Leinster v Blues Scrum V Live Pro 12

The season started badly for the Blues. But they bounced back with a

win over Connacht. Then came another defeat, this time against a team

which had never won. The pressure is on. Desperate times call for

desperate measures. The SOS call has been made. Sam Warburton has been

recalled five weeks ahead of schedule. Now they face the pro 12

champions. They too have their stars back and two of these Leinster Lions

are wounded. Dropped for the victorious third test down under,

the Irish have not forgotten and they might want to take it out on

the Blues. In the same match last season, Leinster ran riot as the

blues collapsed. Tonight, they need to find some inner strength if they

are to recover their pride. So, it is a big task for the Blue

tonight. Leinster have failed to win since their opening day demolition

of the Scarlet 's. Hello, good evening and welcome

Scrum V to. The Lions are back for the Blues and Leinster. First, to

Dublin and Phil Steele. Thanks very much. A great atmosphere building.

17,000 expected tonight. Always a great social occasion. I have a

Leinster legend with me. Shane Byrne, former Leinster Park. Brian

O'Driscoll is back tonight. Creators -- we know it is going to be his

final season. What are you expecting of him? He is very definitely going

to make this his last season. For Leinster, you would expect him to

come out with a steady performance. It's not just him, a lot of the

Lions are coming back. This is virtually their Heineken cup side

tonight. It is. Cardiff have their Lions coming back as well. I would

expect the game to rise. Cardiff has been disappointing in form recently

so you would expect both sites to raise their games. Conditions are

perfect. Friday night in Dublin. Good stuff. Looks like a great night

in Dublin. Brian O'Driscoll is the ultimate competitor, isn't it? He is

the ultimate pro and he has proved that year in, year out. He is going

to be wounded after the Lions tour. He wanted that badly on his CV. It

didn't get it which makes a world-class player a dangerous

opponent. There is something that tells me there are incentives. He

has never scored a try against the Cardiff blues, Brian O'Driscoll.

Maybe that'll tonight. -- Blues. Sam Warburton is the big story. How

do you interpret that? Is it a case of desperate times for desperate

measures? I hope not. I am assuming he is fit. He looks in great

condition. He is a very disciplined man. He is needed. After last week

's performance, they need someone of his calibre, his ability and his

leadership qualities. I expect a reaction from the Cardiff Blues

today. I expect them to go out and fight. They are up against a

formidable side. What a place to go to try and bounce back from the

result of last weekend. Gareth, Sam Warburton is a proven leader. He led

the Lions down under and maybe it is leadership they've lacked in recent

weeks. Leadership and action is what they've lacked. There has been a lot

of talk. The right things have been said that they haven't been done.

For me, Sam Warburton is a leader, he puts his head down and gets

dirty. He does things. People follow him when he leads. A lot of weight

on Sam Warburton 's shoulders tonight and a lot of weight on the

Blues in general. Rob, you said you are looking for a reaction, but can

they realistically win in Dublin? I cannot see them winning this game

but I expected better performance. They need to put their bodies on the

line. It would have been a hurtful time last week but they have

themselves to blame. Phil Davies are simply prepared them well. It is up

to the players to go out and put in a performance that is worthy of a

Welsh regional team. And we've mentioned the Lions in the backline,

Gareth, Leigh Halfpenny is probably a shoo-in for the player of the

year. The ball needs to get out, doesn't it? They need to look for

the ball as well. These players now, even at a young age, our senior

players at this level. The need to go and influence the game. Go and

look for the ball. Alex Cuthbert is a danger every time he gets it.

Getting in there. Let him play, given a free rein. It would be nice

to see the ball in the hands of those two this evening. It is nearly

time now. We can cross back to Dublin. Welsh language commentary is

on your red button as usual. Thanks very much. A man from Italy

is in charge tonight. It is a beautiful, balmy evening in Dublin.

Then again, most things about European rugby at the moment are

pretty barmy! Conditions are perfect and I have a feeling Leinster are at

Fred. A great crowd as usual. -- Leinster are up for it.

Leinster have reclaimed the ball. But the touch judge has his flag up.

They will not be able to capitalise on that early possession.

. This is what the Blues wanted. They will have to raise their game.

They lost at home to the worst side in the league and now they are away

to the best. It will be some test this evening.

Matthew Rees will be looking to get a drive on. Lloyd Williams, restored

this evening. Sam Warburton gives chase. It is out of play.

Not the best of starts for Rob Tierney either. A returning lion. --

Kearney. The first carry for Brian

O'Driscoll. Keeping the ball available as well.

This could be an early chance for Leigh Halfpenny. A good first carry

from Brian O'Driscoll, actually. He ran with another purpose to get

through the tackle. That is struggling a little bit and

it didn't make it. That is not something you see very

often. That was a beautiful dummy. He beats

the tackle as well. Excellent work by the Centre. Good, quick ball.

Textbook tackle. Promising signs from the Blues.

Owen Williams got a couple of caps in Japan during the summer and he is

one to look out for next Wednesday. Have a look here. As he turns... I

don't think it is so much that it is late, there are no arms.

It is a penalty in the middle of the 22... A shoulder, rather than a

tackle, which has two include use of the arms. It is interesting. People

think, does it make that much difference? Take it from me, we have

to put your arms up to make the tackle, it makes a hell of a

difference as to what you put into it.

Jamie Heaslip, another one to miss out on the test.

Same preparation, same concentration from Leigh Halfpenny.

And after an inauspicious start, that went straight down the middle

and the first points of the evening do long to Leigh Halfpenny. A very

good start from the Blues. That is what Phil Davies will have been

asking for. It is all about sustaining it.

The ball is being very well presented by the forwards.

They are not afraid of having a go, are the back division. I like the

pace they are bringing to it. They are asking questions of the

Leinster defence early on. The Scarlet of playing in Edinburgh

this evening. We will keep you in touch with that.

84% possession for the Blues, everything going their way including

most of the decisions. There is the target. Straight over

it. We will see it in almost every rock, consistency so far.

Phil Davies will be very pleased with the opening ten minutes from

the Blues, sustaining it for those next 70 is the job. Matthew Rhys.

Good clearance work. Beautifully done. That was superbly done by the

natural and Owen Williams. The referee says play on.

The scrambled defence has got cross again. The Leinster defence is

really being tested but they are the ones who held firm. That was

beautiful, vintage stuff. Found the shoulder support, at the back of

beautifully done. He looks inside, Halfpenny is on the outside. This

might just show the options. Gets a strong call from Harry Robinson on

the inside. Halfpenny had the legs on Dave

Carney who had to turn. The inside defence put paid to another half

chance. Frustrating for Phil Davies. This one try out of three games for

the Blues. That was well covered by Halfpenny.

