Rabo PRO12 (Round 7): Leinster 59 v 22 Cardiff Blues @ 18:30 Saturday 27 October (RDS, Dublin)

by thebandwagonsociety Mon 22 Oct 2012, 3:23 pm

First topic message reminder :

Leinster squad update
There are no major injury concerns arising from Saturday’s games in Wales, where the senior team recorded their second Pool victory in the Heineken Cup over the Scarlets, while the province’s ‘A’ team were narrowly edged by Pontypridd in Sardis Road.
Gordon D’Arcy successfully came through 80 minutes after his recent rib injury, while Richardt Strauss received stitches to a cut on his chin.

It is hoped that Rob Kearney (back) will be available this weekend while Quinn Roux (ankle) will also continue to be assessed by the medical team.

Rhys Ruddock successfully came through his first run out of the season in Pontypridd and he is set to be joined in the mix for selection this week by Dave Kearney for the visit of Cardiff.

Second row Tom Denton was a late withdrawal from the ‘A’ game with minor calf tightening but that will not affect his availability this week when the team is named at Friday lunchtime.

Ticket sales for Saturday’s game have passed the 15,000 mark

The match is due to be televised on RTE.
Things are getting positive on the injury front, some good depth getting back fit.

by Hookisms and Hyperbole Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:31 pm

Another matter for me from this match is that Sam Warburton has ruled himself out as Lions captain. The guy has walked round the pitch, done nothing and put in no effort whatsoever. Its totally unprofessional. Simply not captain material for me. Alex Cuthbert is the only player who could look at himself in the mirror tonight after this debacle.

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:31 pm

Scrumdown wrote:
pete (buachaill on eirne) wrote:
Hookisms and Hyperbole wrote:Mark the date Cardiff fans. Now you can see why so many Irish fans want Kidney out of the Irish job. Good players badly coaches and constantly underperform. Sound familiar?

Excellent point

Cardiff blues will gladly take declan kidney, two time heineken cup winner and grand slam winner.

Take him!
We'll take my little sister and as assistant her teddy, Mr Snuckles.

by Morgannwg Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:31 pm

Hookisms and Hyperbole wrote:
Scrumdown wrote:
pete (buachaill on eirne) wrote:
Hookisms and Hyperbole wrote:Mark the date Cardiff fans. Now you can see why so many Irish fans want Kidney out of the Irish job. Good players badly coaches and constantly underperform. Sound familiar?

Excellent point

Cardiff blues will gladly take declan kidney, two time heineken cup winner and grand slam winner.

Good man yourself. We'll drive him over to you on Monday

They certainly would take Declan. Dragons would too.

Anyone think Phil Davies might get sacked on this result within the week? I do.

by Guest Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:31 pm

Blues can't moan thou writing has been on the wall for 18 months

by wales606 Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:32 pm

glamorganalun wrote:That is the reason Baber for the Blues woes last and this season, just pay him off and get shot of him along with Davies. Bring in the Chief.

I completely agree

Cue try no7.

45 - 3

Leinster are keen on this point a minute thing.

by Cari Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:32 pm

Leinster drive over for a try just one and half minutes into the second half. Saw To-Jam punching the floor in disgust/frustration/whatever...

45 - 3.

by Guest Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:33 pm

Davies won't get sacked because he is all they can afford

by Pot Hale Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:33 pm

Excellent pressing play by Leinster and Jordi Murphy gets a deserved 5 pointer.

Leinster try difference now back in the black 21-20.

And Sexton casually knocks it over from the touchline.

47-3. And counting.

by wales606 Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:33 pm

viewtothegym wrote: Blues can't moan thou writing has been on the wall for 18 months

We can moan, that's all we can do when the club is being run so dreadfully and the players can't be bothered to show up.

by Cari Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:34 pm

Duly converted by Sexytoes. I think it's fair to say he's definitely in with a shoe in for Lions 10.

47 - 3 after 44 minutes.

by wales606 Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:34 pm

viewtothegym wrote:Davies won't get sacked because he is all they can afford

Dale McIntosh.

by Cari Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:35 pm

Awwwh I thought Cuffbutt was in with a try there...

by Guest Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:35 pm

Look at the Blues bench, if they bring them on it will get even worse

by wales606 Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:35 pm

viewtothegym wrote:Look at the Blues bench, if they bring them on it will get even worse

I don't think that is possible!

by Guest Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:36 pm

Yep i would say Dale but isn't he happy in the Prem?
Always get the impression he don't car much for regional rugby.

by Pot Hale Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:36 pm

Passing getting a bit sloppy now. That's two in row by the Blues.

Strauss off and Cronin on.

by Cari Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:38 pm

Could the Blues be getting a try here? Shocked

DERE 'MLAEN GLEISION!!!!

by Golden Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:38 pm

Leinster sending out a marker to clermont. They're Back!!!!

Although Iam feeling slightly dejected. I don't like seeing such a one sided contest (if it can be called that) straight from the off.

by Guest Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:38 pm

Don't score Blues! you will only make them angry

by wales606 Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:38 pm

viewtothegym wrote:Yep i would say Dale but isn't he happy in the Prem?
Always get the impression he don't car much for regional rugby.

