Munster vs Tigers

[LE18]

oops that sounds like enough to me, don't pick any more, then we might have a great chance.

[G.K]

After the last couple of weeks results and given the fixture I'm getting a real foreboding of deja vue here soon (yes I know).

[Roly]

After the last couple of weeks results and given the fixture I'm getting a real foreboding of deja vue here soon (yes I know).

I don't think the match actually starts until 1930 on Saturday, so you'll have had plenty of time to get mullered beforehand. It works for me. Eases the pain.

[ourla]

Leicester Tigers (v Munster Rugby, away, Saturday 7.45pm)

15 Telusa Veainu
14 Adam Thompstone
13 Matt Smith
12 Mathew Tait
11 Jonny May
10 George Ford
9 Ben Youngs
1 Kyle Traynor
2 Tom Youngs (c)
3 Dan Cole
4 Mike Fitzgerald
5 Graham Kitchener
6 Valentino Mapapalangi
7 Luke Hamilton
8 Sione Kalamafoni

Replacements
16 Harry Thacker
17 Logovi’i Mulipola
18 Chris Baumann
19 Dom Barrow
20 Mike Williams
21 Sam Harrison
22 Joe Ford
23 Nick Malouf

[Soggypitch]

So no Bateman, Rizzo (down to our 4th choice loosehead), Toomua, Owen or Manu.

Not expecting to get anything out of this game - hope I'm wrong but I doubt it.

[ourla]

Great back 3, steady midfield, Englands 9 & 10. Traynor? Rest of pack looks solid enough. Bench looks weak.

[ourla]

Head Coach Johann van Graan has named his first Champions Cup match-day squad with returning internationals Peter O’Mahony, CJ Stander, Dave Kilcoyne, Conor Murray and Andrew Conway all included for Saturday’s Thomond Park round 3 encounter against Leicester Tigers (7.45pm).

The returning international contingent are four of five changes to the side that defeated Ospreys in Irish Independent Park last weekend.

Stephen Archer is promoted from the bench this week and joins Rhys Marshall and Dave Kilcoyne in the front row, and it’s as you were with the second row partnership of Jean Kleyn and Billy Holland.

A new-look back row sees Chris Cloete start in his first Champions Cup game as the South African flanker links up with the experienced duo of captain Peter O’Mahony and CJ Stander.

Murray joins Ian Keatley in the half backs with Rory Scannell and Sam Arnold again forming the midfield pairing. Arnold makes his Champions Cup debut in red after last representing Ulster in Europe in January ’16.

Winger Alex Wootton is another who will make his European bow this weekend as he retains his place to start in a back three that includes Conway and Zebo.

Included in the replacements is Darren O’Shea, who is also in line to make his Champions Cup debut.

Munster: Simon Zebo; Andrew Conway, Sam Arnold, Rory Scannell, Alex Wootton; Ian Keatley, Conor Murray; Dave Kilcoyne, Rhys Marshall, Stephen Archer; Jean Kleyn, Billy Holland; Peter O’Mahony (c), Chris Cloete, CJ Stander.

Replacements: Kevin O’Byrne, Brian Scott, John Ryan, Darren O’Shea, Jack O’Donoghue, Duncan Williams, JJ Hanrahan, Darren Sweetnam.

[kpj tiger]

I was actually feeling pretty confident going into this as Munster are missing a few but now looking at that team i'm not so sure

[Roly]

Leicester Tigers (v Munster Rugby, away, Saturday 7.45pm)

15 Telusa Veainu
14 Adam Thompstone
13 Matt Smith
12 Mathew Tait
11 Jonny May
10 George Ford
9 Ben Youngs
1 Kyle Traynor
2 Tom Youngs (c)
3 Dan Cole
4 Mike Fitzgerald
5 Graham Kitchener
6 Valentino Mapapalangi
7 Luke Hamilton
8 Sione Kalamafoni

Replacements
16 Harry Thacker
17 Logovi’i Mulipola
18 Chris Baumann
19 Dom Barrow
20 Mike Williams
21 Sam Harrison
22 Joe Ford
23 Nick Malouf

Handy back line, but will they get any ball....?

[Scott11]

Traynor and Bauman? Gulp!

[Chobbsy]

Leicester Tigers (v Munster Rugby, away, Saturday 7.45pm)

15 Telusa Veainu
14 Adam Thompstone
13 Matt Smith
12 Mathew Tait
11 Jonny May
10 George Ford
9 Ben Youngs
1 Kyle Traynor
2 Tom Youngs (c)
3 Dan Cole
4 Mike Fitzgerald
5 Graham Kitchener
6 Valentino Mapapalangi
7 Luke Hamilton
8 Sione Kalamafoni

Replacements
16 Harry Thacker
17 Logovi’i Mulipola
18 Chris Baumann
19 Dom Barrow
20 Mike Williams
21 Sam Harrison
22 Joe Ford
23 Nick Malouf

Handy back line, but will they get any ball....?

Poor poor side LBP at very best

[Scott11]

Agree Chobbsy,it could get messy!

[Tiger93]

How about a bit of positivity?

Youngs and Ford have the capability to control this game from 9 and 10. Box kick battle will be crucial, both Thompstone and May could play blinders! Smith needs to tackle for his life and Tait has been looking decent with ball in hand in recent times. Piece of Veainu magic would be nice too.

Apart from Traynor that's a very very good pack and maybe Kyle will raise his game around others? I know the bench isn't massively strong but if and when the game opens up a tad Harrison, Thacker and Malouf are very handy options to have. Mike Williams is a beast too and I expect him to make a big impact. Mulipola coming on and carrying is an asset too.

Reiterate my initial point though: Youngs and Ford need to be on point.

[chewbacca]

Looks like a tough ask. LBP necessary.

[G.K]

After the last couple of weeks results and given the fixture I'm getting a real foreboding of deja vue here soon (yes I know).

I don't think the match actually starts until 1930 on Saturday, so you'll have had plenty of time to get mullered beforehand. It works for me. Eases the pain.

Naah I won't be getting mullered as you put it, I don't like drunks.

I can forsee a bit of bit of shouting at the TV though (not that they ever take any notice).