HCup Rd1 (Pool 5): Leinster (9) v (6) Exeter Chiefs @ RDS (15:40, Saturday 13 October 2012)

by thebandwagonsociety Mon 08 Oct 2012, 1:44 pm

First topic message reminder :

Exeter get welcomed into the Heineken Cup with a fabulous opening fixture. Definitely a case of being thrown in at the deep end.

Leinster have been slow to kick into gear so far this season. We have been leaking points in all our games and have a good few injury doubts with names like Healy, Quinn Roux, SOB, McLaughlin, Ruddock, Dom Ryan, Boss, BOD, Darcy, O'Malley, Conway, Nacewa, Fitzgerald, Kearney all injuried to some degree or other.

That said, Leinster at home in the HCup I'm going for a Leinster win, Exeter not to get a LBP, and Leinster not to get a TBP!

Jenifer McLadyboy wrote:Don't forget......afterwards....

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by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Thu 11 Oct 2012, 12:40 pm

Hmm, far more complicated than that, Jen!

And there's different versions - just ask Hoog guinness

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Thu 11 Oct 2012, 12:55 pm

Newstalk and George Hook would like to invite all Exeter Chiefs fans to a very special rugby special radio show this Saturday 13th October, when he will broadcast live from Kielys pub in Donnybrook.
He will be joined by special guests talking rugby from 12-1pm. Tickets are free to get one If you want to come along, please email your name to kbrady@newstalk.ie and we will send you a ticket.
There will also be a chance to win tickets for the game in the RDS that afternoon.

by Submachine Fri 12 Oct 2012, 12:11 pm

15. Madigan
14. Conway
13. BOD
12. McFadden
11. Isa
10. Sexton
9. Reddan
1. Healy
2. Strauss
3. Ross
4. Leo
5. Browne
6. McLaughlin
7. Jennings
8. Heaslip

16. Cronin
17. VDM
18. Hagan
19. Toner
20. Auva'a
21. Murphy
22. Boss
23. Carr

Jsut goes to highlight the injury situation in our backline when Joe can only name two backs in the replacements. Ist that the first time that has happened? Will we see big dev on the wing?

by Mickado Fri 12 Oct 2012, 12:22 pm

The backline are versitle enought though, Madigan can play OH, Isa can play fullback, wing or OH, McFadden can go to the wing etc.

Our ball carrying should be improved with Healy back, very happy with that team given the injury list after last weeks game. Toner can feel a bit mifffed that he isn't starting though.

by Submachine Fri 12 Oct 2012, 12:26 pm

Agree re Toner, but Brownes ballast is a major asset. I think if it were anyone else but Leo, Toner would be packing down with Browne.
I've really enjoyed the Rabbo games so far but just can not wait for this weekends matches.

by red_stag Fri 12 Oct 2012, 12:27 pm

This happened to Munster before in a few games around 2005. Denis Leamy and David Wallace both ended up playing in the backline in a few games.

by asoreleftshoulder Fri 12 Oct 2012, 12:29 pm

Yeah Toner not starting is disappointing,I want to see him kick on this season but having said that I was impressed with Browne against Munster.

How is the Exeter set piece,can we expect to target their scrum as I doubt we can expect to do more than have parity in the lineout.

by Dubbelyew L Overate Fri 12 Oct 2012, 12:49 pm

No oficial announcement from Chief

yet, but from Planet Rugby:

Exeter: 15 Luke Arscott, 14 Ian Whitten, 13 Phil Dollman, 12 Jason Shoemark, 11 Matt Jess, 10 Gareth Steenson, 9 Haydn Thomas, 8 Richard Baxter, 7 James Scaysbrook, 6 Tom Johnson, 5 James Hanks, 4 Tom Hayes, 3 Carl Rimmer, 2 Simon Alcott, 1 Brett Sturgess.
Replacements: 16 Chris Whitehead, 17 Chris Budgen, 18 Ben Moon, 19 Ally Muldowney, 20 Dean Mumm, 21 Will Chudley, 22 Ignacio Mieres, 23 Sireli Naqelevuki.