Reaches the safety of the touchline. Very well tidied up. As you would

expect, he makes it his. Having to put some gas on it to

cover it, didn't have time. That was a close call. Just one toe on the

whitewash. Blues have the only points so far, a

penalty coming to the home side. McFadden from the right wing.

It was high, Patchell apologises. Still the pressure comes on from

Leinster. The crowd are interested, Leinster are doing the attacking.

The crowd have found their voice. Leinster find their man. That is the

way to finish. One chance, one try, it belongs to Sean Cronin. The Blues

tried to get some men across there, it belongs to Sean Cronin. The Blues

the quality of the finish was superb.

Look at this. O Driscoll's presents drawing in the outside Blues

defender, he should have stayed out. He finishes that well.

That is a lesson from the Blues who have created to half chances but

come away empty-handed. The try converted by Ian Madigan. Despite

the fact possession has gone the Blues way they trail 7-3.

Leinster score with their first attack, how do rising is that most

up a very lively start by the Blues. Leinster were lucky not to be 6-0

down but they had to maintain it, they had to stay down in Leinster's

half of the first to tack, a great kind of lead from Brian O'Driscoll.

Now they are running, O Driscoll carving his way, waiting for the

off-load. He held on, they are queueing up on the right-hand side.

The pressure is straight back on the Blues. Change of direction.

A sigh of relief for the Blues and a groan of disappointment for the

Leinster crown. He will not be happy.

A big flanker, try to get on the outside of Halfpenny. You feel they

have just up the pace. You mentioned the Blues defence or on their toes .

The inside centre receiving a bit of treatment, Noel Reid.

Down they go again. That is interesting. The referee hadn't

actually said yes so a free kick against them. Leinster hurling

themselves at the blue defence. Was it knocked back by the Blues

defender? Certainly Isaac Boss lost it in the tackle. The body language

is suggesting he thinks it was ripped down. A good tackle.

As suspected from the outset. In the old days you might have got away

with it, these days come upstairs it goes. The facts speak for

themselves. Good pressure on Pretorius, he has

done extremely well. They will have a few extra seconds,

Patchell gets the ball safely away. Well done in the end, Pretorius

deserves credit. He did well. This is a good clearance.

He just got fingertips to it, must have been pretty high. Isaac Boss.

Plenty of players standing off. Patchell tries to manufacture the

kick off the outside of the boot. He decides to take the tackle and wait

for support. Always looking for the off-load,

looking for support honours, thrown in with a flip onto product. -- Rhys

Ruddock. Philly so was told to get off it.

They have got to be careful. You mention the turnover, I think it

was Warburton. A lovely moment for him. Candy off a baby.

Ian Madigan, top points scorer last year.

He is like an American footballer with all the chords on his

wristband. Leinster taking every opportunity to

turn pressure into points. Madigan extends the lead to 10-3.

High-intensity opening 20 minutes of this game. The score not really

reflective, perhaps. Leinster showing how to keep that scoreboard

ticking over. That game kicked off half an hour

earlier than this one. Good control by the Leinster pack.

Scarletmacro-plural have just kicked off in Edinburgh.

That was a little bit over, located considering the numbers they had.

Here come the points again. It was Quinn Roux, the second row,

who I think got there. Yes. Awareness of space from Brian

O'Driscoll again. Playing the blind pass. Propping it up to anybody who

can read him, basically. Food for thought for Phil Davies.

Matt O'Connor will be sitting a little bit more comfortably now,

after the opening stages. They are storming away themselves.

As always in Ireland, perfect quiet for the kicker. It turns into cheers

once again as the gap becomes ten points.

What is going on? Some Blues defence are guilty. The first decision you

have to make when it scrum half is running is you tackle him. You put

into ground. What is their way back into this? Tighten up around the

sides. They have to get the defence right first. They've got to stop

them before they get out of their own half. Back to you, Gareth.

Thanks, Phil. A terrific workrate from the forwards. A bit of

defending for Leinster to do now. There are plenty of players willing

and able to do so. I was just about to say that the problem for the

Blues is that they've completely surrounded. This has given them a

chance, a strong chase from Robinson. It puts the pressure on to

force the carry-over. The blues have done enough just

about to hold their ground. -- Blues. Well played by Sam Warburton.

Little, little things are often unseen but that work by Sam Ward

Burton -- Sam Warburton was excellent. Look at the drive and the

clear. Superb work as you say. It was a good cramp -- scrum

position. They were fortunate to end up with a shot for three points.

Leigh Halfpenny has cleared his head. A lot of rumours regarding

Leigh Halfpenny today, emanating from a French sports magazine,

saying he could be heading to Toulon. I think it has been

preapproved by the Blues. He does the necessary and he keeps

them in touch. We approach the half-hour mark.

Leigh Halfpenny is the hottest property in world rugby.

Nicely weighted restart. Very well taken by the skipper.

Obstruction, number four. You were on the wrong side of the tackle.

There was not a lot in that at all. It was nothing offence.

They are the guys who have all the contractual work to do for the

Blues. They are keeping an eye on their prized possessions.

Robinson, brought down by Dominic Ryan.

Matthew Rees does well under pressure defence from Leinster. Lou

Reed did well to hang onto it. Only Sam Hobbs stamped outside him.

Sean Cronin got his head in the wrong position as he went in for the

tackle. It was a great shot to show how brave you have to be to go into

those turnovers. Bodies are hurtling at you.

Leinster losing for the first time in quite a while last week in

Glasgow. Great defensive work again, over the

ball. It was Matthew Rees. This is slick stuff from Leinster. This is

where they inject pace. Lovely running. McFadden is running hard on

the wing. Five minutes of the first half

remaining. That is disappointing because they

kept their patients until then. It was actually the right decision but

a poor execution. Leinster not being allowed to get

the drive on initially by the Blues. Well defended. That is a super pass

to O'Driscoll. There are two men outside him. It is not over yet.

There is something happening off the ball as they drive onwards. They

will have to come back. Someone felt the tackle was high. Which way does

the touch judge say it? This is beautiful. O'Driscoll will get the

credit. He floats on the pass. He has beaten Owen Williams before he

takes possession, such was the quality of the past. That was great

covering work. A textbook corner flag and tackle from the number ten.

That is a great shout. He laid the ball back and kept his

hand on it. Warburton with a carry away from the loos try line. -- the

Blues try line. What a carry from forfeited. -- for

Warburton. Half-time approaching. The last

thing the Blues want to do is concede.

