First of all, I want to be clear that I dislike dog piling on players like some people do with the Byrnes. That being said, I think it's ok to have honest discussions about players, so long as they're relatively respectful and people don't resort to name calling.

Luke McGrath is a decent player, however, watching him against the Lions yesterday had me thinking that he's just not good enough for this caliber of team. The amount of passes he flung that players had to stop for, and that shocker where from a few meters out, he just completely lost sight of the ball, he's not a big runner either.

Now he was obviously having a bad day, but even on a good day, he doesn't seem to add anything to the team, and unlike Ross Byrne who many people criticize, he's not half as consistent. Comparing anyone to JGP is unfair, but I really worry for this team should JGP be out for any of the big games.

You can't ask for a JGP clone, he's a rare talent, but you at least want someone who brings something to the team when they get on the field, and I have yet to see him do anything exceptional.

Just wanted to share my thoughts and hear yours, I've only been following Leinster closely for a few years so I figured more long term supporters might have better insights.

Morning - I managed to stumble on to some tickets last night for today's game (through work). There are two tickets available free of charge if anyone would like to take? Transfer through Ticketmaster as they are digital. Cheers

Has the voodoo doll on the go again 🙄

Hi everyone, sorry if this isn't the right place to ask. I'm planning on attending the Connacht game at Lansdowne Road just before Christmas. I've not been since it was rebuilt, so does anyone have any advice on the best section to sit in, or the ones to avoid? Thanks in advance.

Anyone else find it strange that Ross Byrne took the penalty around 70 mins when he came on? Frawley has the longer leg and usually kicking stays with the person who started the match unless they’re having an off day. Looked to me in the stadium that Frawley came over to take it but Byrne wouldn’t give up the ball. Even stranger then that Frawley took the next one about 2 minutes later.

Didn’t seem like anyone asked Cullen about it post-match but it seemed to me like there might be some friction between Frawley and Byrne. Interesting plot line to follow going forward.

Does anyone know if we are getting a new european jersey this season please?

New episode went up yesterday, now I can't find the pod page at all.

Seems hard to find decent posters generally these days with lots of dodgy sites or Etsy homemade options.

I’m just looking for the current team photo or similar to give as a gift to a young supporter to put on the wall. Realise sometimes the papers used to have a special edition at the start of the season, but I’ve missed that if they did it this year.

Nothing on the official Leinster webshop.

Thanks

My predicted (and in some places hopeful) team to take on Munster to kick-start the week and get some thoughts.

1. Porter
2. Barron
3. Furlong
4. McCarthy
5. Ryan
6. Baird
7. Van der Flier
8. Doris
9. JGP
10. Frawley
11. Lowe
12. Henshaw
13. Ringrose
14. Keenan
15. Osborne

Bench: 16. McCarthy 17. Healy 18. Slimani 19. Snyman 20. Conan 21. Gunne 22. Byrne 23. Turner

I think McCarthy won't be back in time to start after travelling back from South Africa but should make the bench at least.

Ryan to come in to start at lock and run the set piece.

Conan has started every game so expect his minutes will be managed. Optimistically hoping he'll make the bench and Baird's inclusion helps us go after Munster's lineout without O'Mahony or Ahern as a third jumper for them.

Frawley has to be at 10.

Keenan on the wing - injuries mean this is an opportunity to slightly experiment whilst rewarding Osborne for his performances at 15 and light a fire under Keenan regarding his place in the team.

Snyman and Conan offer serious power off the bench.

Hope we go with a 5-3 as I don't think a 6-2 works with Ross as the main backs cover.

Hi all, Me and some friends are going to the game on Saturday, and we are desperately looking for one more ticket for Hill 16. We have a ticket for The Nally Stand if you'd like to swap, but we are more then happy to pay for it!