BULLS vs LEINSTER | TEAMS ANNOUNCED | URC SEMI FINAL

Where will this one be won and lost? A near full Ireland team will take to the field at Loftus Versfeld with a place in the final for them or the Bulls on the line.

[@EggchasersRugby]

SORRY to Jack Crowley and Bundee Aki in my not far off Ireland selection 🙈 What happens when you're trying to get a video out as quick as possible :)

[@boddela4544]

We forgive you Mate,👍Always great Work,come on Leinster 💪🫣

[@neillscannell9278]

That's testament to how quick he has settled into the no.10 slot. When you think of the wailing when Sexton retired .

[@jc15394]

@@Hometruths29 Its definitely got to do with playing in a poor Connacht team. He had a good 6 nations.

[@AlasdairKyle]

You get the like despite this oversight. As an Ulster supporter you get respect for all the attempts at pronunciation of names etc outside of English. However the Big Stu impersonations are an entirely different matter 😂

[@diarmuidquirke4604]

​@@Hometruths29I'd say henshaw will be seeing the bench, aki is too good to not have starting

[@henrydamant2642]

Good win for the bulls especially playing against 16 players

[@jbarrett2299]

Thanks so much Tim. Super as always. Come on Leinster ☘️🇮🇪

[@ConorBofin]

Leinster fan here. I see the awesome quality of our team but still am very nervous of the away game at altitude. It will be a lung-buster. Nice to see ten of the combined team in the dark blue. Keep the videos coming Tim. The most personable and open rugby on KZbin.

[@Vellies69]

If you can't beat the Bulls with a loaded Leinster (12 Irish starters) team like that then it is actually a bit embarrassing if you ask me...

[@johannrugby3811]

​@Vellies69 this same Leinster team lost to the bulls in Dublin two years ago, it isn't embarrassing, we are just good.

[@Kransduif]

​@@johannrugby3811bulle is maar kak. Kan hul nie vergelyk met die matfield en danie rossouw era se bulle nie. Ek dink nie jake is so goed soos wat hy dink nie.

[@SmcdMcd-d2k]

@@johannrugby3811but didn’t Leinster beat you in Dublin this year?

[@SmcdMcd-d2k]

Munster were able to win at Loftus.

[@AllInTheGame01]

Have missed watching Garry Ringrose & Huw Jones play for a good chunk of the season! Top 14 Play-offs Preview?!

[@ianjacobs2998]

Great win Bulls !!!Playing against 16 Leinster players

[@InsanelyIrish]

The altitude plus Leinster's shaky end to season makes it an interesting game. Leinster high line Vs bull's offload front foot heavy attack could be a fun day.

[@eoin8156]

In 2022 and 2023 Leinster were unbelievable and just bottled the European final. This years Leinster team has been dodgy all year in the urc and Europe tbh

[@murrad23]

50-50 for me. Any Bulls team at home is a tough ask. Leinster probably the better team on paper. This is the type of difficult away games Leinster need to get them over the line in finals. Hope its a great game

[@kevinpope8596]

Well researched including Loftus Intimidating Tunnel & interesting & impartial presented - Excellent - & Score - a Draw

[@williambotha5864]

Great work on the Saffer names and terms, Tim! but ... why don't you consider the coaches? Nienaber v White? Interesting discussion to be had, no?

[@finlayD853]

Can you do a top 14 play offs review

[@andrews1289]

Leinster need a win and the title to salvage something out of this season. Such a difficult palce to go to and get a result though.

[@pdewaal100]

With Rassie in town for the Springbok camp, I would not be surprised if he delivered a cameo team talk. Just what the Bulls would need 😉

[@johannbohmer3286]

pronunciation is perfect

[@derekfelton8287]

i think its more key uh than kia ah, but pretty perfect :)

[@gregoryshields2157]

I think them losing Arendse is more impactful than them gaining Van Staden. however I think it'll be a very very close game, very physical as the bulls will want to use the altitude to their advantage

[@theexhibitionguy4643]

I would change the altitude. 1350. It matters….with --> Attitude. 8 URC Titles. It Matters

[@hendrikknox9689]

Pacently waiting for the aftermath videos of the finals 😤

[@StaalBurgher0]

For the Bulls defence, wings and bench are the softspots. But 1-8,10,12-13 are all either potential Boks or very good 2nd Tiers. It is a strong team. Leinster are legit favourites. Cant help but feel Bulls needed the Arendse and Moodie magic to squeeck it over the line. But you never know

[@subbie5498]

devon williams is quality on attack

[@chris5240]

@@subbie5498 Yeah, Devon is great and a warrior. Great player to have in the squad, always goes full tilt.

