Well it's been a while since I've done a blog, bloody work has kept me so busy! The Leinster boys however have kept me thoroughly entertained for the last few weeks, their work during their Heineken Cup campaign has been fluid, I was at the Aviva to witness the hammering they gave Bath,Sexton was phenomenal,Luke Fitzgerald was undeniably one to watch for the 6 nations, he seems to have a score to settle after missing out on the RWC, and try after try I'm thinking no words were required to show Declan Kidney that the number 11 spot is still under threat. The one thing I noticed was that the entire team worked incredibly well as a unit, they were outstandingly solid, the rugby was undoubtedly world class, playing with ferocious speed and passion. The last few matches have seen Leinster finish with a very high score, crossing the 50 point barrier against both Cardiff and Bath, and more recently smashing Ulster at the RDS 42-13. The one thing that worries me is though, with still approx 5 months of the season to go, have Leinster peaked too early?? I certainly hope not, and the stuffing they gave Ulster on the 26th showed that if they keep rolling with the punches like they are, the potential to "do the double" this year may become more reality than fantasy. McFadden's kicking abilities against Ulster was better from what I've seen from him in a long time, with tries coming from all angles, the boys in blue certainly lifted the Christmas spirits, they certainly lifted mine as I toasted a G&T in their honour ;) Now let's hope they can take on Connacht in a similar fashion on New Year's day, I'll hopefully be on better blogging form :) until then Cúige Laighean Abú :)
oh and before I go, check out my Q&A with one of last weekend's try scorer's, Jamie Hagan :)
Name: Jamie hagan
Nickname: hago
Age: 24
Hometown: Balbriggan
Position: prop
Caps for Leinster: 10 I think
Caps for Connacht 50
School: Gormanston College
how did you first get into rugby?
In fourth year, went to play touch with balbriggan and went from there
do you remember your first match with Leinster and tell us about it?
Yeah it was against the dragons three seasons ago, 10 mins off the bench,was a good experience
Funniest person on Leinster team? Tom sexton (hooker) doesn't even know it!
Funniest experience you've had on the pitch or in a scrum?
While playing for Connacht Mike McCarthy told Luke Charteris he was a very naughty boy!
If you weren't playing rugby what would you like to do?
A teacher
Proudest moment with Leinster/Connacht?
Playing with Connacht was playing in the Amlin semi final against Toulon,with Leinster it was my try against Ulster
What do you like to do outside of rugby and training?
I like to cook and play guitar
Best prank you've ever played on one of the boys or prank that's been done to you or another?
Eh can't say.....!
Worst injury youve ever had in a game or seen in a game?
I've subluxed my knee cap was very sore.
Ever thought about becoming a wing after that cracker of a try against Ulster?
Eh I'd play anywhere but I think the wing is defo not for the likes of me :)