You do feel Leinster are the ones in charge after a super start by the

Blues. The crowd thought there was some

crossing, the referee plays on. In the end, possession given away.

Let's see what Leinster feel about closing this half hour. -- half out

. It should be the final play of the first half.

If Leinster want to be can put the ball out any time which is exactly

what happens. Tremendous start from the Blues, all the possession, all

the pressure, only three points from half any, then Leinster struck back,

got the only try of the half from Sean Cronin, half-time, 30-6 to

Leinster. -- 13. The Blues having much of that half

in terms of territory and possession and they did strike first through

the boot of Leigh Halfpenny. Leinster crossed the whitewash

first. Ian Madigan stretched the lead to

ten points with this penalty, that took them to 13. 30-6 is the score

at half-time. Look at those statistics. Territory has gone back

in Leinster's favour. They are having to make a good deal more

tackles. We will come onto the Blues defence in a moment.

An exciting first half, plenty of incident. The Blues started off

really me, came right out of the box. A fantastic start, created lots

of opportunities, very sharp behind, when Williams, he saw the gap,

identified where the space was, but that was a chance lost. And Alex

Cuthbert, we haven't seen a huge amount of him, that a clear-cut line

break, can take advantage. Defensively, Alex Cuthbert but is

there, he is clear. Rob Kearney had to comment. -- come in. They have

had opportunities but haven't finished them off. That is the

difference between the two sides. Just the one try on the 15 minute

mark. Things did start to look a bit ominous after that. Good line from

Cronin, off-load from a crystal but it was the Blues defence that was to

blame. You know O'Driscoll is going to do something. You pride yourself

on the structure and then it becomes personal. Lloyd Williams is so

guilty of looking at the ball, knowing O'Driscoll is geared to do

something. That becomes personal. You have got O'Driscoll and Matthew

Rhys, not that comfortable. It is just a look. You look in. There is a

trust issue. Just back on a forward, Lloyds Williams turns in

and great angle. Welcome to the studio. Double vision. Rob

separating us. Structural problems and personal problems, the Blues

conceded that try because of the defensive error but there

structurally they have let themselves down and defence becomes

personal. You run through, Matthew Rhys, captain of the team, you

shouldn't be missing tackles like that. You see O'Driscoll running

across, Lloyd Williams, no need to comment. -- come in. There is no

cohesion, understanding between each other. It's a simple, basic errors.

Making easy yardage. Easy Isaac Boss attacking the guard. They are

playing around at the moment. He made the point, Leinster played

incredibly deep. Should they be more in their face?

They are holding off, there is a lot of movement, constant movement

between the Leinster backline and that is probably their to hold

defenders. When you are standing so deep you should recover it so well.

The likes of Brian O'Driscoll who has looked very sharp, enough time

and space to constantly make not just five yards but ten yards.

Horses for courses, you can change your defence, if you are playing

against O'Driscoll you get in his face, you don't give him time to

play. He is still managing to get 15 yards

away. The second half is fast approaching,

the Blues are still in touch. The BBC, eat Wales is looking for the

unsung sporting hero, the people that rarely grab the limelight. If

you know of somebody worthy of recognition why not let us know. You

can visit the website. There is plenty more rugby coming your way

this weekend as well. Round four of the Pro 12 continues tomorrow. Scrum

five is not 5:45pm on Sunday. We catch up with a couple of Welsh

expats in Paris. I have got a place here in the

centre of Paris, it is awesome. I wanted to play Heineken cup rugby,

and no disrespect to the Dragons, they have been good to me. To very

different lifestyle choices out in Paris. You spent a couple of happy

years at Toulouse. Good move for them, but for Wales.

For them as players, playing in that environment, taking them out of

their comfort zone, is probably the best thing they can do. In my

career, when I made the move, for me as a person, it was the best thing I

ever did. We mentioned earlier on in some of

the newspapers Leigh Halfpenny reportedly going to Toulon to look

at their facilities over the weekend. Not surprising one of the

world 's richest clubs is looking at one of the world 's best players.

How much of the negative impact would that have on this site?

You cannot blame the player, there is possibly going to be a spot for a

world-class kicker, because of Jonny Wilkinson leaving at the end of the

season, and he is possibly better Wilkinson leaving at the end of the

than Wilkinson. He has got along the length. It will have a negative

effect. They are losing a quality player. They are slightly struggling

with confidence. They need to stay in this game. This could kick-start

their career, season. They could possibly win.

The second half is fast approaching, a few more games going on as well.

Nick Reynolds has called for the Scarlets in Edinburgh. -- scored.

That is full-time, Glasgow still unbeaten, the best start to the

league for them for 11 years. We can have a look at what

Allstate runners-up last season. -- Ulster. Ulster are leading. This try

at 25 minutes that made it 8-3. We can go back to Dublin now.

You might recognise my guest, that is a part he is playing in a new

film of Mrs Brown 's boys. My mother always said I should be in

the movies. I know Brendan and he said he had written a part for me,

and ask if I wanted to be in it. I thought he was taking the Mickey, so

once I figured out he wasn't I am in the film. That is the whole act

there, nothing more clearly than that. I am playing a Russian heavy.

No smart comments. Out of character, Brian O'Driscoll, we saw

touches of him there in the first half, all of the shenanigans that

went on on the Lions tour, I even heard people saying we hope they

lose after Gatland didn't pick him, some very vitriolic, personal

comments, did people have a point, or was it very personal? We think

the world of Warren Gatland? Two things.

People got a bit carried away and went out there. Was it right or fair

that he was dropped out? People are still debating. I don't think, it

wasn't right. Ireland has the proof of the pudding. You can rest easy.

Brian said it as well, he said he wouldn't exactly be on his Christmas

card list. But it seemed that are necessary from the Irish public, it

seemed a bit unnecessary that a lot of us so wanted Brian to get what he

was going for taken away from them. But the record books have it. Second

half, what will happen? Cardiff have got to stop licking the line breaks.

They have played so much rugby, every time they get, they are

getting a chance at posts. Boss, O'Driscoll, Madigan is throwing out

this lovely passes, finding space and that is the problem. They have

got to close up and tighten things up.

One of line Leigh Halfpenny, the chief executive say they have had no

official approach from Toulon for permission to talk to Toulon which

they are supposed to do, it is in his contract, he is boasted ask

permission to talk to another club. He will definitely be on the Blues

flight home tonight. That is the latest. I cannot believe we are

still talking about this, O'Driscoll. Get over it. It mostly

back in the headlines. Surely a result of third test indicated it.

