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Fergus McFadden rocked the Aviva with this massive hit on Anthony Watson yesterday

What a hit son, what a hit.

THE BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT from yesterday’s Champions Cup quarter-final between Leinster and Bath wasn’t that the home side didn’t cross the whitewash for a five-pointer, but rather that the television audience were deprived of a replay of Fergus McFadden’s monstrous hit right on half time.

Anthony Watson marauded for metres with ease throughout yesterday’s contest but as the clock struck 40 minutes, he ran right into the Leinster wing, who lit him up.
https://vine.co/v/Olw7O2uTK5T

Unfortunately for McFadden, his game ended just after half time when he caught his head on Kyle Eastmond’s shoulder.
https://vine.co/v/OlwqUAeQ51x

It’s just a two week turnaround until Leinster’s Champions Cup semi-final so it will be interesting to see if McFadden makes it back in time. Dave Kearney was omitted from the 23 for yesterday’s game, but would be a very high quality replacement if the wing isn’t fit for the final four clash.

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    Mute Chris Mcdonnell
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    May 18th 2015, 2:32 PM

    Even when on the bench he didn’t get game time. The coach doesn’t like or trust him. Saturday once again showed just how wrong O’connor has been all season

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    May 18th 2015, 6:24 PM

    O’Connor is just all wrong for Leinster.

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    May 18th 2015, 2:31 PM

    He has a very big chance next season with Leinster during the World Cup, midfield won’t be as competitive so he should get a good run of matches.

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    May 18th 2015, 6:56 PM

    Mark if Darcy doesn’t make the World Cup squad, he’ll play 12 with t’eo at 13. Then Madigan and sexton will be back so the midfield won’t be as easy to get into as you may think

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    Mute David Davidson
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    May 18th 2015, 4:27 PM

    That pop pass from O’Brien

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    May 18th 2015, 2:54 PM

    Battle between him and Madigan for the 12 jersey next season.

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    May 19th 2015, 4:02 AM

    It’s always to easy to see who coaches ‘just like/don’t like’. When Gopperth played badly it was ignored whereas when Madigan played mediocre or even if Reid played well decisions went against them.

    It creates such a poisonous culture as some players start to feel entitled to spots and others feel it doesn’t matter how well they play they won’t get picked. Cody and Fergusson were masters at disregarding players identities and judging on match performance alone. MOC is such a stink manager.

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