Big guns holstered as Leinster begin another European assault
Leo Cullen’s pack won’t use a complicated set of calls in Montpellier as they bring 11 Ireland internationals back in the side. By Sean Farrell Saturday 12 Dec 2020, 8:30 AM Dec 12th 2020, 8:30 AM 9,574 Views 10 Comments
Captain Rhys Ruddock and Luke McGrath in action against Cardiff last month.
Image: Dan Sheridan/INPHO
Image: Dan Sheridan/INPHO
Coaches can regularly be found bemoaning – or just plain moaning about – the strains of a
six-day turnaround between big matches. It usually amounts to the loss of a training session, not to mention 24 fewer hours for each body to recover.
Toner at peace if Ireland s call doesn t come again
‘If someone gets injured, would you pick the 34-year-old who has 70 caps or give the young guy a chance?’ By Sean Farrell Friday 11 Dec 2020, 8:22 AM Dec 11th 2020, 8:22 AM 7,612 Views 11 Comments
Image: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO
Image: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO
WITH EACH PASSING Irish line-out malfunction in recent weeks it was impossible not to consider the missing ingredient. The tall timber that so many attacking platforms had been built around.
Traditionally, the second row is a position that can offer potential of longevity. Pace and explosive acceleration is less important for locks than hardy grown-man strength or the nous of an experienced line-out caller.