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harry 22

I said it last week, once leavy gets in i dont think he'll be shifted if he stays fit

harry 22

We so badly lack a 2nd man at 1st receiver

We are the bluntest of blunt

No payne or zebo obv but surely need to consider a carberry to take the pressure of sexton. Id have brought mcgrath on too to speed things up

harry 22

Mcgrath has been one of leinsters best players this season imo. hes been excellent in an excellent team Marmion is probably impacted by being in a less successful team with fewer high profile games. cooney has been excellent in a mediocre team its very competitive and McGrath is probably in the most...

harry 22

earl the beaver wrote:Pleasantly surprised with the Ryan selection.

Very surprised by Luke McGrath, he must be flying in training given that no one would have him ahead of Marmion on form so far this season.

I see the propaganda machine is in full swing...the cooney agenda rumbling slowly in the background

harry 22

Liathroidigloine wrote:
Mullet 2 wrote:NELM.

Also Aki and Stander out please
Conan and Farrell/McCloskey are as good and should be there.

that's not true

harry 22

How long is pienaar signed up to Montpellier? Maybe bringing him back to ulster as a 10 would be ideal for everyone? With mcphillips getting plenty of gametime supporting as backup Firstly, he's not a 10; secondly, he's in his mid 30s; and, thirdly, he's not a 10. He's been competent enough in the ...

harry 22

How long is pienaar signed up to Montpellier?

Maybe bringing him back to ulster as a 10 would be ideal for everyone? With mcphillips getting plenty of gametime as backup

harry 22

would love to see Dillane and leavy on the bench to come in

will probably be toner and murphy

harry 22

Conspicuous wrote:I actually feel ill reading some of the reports

that's the point of them. sow that into the hearts and minds of the jury & public

harry 22

any sign of buck to give us the squeeze on the team for Saturday?

harry 22

I hate trial by media/social media

The prosecution have had free reign to paint the defendants as guilty as possible over the last two days, as they should, and yet everyone has already made up their minds

harry 22

Leavy should be 7 imo. And if he got in for a few games I'm not sure SOB would dislodge him I love vdf but I think he's still a bit underpowered over the ball which will keep him just below the best backrows in the world Murphy is similarly a fine player but I just think leavy will be world class A...

harry 22

Leavy should be 7 imo. And if he got in for a few games I'm not sure SOB would dislodge him

I love vdf but I think he's still a bit underpowered over the ball which will keep him just below the best backrows in the world

Murphy is similarly a fine player but I just think leavy will be world class

harry 22

I don't blame Zebo at all for going for the money, he's a pro with a short career. But he's made his bed. he knows himself his Ireland career was finished as soon as he committed elsewhere prior to the world cup. he's happy to play the PR game though saying he's available etc etc I cant really under...

harry 22

He's failed to do his great "goalkeeping" job that has apparently still brilliant at

harry 22

If any other irish full back was playing like that he'd be written off as "not yet ready"

harry 22

feckwanker wrote:Nadolo is going to have his hands full.

fixed

harry 22

I think McCloskey is a bit soft tbh for a man his size. he carries hard but doesn't seem to really use his frame in the other areas of the game. not sure if its a bit of laziness. Farrell seems more of a dogged sort who wont make mistakes and probably fits better with that high tempo ruck beasting g...

harry 22

Any idea how long he's out?

harry 22

What's Adam Byrne's ailment?

harry 22

its professional sport signing 18yr olds and developing them is the reality, no matter where they're from. its a much more sustainable model than throwing millions at veteran imports there's nothing stopping him playing for SA in 5 years...if he plays for Ireland in 5 years well that's life. its a b...

harry 22

Larmour is a ridiculous attacking fullback. So classy. Stockdale and Conway are still the Ireland wings for me, with Larmour on the bench. That sounds great and all but i cant see Joe picking anything other than Stockdale Earls Kearney With Conway on the bench. But he could stick Ferg on one of the...

harry 22

Maybe the criticism of kiss is warranted actually Looked like a side waiting on one of the quality players to make something happen rather than having a plan The transformation of Leinsters attacking game since Lancaster arrived is staggering :thumbup: The blueprint for Leinster's attack was seen a...

harry 22

Maybe the criticism of kiss is warranted actually Looked like a side waiting on one of the quality players to make something happen rather than having a plan The transformation of Leinsters attacking game since Lancaster arrived is staggering :thumbup: The blueprint for Leinster's attack was seen a...

harry 22

Maybe the criticism of kiss is warranted actually

Looked like a side waiting on one of the quality players to make something happen rather than having a plan

The transformation of Leinsters attacking game since Lancaster arrived is staggering

harry 22

What are the thoughts on the Irish backline for the 6N? I'd like to see what Aki-Ringrose looks like, alternatively if it's Aki-Henshaw then maybe Conway on the wing instead of Earls. Stockdale and Kearney are nailed on in the back three. Picks itself Murray Sexton Stockdale Henshaw Ringrose Earls ...

harry 22

it's only right that excess talent in Leinster is moved around the provinces. we've by far the biggest player pool coming through the school system if you want to play pro rugby, we've 3 other pro teams etc. i guess the worry is that young players will start going directly for bigger sums in England...

harry 22

Armchair_Superstar wrote:Mattie ruined Maddser now

just providing an example of his failure to develop players. Madigan being the most obvious case of a promising player falling by the wayside

harry 22

MOC complaining about not being able to sign NIQs when he had Leinster's Academy at his disposal was beyond the pale. If you'd left him to it he'd have set Leinster back a decade. None of the young guys, especially the backs, that you're seeing now would be around. I was thinking that: Luke McGrath...

harry 22

not sure all the criticism of Kiss is warranted... thats as bad a group of tight forwards we've seen in the provinces in a number of years imo. best has barely been fit this year and hendo cant play every game. the fact that herring is the most notable tight forward after that should be a clue ever...

harry 22

not sure all the criticism of Kiss is warranted... thats as bad a group of tight forwards we've seen in the provinces in a number of years imo. best has barely been fit this year and hendo cant play every game. the fact that herring is the most notable tight forward after that should be a clue every...

harry 22

hes the best 9 we've had in a long long time

he is inconsistent with his passing but he brings tempo to the entire team and they're flourishing out wide despite the odd errant pass

harry 22

CM11 wrote:
danthefan wrote:Luke McGrath has scored 5 tries in his last 5 games, not bad going.
If only he could pass.

[/before anyone else says it]

hes an excellent player

hes a bit of a way off murray yet, but who isnt

harry 22

big loss imo. very thin after Hendo & Toner

Dillane needs to figure out the lineout asap

hows Tadhg Beirne been going this season?

harry 22

Could Ruan be on his way back to the province next season provided he plays 10? Could be the solution in the event of bad news for Jackson

harry 22

saints players need to take a hard look at themselves. there's a lot of talent in that starting lineup

harry 22

we could probably send Dooley or Byrne north also

it's bad for everyone's development if you're overstocked in one position

harry 22

English grand slam.

Good for us to have Paris first up as Schmidt will have a gameplan to get through a historically tough fixture for us. We'll beat Italy and would be optimistic of winning tight games at home Scotland and Wales.

Just can't seen us taking England in Twickenham on the last day

harry 22

perhaps if they actually played carberry 10 he'd make the position his own

byrne looks like he'll be a very competent player, but Carberry can be a world class 10.

byrne is night and day a better player than he was this time last year...because he getting serious gametime in the position

harry 22

McGrath is there on merit

Marmion looks completely clueless when not getting quick ball. luke is a much more rounded player

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