We've run out of backrowers in the Euro squad, so 2 locks on the bench. Steeno gets the shout ahead of Mieres at 10. Arscott must have passed his fitness test, good news. Rimmer may be a relative weakness at TH, but he'll be bolstered by Alcott in the scrum - Budgie is the stronger scrummager so we may see him and Whitehead come on together at about 60mins. Sireli is the impact sub in the backs - few better to run at tired bodies if there's the opportunity.

by Jenifer McLadyboy Fri 12 Oct 2012, 1:10 pm

Boss has played in the back 3 a fair bit.

I would expect all our backs to play 80 mins though barring injury.

Perhaps the most knackered one will come off near the end otherwise.

Which may play into the hands of Knacker le view key. i.e running at tired bodies. Perhaps we will put big Leo on to run at him? (Nickname does not mean I think he is a knacker btw)

I have a feeling we will try to wrap this one up as early as possible. Whether we succeed or not is an other matter entirely.

Happy with the team. Happy that Rob and Darce were not rushed back. But perhaps Kev was?

by Mickado Fri 12 Oct 2012, 1:30 pm

Jenifer McLadyboy wrote:Boss has played in the back 3 a fair bit.

I would expect all our backs to play 80 mins though barring injury.

Perhaps the most knackered one will come off near the end otherwise.

Which may play into the hands of Knacker le view key. i.e running at tired bodies. Perhaps we will put big Leo on to run at him? (Nickname does not mean I think he is a knacker btw)

I have a feeling we will try to wrap this one up as early as possible. Whether we succeed or not is an other matter entirely.

Happy with the team. Happy that Rob and Darce were not rushed back. But perhaps Kev was?

I'd say Kev is grand, they said he was back in full training yesterday and he came out of it without any discomfort but they didn't say the same for Darcy and Kearney.

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Fri 12 Oct 2012, 1:31 pm

Dubbelyew L Overate wrote:No oficial announcement from yet, but from Planet Rugby:

Exeter: 15 Luke Arscott, 14 Ian Whitten, 13 Phil Dollman, 12 Jason Shoemark, 11 Matt Jess, 10 Gareth Steenson, 9 Haydn Thomas, 8 Richard Baxter, 7 James Scaysbrook, 6 Tom Johnson, 5 James Hanks, 4 Tom Hayes, 3 Carl Rimmer, 2 Simon Alcott, 1 Brett Sturgess.
Replacements: 16 Chris Whitehead, 17 Chris Budgen, 18 Ben Moon, 19 Ally Muldowney, 20 Dean Mumm, 21 Will Chudley, 22 Ignacio Mieres, 23 Sireli Naqelevuki.

We've run out of backrowers in the Euro squad, so 2 locks on the bench. Steeno gets the shout ahead of Mieres at 10. Arscott must have passed his fitness test, good news. Rimmer may be a relative weakness at TH, but he'll be bolstered by Alcott in the scrum - Budgie is the stronger scrummager so we may see him and Whitehead come on together at about 60mins. Sireli is the impact sub in the backs - few better to run at tired bodies if there's the opportunity.

Dub, happy with that, altho is Ben White injured? Thought he did well against Quins and can count himself unlucky to miss out on a bench slot, but I'm guessing that Rob was keen to incorporate Dean Mumm somewhere. Set piece will be fine, imo, particularly if we can limit the number of scrums as we did so effectively against Quins. Steeno rewarded for his performance last weekend, and guess we might see Gonzo Camacho against Clermont? Happy daze. Early flight tomorrow, but all worth it

Chief

by Dubbelyew L Overate Fri 12 Oct 2012, 1:59 pm

I saw an article earlier in the week, E&E maybe, that said Whitey has picked up a medium term injury. With Phillips having a long term injury and Horstmann also laid up, that just leaves the usual triumvirate in the Euro squad. If there's another injury before next week, I guess Rob'll have to call Ewers into the squad.

