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Liam Toland

๐Ÿ‘ค Speaker
85 total appearances

Appearances Over Time

Podcast Appearances

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Champions Cup Final Preview

But you started off the show, Matt, by talking about the Leinster pack.

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Champions Cup Final Preview

Like that's, you know, put green jerseys on them and send them anywhere in the world.

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Champions Cup Final Preview

And you're going to say that that pack is going to dominate or at least have strong parity with the others.

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Champions Cup Final Preview

Like remember that semifinal last year mentioned Barrett.

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Champions Cup Final Preview

My understanding is the IRFU gave guidance that they didn't want Barrett to start that fixture.

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Champions Cup Final Preview

They want to prioritise Irish centres.

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Champions Cup Final Preview

but a big one that went by Max Deegan started at six and didn't and Jack Conan didn't.

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Champions Cup Final Preview

I thought Jack Conan not starting as Northampton was a was a.

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Champions Cup Final Preview

an opportunity lost when he's that good.

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Champions Cup Final Preview

Yeah, isn't it mental that Billy Villapolo is only 33 and he's like what he's achieved?

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Champions Cup Final Preview

But I think their back row, keep an eye out for number six, Nochi, if that's the correct pronunciation.

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Champions Cup Final Preview

He's a French international.

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Champions Cup Final Preview

I think it's going to be too much for Ulster tomorrow evening.

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Champions Cup Final Preview

And it's such a shame, as Matt has said, those key four players that have earned the right to be in a final aren't making it for all that.

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Champions Cup Final Preview

It's really disappointing.

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Champions Cup Final Preview

But my worry for Ulster is the losses against Munster.

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Champions Cup Final Preview

against Leinster and against Connacht in the recent weeks.

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Champions Cup Final Preview

They have a frailty in them and I think Montpellier will be too strong.

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Champions Cup Final Preview

It will and that's good news for Connacht and it's good news for what they've achieved as well.