[@gerardfitzpatrick60]

Leinster fully loaded no excuses, Leinster v Glasgow Saturday week in Croke Park 👌

[@SmcdMcd-d2k]

So you think Munster will lose?

[@dawiedebeer3292]

So you think Leinster will win😅

[@gerardfitzpatrick60]

@@dawiedebeer3292 it’s called a prediction, go ask your carer what that means 👌

[@dawiedebeer3292]

@@gerardfitzpatrick60 I'll ask my carer for a Leinster steak. Easy on the salt please😘

[@gerardfitzpatrick60]

@@SmcdMcd-d2k yes €20 @11/4 👌

[@KamogeloRakgalakane]

Definitely going to Loftus tomorrow 🔥🔥 "we respect everyone fear no one"

[@Wide-eye]

The 4 top teams on points list through to simi's. They therefore deserve it. The British and Irish Lions of years 1955 and 1974 never had a problem with the altitude. A bit of a mith.

[@sydneycloud7243]

You must be on the plane to SA ! Waiting for post match report! At least youll be here for an extra match!!

[@jcgeldenhuys2084]

Where is this man at? Been waiting for his videos from yesterday's games.

[@willembooyens9391]

Eggchaser, will you be at Loftus of the Final on Saturday??

[@immortal5626]

Fellow SA fans, lets be gracious in victory. Dont stoop to those levels.

[@BiltonginParis]

I plead for the same thing after every match, but unfortunately many people don't care about the image of our nation

[@immortal5626]

@BiltonginParis facts. Its sad to see.

[@Mikeup104]

Nailed the pronunciation Tim Nice!

[@Pelser28]

Pronunciation 🔥

[@jamesfleming-bg9oe]

That was a great game I love rugby

[@NeilOosthuizen]

Would have loved a full strength Bulls team. Still at Fortress Loftus, gee hulle gas!

[@chrisdutoit8843]

This Leinster team is very good.Only teams with the heart and passion to win can win a full strength Leinster(Toulouse and La Rochelle).it is going to take the Bulls everything and more if they stand a chance of beating Leinster. It is possible but Bulls are to inconsistent.But my heart still shout BULLS!!!!!

[@PJR89]

Where's your reaction video for the semi finals

[@MarcellePotberg]

Good luck for tmr Bulls i am 100# behind u guys just be yourself and go for it u can do it❤❤

[@struesbob7493]

Hope to see you in SA. Favourite Rugby Pundit!

[@TheSoetie]

Well done with your name pronunciation. Very good indeed.

[@sharronwood4486]

You forgot Bundi

[@sharronwood4486]

And Crowley 💚

[@eoin8156]

The 3 things Leinster have been missing are a good captain (POM) , a proper 10 (Crowley) and a ball carrying back (bundee) it’s ironic how we have so many Ireland players but lack arguably the 3 most important things for a test side haha

[@SmcdMcd-d2k]

Bundi plays for Connaught

[@chris5240]

@@eoin8156 Leinster cannot ask for more, they are the most stacked team in the entire comp of 18 teams. Only one team on earth is more stacked, Toulouse.

[@neilshrekpurves4521]

Lovely insights Tim, and your pronunciation is coming on in leaps and bounds 😊, now, if you get to Eastwood Tavern, it won't matter how you say the names, you will leave pickled 😂

[@robinwolahan6303]

What a bench, come on Leinster 🫡

[@jamesfleming-bg9oe]

I do love yor channel

[@conbroderick444]

Brilliant analysis Tim

[@clemfandango619]

Isn't there something else going on at croke Park at this time of year? How is it suddenly free for rugby?

[@willemsteyn7808]

Did Ireland just lose to a Bulls B side?

[@manAfrica]

They let Rassie take Gumede, however there seems to be some situation going on at the Bulls over Celimpilo

[@chris5240]

Do you think he might leave and join the Lions? Nohamba, Gumede and Buthelezi all went to boarding school together at DHS...

[@Damomasts]

The altitude is going to be a massive factor in this game, it could negate the loss of the Bulls players. If you've never tried exercising above 1000m, don't bother shouting me down, that sign above the tunnel isn't just for show.