Found the article:

http://www.thisisexeter.co.uk/story-17066844-detail/story.html

Have a good flight and guinness

by Mickado Fri 12 Oct 2012, 2:03 pm

Hope you won’t be using the early flight excuse to hit the road early again Asbo.

If I hear mention of “the last bus to Balbriggan” the abuse will start to fly!

by Rory_Gallagher Fri 12 Oct 2012, 2:16 pm

Exeter fans - What are your thoughts on Whitten so far? How is he doing?

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Fri 12 Oct 2012, 2:25 pm

He's doing really well, Rory, coming on leaps and bounds. I feel his long-term position is centre, hopefully in partnership with Jason Shoemark, but he's been playing good rugby on the wing too, covering for the absent Gonzo Camacho and the injured Josh Tatupu Chief

by Rory_Gallagher Fri 12 Oct 2012, 2:38 pm

That is great to hear. Has he been playing 12 or 13?

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Fri 12 Oct 2012, 2:41 pm

13 or 14 so far

by Smirnoffpriest Fri 12 Oct 2012, 4:11 pm

Gotta say inspite of the injuries that Leinster backline is very good. Be an interesting game to watch, unfortunately I doubt I'll be able to catch it, what with running around before the Scarlets game!

by LeinsterFan4life Fri 12 Oct 2012, 5:44 pm

Leinster A team for the B&I cup announced too:

LEINSTER 'A':

15: Darren Hudson
14: Andrew Boyle
13: Brendan Macken
12: Collie O’Shea
11: Sam Coghlan Murray
10: Noel Reid
9: John Cooney

1: Jack O’Connell
2: Thomas Sexton
3: Jack McGrath CAPTAIN
4: Tom Denton
5: Ben Marshall
6: Jordan Coghlan
7: Josh van der Flier
8: Jack Conan

REPLACEMENTS:

16: James Tracy
17: Tadhg Furlong
18: Tadhg Beirne
19: Dan Leavy
20: Dave Shanahan
21: Cathal Marsh
22: Tom Daly

Very young team.

by Golden Fri 12 Oct 2012, 6:24 pm

McGrath at tighthead is an interesting call. Cant wait to see Furlong come through.

How much is in to the A game?

by LeinsterFan4life Fri 12 Oct 2012, 6:31 pm

The likes of tadhg beirne, furlong, leavy, van der flier, jock conan and jordan coughlan are all very young with bright futures. Leinster's academy is doing very well.

We have a really good chance of winning the cup this year.

by Jenifer McLadyboy Fri 12 Oct 2012, 7:09 pm

Golden wrote:McGrath at tighthead is an interesting call. Cant wait to see Furlong come through.

How much is in to the A game?

tenner or free with season ticket.

by Jenifer McLadyboy Fri 12 Oct 2012, 8:11 pm

If anyone's interested I have several spare season tickets.

by Hound_of_Harrow Sat 13 Oct 2012, 1:00 am

This is the most interesting match up of the weekend for me.

It will be a great indication of how far Exeter have come on a long road of making it to the top flight of European club rugby.

They've earned their shot. If this was at Sandy Park I would be tipping a Chief

win, but Leinster should get the win in Dublin.

Exeter will have a big say in this pool.

by 21st Century Schizoid Man Sat 13 Oct 2012, 8:49 am

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Sat 13 Oct 2012, 9:53 am

How much they going for jen???

Looking forward to seeing our front 5 do some damage in the scrum

by Jenifer McLadyboy Sat 13 Oct 2012, 10:15 am

not looking for money. i Will bring in anyone I bump into on the way. presuming I end up actually making it. there could be family issues.

