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Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:14 pm**

Nolanator wrote:From the main PR site. Didn't know that there were worries of him needing an operation.

reland team manager Michael Kearney has confirmed that Luke Fitzgerald may be available for their second match in the Six Nations.

Fitzgerald was omitted from Declan Kidney's 32-man squad named ahead of Sunday's opener against Wales, as he recovers from a neck injury.

But Kearney revealed that the 24-year-old utility back could return to the side for the clash with France in Paris on February 11.

"Luke has a neck injury - an issue with a disk - and has been out longer than initially anticipated," he said.

"He's improving and we're hopeful that he'll be available for selection within the next week or two but there's no definitive timeline on his recovery. It's a case of monitoring it and seeing how it progresses.

"He's back doing light training with Leinster and our information is that he won't need an operation," added Kearney.

Edit, f**king quote function is different.

Good that he's back,but I dont think he'll be in the frame for the France game if he's only in light training at the moment,i doubt Kidney will parachute him into a match day squad unless we have an injury crisis,will probably call him into the extended squad alright though.

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:15 pm**

Unless Ryan missed training, DOC is starting

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:18 pm**

grimoald wrote:Unless Ryan missed training, DOC is starting

I may up my post count tomorrow so......

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:19 pm**

Anyone seen the new RTÉ 6 Nations ad...? Seriously dodge.

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:21 pm**

anonymous_joe wrote:Anyone seen the new RTÉ 6 Nations ad...? Seriously dodge.

Dogde gay or dodge cringeworthy?

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:21 pm**

Little of column A, lot of column B.

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:25 pm**

I can't understand how DOC could be ahead of Ryan. He's been fantastic this year.

This place will be quite interesting if he does start. (Unless the new bored has mellowed everybody out.)

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:26 pm**

testingtesting

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:27 pm**

Risteard wrote:I can't understand how DOC could be ahead of Ryan. He's been fantastic this year.

This place will be quite interesting if he does start. (Unless the new bored has mellowed everybody out.)

Experience I suppose.

Deccie's probably quietly angling for a slam this season tbh, and he's not going to take many risks. Bar France, everyone's very vulnerable.

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:27 pm**

Risteard wrote:I can't understand how DOC could be ahead of Ryan. He's been fantastic this year.

This place will be quite interesting if he does start. (Unless the new bored has mellowed everybody out.)

fudge off noob wit kant

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:28 pm**

If DOC is ahead of Ryan my gruntle will be seriously dissed

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:28 pm**

Hellraiser wrote:
anonymous_joe wrote:Anyone seen the new RTÉ 6 Nations ad...? Seriously dodge.

Dogde gay or dodge cringeworthy?

Cringeworthy Tolkein wun wing to bile them all type of thingy,really crap.

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:32 pm**

lorcanoworms wrote:
Hellraiser wrote:
anonymous_joe wrote:Anyone seen the new RTÉ 6 Nations ad...? Seriously dodge.

Dogde gay or dodge cringeworthy?
Cringeworthy Tolkein wun wing to bile them all type of thingy,really crap.

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:33 pm**

anonymous_joe wrote:
Risteard wrote:I can't understand how DOC could be ahead of Ryan. He's been fantastic this year.

This place will be quite interesting if he does start. (Unless the new bored has mellowed everybody out.)
Experience I suppose.

Deccie's probably quietly angling for a slam this season tbh, and he's not going to take many risks. Bar France, everyone's very vulnerable.

Experience is always a plus but there comes a time when it's outweighed by form. Ryan has showed plenty of aggression and ability this season and despite his aggression hasn't given away many penalties that I can think of.

We'll just have to wait and see I suppose.

w0rdtothe3rd wrote:
Risteard wrote:I can't understand how DOC could be ahead of Ryan. He's been fantastic this year.

This place will be quite interesting if he does start. (Unless the new bored has mellowed everybody out.)
fudge off noob wit kant

...................No.

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:33 pm**

lorcanoworms wrote:
Hellraiser wrote:
anonymous_joe wrote:Anyone seen the new RTÉ 6 Nations ad...? Seriously dodge.

Dogde gay or dodge cringeworthy?
Cringeworthy Tolkein wun wing to bile them all type of thingy,really crap.

I only saw it on in the background with the tv on mute and even that was enough.

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:38 pm**

Risteard wrote:
anonymous_joe wrote:
Risteard wrote:I can't understand how DOC could be ahead of Ryan. He's been fantastic this year.

This place will be quite interesting if he does start. (Unless the new bored has mellowed everybody out.)
Experience I suppose.

Deccie's probably quietly angling for a slam this season tbh, and he's not going to take many risks. Bar France, everyone's very vulnerable.
Experience is always a plus but there comes a time when it's outweighed by form. Ryan has showed plenty of aggression and ability this season and despite his aggression hasn't given away many penalties that I can think of.

