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Denis Buckley could get the 1 shirt if he continues his rapid rise, it's either/or between him and Kilcoyne at the moment It's a real pain in the ass for McAllister that he's out for the season with injury. Buckley and Kilcoyne have hit the ground running and will be ahead of him in the queue by th...

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CM11 wrote: Is JJ in the HEC squad? Presume he is and is next in line?

He's the only other listed #10 after Keatley.

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Been digging for that Hook article, http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/heineken-cup/george-hook-munster-get-ugly-glimpse-into-life-without-ogara-3258969.html Did one person write all that? A conflicting mix of Rog-love and a few unusually coherent points... - There was also a clear indication of ...

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Porterbelly1 wrote:
earl the beaver wrote:Connacht can have him, he's about their level.
Heineken Cup level?

ffs you two, get a room...

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Apposite, Henry was the cool head in the pack when everyone else was a bit manic. Tidied up a lot of ball and did his usual in defence. Henry was superb, pretty much did 2 jobs in the back-row: main ball carrier and turnover specialist Henderson was very promising (but needs plenty of gametime to s...

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Heaslips form is a real bonus for Ireland at the minute. He isn't at the heights he hit in 09/10 but he is playing really well. Yep. He's carrying our backrow at the moment, should fit in very well with better players for Ireland. Just a case of who to put at 7. As I said earlier in the thread, I'd...

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Hellraiser wrote:Oh Christ! Pa Whelan has just been elected vice-chairman of the 6Ns.

Out of curiosity, who does the "voting"?

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Henderson, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy. I excite. Also looks like Paddy is still the 12 which means we won't be seeing Marshall in an Ireland shirt any time soon. Given that this season is already doomed as a Kidneyball swansong, I'm quite happy to see L Marshall kept under the radar before November, an...

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I've finally managed to get round to looking at the 4 HEC squads and a couple of names jump out.
Ulster have named Farrell but Munster haven't listed CJ Stander...
When were these squads submitted?
(I know Munster can bring Stander in during the pool stages, but when is he due to arrive?)

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Surname First name Date of Birth Age Height Played Points Auva'a Leo 16/08/84 28 1.93 m (6' 4") 0 0 Boss Isaac 09/04/80 32 1.78 m (5' 10") 6 (11) 10 Browne Damian 17/05/80 32 1.95 m (6' 5") 3 (1) 0 Carr Fionn 17/12/85 26 1.82 m (6' 0") 0 (2) 0 Conway Andrew 11/07/91 21 1.80 m (5' 11") 0 0 Cooney Jo...

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Roger Wilson may be making his Ulster re-debut for the Ravens next week in the B&I cup, doubtful that he'll be thrown straight into the HEC after injury despite being into his second week of training this week. I think Anscomb is getting it right with regards to the reintroduction, he's trusting th...

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Roger Wilson may be making his Ulster re-debut for the Ravens next week in the B&I cup, doubtful that he'll be thrown straight into the HEC after injury despite being into his second week of training this week. I think Anscomb is getting it right with regards to the reintroduction, he's trusting th...

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Roger Wilson may be making his Ulster re-debut for the Ravens next week in the B&I cup, doubtful that he'll be thrown straight into the HEC after injury despite being into his second week of training this week. I think Anscomb is getting it right with regards to the reintroduction, he's trusting th...

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Banana Man wrote:Munster Training today.

ROG getting his American Football on. He is the complete package

How the hell is he supposed to kick that thing???

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The trouble with Marshall at 12 for Ireland is that he's not particularly proven for Ulster He's not as proven professionally but on this season's form he's as good if not better than any other option. But of course Paddy went and put in the best performance from a 12 this season against that abjec...

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Sorry for trespassing. But that world cup QF, you had a big wind behind you in that first half and Wales are very happy to protect a lead with a great defence these days. Many teams have prolonged periods in our 22 with little to show for it these days, we are quite happy to soak teams up (probably...

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The selection for next week is going to be huge. If ROG doesn't start it's basically the end of an era. I don't think he'll react well. I suspect there'll be a "focussed and committed to the cause interview on Monday" to fire a warning shot across the bows. Assuming Penney actually has a choice in ...

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Porterbelly1 wrote: That's not gonna happen
Unless someone else emerges, ie Nelson, Henshaw, etc

When is Layden back fit?

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Poster on boards.ie (who to be fair is one of the better posters on any rugby bored going) saying Kearney looks doubtful for the AIs with whatever injury he picked up last night. Fuckity fudge. ffs, at this rate of going I might even have sympathy for Deccie come selection time. How many have lost ...

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dan/Anon Joe, No problem with anyone not going because it's poor value/you're disillusioned. That's a separate point to just not going, even if you wanted to, to punish the IRFU so they sack the coach. In terms of value, I wouldn't pay 80 or close to it to go to watch Ireland in the AIs but I'm hap...

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Slight change of topic, but when do the HEC squads have to be named by?

