Donal Lenihan believes Munster will have the extra firepower needed to overcome Connacht on Saturday and continue their progression towards the Guinness Pro14 final.
We have to go down and fire our shot, regardless of how good they are
Matty Rea and Ulster are ready for a high-stakes clash against Leinster on Friday evening. By Adam McKendry Thursday 7 Jan 2021, 8:38 AM Jan 7th 2021, 8:38 AM 7,421 Views 0 Comments
Rea, right, and Ulster have won 10 out of 10 in the Pro14 so far this season.
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Rea, right, and Ulster have won 10 out of 10 in the Pro14 so far this season.
Image: Ryan Byrne/INPHO
YOU WOULD BE forgiven for looking at Ulster’s wretched record against Leinster in Dublin and think they’re going to try and soak up pressure tomorrow night and snatch something on the counter-attack.
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Jack Carty s masterclass will most likely put him in contention for the Ireland number 10 shirt
Jack Carty s 25-point haul in Connacht’s emphatic victory over Leinster last weekend proves that the 28-year-old out-half is back to his best.
That is the opinion of RTE Sport rugby analyst Donal Lenihan, who believes that the out-half now has to be considered for Ireland’s upcoming Six Nations campaign based on his current form.
Former Ireland captain, Lenihan, feels that the player suffered a crisis of confidence following the 2019 Rugby World Cup, but has now shown that he is back playing at international standard.
Guinness PRO14: Connacht shock Leinster, Ulster edge out Munster, Edinburgh beat Glasgow in Scottish derby Connacht won in Dublin for the first time since September 2002; Ulster maintained their 100-per-cent start in the PRO14 by beating Irish rivals Munster; Edinburgh claimed Scottish bragging rights with victory over Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield
Last Updated: 03/01/21 7:29pm John Porch, left, and Ben O Donnell celebrate after the final whistle at the RDS Arena
There were wins for Connacht, Ulster, Edinburgh and Zebre in Saturday s Guinness PRO14 action.
Leinster 24-35 Connacht
Connacht won in Dublin for the first time since September 2002 as fly-half Jack Carty masterminded a seismic 35-24 bonus-point win over Guinness PRO14 kingpins Leinster at the RDS Arena.
Connacht won in Dublin against Leinster for the first time since September 2002 as fly-half Jack Carty masterminded a seismic 35-24 bonus-point win over Guinness PRO14 kingpins at the RDS Arena.