Prior to it, when Warren made the decision to drop him, I agreed

because I thought that bringing Jamie Roberts back... There is no

question about his ability. He is a world-class player. But the Lions

won the test series because of selection. Handsomely. And the

centres played extremely well. Rob, do you have an opinion? Let's wrap

it up. Brian O'Driscoll has been a great player. And there, he was not

the best of the three centres that played in the three test matches.

The other to form the partnership in the final test which helped the team

win comfortable. Tom, briefly, before we return to Dublin, can you

see the Blues turning this around? They need to say within seven

points. If Leinster 's score, they will start running forever. They

need points, the Blues. You can listen to the Welsh language

commentary on the red button. Thanks very much. Just seven points

separating the teams at the interval. The Blues are in touch

which they haven't been on past occasions. If Leinster get a victory

-- a sniff of a try, they can closing for kill. Leigh Halfpenny

signalled he was going aerial. A bit of aerial tennis to start the

second half. An intelligent kick from Leigh Halfpenny. Unluckily, it

has gone into touch. The execution was not excellent. It was all about

the bounce. It wasn't overly deep but he centred straight over the

dead ball line. It was a good kick in the sense there was a flanker

back their cover. -- back their covering.

Rock-solid this time and they go open.

Alarm bells are ringing for the Blues. They crawl to within three

metres. It is right on the try line. Held short again excavation

mark that is good defensive work. Leinster have the bit between their

teeth. They have options. There are so many when waiting outside. -- so

many men. Brian O'Driscoll is screaming for the ball in midfield

but it is not going to come. That is a shocker. A communication breakdown

with Leinster. Cuthbert will be delighted it didn't... Alex Cuthbert

cruising acres of space. If the crowd is confirmed at just

over 17,000. That's fantastic, isn't it? Brian O'Driscoll is not the

captain but is the general. Goes in, has a word. Clear mines is what

they needed on the last occasion. But still, the situation is

tailor-made. -- clear minds. McFadden is straight behind. That is

a great position. All kinds of options open for Leinster. The first

one is to go for the drive. Jamie Heaslip goes for it himself. Still

going. Tremendous pressure from Leinster.

Isaac Boss digs in. Martin Moore leads their rumble towards the try

line. The Leinster forwards have another go at it.

And as the ball breaks loose, it is a penalty. I am not sure about that.

If he is going to Khartoum, this is work that worth looking at. I think

his hands were on the ball. That is a huge call. Well, it is a fine

line. It was great defence by the Blues. But in the end,

He might not have picked it up but he put his hands on the ball and as

soon as he did that, game on as far as I'm concerned. It is little

wonder that Leinster are opting for another scrum with the Blues' second

row in the bin. All kinds of problems for the Blues.

They are missing their number eight in the scrum.

It has been clicked through. It was kicked through by Leinster

themselves. Even then, the blues cannot get out of jail. -- Blues.

Hawkers of gold will be tearing their hair out, if they still have

any, seeing that eight scrum not getting a strike against the seven

man scrum. The Blues could have gotten rid of

the pressure but they haven't. Here comes the drive from the Leinster

eight. They go to ground and the referee goes straight underneath the

posts. He has given a penalty try. Let's have a look at that. Is it all

a little bit too easy? It is a good shunt, in fairness. The

referee got a better view of it than any of us here. Two big calls by the

referee. This could well change the whole

complexion of this game. The conversion is simplicity itself.

Now, 20 points to six points, this is going to be a tough seven or

eight minutes for the Blues, let alone what will come afterwards.

That was a game changer. Shane, what did you make of that

scrum? A big blow for the capital blues there. What did you make of

it? It looked a bit harsh to tell you the truth. They stayed drowned.

The scrum was technically still on. I would have thought a penalty, not

a penalty try, maybe a reset. A little bit harsh. They sin bin was

not what the Blues needed now. They have got to do what they did in the

first ten minutes of the game, keep the ball and get into a better

position. Back to you, Gareth. Thanks, Phil. Half an hour for the

Blues to hold out. What more can happen, must be what

Phil Davies is wondering. Phil Davies will know that the last

three times the Blues came, they have yielded 59, 52 and 34.

I scanned but are still going, what H Y! What a strike back for the

loos. -- the Blues. The size of him, the place, the

power, this is him at his best. Nobody gets a finger on him. What a

finisher. Halfpenny is running the inside angle. He just goes round

McFadden as if he wasn't there. Did well to ride the touchline without

stepping on it. Great awareness, keeping it in play. More than aware

of where the try line was. That is a stunned silence you can

here. Leigh Halfpenny puts the conversion

over and that brings it back, nobody expected that at this stage. It just

came from nowhere. Leinster are building up a head of

steam again. Isaac Boss turns it back inside again. Cian Healy, a

penalty coming Leinster's way for offside.

McFadden gets close, very close indeed. He may just have got there.

He was made to work harder for that. Just goes with the power play.

Trying to get done harm to hold him back. I think he is short. It is

Alan Brogan's decision. The crowd are trying to influence the

decision. You may not want the try, go back to

your original decision. No try. In the end it was a good defence by

Harry Robinson. The Blues are restored to a full 15.

Terrific noise from the 17,000 crowd at RDS, trying to whip up another

drive from the men in blue against the Blues.

Healy controls the scrum going forward towards the try line.

This is going to be a bit of an arm wrestle.

Thomas Davies on for some hot. -- on for Sam Hobbs.

The Leinster backs might as well go for a stretch.

That is great defence, tremendous defence. Lloyd Williams doing well

to follow Iran. -- around. That disallows Wooperton rather than

having to make the tackle. -- Warburton.

Full marks to the Blues. Held the ground, stayed in this one as we get

into the last quarter. Filo Paulo back on.

Cuthbert, keeping his eye on the ball and the man approaching.

McFadden, it bounces off Harry Robinson.

Had to wait for the Dave Kearney to come back down. Contact was made.

Once he was aerial. Ian Madigan, a lot of movement of

the ball. Dominic Ryan right beside him. O'Driscoll driving onwards.

Jamie Heaslip has carried so much tonight. Looks like a man on a

mission. Rhys Ruddock. There is a chance for the Blues to

look for the open spaces. William be done. Inside is Cuthbert. He cannot

get clear this time. Robinson picks it up. That is a tough call. Surely

he can go to the DMO for it. It is not a try. Owen Williams working so

hard. Cuthbert tries to get it away but that is off the hook. That

sabbatical, that is of Sean Cronin. -- that is a bad call. The Blues are

denied a try. That is a huge one. That is poor refereeing, poor use of

the new article. Leave the play, play out, leave the try to be

scored, he can then, stop he -- he can then come back.