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Salient wrote:
Hareaway wrote:Heres one a mate took , pinched it from his FB

Southern Alps?

Morder!!!

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The arrogance of this guy is outstanding. Completely out of touch with reality At least SOB realises that something is wrong. http://www.independent.ie/sport/rugby/kidney-ill-run-the-shop-and-it-will-be-the-way-i-want-it-run-3241358.html Kidney: I'll run the shop and it will be the way I want it ru...

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Kidinme confirmed today no backs coach is going to be hired this season. Source: Off The Ball. fudge OFF YOU CLOWN. I guess that means the ball won't be going past 10 this season, which means..... http://dementedmole.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/radge-copy2.jpg?w=584 http://images.picturesdepot.com/...

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danthefan wrote:Kidinme confirmed today no backs coach is going to be hired this season. Source: Off The Ball.

fudge OFF YOU CLOWN.

I guess that means the ball won't be going past 10 this season, which means.....

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Luckycharmer wrote:Didn't see the munster game did JJ get much gametime if so how did he do?

IT said Keatley had a quality game at 15

6 minutes! ROG can't last the 80 anymore...
Keatley great with ball in hand, also proved he's not a fullback.

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eweeg wrote:http://www.irishrugby.ie/news/27203.php

Madigan is called up for O'Gara...

I know it's just injury cover, but fudge yeah!!!!
Also, Toner called up for an injured McCarthy - what's he been doing to get injured? He didn't play the weekend...

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thekingsnotdead wrote:Deccie playing a lovely political game with his selection of 10 Leinster players, 11 Ulster and 11 Kidneymen in the squad

Plus 1 from Connacht, hereafter referred to as "Token Black"

well maybe "Token Green"...

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No Downey, Madigan, Keatley/Jackson and Gilroy is criminal DOC jnr is a bit of a joke selection really, can't see the merit in that McCarthy not able to go to Glasgow tonight on Kidney's orders is a bit hard to stomach considering he didn't go to the world cup and isn't really in his plans beyond a...

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Munster: I Keatley; D Howlett capt, K Earls, J Downey, S Zebo; R O'Gara, P Stringer; M Horan, M Sherry, BJ Botha, Donncha O'Callaghan, B Holland; Dave O'Callaghan, N Ronan, P Butler. Replacements: D Varley, W du Preez, S Archer, D Foley, T O'Donnell, C Murray, D Barnes, JJ Hanrahan. I reckon the ga...

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Penney plans full-back role for Keatley By Simon Lewis Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Munster head coach Rob Penney looks set to ring the changes for Saturday night’s RaboDirect Pro12 clash with Newport Gwent Dragons at Thomond Park (8pm), with a run at full-back for Ian Keatley on the cards. Having...

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I'm not as sure about Luke Marshall as I was a couple of years ago. I think we need to see him show a little more for Ulster before we cap him. Downey has been outstanding so far and looks the best option for right now. I thought they both showed up well on Saturday, both carried strongly and tackl...

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guy smiley wrote:

Here be dragons!!!

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Surely an armed robber wouldn't kill everyone unless they tried to take him on. Serial Killer, or psycho on the loose more likely....maybe a clone of the Toulouse killer of a few months ago.... wrong targets for the clone I thought any westerner was fair game for the jihadists.....or the Brevik clo...

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/9524060/France-shooting-organised-gangs-prey-on-drivers-travelling-abroad.html France has one of the highest levels of civilian gun ownership in Europe, with far more relaxed gun laws than the UK. Eh ? Even carrying a pocket knife around is il...

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Not too bothered about it. More time for younger players. Marshall & Farrell, in particular, should benefit. This. Another run out for the wider squad this week at Ospreys and then the season starts for real against Munster. Zebre to follow in week 4 and Anscombe has made reference to broadening th...

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Birch isn't a big lump , he may even be smaller than Faloon. I'm quite looking forward to seeing how Doyle does. He's listed as 6'2" and 15st 8lb which sounds like a decent frame for his age. We'll see what his intensity at the breakdowm is like, Doyle has looked promising in that regard... He is i...

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earl the beaver wrote:Birch isn't a big lump, he may even be smaller than Faloon.

I'm quite looking forward to seeing how Doyle does.

He's listed as 6'2" and 15st 8lb which sounds like a decent frame for his age.
We'll see what his intensity at the breakdowm is like, Doyle has looked promising in that regard...

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Only caught that highlights package there, some promising stuff from the Nordies... I just can't stop laughing when I see Nick Williams though, it's too much. I'm really liking was I've seen from Farrell. Casually holding off defenders with one hand and off-loading with the other. Might start calli...

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The ulster prop injury crisis was down to injuries not the IRFU. We had no Afoa because of the RWC We had no Court because of the RWC Paddy mac and Black were injured. I still remember the penalty try against treviso with Deccie fitz binned at LH and Brady and jerry Cronin propping . :(( Please, ne...

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