Victor Matfield on the Bulls’ soft spot: “The one area where they’ve been soft is 22 entries — giving soft drives away. Do that against Leinster when they have the lead, you’re in big trouble.” 🏉 #URCFinal #VodacomBulls
Farrell names Ireland's squad for the inaugural Nations Championship.
Doris captains. 36 men. Three uncapped Connacht players in.
Lowe out — departing Irish rugby. 10 injured including Crowley, Porter, Hansen, Baird.
Tests vs Australia, Japan and New Zealand.
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Quan Horn at flyhalf? A masterstroke or a mind-boggling decision? Breaking down all this and more on the latest Talking Boks with Nick Mallett and Gavin Rich
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Rieko Ioane starts at centre ahead of Garry Ringrose — 150 caps.
Cullen explains the selection, addresses Dan Sheehan's fitness and Max Deegan at blindside.
#LeinsterRugby #URCFinal
Tommy O'Brien on Leinster's horror start to the season: "Losing four of the first five — it forces you together. You find out who you really are. That's the squad we've built." 🔵 #LeinsterRugby #URCFinal
Budget pressure? Cullen doesn't see it that way.
The academy model is what keeps Leinster moving forward — and it always will.
#LeinsterRugby #URCFinal
Victor Matfield: “The Bulls’ scrum. They’d love to get penalties and yellow cards from it.”
Isa Nacewa: “Gibson-Park is the heartbeat of their attack when they’re firing.”
Two legends. Two biggest weapons. One final. 🏉 #URCFinal #LeinsterRugby #VodacomBulls
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Victor Matfield on Embrose Papier: “He’s got 6 or 7 man of the matches. Hopefully Rassie gives him his chance — he’s been outstanding.”
The nine battle could decide the URC Final. 🏉 #URCFinal #EmbrosePapier #VodacomBulls
Tommy O'Brien on James Lowe: "What he's done for this club is incredible. If we can send him out as a champion on Friday — that's the motivation right there." 🔵 #JamesLowe #LeinsterRugby #URCFinal
Tupaea edges Tavatavanawai on a tiebreaker — 43 votes each, decided by the tiebreak. Closest Super Rugby Pacific POTY race ever.
Sid Harvey claims the inaugural Rookie of the Year. Nine-club Team of the Year — a first in SRP history.
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