Recap: Glasgow Warriors vs Leinster LIVE | Guinness PRO14
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Second row Jonny Gray is in line to make his first appearance of the 2019/20 season after he was named in the Glasgow team.
Coach Dave Rennie has made nine changes to the starting XV for the visit of the defending champions, with new signing Aki Seiuli in line for a potential debut from the replacements bench.
Oli Kebble is the sole surviving member of the front row from last weekend’s European trip to Exeter, as George Turner – a try-scorer at Sandy Park – and D’arcy Rae come in to start. Gray is partnered by fellow Scotland international Tim Swinson in the second row, with the latter also returning to the starting line-up.
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Rob Harley shifts from the second row to the flank, lining up alongside Chris Fusaro and Ryan Wilson in a back row containing 548 caps. Ali Price makes his first start of the season at scrum-half, with Pete Horne starting outside him at fly-half.
Huw Jones comes into the side to start at outside centre, partnering Sam Johnson in the midfield for the first time this season. Tommy Seymour moves to the wing to accommodate the returning Ruaridh Jackson at full-back in a side completed by flying Fijian Niko Matawalu.
Former Highlanders prop Seiuli is included in a matchday 23 for the first time since arriving at Scotstoun, with the man from Christchurch joined by Grant Stewart and Adam Nicol as the front row replacements.
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Rennie said: “It’s good to have Ali back starting this weekend – he obviously had an extremely disappointing injury at the World Cup and he has worked hard to get back to full fitness. He has had a couple of cameos off the bench and he is ready to go.
“Leinster have great depth and have been the form team in the competition. They are very well-coached, are playing with great confidence and have threats across the park. We’ll need to be at our best to get a result.
“A packed Scotstoun is a special place to play at. The crowd are vocal and engaged and remind us that we’re playing for something bigger than ourselves.”
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Leinster have chosen a back three of Hugo Keenan, Adam Byrne and Cian Kelleher for the trip to their Conference A rivals and a rematch against last season’s beaten finalists. Conor O’Brien is joined by Jimmy O’Brien in midfield with Jamison Gibson-Park and Ross Byrne at half-back.
Peter Dooley, James Tracy and Michael Bent pack down at front row, with Ross Molony captaining from the second row where he is joined by Devin Toner. The starting XV is completed by Josh Murphy, Will Connors and Caelan Doris.
GLASGOW: 15 Ruaridh Jackson; 14 Tommy Seymour, 13 Huw Jones, 12 Sam Johnson, 11 Niko Matawalu; 10 Pete Horne, 9 Ali Price; 1 Oli Kebble, 2 George Turner, 3 D’arcy Rae, 4 Tim Swinson, 5 Jonny Gray, 6 Rob Harley, 7 Chris Fusaro, 8 Ryan Wilson (capt). Reps: 16 Grant Stewart, 17 Aki Seiuli, 18 Adam Nicol, 19 Kiran McDonald, 20 Adam Ashe, 21 Nick Frisby, 22 Stafford McDowall, 23 Kyle Steyn.
LEINSTER: 15 Hugo Keenan; 14 Adam Byrne, 13 Jimmy O’Brien, 12 Conor O’Brien, 11 Cian Kelleher; 10 Ross Byrne, 9 Jamison Gibson-Park; 1 Peter Dooley, 2 James Tracy, 3 Michael Bent, 4 Ross Molony (capt), 5 Devin Toner, 6 Josh Murphy, 7 Will Connors, 8 Caelan Doris. Reps: 16 Bryan Byrne, 17 Ed Byrne, 18 Jack Aungier, 19 Oisin Dowling, 20 Scott Penny, 21 Hugh O’Sullivan, 22 Ciaran Frawley, 23 Fergus McFadden.
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Good summation Ned. Agree the Canes were out-muscled for once (except at the scrum!) by a focused Brumbies outfit. Tua deserves consideration for higher honors after the way he humbled Jordie and the Canes defense. Thankfully, his lack of eligibility for Oz keeps him from Joe’s plans. While I also agree the injuries affected the Canes performance, some players seemed to lack focus and intensity for this match. Perhaps after the Blues demolished the Brumbies, they thought it was going to be easy? A good reminder that any slip up in preparation can have a big affect on the result. Brumbies deserved that win.
