'Lonnacht' is the portmanteau word that rugby has been waiting for since Munster turned to shite about four years ago and the 'Lunsters' receded into history.
What makes the 'Lonnachts' a potentially more formidable force is the fact that they are in many cases joined by the 'Monnachts'. But they might now also have a famous Leinster face on their side.
Former Leinster and Ireland centre Gordon D'Arcy's Irish Times column has proved ever-popular since its inception ahead of the Rugby World Cup last year, with the 36-year-old's then-controversial take on former England centre Sam Burgess having since been proved spot on.
Today, however, saw D'Arcy dip his toes in a wholly different controversy, as he unashamedly - and perhaps even bravely - crossed the line right into 'Lonnacht' territory, with a particular fondness for Matt Healy shining through his Leinster blue.
Head or heart, west or east, @connachtrugby or @leinsterrugby ? #Pro12Final
— Gordon D'Arcy (@Gordonwdarcy) May 28, 2016
.@leinsterrugby @connachtrugby 😂😂 well I'm torn.. My auld fella is from mayo! 🤔
— Gordon D'Arcy (@Gordonwdarcy) May 28, 2016
You sold me.. #COYBIB #votedone https://t.co/1XJqdshPyK
— Gordon D'Arcy (@Gordonwdarcy) May 28, 2016
"Are you sure joe Smidth?" Barnes about Matt Healy @SkySportsRugby
— Gordon D'Arcy (@Gordonwdarcy) May 28, 2016
Counter attack by Healy, all those lazy runners.. Has Dave Ellis NZ influence written all over it! #Pro12Final
— Gordon D'Arcy (@Gordonwdarcy) May 28, 2016
About to say @connachtrugby need to kick and manage the game.. They don't and now have a 3pointer #whatdoiknow #pro12final
— Gordon D'Arcy (@Gordonwdarcy) May 28, 2016
Aj & Healy take a bow #pro12final
— Gordon D'Arcy (@Gordonwdarcy) May 28, 2016
Could not be more happy for @connachtrugby #TheWestsAwake oh and did I say my auld fella was from Ballina!!
— Gordon D'Arcy (@Gordonwdarcy) May 28, 2016
Healy for uncapped player next year?? https://t.co/LiS1M8uILv
— Gordon D'Arcy (@Gordonwdarcy) May 28, 2016
But before any Leinster fans ostracise the 82-time international from Wexford, it's worth noting that his father is from Ballina. He might not have mentioned that.
In fairness to D'Arcy, he did also retweet Brian O'Driscoll's 'COYBIB' war-cry before kick-off. And there can't have been too many Irish rugby fans who would have begrudged Connacht their monumental success today, you know, bar the thousands upon thousands of bitterly disappointed Leinster fans who watched their side's limp display against the new champions.
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