The Blues have shown a heck of a lot of character in this game.

Good looking Blues scrum, but it has gone the other way.

The signs were ominous at the beginning of the second half but it

is still game on, very much so. He didn't hold him, he is allowed to

get up again. In the unaccustomed position of

right wing. When it has gone through that many hands you don't expect it

to be Mike Ross on the last ball. Tiptoeing down the touchline.

Running out of space. There will be highlights of Edinburgh against

Scarlets following this game. The last I heard it was 10-3 Scarlets.

The crowd are not happy with something.

That was rather tough on Lloyd Williams. Just when to half tackle

him, but he may have caught it. I think he thought it had stuck.

Just an instantaneous reaction. Here, Leinster again, here comes the

drive from the forwards. Sean Cronin latches on. Goodbody positions from

Leinster -- good body positions will stop they have got the try. A team

effort. Dominic Ryan claims it. They are all in there.

Dominic Ryan picked up four tries last year. This is his first of this

campaign. Ian Madigan makes it five from five

for him. That opens up a little bit of daylight. Now, Leinster know they

are within one try the bonus point. This will be a big five minutes.

Arguably it should have been 20 points each.

Changes all Ryan, on both sides. We will keep you in touch with them.

He will be disappointed with himself. It went at him at a fair

old rate. Yeah, it did. Good to see Cory Allen fully fit

again. Nobody can get it. Into Leinster 's

22. A long pass out but it was a nasty one for Owen Williams.

Robinson has to go the long way round.

No time, . Every which way they turned, there was a blue shirt.

James Down has only just come on and he looks in a deal of trouble.

Let's go back over to fill. I never match seems to be getting away from

the Blues. But let me tell you about the Alex Cuthbert try. He had

millimetres to work with. As soon as he received the ball, you could see

the pound signs light up in his eyes. He don't see many people do

that to Carney. Rob Carney will not be happy with that. Cuthbert for a

big man tippy toed down that line. He had millimetres to spare. He kept

going through. Can the Blues are still get a bonus point?

Absolutely. If the refs was playing the rules correctly, they would have

had another try there. Then we would really had a game going on. Thanks.

That did look so innocuous from James Down. Let's hope it is not too

bad. It certainly didn't look good the way he came down. He seemed to

be in pain. Brian O'Driscoll leaves the field.

His first outing of the season. He will be replaced by Brendan Machen.

As you would expect, huge ovation for Brian O'Driscoll. Now, Leinster

go for the kill. They know the Blues have lost a couple of key players.

The drive over try worked last time. The forwards are keeping it tight.

Ian Madigan. It is the outside half who gets the bonus point try for

Leinster. The capital letter blues fought well but they were overrun

and Madoc and gets the bonus point. -- Blues. This guide, straight

through the gap, ride the tackle of Leigh Halfpenny. He really commits.

He saw the line and he crashed over it. That is a lovely Ian Madigan try

through two British Lions. Well, people are asking how they would

cope without Jonny Sexton. Easily is the answer. They've got Jimmy

Gopperth, who scored 42 in his first three games, and Ian Madigan, with

17, make us 19 any second. 19 for Ian Madigan. City for Leinster. The

victory now becomes comfortable. This and is a whole new context to

the try that we spoke about. Since then, the Blues heads have dropped.

The game has gone away from them very quickly.

Marking out the last five minutes now for the Blues.

Ian Madigan and his contribution being well appreciated.

Great work over the wall by Sam Warburton again. Tremendous.

Interception! Cory Allen gets a consolation score for the Blues.

They have kept on fighting but that was an absolute gift for Alan. Yeah,

it was. He was there really. Nothing subtle about it. It was one of the

big boys that was throwing the past. Hadn't anticipated it. Easy pickoff.

Nothing more than a consolation, as you say.

Sam Warburton, injured. That will be worrying.

Sam Warburton tries to get the ball but is driven off this time. The

tackle looked a bit early. It was. They need their resolve to stay for

the final minute. Leinster looking for their fifth to finish off with a

bit of style. Murphy. Gets it away. Leigh Halfpenny sees it as a for him

to exploit. -- as a gap. Good pressure defence from Leinster.

Patchell, anywhere down field will do. The Kearney boys both arrive.

Kearney brings him down on halfway, Lewis Jones. Falls into the hands of

Halfpenny. They will play on and they will have one more go. Owen

Williams. Ball like a bar of soap. Maybe can control it. -- nobody.

Kristian Dacey with the tackle. The ball was there for Filo Paulo to

pick up. Priestland, only one man out side him, Halfpenny on the

inside. Halfpenny doing the clearance work.

It is like sevens out there. The ball finally goes forward, out of

play. Finally brings an end to play. A brave performance from the Blues,

they stuck at their task, but Leinster had a bit too much. A

couple of controversial decisions went against them. The Blues, after

just one try in three games, celebrate this evening. Leinster had

for, the bonus point, and another defeat for the Cardiff Blues. You

felt the firepower was within the Leinster ranks. It was a try that

would have brought the Blues level. Cannot argue with the result,

Leinster very impressive but lots of encouragement. The Blues played

their part but Leinster, where the victors in the end. -- Leinster were

the victors stop some pivotal moment in that game.

Big yellow card for Filo Paulo. Shortly afterwards Leinster awarded

a penalty try for dominating at scrum time. The scintillating

break, just about staying in touch before burning of the defence.

Leinster did what they do best, a bit ruthless, Dominic Ryan, after a

fairly ominous looking Ian Madigan with the icing on the cake. The

Blues did have the last word. Cory Allen fresh off the subs bench with

an Internet section. -- interception. A much more

respectable scoreline than this fixture last year and certainly

better than last week. Leinster dominating both facets of the game.

A lot of tackles on both sides. Leinster were not exactly

watertight. Interesting game, if willing at times. As with noise and

commentary said, not shameful performance. Far better than last

week. Should they be disappointed? It is always good to be disappointed

when you lose because it gives you they can feel aggrieved. Pivotal

decisions that have gone on at pivotal times, things happen and

referee made a decision. The outcome flatters Leinster. We will come to

those in a moment. What are your image reflections?

Vast improvement on last week. It was and I expected a reaction from

the players will stop Sam Warburton stepped up to the mark, a fantastic

player. Phil Davies will be proud of the performance, stepped up to the

plate, they give it their best shot, Leinster all always the better side.

