being serious when i say that i would have Strings over him...

Many people have said in the past that he could have made a very good 12. There is some merit to that as well as he has quite a bit of experience playing there as you used to play there when he was younger. I am not so sure myself though Wink

by SecretFly Tue 27 Mar 2012, 2:35 pm

eirebilly wrote:I am being serious when i say that i would have Strings over him...

Many people have said in the past that he could have made a very good 12. There is some merit to that as well as he has quite a bit of experience playing there as you used to play there when he was younger. I am not so sure myself though

So was I. But I just don't believe he's a 9 anyway, and that's why Stringer would be over him. But I also wanted to make clear I'm not questioning his abilities as a player, just what I see as the eternal mistake made by coaches who give him 9.

by eirebilly Tue 27 Mar 2012, 2:50 pm

Fair dues, he is one of the most tinkered with players around and he does do his best.

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Tue 27 Mar 2012, 4:47 pm

I'll join the march

by eirebilly Tue 27 Mar 2012, 4:48 pm

Its gathering momentum Very Happy

by Gibson Tue 27 Mar 2012, 5:45 pm

I'll join the march too. As long as we stop for pints on the way.

by eirebilly Tue 27 Mar 2012, 5:52 pm

Always Gibbo, plenty of pubs on the way Very Happy

by ME-109 Tue 27 Mar 2012, 11:11 pm

Oh hello...lets see billy (I really support Munster I do!!!). Pete (ik heb geen flauw idee) and Gibson (biertje a.u.b en heel veel oude hooring)...discussing the game...

TOL will start. MOD and DOC will do fine (as always). Looking to see some more cohesiveness in the backline and POM to deck Brad, Heaslip and SOB in the first 10.

ROG to outplay Johnny (aimless kicking, kick out on the full but I can defend and do other outhalf type things like er.....i forget) Sexton and send him into another period of self doubt (as if he ever came out of it)

Munster by 40.

by eirebilly Wed 28 Mar 2012, 7:08 am

DOD, wat is dat nou? Munster bij 40, dat is geweldig

by BlueMuff Wed 28 Mar 2012, 10:04 am

POC, DR and Murray are massive ommissions from the squad and deinitely bolster Leinster chances of winning. Would gladly sacrafice them for this game though if it increased their chances for the Ulster match.

Only good thing for Munster is Mr Average is playing for Leinster.....10 if you were in any doubt Very Happy

by Mickado Wed 28 Mar 2012, 10:25 am

BlueMuff wrote:POC, DR and Murray are massive ommissions from the squad and deinitely bolster Leinster chances of winning. Would gladly sacrafice them for this game though if it increased their chances for the Ulster match.

Only good thing for Munster is Mr Average is playing for Leinster.....10 if you were in any doubt

Do you know something we don't Blue? Are the teams out yet? How many points did O'Gara score in the 6nations?

by BlueMuff Wed 28 Mar 2012, 11:10 am

Mickado wrote:
BlueMuff wrote:POC, DR and Murray are massive ommissions from the squad and deinitely bolster Leinster chances of winning. Would gladly sacrafice them for this game though if it increased their chances for the Ulster match.

Only good thing for Munster is Mr Average is playing for Leinster.....10 if you were in any doubt

Do you know something we don't Blue? Are the teams out yet? How many points did O'Gara score in the 6nations?

Teams not out but the above 3 have been ruled out of the squad for definite which is really bad news for us.

by SecretFly Wed 28 Mar 2012, 11:16 am

Is DOD a vampire?

I've just realised I only ever run into him (thankfully I eat garlic regularly!) late at night. Or if I don't meet him then, I see a whole host of messages he's left for us to read through in the mornings - rather like the friendly elves making the cobbler's shoes for him.

So that's my question... is DOD a friendly vampire elf?

by Jenifer McLadyboy Wed 28 Mar 2012, 11:22 am

SecretFly wrote:Is DOD a vampire?

I've just realised I only ever run into him (thankfully I eat garlic regularly!) late at night. Or if I don't meet him then, I see a whole host of messages he's left for us to read through in the mornings - rather like the friendly elves making the cobbler's shoes for him.

So that's my question... is DOD a friendly vampire elf?

Perhaps he has emigrated to another time zone.

by SecretFly Wed 28 Mar 2012, 11:28 am

Jenifer McLadyboy wrote:
SecretFly wrote:Is DOD a vampire?

I've just realised I only ever run into him (thankfully I eat garlic regularly!) late at night. Or if I don't meet him then, I see a whole host of messages he's left for us to read through in the mornings - rather like the friendly elves making the cobbler's shoes for him.

So that's my question... is DOD a friendly vampire elf?
Perhaps he has emigrated to another time zone.

Ah, that's a sensible logical answer. I'm not after those Wink

by Jenifer McLadyboy Wed 28 Mar 2012, 11:32 am

SecretFly wrote:
Jenifer McLadyboy wrote:
SecretFly wrote:Is DOD a vampire?

I've just realised I only ever run into him (thankfully I eat garlic regularly!) late at night. Or if I don't meet him then, I see a whole host of messages he's left for us to read through in the mornings - rather like the friendly elves making the cobbler's shoes for him.

So that's my question... is DOD a friendly vampire elf?
Perhaps he has emigrated to another time zone.

Ah, that's a sensible logical answer. I'm not after those

Perhaps Mick Galwey has him in a gimp mask inside a locked box and only lets him out after 10PM for a quick run around the dungeon?

by SecretFly Wed 28 Mar 2012, 11:39 am

Much better!

by eirebilly Wed 28 Mar 2012, 5:59 pm

Jenifer McLadyboy wrote:
Perhaps Mick Galwey has him in a gimp mask inside a locked box and only lets him out after 10PM for a quick run around the dungeon?

Feck that made me Laugh

by Thomond Wed 28 Mar 2012, 6:04 pm

I don't know who will win but it will be a great game.

by eirebilly Wed 28 Mar 2012, 6:08 pm

Munster by 5 Thomond

by Gibson Wed 28 Mar 2012, 6:52 pm

Will there be free honey-glazed turnips outside the ground? Just sayin.

We're used to proper food up here. But, at least the effort would be much appreciated.

I'll have a hang-sangwitch with dem turnips Majella!

And currie-sauce bud. For me chips.

by eirebilly Wed 28 Mar 2012, 7:01 pm

Your getting things in early Gibbo Laugh

by Gibson Wed 28 Mar 2012, 7:27 pm

And red carrots.

by ME-109 Thu 29 Mar 2012, 12:29 pm

Jenifer McLadyboy wrote:
Perhaps Mick Galwey has him in a gimp mask inside a locked box and only lets him out after 10PM for a quick run around the dungeon?

Dont mix me up with Peter Clohessy now, or your own preferences for the l.dyboys madam....

Gibson -given you have been eating dutch peasant boorkol for the last few years am sure a few turnips wouldnt hurt...anyhow everyone knows the food you get in Dublin is the real peasant fare...you wont find people in the country eating c.ap like the leftovers that you get there. All that stuff is given to the dogs outside the pale.

by Gibson Thu 29 Mar 2012, 1:31 pm

Oh I love these build-ups.

Im saying this here and now... Munster must be favs for the Heino now. (No offence Ulster) But, its all laid out for them. Need POC and Murray back for it. Hope they make it.

Hope we make it. Mon Sarries! Mon Embra!

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