[@ruanniemann2604]

players aside, its hard to bet against Nienaber. Three World Cup wins between the coaches here, but Nienaber is a defensive genius, and would have figured out White's defence and planned accordingly.

[@markengelbrecht3390]

I hope the bulls defence has improved which i doubt cause this Leinster attack will cut them up...this is a full fledge test side...this is bad for boks aswell these irish will get the win at altitude so when they come for test they will not be suprised by thin air.

[@jamesfleming-bg9oe]

Do we need another Pieterson hell yeah

[@tallshort1849]

Crazy how long the season is now

[@brianmurray6287]

Aww I wanted prendegast to start.

[@ciaranbrk]

Everybody does he still very young but he’s getting the match day experience

[@brianmurray6287]

@@ciaranbrk you know what they say..if you are good enough you are old enough.

[@peterconroy5087]

I think Prendergast needs to fill out (S+C) a bit more before he is ready to play with the big boys. Leinster are right to bring him on slowly.

[@JoburgJoller-e9o]

Leinster favourites by all accounts but I would like to see the Bulls push them to the edge.

[@setra-si5bo]

50/50

[@ray4mondo]

What abour Jack Crawley, Tim?

[@DarceG-jh1ik]

This refereeing is ATROCIOUS. No TMO for the clear head contact by McCarthy who was upright, and then a penalty against Bulls when Leinster clearly didn’t release the ball. It is such a clear recurring theme that refereeing is biased. Remember when Leinster played Bulls and there was a yellow for a full head on head contact no arms tackle against Arendse.

[@ruanniemann2604]

I'm a bulls fan, and our defense bothers me. I think we are underdogs here. 😬

[@jamesfleming-bg9oe]

If thats Ireland bring it on

[@The5kull42]

Are you good Tim? Very unlike you to not have reacted to either game yet?

[@IverKnackerov]

If Leinster don’t win easily, then Ireland are in for an absolute shoeing in 3 weeks. This is a very good Bulls side, but they’re playing the Ireland XV. I guess as long as you don’t support any of the other Irish provinces, you don’t mind your national team playing provincial rugby.

[@D_Mac72]

Leinster should win but that's 10 of the Irish 15.

[@bobfrazier8527]

Not looking good in 3 weeks is it 😂

[@orlandosadie6283]

Difficult task for the Bulls without their star backs and a reserve bench that is not strong. To win the bulls must go back to their old style DNA with dominating with the forwards and boss the kicking game and field position of 9 & 10. Low risk with plenty kicks is their only chance to win

[@crusa5]

Brilliant rugby channel

[@19debongz]

It's winter conditions aren't going to be that bad

[@aidanmasterson50]

Yes 16C but the 1350m altitude are the conditions I believe he is referring to. The Irish lads wouldn’t be used to those conditions but they at least got the three days required to adjust to it.

[@Kransduif]

As a bulls fan I cant see them coming even close to winning this game. Think its going to be a big score for Leinster. They are a great team

[@SmcdMcd-d2k]

Yeah but it’s not easy at loftus for Leinster

[@dawiedebeer3292]

En daar het jy dit.

[@Kransduif]

@@dawiedebeer3292 ek voel baie skuldig laat ek getwyfel het in diw manne. Darm my kaartjies vir loftus. Die iere het kak

[@Zion66666]

You should have more faith next time

[@Kransduif]

Ierland het kak...

[@cathalsheehan9596]

No offence but I think you've been incredibly generous in the combined team to the Bulls, realistically the only Bulls player that would get into a combined team is Le Roux based on his experience.

[@dawiedebeer3292]

Hindsight is 20/20 isn't it? No offence

[@cathalsheehan9596]

@@dawiedebeer3292 It isn’t really, Leinster played well below themselves and Bulls played above themselves and scrapped a win

[@dawiedebeer3292]

@@cathalsheehan9596 From my point of view 2020-21 - Stormers champs, 2022-2023 - Munster champs, 2024 - Leinster knocked out by a S.A team. Don't know what this talk of above and below nonsense is. You clearly need to get some respect for SA clubs.

[@cathalsheehan9596]

@@dawiedebeer3292 It's simple, Leinster have a better squad but a worse coaching staff and that's what shows today. Its not about respect, its reality, Leinster were favourites for a reason despite the game being in SA.

