The team hasn't been leaked this week actually has it?

Was literally just about to post that it's odd the team isn't out yet.

The returns to full training of tighthead prop Tadhg Furlong and Iain Henderson are a real boost to Schmidt’s team this week, while it will have been a relief that Johnny Sexton has also been free to take a full part following his back/glute issues before and during the Wales game.

Andrew Porter did an excellent job in Furlong’s absence last time out, underlining Ireland’s ever-growing depth, but the Wexford man looks certain to come back into the starting XV against Scotland.

Henderson seems an obvious choice alongside James Ryan after overcoming his hamstring niggle, but Devin Toner is in great form and has won more lineout balls than any other player in this Six Nations with 12, as well as one steal on the opposition throw.

With Garry Ringrose coming into the team at 13, the remainder of Ireland’s backline will remain settled, while it would be a surprise if Schmidt opts for further changes up front other than the re-introduction of Furlong and Henderson.

I've just read the stuff on boards.ie, someone has posted 3 other instances of them calling the team correctly in advance

Lads, Ferg should not be within an asses roar of the pitch on Saturday. He was very poor two weeks ago and we have loads of young guys who are better/just as good and have the upside of being young. Play them.

He's a good pro who is playing well for Leinster at the moment but he is not able for this level anymore.

IRELAND (possible): R Kearney; K Earls, G Ringrose, B Aki, J Stockdale; J Sexton, C Murray; C Healy, R Best (capt), T Furlong; J Ryan, I Henderson; P O’Mahony, D Leavy, CJ Stander.

Replacements: S Cronin, J McGrath, A Porter, D Toner, J Murphy, K Marmion, J Carbery, J Larmour.

Who the fudge do you think you're arguing with here?

Thornleys team :

Thornleys team :

Thornleys team :

Time for Scannell not to get injured you mean.

Who the fudge do you think you're arguing with here?

Clearly next season it'll be a repeat of a game from last weekend as opposed to no programming.

Tbf, Sky pad their schedule out with stuff that's even less interesting than nothing.

That's more like it. Lots to talk about there.

Ryan ahead of Toner... Ryan rightly should be getting as much game time as possible

On the bench, Larmour rightly ahead of McFadden Agreed, Murphy ahead of Conan Makes sense for versatility reasons, Porter above Ryan deservedly so

In fairness, if that team starts we should smash them.

Big match for Leavy, the Scots are excellent over the ball. He'll need to be in top form to gain parity with Watson, of which he is certainly capable.

I hope Joe tells POM to put in a couple of his usual 2 or 3 big performances a year over the next fortnight, we really can't be carrying any passengers.

Big match for Leavy, the Scots are excellent over the ball. He'll need to be in top form to gain parity with Watson, of which he is certainly capable.

I hope Joe tells POM to put in a couple of his usual 2 or 3 big performances a year over the next fortnight, we really can't be carrying any passengers.

Big match for Leavy, the Scots are excellent over the ball. He'll need to be in top form to gain parity with Watson, of which he is certainly capable.

I hope Joe tells POM to put in a couple of his usual 2 or 3 big performances a year over the next fortnight, we really can't be carrying any passengers.

Big match for Leavy, the Scots are excellent over the ball. He'll need to be in top form to gain parity with Watson, of which he is certainly capable.

I hope Joe tells POM to put in a couple of his usual 2 or 3 big performances a year over the next fortnight, we really can't be carrying any passengers.

Kidney/Kiss dream team heading to to the English second Tier next season is this is to be believed

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union ... trugglers/

Kidney/Kiss dream team heading to to the English second Tier next season is this is to be believed

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union ... trugglers/

He did say it was Larmour straight in though

I would be shocked if Kidney agreed to move to London. He is a real home bird, and I don’t think he has any rugby ambitions anyway. He has a nice cosy job at home and seems to have distanced himself from the professional game.

Kidney/Kiss dream team heading to to the English second Tier next season is this is to be believed

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union ... trugglers/

Murphy would be a good choice really. He's been in very good form since he's come back, covers 6-8 and Conan hasn't done what he's capable of off the bench. Plus it adds another token Ulster player to the 23.