He works/worked with the Blues academy.

by Cari Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:38 pm

Nope, they haven't scored...forward pass.

by Scrumdown Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:38 pm

It is Peter Thomas that needs to go. He signs the players and it is he who picks the coaches.

by glamorganalun Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:38 pm

Even with two on the floor the blues can't score.

by wales606 Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:39 pm

Blues don't actually look abysmal in attack, they just have about 1% possession and can't tackle.

by Pot Hale Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:40 pm

Cardiff's passing now letting them down. They keep attacking for a number of phases but don't break through. Scrum to Leinster. Injuries to a couple of Leinster players - Murphy and McLoughlin. Mcloughlin goes off. Browne on?

by Morgannwg Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:40 pm

Scrumdown wrote:It is Peter Thomas that needs to go. He signs the players and it is he who picks the coaches.

The WRU should picked the coaches. Central contracting anyone?

by kingjohn7 Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:41 pm

Hookisms and Hyperbole wrote:Another matter for me from this match is that Sam Warburton has ruled himself out as Lions captain. The guy has walked round the pitch, done nothing and put in no effort whatsoever. Its totally unprofessional. Simply not captain material for me. Alex Cuthbert is the only player who could look at himself in the mirror tonight after this debacle.

Im not saying he should be Lions captain, but how can you rule someone out from 1 game. The whole team are playing crap, Ghengis Khan couldnt get this rabble going forward.

by wales606 Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:42 pm

Alex Cuthbert clap

The only player who deserves any respect from this night.

by kingjohn7 Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:42 pm

by wales606 Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:42 pm

47 - 8

by Cari Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:42 pm

Not surprisingly, Cuffbutt gets the Blues first try...the biggest comeback in league history anyone...? Very Happy

47 - 8 after 50 minutes.

by glamorganalun Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:43 pm

Cuthbert deserved that, he is a hand full.

by Guest Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:43 pm

Cuthbert will be the focus of Davies after match chat to S4C.

by Pot Hale Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:43 pm

And Cardiff are in finally with Cuthbert.

How many will Leinster start to leak now? Or do they go up the other end?

by wales606 Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:44 pm

Confidence is so bad Halfpenny can't even kick points...oh dear

by Cari Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:44 pm

Shame HP missed that conversion...at least the Blues could've made double figures.

Leinster bringing on the kids now.

by Golden Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:44 pm

kingjohn7 wrote:
Hookisms and Hyperbole wrote:Another matter for me from this match is that Sam Warburton has ruled himself out as Lions captain. The guy has walked round the pitch, done nothing and put in no effort whatsoever. Its totally unprofessional. Simply not captain material for me. Alex Cuthbert is the only player who could look at himself in the mirror tonight after this debacle.

Im not saying he should be Lions captain, but how can you rule someone out from 1 game. The whole team are playing crap, Ghengis Khan couldnt get this rabble going forward.

That's not stopping him putting in an honest shift and showing some passion

by Pot Hale Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:44 pm

Boss and Carr on now. Could go a bit shapeless now.

by Hookisms and Hyperbole Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:45 pm

kingjohn7 wrote:
Hookisms and Hyperbole wrote:Another matter for me from this match is that Sam Warburton has ruled himself out as Lions captain. The guy has walked round the pitch, done nothing and put in no effort whatsoever. Its totally unprofessional. Simply not captain material for me. Alex Cuthbert is the only player who could look at himself in the mirror tonight after this debacle.

Im not saying he should be Lions captain, but how can you rule someone out from 1 game. The whole team are playing crap, Ghengis Khan couldnt get this rabble going forward.

He could show some pride, maybe try running from ruck to ruck. Show some leadership for instance. He has been totally unprofessional tonight. That isn't captain material for me. People play badly, that happens. He hasn't even tried tonight

by Cari Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:45 pm

Looks like Leinster will get another try in shortly...

by wales606 Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:46 pm

Try number...ummm, ive lost count

52 - 8

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:46 pm

unreal hands by madigan to get browne over

by Pot Hale Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:46 pm

I love being wrong. Browne over.

by Cari Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:47 pm

...and there we have it. music

Browne boy in the ring...tra la la la la... music

54 - 8 after 55 minutes.

by Cari Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:48 pm

Come on Blues, you can at least aim for double figures...

by wales606 Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:50 pm

Robin Copeland just broke the gainline and offloaded, so im going for Blues best forward of the night.

by kingjohn7 Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:52 pm

Hookisms and Hyperbole wrote:
kingjohn7 wrote:
Hookisms and Hyperbole wrote:Another matter for me from this match is that Sam Warburton has ruled himself out as Lions captain. The guy has walked round the pitch, done nothing and put in no effort whatsoever. Its totally unprofessional. Simply not captain material for me. Alex Cuthbert is the only player who could look at himself in the mirror tonight after this debacle.

Im not saying he should be Lions captain, but how can you rule someone out from 1 game. The whole team are playing crap, Ghengis Khan couldnt get this rabble going forward.

He could show some pride, maybe try running from ruck to ruck. Show some leadership for instance. He has been totally unprofessional tonight. That isn't captain material for me. People play badly, that happens. He hasn't even tried tonight

Fair enough but id give someone the benefit of the doubt, pride is quite an abstract thing to judge, especially when hes not in the game- and all we can see is what is on the tv screen.

by wales606 Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:54 pm

I haven't actually seen Warburton do anything at all tonight, even with his distinctive scrum cap on.

by wales606 Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:54 pm

Copeland breaks the gainline again. Well im sold, your the new starting no8.

by Cari Sat 27 Oct 2012, 7:56 pm

I think J-Ro will definitely be leaving town when his contract's up at this rate. What on earth does he have to stay here for?

Yay! HP is over!

54 - 13 after 64 minutes...LBP anyone? Laugh

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