In terms of where they have come from, he will be very pleased.

It is still a big loss by two scores, it is in Dublin, ultimately

another defeat for the Blues. You only really get confidence by

winning. An improvement from last week. Some great individual

performances. I hope Warburton is all right, Alex Cuthbert book shop.

A couple of youngsters, Cory Allen, and Owen Williams looked good. I

want to seek a bit more aggressive line speed and defence. They are

still hanging off, and you don't want to be giving Brian O'Driscoll

ten, 20 metres, giving your star ball-carriers that much room, you

want to get in their face. That creates more aggressive tackles, and

turnovers. It is high risk but it is high reward as well. On that subject

of defence, the current defence coach at the Blues, with the league

background, would you expect a different approach?

Having played rugby league it is very much defensive, you get in

there faces and stop them playing before you give them time to play.

Watching Leinster, they were getting three or four passes, still behind

the gain line, and having 20 yards running time. Every defensive rugby

league coach I have worked with, it is all about it.

Talking about the move to the Blues, is something that could

realistically work if is only next-door?

No reason at all. If any of the regions need support

in organising their defensive structures, he is available or

should be. I think they definitely need to look at it, it is a key area

plays a big part in any win or lose situation. You should have warm --

more than one structure. No reason for going on the field with one

structure. You need to fall back into something new and different. I

expected them. You know Shaun Edwards, he has said

to rest is due west, he likes to be kept busy. I think it would be

great. I have been coached by him, I think he is a great coach. Bring

that mental toughness to the place, get them hardened up, certainly be

making more aggressive tackles. Just getting that balance. The Blues are

passive, seen as they start with a bit of line speed, they need to

intercept, those other things you get from an aggressive defence.

Let's move on to these pivotal decisions, the yellow card on Filo

Paulo, it led to the penalty try. The decision itself on the yellow

card, was that harsh? I think it was OK.

He went off his feet, he dived over. Most referees would be no lies a

player for that, and they are under pressure, it is because of where he

is. They had the pressure, 57 against eight, you would expect

that, but most referees would have given at least another reset of the

scrum. Penalty try for infringement. It might have happened. Had it been

reset the same measure would have been on the Cardiff Blues, but just

prior to that they took one against the head. Ten minutes after that

there was exactly the same incident and he gave a penalty, not a penalty

try. They can feel unjustified because

there is no consistency. I think it was a bit harsh, seven points, which

they wouldn't have conceded in time, but I would've expected reset.

There is another decision shortly after that, the Harry Robinson

non-try. That arguably was a terrible decision. We have the mind

there are repeated referrals to the video refs this is one occasion when

he should have gone to the DMO stop -- TMO. He blew up immediately, he

was well placed. If you look slow again, probably slightly

inconclusive, but he should have got it. There was a common-sense issue.

As a rugby player you know the direction that cuts but once the

ball to go -- Cuthbert. You know somewhere in that play something has

happened to make that ball go in the direction that Leinster player had

gone. Just to pooh-pooh the decision and not to take the TMO at such a

vital point on the game is a fight -- is bad of the referee. You know

if I had come off the Leinster player, you can feel it. He would

have been saying have a look at this. He wasn't and I was changing

moment of the game. If there is any doubt in his mind

that is exactly what these new protocols for.

In his defence there wasn't any doubt, he made the decision

straightaway, he was convinced that the ball had gone forward.

We have seen 70 times over the last three or four weeks, referees go to

the TMO for menial decisions. I think that was vital, I'm not sure

whether they would have got a better angle, made the decision.

Had the tribe in giving it would have been 20-20, an entirely from

game. -- tried being given. It is these pivotal moments that change

games and after that Leinster then turned up the heat little bit and

the game was won. The TMO is there for a reason, use it. Sometimes as a

player you can be even more difficult by a wrong decision rather

than something that is in the powerful stop sometimes when a wrong

decision is made you get so depleted stop -- deflated.

That Alec Cuthbert try, fantastic. World class.

He performed well for the lions, Wales. Leicester think they have

snuffed the Blues out. When you stand up, Rob Kearney, he goes

around three individual players, just got the eye for the line. Great

finish, rate to see wingers with an eye for the line. -- great to see.

You can call it selfish, an instinct to go for the try. The dexterity

shall stay within touch when he had so little to offer.

Very similar, don't know if you George North last week on a is a

little green. -- so little room. You give him space, I don't know if you

would find a better finisher. Sam Warburton making his first

appearance for the Blues after his injury lay-off. We can speak to him

now. Well done, 480, how was it? Tiring.

I felt OK but it was a massive improvement from last week, put it

behind early in the week and really positive training week. Coming to

this game, Ospreys regularly do very well and we thought we had a good

chance today, I thought we had played well in aspects, a couple of

times in defence we didn't defend properly but those are things we can

sort out in the week. I thought we could take a lot of pride in that

performance. Was it just a bit more pride or something else?

I think last week was a bit of the kick up the backside, to be honest.

We worked really hard this week on a tenderly we were there today. This

league some stuff we need to look at, in defence, attack, they got

lost a little bit but in general if we keep improving it will be good

for us. And the Harry Robinson try that

wasn't? The far corner? I think they thought it came off the

shoulder because it wasn't a knock on. With guys like Cuthbert and

Harry, whenever we get counterattack, it is awesome to have

them in the team because they can score the turnover ball adequately.

They were good for us. I'm not sure exactly what happened.

You were talking about the defence, rumours about Shaun Edwards, is

either type of man could make a difference in those areas you were

deficient in tonight? He is a fantastic defence coach.

Really enjoying working with Rob Powell at the moment, our defence

coach this season. Take a well for the boys to learn the system, it

doesn't happen over two or three games but Rob has put some good

systems in place for stop as long as we keep learning, I am sure we can

make improvements. And Blues against Edinburgh next

week. Home games are the ones we have got to target and we want

momentum going into the Heineken Jamie, congratulations on the

performance. What about the blues, first of all? Yeah, we brought the

intensity we talked about. We saw how clinical he can be when he gets

a chance. They have a good off-load game as well. We've got a lot of

work thanks to the Blues. We are happy coming away with a win. It was

you and Brian back the first time since the Lions series. I did you

feel? I was looking at the sideline for the first 15 or 20 minutes. It

was a fast game in general. I think the GPS the meeting was covered. The

first game back is never nice, especially against the Blues. It

wasn't an easy day at the office. A lot of water has gone under the

bridge since the lion talk but was there was an extra edge for use

unconsciously, you wanted to prove something? No, not at all. I don't

even... The Lance -- the lads who we played with on the Lions are great

guys. I rather Sam Warburton on the tour, a great guy. We've all kept in

touch. There was a bit of banter at the bottom of the ruck but that was

about it. That was a typical Leinster performance tonight, wasn't

it? I don't know about typical. At times, quite sloppy. When we got

down into the red zone, we held onto the ball very well. We got some good

pressure tries. We've got a lot of work on, especially in the ruck. I

thought we gave up a lot of soft metres, especially as a pack. That

will come. Those are the cobwebs off. Hopefully we will be able to

hit the ground running next week. Great to know that you and the Welsh

boys are all friends. Take care. Good to hear from Jamie Heaslip on

his first game back. He said Leinster were a bit sloppy

tonight but we also saw signs of their clinical nature. Let's look at

some examples. Leinster know how to win games.

