Emirates Lions Vs. 'Probably The Best Rugby Team In The World' In Leinster
Emirates Lions Vs. 'Probably The Best Rugby Team In The World' In Leinster
Two undefeated clubs meet in Dublin on Oct. 26, but the Emirates Lions' coach knows the challenge in facing Leinster Rugby.
It's the game of the weekend, a top-of-the-table clash with first place hosting second place at the Aviva Stadium. It's Leinster Rugby taking on the Emirates Lions.
Both teams have won all of their league matches to date, so something has to give.
Lions coach Ivan van Rooyen is under no illusions about the scale of the threat posed by Leinster.
“They are probably the best rugby team in the world, aren’t they?” he said.
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“They have got 90% of the Ireland team, which is ranked No. 1. In terms of consistency in rankings, they are probably the best team in the world over the last three years, so we know it’s going to be a huge challenge."
“They have got multiple threats all over on attack and, with Jacques Nienaber there, they will put your skillset under pressure.
“They’ve also got a very good kicking game and a good set-piece. So we know there are going to be challenges all over.
“For most of our touring squad, it’s the first time ever at the Aviva, so again, a nice little challenge for us there.
“Obviously, we have got some plans and ways we think we can challenge them, which we can expose.
“I know it sounds very cliche, but we have literally got nothing to lose. We can go full kitchen sink.”
Leader Leinster, which has racked up a maximum 25 points, is boosted by having Ireland center Robbie Henshaw back available.
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Saturday, Oct. 26 URC Fixtures
- Stormers vs. Glasgow - 7:45 a.m. ET
- Ospreys vs. Edinburgh - 10 a.m. ET
- Sharks vs. Munster - 10 a.m. ET
- Leinster vs. Lions - 12:15 p.m. ET
- Connacht vs. Dragons RFC - 2:35 p.m. ET
- Cardiff Rugby vs. Ulster - 2:35 p.m. ET
URC Standings Table After Round 5
- Leinster: PL 5 | W 5 | D 0 | L 0 | BP 5 | PF 161 | PA 66 | DIFF 95 | PTS 25
- Lions: PL 4 | W 4 | D 0 | L 0 | BP 2 | PF 123 | PA 71 | DIFF 52 | PTS 18
- Glasgow Warriors: PL 5 | W 3 | D 2 | L 0 | BP 4 | PF 170 | PA 97 | DIFF 73 | PTS 18
- Bulls: PL 4 | W 3 | D 1 | L 0 | BP 2 | PF 120 | PA 79 | DIFF 41 | PTS 15
- Ulster: PL 5 | W 3 | D 2 | L 0 | BP 3 | PF 131 | PA 140 | DIFF -9 | PTS 15
- Edinburgh: PL 5 | W 2 | D 3 | L 0 | BP 3 | PF 133 | PA 125 | DIFF 8 | PTS 13
- Connacht: PL 5 | W 2 | D 3 | L 0 | BP 3 | PF 132 | PA 153 | DIFF -21 | PTS 13
- Benetton: PL 5 | W 2 | D 2 | L 1 | BP 2 | PF 104 | PA 128 | DIFF -24 | PTS 12
- Cardiff Rugby: PL 5 | W 2 | D 3 | L 0 | BP 3 | PF 109 | PA 136 | DIFF -27 | PTS 12
- Scarlets: PL 5 | W 2 | D 2 | L 1 | BP 0 | PF 106 | PA 109 | DIFF -3 | PTS 11
- Munster: PL 5 | W 2 | D 3 | L 0 | BP 3 | PF 122 | PA 135 | DIFF -13 | PTS 11
- Stormers: PL 4 | W 2 | D 2 | L 0 | BP 2 | PF 101 | PA 99 | DIFF 2 | PTS 10
- Sharks: PL 4 | W 2 | D 2 | L 0 | BP 1 | PF 101 | PA 128 | DIFF -27 | PTS 10
- Dragons RFC: PL 5 | W 1 | D 4 | L 0 | BP 1 | PF 99 | PA 142 | DIFF -43 | PTS 7
- Zebre: PL 5 | W 1 | D 4 | L 0 | BP 1 | PF 76 | PA 134 | DIFF -58 | PTS 7
- Ospreys: PL 5 | W 1 | D 4 | L 0 | BP 1 | PF 89 | PA 135 | DIFF -46 | PTS 6
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