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Sat 13 Oct 2012, 10:29 am

Hope all is ok Jen

by AsLongAsBut100ofUs Sat 13 Oct 2012, 11:06 am

Just arrived in Dublin, beautiful sunny day here, ideal for Exeter total rugby Chief

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Sat 13 Oct 2012, 11:16 am

hope you've a great day ALAB but that you don't win. Just go out and enjoy the black stuff guinness

by Jenifer McLadyboy Sat 13 Oct 2012, 11:24 am

pete (buachaill on eirne) wrote:Hope all is ok Jen

no not bad issues. just trying to talk my missus into going to both games. Very Happy

Or if not at least not objecting to being left on her own on Saturday night. Or convincing the older kids to mind the youngest.
families and rugby don't always fit so well.

by maestegmafia Sat 13 Oct 2012, 11:24 am

What a way to start your HEC experience.

Cant wait.

by pete (buachaill on eirne) Sat 13 Oct 2012, 11:28 am

Jenifer McLadyboy wrote:
pete (buachaill on eirne) wrote:Hope all is ok Jen
no not bad issues. just trying to talk my missus into going to both games. Or if not at least not objecting to being left on her own on Saturday night. Or convincing the older kids to mind the youngest.
families and rugby don't always fit so well.

#firstworldproblems

Laugh

COME ON LEINSTER

by Jenifer McLadyboy Sat 13 Oct 2012, 11:33 am

pete (buachaill on eirne) wrote:
#firstworldproblems Exactly

COME ON LEINSTER and yeah.

by EnglishReign Sat 13 Oct 2012, 3:31 pm

Come on Exe! Chief

by Breadvan Sat 13 Oct 2012, 3:34 pm

EnglishReign wrote:Come on Exe!

+ 1. C'mon Exe...Leinster, lets someone else win the bloody thing!

by nathan Sat 13 Oct 2012, 3:48 pm

wasn't that a trip on one of the Exeter players by the leinster 15?

by wrfc1980 Sat 13 Oct 2012, 3:49 pm

Blatant trip and should have been a yellow card to

by Artful_Dodger Sat 13 Oct 2012, 3:53 pm

Cmon Leinster lets make it 3 from 4 for the provinces.

by nathan Sat 13 Oct 2012, 3:57 pm

hmmm, Leinster are treading a very fine line at the break down.

by **LondonTiger** Sat 13 Oct 2012, 4:02 pm

nathan wrote:wasn't that a trip on one of the Exeter players by the leinster 15?

I thought so - but they are rarely picked up.

Exeter showing exactly why they have been so competetive in the AP. Leinster have the class, but Exeter are all about spirit.

by wrfc1980 Sat 13 Oct 2012, 4:03 pm

Surely thats a penalty try by slapping the ball out liek that?

by wrfc1980 Sat 13 Oct 2012, 4:04 pm

That HAS to be a yellow card

by nathan Sat 13 Oct 2012, 4:04 pm

that really is a 50/50 call on if its a penalty

by nathan Sat 13 Oct 2012, 4:05 pm

wrfc1980 wrote:That HAS to be a yellow card

don't think it will be a yellow if it was a penalty.

by wrfc1980 Sat 13 Oct 2012, 4:05 pm

Hows that a 22 when the Leinster player swatted it out?

by Artful_Dodger Sat 13 Oct 2012, 4:09 pm

That doesnt look good for Healy hammered by his own man.

by nathan Sat 13 Oct 2012, 4:09 pm

Artful_Dodger wrote:That doesnt look good for Healy hammered by his own man.

glad to see he's back up. it looked nasty

by nathan Sat 13 Oct 2012, 4:10 pm

I do wish the ref would relax his blowing a bit, gets a bit boring with all the stopping.

by **LondonTiger** Sat 13 Oct 2012, 4:11 pm

wrfc1980 wrote:Hows that a 22 when the Leinster player swatted it out?

Because the last touch before it crossed the try line was Steenson's kick.

anyone know what the official colour of the Exter kit is?

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