Yeah, they do. That line-out drive looks great from the start. That

came from aid -- from an error from the Blues. Here we go. That is

uneasy try. That was a system error. The Blues player came out of the

line, there was a natural gap and Ian Madigan finished it. Part of it

is communication and part of it is knowing that every single

situation, you know what you're doing. It was Sam 's first game back

since the Lions tour. What was your expect -- assessment of his

performance? He had an excellent game. He lasted 80 minutes. He

looked extremely fit and we know where his qualities lie, at the

breakdown. He was a nuisance. He turned over a lot of ball. He slowed

a lot of ball down. Time and time again, he stopped the momentum of

the Leinster 's side. Phil Davies was unhappy last week after the

defeat. He is with Phil Steele now. That was much more like it. You

asked for a reaction and you got it. Yeah, we did, to be fair. We talked

about playing with emotion and we did that. For long periods of the

game, 68 minutes, we were still in the game. It was unfortunate we

didn't get the try up the top end. It came off the back of their

helper. Much better, much more pleasing. There are still things

we've got to work on but tonight, the effort and what we are trying to

achieve is in place. We've just got to be tidy are doing it, basically.

Not many sides win at Leinster. It's not the greatest start to the

season. How big now is the game next Sunday? They are all big games. We

want to win every game we play. Last week was particularly disappointing.

This has restored some pride in the group and fair play to the players

for that. An x-ray, with got to make sure we get there and put a massive

performance in. Let's hope we get a result for the supporters. You were

accused of being a little bit soft by Jonathan Davies last week! There

wasn't too much soft about that performance tonight. His term was

misquoted or misinterpreted, I think. So he tells me anyway. We got

stuck into night. We carried the ball hard. Forwards I thought were

magnificent. We had a turnover in the corner with seven men at scrum

time. They managed to get over the next time. There was lots of fight

and fire which is pleasing. They were a couple of passes and a couple

of decisions. It's tough but that is part of growing up. These guys are

growing together and tonight we showed at the home of the champions

that we have a bit of something about us. Shaun Edwards has been

mooted as coming in as defence coach. What do you think about that?

He is a top coach but that has not been spoken about in-house. We know

Gareth is leaving. We are looking for someone to potentially come in

and work on the attack at this moment in time. That is what the

reshuffle will be. Apologies, some technical

difficulties. Phil Davies is seemingly a lot happier this week.

He said the forwards were magnificent tonight. When Sam spoke,

he spoke very humbly and I think he highlighted what everybody can see

which is the structure of defence isn't there. I didn't see the game

against zebra last week and I can't comment on that. I do think they

have players who could actually, when it comes to the bigger games,

step up a little bit more. I think... You've got to be confident

about what you do but they were dominated by Leinster. If that pack

can dominate that we have seen, Cuthbert, Leigh Halfpenny, they are

dangerous people. You need to dominate upfront first. Those

Jonathan Davies about being soft maybe have had some residents.

Sometimes people use comments as motivation or as negativity. They

were not soft this week. It's definitely, like Sam said, a

progression and they need to keep getting better and stronger. We've

talked about Shaun Edwards coming in in the defence. Another story is

that the attack coach has announced he will be leaving the Blues after

Christmas this year. Is that an indication of how things are

behind-the-scenes? He has obviously found another opportunity. I think

it is out in Hong Kong with the sevens team. It is a great

opportunity for him to develop as a coach and to changes in lifestyle

and have a better worth -- worklife balance and so forth. I think there

have been issues. I've not been particularly impressed with the way

they played over the years. Last year, they scored fewer tries than

any other side. This year again, today, one was an individual try.

The other was an interception. In terms of creating things... You

would expect a little bit more with those quality players. Anyone that

Phil Davies and the management are bringing in has to be creative,

imaginative and do things a little bit differently and get the best out

of what they've got. We have to go back to Dublin now

because Rhys Patchell has just joined Phil. He played last week,

played tonight, what was the difference in the performances? I

think the tempo and level of intensity we brought. We were

hurting from last week. We were determined to put a decent

performance into night. We came out here all guns blazing and took the

game to Leinster. That is the mark of champions, they took everything

we've got and managed to sneak over the line in the end. There was a

dubious call in the far corner. The ball came off their hand. They

called it a knock-on. But that is how the game goes. Congratulations

to Leinster. It was a hard-fought win and they thoroughly deserved.

Was anything said to the referee about that? No, the referee 's

decision is final and that is how it is. We are not hard done by but a

little bit disappointed that other things have gone to the TML and that

one hasn't. A better performance but still a loss. You need a big one

next week back at the Arms Park. Certainly. Edinburgh are coming

there. We will try to build some momentum going into the Heineken

cup. That is a big priority for us. As you say, a big performance next

week and hopefully we will come away with a win. What about the lapses of

defence which happened once or twice, particularly around the

fringes. Can you throw any light on that? We will review that on Monday.

It's a bit raw at the moment so I would love not comment on that. But

generally, the boys were not pleased with oblivion -- these would be

defeat but pleased with the performance. No one is pleased with

the defeat. The performance is better than it was before and there

are plenty of positives to build on. As you say, the defeat is still a

defeatist delay disease. A very honest young man. I was going

to say that with... Are there any names that spring to mind? I think

they should have recently retired rugby player, like Shane Williams

was an acute, Gareth. Respectable, gets instant respect from players,

get the best out of them and knowledgeable on the game. He see

that when you are training with them. I shall just write out my CV.

