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<blockquote data-quote="coonor" data-source="post: 401978" data-attributes="member: 39776"><p>Both teams obviously don't want to be chopping and changing before a final. I would have at first started Jennings first however I think the first half will be more about the set piece and McLaughlin's lineout skills may be needed in this area. I expect Leinster to use Jennings purposely as in the second half I expect Leinster will really want to concentrate on the breakdown as the game takes a solid shape. I also think that Jennings will have more of an impact coming off the bench than McLaughlin because should speed up our ball retention and provide a link man. It will also allow O'Brien to move to 6 where he will want to storm through tired bodies. Reddan's selection clearly shows Leinster want to play a snappy game to benefit their backs. Boss will have a big part to play as he is more influential off the bench. His physicality will allow Leinster to change their gameplan. Fitz should feel lucky however he has experience at this level and he will want to show everyone what he can do. McFadden I believe will be really good off the bench as he has a dogged attitude which adds physicality and acceleration. I am pleased that Healy has been selected. He deserves the spot and I thank it is important that we keep the front that has been impressive so far. We all know Saints have a brilliant front five and hopefully we can front up but Healy deserves his spot and I think both him and Van De Merwe both really will have a big part to play.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="coonor, post: 401978, member: 39776"] Both teams obviously don't want to be chopping and changing before a final. I would have at first started Jennings first however I think the first half will be more about the set piece and McLaughlin's lineout skills may be needed in this area. I expect Leinster to use Jennings purposely as in the second half I expect Leinster will really want to concentrate on the breakdown as the game takes a solid shape. I also think that Jennings will have more of an impact coming off the bench than McLaughlin because should speed up our ball retention and provide a link man. It will also allow O'Brien to move to 6 where he will want to storm through tired bodies. Reddan's selection clearly shows Leinster want to play a snappy game to benefit their backs. Boss will have a big part to play as he is more influential off the bench. His physicality will allow Leinster to change their gameplan. Fitz should feel lucky however he has experience at this level and he will want to show everyone what he can do. McFadden I believe will be really good off the bench as he has a dogged attitude which adds physicality and acceleration. I am pleased that Healy has been selected. He deserves the spot and I thank it is important that we keep the front that has been impressive so far. We all know Saints have a brilliant front five and hopefully we can front up but Healy deserves his spot and I think both him and Van De Merwe both really will have a big part to play. [/QUOTE]
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