I really believe leinster were holding back v leicester,not showing or giving away any clue to o gara as to how they would front up v rochelle,line out,scrum,line speed all vastly improved

@PB22559

2 ай бұрын

La Rochelle haven't been performing this season. They've lost half their top 14 games and should've lost to the Stormers as well. If the Stormers had a goal kicker, La Rochelle would've been out. Fair play to Leinster. There were some question marks around Byrne, Frawley and Osborne and they all left their mark on the game. Byrnes goal kicking made a huge difference. Let's see if they can go on to win it from here. Only 1 cup in 12 years is a poor return considering they make up the vast majority of the Irish team.

Jacques Nienaber effect 🔥🔥🔥🔥.

@SJ.77

2 ай бұрын

100% - Leo saying "arrrra they have a better mindset now arrrrrra coz they were beaten 3 times before by LaRochelle...." is just the typical nonsense that spews out of his mouth.....

Croke Park atmos in semi will be immense!

Fairplay to Leo and the team. Roll on Croke Park

South African grit & steel was on display.

I know Leinster is not Ireland but will the rush defence transfer across to the Irish squad or would it need to be taught separately to them, is suppose logically it would.

@DS-ty2nb

2 ай бұрын

I hope so but doubt it imo as eaststerby didn’t try do anything different in the 6 nations with defence but I hope they do as it will help a lot especially when playing big teams although are record isn’t bad under Easterby with what he has done with the lads

Leinster amazing game 🏉 🏈 🏉 🏈

whats different is Jaques Nieneaber Not difficult to analyse what was missing

Nienaber coaching Ireland ahead of visiting SA

So defense is sexy now in Ireland, I thought it was something the boring Boks just do and make the game unexciting and needs change😂😂😂😂😂😂

@sambingham1196

2 ай бұрын

Sorry, no...your attack is boring. Defence can't be boring by it's very nature. Springboks play some low risk, turgid rugby. If it wasn't for a few of your wings and , you'd actually put your opposition and fans into a deep comatose state.

@user-rn9co7jc4t

2 ай бұрын

@@sambingham1196 in your case The formula is: Exciting defence + Boring Attack = winning World Cups🤣🤣🤣

@terrybrady392

2 ай бұрын

Sexy? Only a Muppet would use the term Sexy for rugby defence..Sad little thing..

@TaydoS

2 ай бұрын

​@@sambingham1196 How has that worked out for you in World Cups?

Two great old soldiers of the game.

@patrickfarrell5092

2 ай бұрын

Actually 3, Fiona was great for the Women's side, won a GS if I recall correctly.

@terrybrady392

2 ай бұрын

Wow. That is amazing ..🤣🤣🤣🤣

@MaryNaughton

Ай бұрын

What have you won?😂​@@terrybrady392

O’Driscoll should shut his mouth now of Nienaber 🤣.

@ROC3478

2 ай бұрын

Nonsense. What he said was entirely accurate. People are losing their minds as if he said Nienaber was a bad coach or that Leinster are a worse side now than before. All he said was that Leinster have lost some sharpness in attack while they are still learning the defensive system that Nienaber brings. Which is 100% correct. Leinsters attack is still excellent, but it not at the level it was before under Lancaster. All Leinster fans can see that. Which is not surprising, considering Lancaster is primarily known for his attacking nous while Nienaber is famous for his defensive systems and acumen. But attacking prowess alone was not enough to get Leinster over the finish line in this competition. We needed to inject some steel and aggression into our defense, hence the whole idea of recruiting Nienaber in the first place. So in order to get to the level needed to win the tournament we are prepared to sacrifice a little on the attack in order to sharpen our defensive structures. And that is absolutely fine. And while we are at it, O'Driscoll is the greatest player ever to play for Ireland and for Leinster, and one of the greatest centres of all time period. His knowledge of professional rugby, and particularly Leinster rugby, is far greater than all of the clowns and keyboard warriors spewing bile on the internet put together, so it's laughable when absolute nobodies are acting like they know better than the GOAT of Leinster rugby. If anything, they are the ones who need to shut up and actually read what he said instead of getting triggered and throwing their toys out of the pram.

@peterwomersley

2 ай бұрын

@@ROC3478 what wins matches ! A devensive system that results in 49 points being scored Or was it more ! Watch Jaques come back into the bok coaching set up for 2027 Rassie and Jaques started plotting 2027 RWC even before the RWC 2024 started

@ROC3478

2 ай бұрын

Correct. Defence wins matches, that's why Nienaber was recruited by Leinster as we needed to step that aspect of our team to the next level to win those close games that we were losing, and the South African's reputation as a defence guru is unmatched in world rugby. Which is precisely what O'Driscoll was referring to when he said that Nienaber is primarily known as defence oriented coach as opposed to Lancasters attacking mindset. This is not remotely controversial, which is why the outrage over his comments are baffling. I also agree that JN will undoubtedly return to the Springbok fold for the next World Cup. @@peterwomersley

JN for president (if we get the fifth 🌟)😂

Just on a different point...We as Saffas are very happy for our boys and coaches to go abroad and learn, contribute and earn as much as they can. Why all the booing from Irish fans over ROG ? Are you all so selfish. The man's doing well. Leave him alone.💚💛🇿🇦

Il be betting on Toulouse to win the cup, that way if leinster blow it again at least il have the few quid to comfort me, but if leinster win il be more then happy to have lost my money!😉

Disgusted with the crowd booing La Rochelle coach O’Gara. Shameful.

@johngallagher2007

2 ай бұрын

If you are going to dish it out then it's all fair game. He has painted the Leinster fans in a bad light a number of times down the years as if every club doesn't have some bad eggs. And he was divisive and showed a lack of class with his remarks after last year's final. It wasn't necessary, he had won the cup...

@PB22559

2 ай бұрын

@@johngallagher2007 What exactly did he 'dish out' and what remarks did he make after last years final? All I heard was him giving credit to what a good side Leinster are. The booing showed a total lack of class from Leinster fans. I expected more from them. ROG was an Irish legend in his playing days and he's got 2 champions cups in 4 seasons. Whether you're a fan of his or not, he has done a huge amount for Irish rugby.

@johngallagher2007

2 ай бұрын

He made reference to the behaviour of Leinster fans in his post match interview with RTE. He also made remarks about Leinster not respecting them when they tried to get use of the stadium for a corporate room, which was nothing within Leinster's control or influence. That was up to EPCR or Aviva. He referenced James Ryan disrespecting their captain at the coin tose by not looking him in the eye. Maybe Ryan was just nervous or distracted? And that is just some examples from one game. Also in circumstances where mind games were not required as thet had won the cup. The dogs in the street know that their is an anti Leinster feeling amongst Munster fans, particularly it seems Cork people, going back since the H-Cup inception, about us being arrogant and having marbles in our mouths. I am a Leinster fan by the way of Dublin working class background who was in Landsdowne in 99 cheering in Ulster, cheered on Munster in their glory years and have great admiration love listening to a good few Munster players, including probably at the top of my list Quinny amongst other legends like POC, Zebo, Earls etc but ROG being a legend is neither here nor there. There are plenty of Irish legends that have won multiple champions cups, including Irish coaches such as McCall and of course Cullen. I hope this explains it, aside from the fact that a good portion of the booing was just hilarious crack. I was at the match.

@grahamshaw3802

2 ай бұрын

Disgusted? Shameful? Get a grip it's just in game messing nothing to get so upset about

@fionnmckool

2 ай бұрын

It's was just banter and he was cocky anyway.