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Leinster participant rankings: A Leinster facet that might be precisely described as a B workforce have crushed the Springbok-laden Sharks 10-7 in a tense affair at King’s Park.
A exceptional win for Leo Cullen’s heavy underdogs. Right here’s how we rated the gamers.
1. Cian Healy – 6.5
The Eire veteran rolled out each darkish artwork within the scrum to maintain Springbok tighthead Vincent Koch at bay. Not the prettiest of outings, however when is it ever for the veteran loosehead? Survived. Sufficient stated.
2. John McKee – 6.5
Self-discipline-wise, he tiptoed alongside the sting, freely giving a few useless infractions. On the plus facet, he tackled like a caffeinated gerbil, swarming Sharks carriers and proving a proper nuisance within the tight.
3. Thomas Clarkson – 6
The Eire rookie nearly weathered Ox Nche within the early scrums however finally received roasted, a late 54th-minute penalty concession simply metres from the Sharks’ line standing out. Confirmed loads of road smarts on the breakdown in opposition to a combined set-piece.
4. Diarmuid Mangan – 8
A giant bodily presence who relished the Shark-infested waters. Threw himself into collisions like a person completely satisfied he’s bulletproof. Received some essential collisions and by no means stopped grafting.
5. Brian Deeny – 7.5
Carried nicely, making dents within the Sharks’ defensive position. Almost received folded in half in a single meaty collision within the 67th minute, however soldiered on. A completely first rate shift from the Wexford native.
6. Alex Soroka – 7.5
Filled with endeavour and aggression, even when the ref had his quantity early for self-discipline. Bounced again nicely and completed the sport wanting like he’d been via a number of rounds with the complete Sharks again row. Gave it completely all the pieces.
7. Will Connors – 5
Had the ignominy of freely giving an early penalty after which departed after simply 25 minutes with a painful-looking damage. Laborious to evaluate, however his cameo didn’t scream ‘begin me subsequent week.’
8. Max Deegan – 8
Perhaps Leinster’s stand out up entrance. His 30-metre gallop early on caught the Sharks napping and he by no means let up. Anchored the pack brilliantly and gave the Durban devoted a lot to fret about each time he had ball in hand.
9. Fintan Gunne – 8.5
Field kicks? On level. Passing? Chic, together with the bullet to place Henry McErlean away for Leinster’s first attempt. And simply when Sharks followers thought his boot would possibly waver, he pinned them again in their very own half late on. By the top, he’d turned them into contemporary chum.
10. Ciaran Frawley – 4
Oh, Ciaran. 9 months in the past, he drop-goaled Eire to a win on this very stadium. This time, the kicking fairies didn’t get the memo. Missed a sitter in entrance of the sticks and threw in a couple of iffy passes. Redeemed himself barely with an important try-saver on 56 minutes, however nonetheless a day to overlook for the Ratoath man.
11. Andrew Osborne – 3.5
Largely nameless. Struggled to hold on to the ball – knocking on repeatedly – and by no means actually received going. A forgettable outing for a participant who’s in any other case impressed of late.
12. Charlie Tector – 5.5
The Kilkenny Faculty product was a helpful foil exterior Frawley by way of distribution, however lacking 5 tackles is a stat that received’t be clipped for the spotlight reel. Confirmed glimpses of spark that may placate the coaches, however he’ll know there’s extra to come back.
13. Liam Turner – 6
Spent many of the match attempting to coral Jurenzo Julius, and it become an actual cat-and-mouse affair. Did sufficient to maintain the Sharks centre from working riot, however not with out the odd scare. Trustworthy shift.
14. Tommy O’Brien – 7
Filled with business on each side of the ball, even when his physique took a pounding within the course of. Headed for an HIA after one crunching deal with however returned undeterred. Confirmed little respect for the various Boks in Sharks colors and was tireless in defence.
15. Jimmy O’Brien – 8
Had hardly any room to work with, and when he did get the ball, a wall of black jerseys met him. Nonetheless, he was rock-solid below the excessive ball and appeared to thrive within the swirling coastal breeze. Resilient show in difficult circumstances.
REPLACEMENTS
16. Lee Barron – 5
Athletic for a hooker however let his enthusiasm run wild, conceding an important penalty within the 71st minute that he’ll need again. Too many errors overshadowed his shiny moments.
17. Michael Milne – 6.5
The Burr man did what he might in a scrum that felt like cliffhanger cinema for many of the sport. Did earn one very important penalty, exhibiting that not all units resulted in ache. An honest contribution off the bench.
18. Rory McGuire – N/A
Not on lengthy sufficient to point out a lot of something. No ranking.
19. Alan Spicer – N/A
All 6’10 and 138kg of him received a cameo, however not practically sufficient to warrant a ranking. We wait with bated breath for the massive man’s prolonged run.
20. Scott Penny – 8
Tackled like a badger in warmth (no matter which means) and nabbed a brilliantly taken attempt off a slick Leinster transfer. One other cameo that underlined his knack for popping up the place it issues.
21. Oliver Coffey – N/A
One other participant who didn’t get the minutes to warrant a ranking.
22. Ross Byrne – 7
Steadied the ship together with his typical calmness. No fireworks, however greater than sufficient assurance to see out the dying phases and preserve the Sharks from nipping again in.
23. Henry McErlean – 7.5
Confirmed actual attacking vitality in his cameo, ending off Leinster’s first attempt after that gem of a go from Gunne. A energetic cameo from the teenager that helped swing momentum.
