Tichtheid wrote:Just watching the game again and we’re nearly at half time.
Leinster are such a cynical side, the lolloping about at the back of the ruck, interfering with the scrum half, the medics seem to be needed any time the opposition get a bit of momentum going etc.
They are a completely different proposition when the ref isn’t too impressed by the name and referees what actually happens in front of him, like Whitehouse did.
Completely agree. Leinster are very very skilful at cheating, the slow rolling away and then running to the opposite side of the breakdown is classic Leinster play. They are really adept at slowing ball down and taking guys out of the game off the ball, at the breakdown, etc. Plus on their own ball they continually go round the side when clearing out to make sure defenders are cleared out of the way for next phase.
However Whitehouse is an excellent ref and saw what was going on and started to penalise them. After a quick warning the foul play seemed to stop which was good to see. Embra really battered them up front for most of the game, most pleasing bit was the defence at the end of the game to stop them scoring a try.
Expect this and more against Munster on Saturday who are probably even more versed in the dark arts!