The difference in the backs today, every Leinster player looked

comfortable with ball in hand. They were comfortable passing. He didn't

get that sucked so much with the Blues. A couple of times they

panicked and they to a couple of bad passes. It will get better but that

is why Leinster were so good. They are all comfortable ball in hand,

they can also pass. It is also about being more creative. It keeps

defences thinking. You've got to sit down, analysing or you are playing

against, look at what you've got and you got to put in place something

that will get out the best -- get the best out of what you've got. I

don't see that happening. Do you fancy it? I won't be working with

him again next Commissioner Mark know, I don't exert. Those days are

behind me now. Stephen Jones would be fantastic. Phil has worked very

closely with him as a player. He is learning his trade at wasps. He

works hard. I've spoken to him a couple of times and he is looking at

ways and means of improving as a coach, getting lots of ideas from

different people. He will have his own stance on things. He has also

played at the highest level at number ten. He sees the game and

understands when you see involvement from the forwards and the backs. But

only was he just back but when Steve played he was very much the

controller of the whole team. Think that is... Rhys Patchell is a

talented kid and if someone like Steve 's get hold of him and he can

work wonders with him. -- Steve gets hold of him. Leigh Halfpenny has

come in at ten. Really, you need this out and out ten who is going to

say to everybody, this is what we are going to do. Thanks, guys. Let's

look at the other results tonight. It was a bonus point win for Ulster

in the end. Rory Best had the pick of the tries at his first appearance

back since the Lions tour. Luke Marshall was among the other

scorers. Congratulations to Ulster. We can go now to one of the other

Welsh regions playing tonight, the Scarlet 's in Edinburgh. All four

Welsh regions were away this weekend. Let's have extended

highlights of that game now with Nick Webb.

They give away the penalty and they could be a card here. They have

penalised -- being penalised several times. There has been a warning to

Jonathan Davies and it is Jake Paul who pays the penalty.

That poor pass goes down. Didn't go forward. Gilchrist managed to mop it

up. top the Scarlets gave away the penalty.

Penalty coming the Scarlets way. Priestland trying to put the

Scarlets on terms. Rhodri Williams, Lee Williams on a good angle. Ashley

Williams will beautiful pass, it is Nick Reynolds

who has the first try of the match. 36 minutes gone. Difficult attempt

from the touchline, he has found the target. Deep into injury time.

Let's hope that battle doesn't break out again as it did on the first

half. Lovely handoff from the full-back support, muscling his way

in for the 22, scrambled defence from the Scarlets. This is Ross

Ford, former lion, Jon Barclay trying to steal it for the Scarlets.

There is a card coming against the former Glasgow man. Second Jell-o

for the Scarlets. -- second yellow. Edinburgh back within a single

point. Rhodri Williams slips it away. Good covering. Can be clear

lines here? -- Edinburgh. Edinburgh need somebody to take

responsibility. Long past to Jordan Williams. Going for the corner, that

is absolutely brilliant, from job modelling -- Jordan Williams. Roger

Williams, a couple of tacklers. The ball goes loose, great work from the

Williams. -- Liam. Another decent effort in the scrum. Edinburgh scrum

under pressure again. Gets his kick away. Rhys recent times the cross

kick, back those legions. Jonathan -- their third try, that should seal

the win. Priestland with a touchline conversion. Favourite goes. Three

minutes left. Both sides looking for a bonus point. The Scarlets down to

14 for the third time. Edinburgh giving the ball some at. Is it too

late? This is Jack Cuthbert? The Scarlets defence holds out.

Congratulations to them, recovering from their defeat last week to the

Dragons. Leinster were victors over the Blues.

We can have a look at the table that later. Let's talk about the Scarlets

victory. It shows how poor Edinburgh 's are

at the moment. They lack a cutting edge, squatting the -- Scottish

rugby lack a cutting edge. Rhys Priestland finding a bit of form.

They will be happy with the result. You have got to take into account

who you are playing against. An important thing is you go away and

when. Murrayfield this difficult place to go. Edinburgh, you're

playing in a stadium of 300 people, for Scarlets team together and get

the win, ultimately although when four. Let's turn our attention to

tomorrow when Dragons hope to take their winning form on the road.

The new regime has laid a marker down and instilled a winning

mentality. Confidence, turning up, and knowing

you are going to win. Next update is Munster away, a place where they

have not tasted victory since 2004. But they are in the mood for

rewriting history after bringing their pleasing streak to an end. --

losing streak. Tremendous celebrations. One man who is

probably better qualified to talk about Munster than any of this is

Shane Byrne, let's cross back to him.

These Leinster man always grow in stature. You would put me standing

in the middle of the two of you. Are they the force they once were? They

started the season strongly, probably showing the best form in

the league but they will be very annoyed with the game last weekend

against Treviso. Particularly their discipline. The big headline this

weekend is Paul O'Connell coming back, he is on the bench, you

expecting -- you expect to see him early enough. They showed some great

promise, last year they were throwing the ball to right, Paul

O'Connell came back, they started tightening back-up, play traditional

Munster rugby, they seem to have got it right so far. They just want to

ignore that and get going back to where they are. It is in Cork, it is

not the citadel of torment? There is always the psychological battle. It

is probably a lot prettier than it used to be, but they have built up

the park into a fantastic ground and there is a new stand there, and you

would expect the monster massive to be out shouting. You have played

under Lynne Jones. What has he got to make them

rejuvenated? He has come on a long way, a lot of water under the bridge

since he was just starting out. Definitely a new broom element to

it. They have gone back to some old-fashioned Dragons values. They

were being rolled over at him, no matter the age, limited resources,

arguably the fourth Welsh region you expect them to be tough opposition.

They have gone back to a basic structure, a simple game, heart,

strong defence, kicking game, paying dividends and different to the Blues

coming up, travelling to Munster, feeling the pressure is off them a

little bit. The star of Mrs Brown 's boys will

take it out in Dublin. Back to you. We will have a look at that Dragons

side. He has chosen to risk a few key

players. They haven't got the biggest of squads, not the best of

resources, is that a risky decision? They have got to target certain

games. You cannot put your strongest team out every single game.

They have recruited really well. Richard Rhys was outstanding last

week, I know he is not playing, that they have got this confidence, inner

belief. That is what you need when you go into these places like

Munster, you have got to go in full of confidence. , win on the road? It

is not quite the intimidating place it used to be? I can see them

winning, they need to give players opportunity, they probably will not

expect to win. They will go there confident. Can the Dragons lose

their title for -- of the fourth region? It is important they do. If

you will be close by anyone, they are doing so well. Thank you for

your company, disappointment for the Blues, a double bill next week,

Ospreys and Ulster on Friday, lose and Edinburgh on the Sunday.

-- Blues. Good night.