He looked to be holding his side after the initial tackle, could be a cracked rib more likely winded. What he did take was a head on head clash, it would have been interesting what the ref would have made of it had it been reviewed. The Kings player only seemed to attempt to wrap the arms after the head clash. When the tv coverage flashed to the bench a few minutes after Cave wasn't holding his ribs, no sign of ice and wasn't showing any signs of discomfort. Incidentally Marty Moore looked in no discomfort or didnt appear to have anything elevated or on ice.
My guess would be given the heavy concussion Cave had previously and the extended lay off at that time he was taken off as a precautionary. Having lost Louis earlier in the game the coaching team were astute enough to recognise Cave shouldn't be risked.
Just the few assumptions made there
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Dave wrote:Guys, calm down. Pete Nelson can play 10, 13 and 15. He could do a shift on the wing too if needs be.
Possibly.....at home to the Kings.
He may cover the back 3 on Sat, with Lowry covering 10 in the first instance and anyone fit and eligible who has ever played 12 or 13 covering the centres.
Rewatching the game now, Reidy interviewed at half time, he stated he'd be fit for the game next Saturday if selected.
He will start.
Please, no Treadwell.
Actually thought Treadwell looked good when he came on last night. Never realised Reidy was back next week.
Although we don’t have much option Lowry at full back worries me next week. Kearney is going to be hitting up and unders all day long and Lowry won’t be able to compete in the air with him..
You've got to get your first tackle in early, even if it's late.
Rewatching the game now, Reidy interviewed at half time, he stated he'd be fit for the game next Saturday if selected.
He will start.
Please, no Treadwell.
Actually thought Treadwell looked good when he came on last night. Never realised Reidy was back next week.
Although we don’t have much option Lowry at full back worries me next week. Kearney is going to be hitting up and unders all day long and Lowry won’t be able to compete in the air with him..
The first thing he did when he came on was miss a tackle and then he gave away an incredibly stupid penalty. Some reasonable carries. The Kings at home with 13 men is a bit different to next week.
Rewatching the game now, Reidy interviewed at half time, he stated he'd be fit for the game next Saturday if selected.
He will start.
Please, no Treadwell.
Actually thought Treadwell looked good when he came on last night. Never realised Reidy was back next week.
Although we don’t have much option Lowry at full back worries me next week. Kearney is going to be hitting up and unders all day long and Lowry won’t be able to compete in the air with him..
The first thing he did when he came on was miss a tackle and then he gave away an incredibly stupid penalty. Some reasonable carries. The Kings at home with 13 men is a bit different to next week.
Sorry never realised this, haven’t seen it back. Just based my opinion on his carries
You've got to get your first tackle in early, even if it's late.
We will be sweating on the fitness of Hendo and Marty. Leinster essentially have an international test pack. The carrying potential 1-8 in the Leinster pack is freightening. I think it will be a tanking but a great experience for the younger lads.