1 Go to commentsKarl Dixon should never have been appointed this fixture, absolute disgrace, He’s not much of a referee anyway, didn't have the balls to send his mate care off
5 Go to commentsBrilliant article! Harry of 8/9
1 Go to comments‘UK athletes' have been in the NFL from the start.
1 Go to commentsIt’s going to be Scott Barrett. He’s the coaches mate and captain of a previously elite team. Ardie a great option but scooter has worked with the coach and Ardie still as big a leader as needed.
23 Go to commentsI commend Colin Scotts bio All Balls. He was the first Aussie to make it to NFL. But he was poached and did a full apprenticeship at the University of Hawaii. He was 130kgs surfed played 1st grade cricket etc. big guy by normal but not NFL standards and a top athlete. Even then the nfl were picking up Tongans and Samoans for their natural size and explosive power. They want explosive power not cardio from the big boys so a guy like Taniela Tupou would have been good if picked up young enough. He has fast twitch and they’d bulk the little lad up and give him something to do. soccer teams set up academies and look for Over Sara’s talent eg Messi was at Barcelona since a teenager and harry kewell went to Leeds as a teenager like 16 or something.
11 Go to commentsThe article alludes to the fact that this isn’t about picking a captain. But picking a great captain. So who would make for a great All Black captain - not just an obvious or safe shoo-in? I’m not sure Ardie’s the guy and Barret doesn’t stand out either.
23 Go to commentsI guess we may all agree on the fact, that the ABs and Boks are the two in contest for No 1 in rugby history (the triple-A sort of) …. the Wallabies, England and France are the next tier, with Ireland being the new kid in town (AA) …. in my view it makes little sense creating imaginary competitions (unless you have too much time to waste)
45 Go to commentsWhat a joke. Total joke and the pundits commentating, all of whom know a bit about the game, could barely disguise their contempt. Reaching for the card then pulling back when he realised a red card would carry further match suspensions is simply not his decision to make. A clear and obvious influence on the outcome of this match and indeed, the championship path.
5 Go to commentsI like the idea, in NZ the Ranfurly Shield and NPC coexist, both having their own bragging rights. The World Cup would be the pinnacle, but the competition and travels of these trophies would be interesting.
45 Go to commentsDon’t worry Sonny bill Williams leave that awkward situation about the curfew in the pass whoever it was it doesn’t matter its no big deal we back our All Blacks through the storm and the thunder until we see the Sun light again.
42 Go to commentsWho listens to this retard? He was a massive liability as a player but obviously a media sensation
42 Go to commentsI’m not surprised by such ‘virtue signalling’ by Sonny Boy. Butter wouldn’t melt in his mouth. He’s such a pious Islamic muppet, imo.
42 Go to commentsI’ve actually never heard of the guy (then I don’t watch League as it is boring). But if he is good enough.. then good luck to him. If not, well, he can always return to league.
2 Go to commentsIt is pretty clear that by almost any measure that NZ are a more successful rugby nation than South Africa. Quite aside from the distasteful events during the last RWC final. NZ lead SA in all significant measurements.
45 Go to commentsDickson went to his pocket for a card, saw who it was, changed his mind and spoke at length to TMO. One angle clearly shows Care diving over a Saints player to kill the ball. 1st yellow, reason given for not Red was player was falling backwards. He was only falling backwards after contact with Lawes. Graham try should have stood. Mitchell did not have both hands on the ball, ball went forward from a Saints boot dragging over it. 2 intentional knock-on's. One of which had an overlap on the outside. If Quins are happy to win by intentional foul play, then it does not say much for them. Would appear to be a bad day for Karl Dickson, also for the RFU in appointing a Ref who spent 8 years as a player at one of the clubs.
5 Go to commentsLet’s not forget about Ardie Savea just yet.
8 Go to commentsThe URC and the Euro Championscup can’t run at the same time, basically dilutes both competitions.
2 Go to comments“While Sotutu should start at No.8 for the All Blacks against England, but it’s only in that arena that he can prove just how good he really is.” And that my friends is where simply hasnt shone despite multiple opportunities. Even in this performance you can see what did him in in the test arena..he almost always still runs at the opposition almost ramrod upright making him easier to stop than it should be.
8 Go to commentsShould have been 0-0 and a message from SR CEO to both teams - “don’t worry about turning up next year”.
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