[@dawiedebeer3292]

@@cathalsheehan9596 I think they made too many changes for this game. Loaded the team with internationals hoping it would make a positive difference.

[@daysofmkty3029]

Search and destroy

[@andrewharris1837]

Agree this weakened Bills side gives Leicester advantage but can they manage the last 20 mins on the velt😊

[@lizzyhanahoe4197]

Leicester are not playing.

[@mow3186]

Neither are the Bills

[@lizzyhanahoe4197]

@@mow3186 🤣🤣I missed that

[@subbie5498]

😂

[@4Q_4Q2]

😂

[@rooster9809]

Speaking of wearing green, why does Boks play white touring and white traveling, Against Ireland?

[@superbowljoel01]

When there is a kit clash, home team wears their alternate

[@ABB24-07]

In years gone by, I believe the home side always changed colours when there was a clash. I think it's now away teams that change colour of kit. Could be mistaken but I think that's the case.

[@ABB24-07]

@@superbowljoel01 Corrrect & I'm half mistaken. It's the 6 nations that have recently abolished that tradition and its the away team that where's the alternate when there is a clash.

[@justinvideo1982]

What's in your head!! Zombie 🧟‍♂️

[@etiennegreyling6190]

Oi eggy you’re late with your semis review cmon saaaaan!

[@okkertgreyvenstein5765]

Tim you said Leinster to win 😅 Bulls.played all the pundits quiet

[@Kransduif]

Was jy ooit al daar op loftus as dit vol is en dit rof is, en die bulle met n up and under chaaarge!

[@andrew097]

Bulls route 1 if that does not work plan b , route 1

[@JosephFallon]

On the ball this morning ya bam !

[@jamesfleming-bg9oe]

Leinster were good too

[@danielg8001]

Crowley at 10 for Ireland! How could you forget him? 🤣🤣🤣

[@flinfaraday1821]

B U L L S S S S S ! ! ! ! !

[@basildavidson4597]

👍🏻

[@gerryrafferty7500]

As predicted Leinster just leavexJN in SA

[@bengormley2517]

Leinster by 12

[@waynearnold2087]

✨

[@tobiren1]

jack crowley

[@sakabula2357]

My heart says Bulls but my head says Leinster....

[@jamesbond8191]

As. Bulls fan I cannot see the Bulls winning this one…the wings are going to add to an already weak defensive game…and they will add zero on attack. The Bulls might hang around for 30 mins…but Leinster will win by 21.

[@StaalBurgher0]

Sadly 😢

[@Kransduif]

Agree. But this is a great opportunity for new guys to show what they can do against an almost international side

[@subbie5498]

don't underestimate williams

[@davidpells4298]

Think a good crowd .. may go myself ...Bulls will go tight ... Irish fragility in knockouts ...Bulls by 5 .

[@FR-je9bw]

Munster knocked you over a few weeks ago. Boks haven't beaten Ireland since 2016. Come back next week and talk to us about fragility!

[@davidpells4298]

@@FR-je9bw not saying Irish teams aren't great ..They are ..But comparing to say cricket where so often South Africa went in as favourites in major tournaments yet always came short big moments .( Got nicknamed chokers) .Same dynamic seems to be happening to Irish rugby teams ..so prove me wrong if you like .I will be the first to applaud ..but sorry Bulls by 5 😁

[@FR-je9bw]

@davidpells4298 We are minnows going through a purple patch at international level, under par in a QF, still had the chance to beat ABs.. Leinster have been competing at Euro level, lost the last 3 finals by a combined 4 points. I don't think that record suggests fragility. Fragile teams don't consistently compete imo. Good luck and enjoy tomorrow!

[@setra-si5bo]

​@@FR-je9bw😂 Ireland still doesn't have a world cup....

[@FR-je9bw]

@setra-si5bo Pay attention. We are rugby minnows who have been competitive only in recent times. Most World Cups we sent a Pub team. What do you expect from a tiny country, with much larger compering sports snd only a handful of pro's?

[@ivandeetlefs]

Ironically Bulls won by kicking Leinster off their feet

[@superbowljoel01]

Watched Jake's presser. Get the sense he isn't particularly confident. Don't blame him but at least fake it lol

[@life101ization]

For get altitude it’s about attitude come on Leinster 💙💙💙

[@Kransduif]

Good one

[@jamesfleming-bg9oe]

Just watched the game (thankyou open SA tellyt) The bulls despite the ref dominated