Munster’s statement victory, is the central contracts model working & Leinster repeating mistakes?
After Munster’s performance in Loftus, can their win over the Bulls be the catalyst for a URC defence and what about the difference RG Snyman makes?
Cian Tracey and Luke Fitzgerald join Rúaidhrí O’Connor on this week’s Left Wing podcast to discuss all the big talking points for Irish rugby from the weekend.
After Leinster’s uncharacteristic loss to Lions are they repeating past mistakes as the coaches fly home to prep for Saints?
There’s also been a lot of talk about central contracts and the panel asks is the model working and does it need tweaking or wholesale change?
Plus, selling out Croke Park – what it means for Leinster, Irish rugby and what it’s like to play in.
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Hi lads. I would like to formally apologise to Luke Fitzgerald. I skipped the podcast a good few times because I made assumptions about his punditry. I was wrong. He's actually really good to listen to and the others to. It's become a rugby pod I won't miss. Great work, and I hope you all keep going. Die hard Munster fan who's become a fan of Luke Fitzgerald… what's going on it the world! Although Lukes pronunciation of Jack Crowleys surname needs work, it makes me laugh. Crowe Lee, it's Crowley 😂
come on lions beat leinster
ROC usual anti Leinster crap is now boring, like himself
If Luke doesn’t want any NIQ players at Leinster, then he should be prepared to not win European cups. Each year the French clubs bring in guys NIQ to make a difference and Leinster will fall behind if they don’t, because academy players need time to become top players
That Leinster side had a number of first-teamers or first team-adjacent guys, and was far stronger than the side that won the same fixture 12 months ago. They were just cack on the day, plus the Lions were extremely good. Nothing wrong with a good kick up the orse every so often, it helps dispel the hype and complacency that has dogged past Leinster teams.
Luke is sounding very sensible and expressing the views of many fans. The other provinces need more help!
Jesus, I'm getting worried now. Obviously, leo & nienebar know less than 2 gimps on a shite podcast. I hope Luke is getting well looked after to be associated with these muppets.
I cant think of any other player who was injured as much as Snyman has been and still made such a huge impact in the few games he's played. He's just a great player when he is on the field. I think Leinster have placed a good bet on him being fit for the important games.
When did Leinster last win a trophy?
Snyman to Leinster makes perfect sense. Nienabar/Bomb Squad. Snyman has a history with injuries. At Leinster he doesn't need to put in 60 minute shifts. 20 minutes off the bench Saffa style.
Who's the tight head prop coming in?
Leinster have been linked to Tupou even before the Jordie signing
Interesting point… L keep Molony & Munster keep Snyman
You'd swear Doug Howlett, Rua Tipoki, Lafemi Mafi, De Allende, Kleyn (I could go on) never played for Munster. Convenient memories.