I think Shane O'Leary and Robb have both earned their place in the semi final 23. McKeon has built some experience at 7 and although he's not a true openside he gives us that bit more at ruck time plus has shown he's a tackling machine. I realize its important to every game but I really expect the rucks to be absolute war tomorrow, they were extremely physical last game, ultimately leading to the red card. Going to be a mess by 6 tomorrow! Good luck to all who are going to the game

Happy with both Robb and Mckeon getting the nod in both 50/50 calls

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Ohhh Jaysus, can't wait . .

Novena's & nipple-clamps lads
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Please God.

clanman wrote:

salmson wrote:

eezipc wrote:
Arguably a weaker team than two weeks ago?

Huge steps down at 3 & 13 alright. But with dual opensides and Pyrgos' return you could argue they are much better set up to play the Glasgow way.

Bennett was actually one of the standout players for Scotland during the World Cup.

Horne is a an elusive player. Pyrgos coming in certainly helps them. just noticed Harley is'nt playing

Yeah I don't know what the deal is with Bennett. I think he's a really good player but lots don't seem to rate him for some reason...

Yeah fingers crossed for dry calm weather.

Cheers Connacht Abú that has made my day.

Note to self, never check met Eireann for weather report again

EvoGeo wrote: Yeah I agree re ronaldson.

it doesn't look like it will be weather for offloading tomorrow unfortunately.

In pat we trust though, come ooooooonnnnnn Connacht!

Weather forecast looks decent for tomorrow, don't be listening to Met Éireann!

www.bbc.com/weather/2964180?day=1

www.yr.no/place/Ireland/Connacht/Galway/hour_by_hour.html

eezipc wrote:

clanman wrote:

salmson wrote:

eezipc wrote:
Arguably a weaker team than two weeks ago?

Huge steps down at 3 & 13 alright. But with dual opensides and Pyrgos' return you could argue they are much better set up to play the Glasgow way.

Bennett was actually one of the standout players for Scotland during the World Cup.

Horne is a an elusive player. Pyrgos coming in certainly helps them. just noticed Harley is'nt playing

What's the plan tomorrow guys. Anyone going to get there early? Get a good spot? I was an hour early 2 weeks ago and was pushed way off to the side.

I'm thinking an hour should be ok. Gonna have one in O'Connell's beforehand to settle the nerves and lubricate the voice. Can't risk an early vocal chord injury tomorrow.

clanman wrote:

salmson wrote:

eezipc wrote:
Arguably a weaker team than two weeks ago?

Huge steps down at 3 & 13 alright. But with dual opensides and Pyrgos' return you could argue they are much better set up to play the Glasgow way.

Bennett was actually one of the standout players for Scotland during the World Cup.

Horne is a an elusive player. Pyrgos coming in certainly helps them. just noticed Harley is'nt playing

What's the plan tomorrow guys. Anyone going to get there early? Get a good spot? I was an hour early 2 weeks ago and was pushed way off to the side.

salmson wrote:

eezipc wrote:
Arguably a weaker team than two weeks ago?

Huge steps down at 3 & 13 alright. But with dual opensides and Pyrgos' return you could argue they are much better set up to play the Glasgow way.

Bennett was actually one of the standout players for Scotland during the World Cup.

Horne is a an elusive player. Pyrgos coming in certainly helps them. just noticed Harley is'nt playing

No arguably about it, it is definitely weaker but apart from the injuries it looks like they have picked horses for courses with big ball carriers. I think both teams are expecting another tight affair with a lot of one out runners through the middle. Could be made for Henshaw and bundee!

eezipc wrote:
Arguably a weaker team than two weeks ago?

Huge steps down at 3 & 13 alright. But with dual opensides and Pyrgos' return you could argue they are much better set up to play the Glasgow way.

salmson wrote: 5 personnel changes (ples one positional) for Glasgow. Two of those changes (3 & 13) are enforced.

www.pro12rugby.com/news/19786.php#dtxQSzApiPcUbSTd.97

GLASGOW WARRIORS XV:

15. Stuart Hogg
14. Tommy Seymour
13. Mark Bennett
12. Peter Horne
11. Sean Lamont
10. Finn Russell
9. Henry Pyrgos

1. Gordon Reid
2. Fraser Brown
3. Zander Fagerson
4. Leone Nakarawa
5. Jonny Gray CAPTAIN
6. Ryan Wilson
7. Simone Favaro
8. Josh Strauss

REPLACEMENTS:

16. Pat MacArthur
17. Ryan Grant
18. D'arcy Rae
19. Tim Swinson
20. Adam Ashe
21. Grayson Hart
22. Duncan Weir
23. Taqele Naiyaravoro

Arguably a weaker team than two weeks ago?

Yeah I agree re ronaldson.

Re mckeon I reckon it is a bit to do with the pens and a bit to do with the weather as mckeon is a slightly better ball carrier and it doesn't look like it will be weather for offloading tomorrow unfortunately. I'd expect sob to come in and out in a big defensive performance in the second half though.

My big fear with our bench is we don't have much impact there if we need to chase the game.

Might have been wiser to start with ronaldson at 13 to help with tactical kicking and put henshaw at 15 with either tiernan or niyi in reserve off the bench if we needed to change it up or chase the game.

In pat we trust though, come ooooooonnnnnn Connacht!