We'll just have to wait and see I suppose.

Chairman Deccie's an odd one. Reading DOC's autobiography (it was a present. And they didn't get me Leo's ffs.) you get the impression he's never had a great relationship with Kidney, so it's somewhat curious. Then again, Kidney coached them all in that World Youth Cup win way back when.

I suppose he thinks DOC and POC are more likely to beat their opponents with their partnership. After all Wales' pack seems a bit wonked at the moment.

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:38 pm**

grimoald wrote:Unless Ryan missed training, DOC is starting

well that's bullshit.

maybe that photo's misleading. i do hope so

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:40 pm**

Ryan wasn't in any of the photos on Inpho so I'm not reading anything into it right now.

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:47 pm**

Apparently a poster on lf.com saw the backs training.

9. Murray
10. Sexton
11. Trimble
12. D'Arcy
13. McFadden
14. Bowe
15. Kearney

Usual health warning, could be bullshit.

I'd be happy enough with that backline. Hopefully Murray does the business. I'll still be very surprised if Earls doesn't make it.

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:51 pm**

Ryan's hiding in Gert's pant leg.

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:06 pm**

No O'Brien in that photo either.
I cant see how, based on the past month in particular Ryan is behind DOC. DOC had an ok game v Saints, fronted up as he always does, but Ryan has been a powerhouse, and when we struggled so bad to get go forward ball in WC, why not have an actual carrying option in 2nd row.

I know Tuohy (where ever Earl is) but Ryan has to start

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:08 pm**

I refuse to believe anyone other then Earls will be involved at 13

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:09 pm**

Would be shit if DOC crept ahead of DOC but, at least DOC consistently ups his game for Ireland. I'd be more worried about D'Arcy and McFadden in the centre. They aren't even great at provincial level and neither are int. quality centres.

In Kidney we trust!!

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:12 pm**

Since I haven't been sworn to silence; Connacht are lining up Parks and Rush apparently. My source is impeccable.

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:14 pm**

Hellraiser wrote:Since I haven't been sworn to silence; Connacht are lining up Parks and Rush apparently. My source is impeccable.

I don't really like this new forum. Will give it until next Sunday/Monday too figure out if I should post anymore.

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:15 pm**

Hellraiser wrote:Since I haven't been sworn to silence; Connacht are lining up Parks and Rush apparently. My source is impeccable.

You are shitting me? They are actually alright in depth for backrow, its nearly everywhere else.

Even if they release Ofisa, they have Muldoon, Nauopu, O'Connor, McKeon, Grace, Anderson and McCarthy at a stretch

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:16 pm**

Willie Falloon wrote:
Hellraiser wrote:Since I haven't been sworn to silence; Connacht are lining up Parks and Rush apparently. My source is impeccable.

I don't really like this new forum. Will give it until next Sunday/Monday too figure out if I should post anymore.

Im afraid I dont either, not one bit.
It was good bant on the last forum, but just dont like the style and the quote thing is annoying.

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:16 pm**

Banana Man wrote:
Hellraiser wrote:Since I haven't been sworn to silence; Connacht are lining up Parks and Rush apparently. My source is impeccable.
You are shitting me? They are actually alright in depth for backrow, its nearly everywhere else.

Even if they release Ofisa, they have Muldoon, Nauopu, O'Connor, McKeon, Grace, Anderson and McCarthy at a stretch

A bit of a head scratcher in that regard. I can only assume some players are getting cut loose.

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:16 pm**

Hellraiser wrote:Since I haven't been sworn to silence; Connacht are lining up Parks and Rush apparently. My source is impeccable.

I had heard Parks alright,I think Jackman said something about that,Rush would be a huge signing,probably have to go with a coaching role in mind,won't believe Rush until I see him in a Connacht jersey,he has form,just ask Earl.

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:17 pm**

Willie Falloon wrote:

I don't really like this new forum. Will give it until next Sunday/Monday too figure out if I should post anymore.

I dare you!!

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:18 pm**

Mr. Very Popular wrote:
Hellraiser wrote:Since I haven't been sworn to silence; Connacht are lining up Parks and Rush apparently. My source is impeccable.
I had heard Parks alright,I think Jackman said something about that,Rush would be a huge signing,probably have to go with a coaching role in mind,won't believe Rush until I see him in a Connacht jersey,he has form,just ask Earl.

McFarland moving on?

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:19 pm**

Hellraiser wrote:Since I haven't been sworn to silence; Connacht are lining up Parks and Rush apparently. My source is impeccable.

I would laugh my tits off if this happened.

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:19 pm**

Hellraiser wrote:
Banana Man wrote:
Hellraiser wrote:Since I haven't been sworn to silence; Connacht are lining up Parks and Rush apparently. My source is impeccable.
You are shitting me? They are actually alright in depth for backrow, its nearly everywhere else.

Even if they release Ofisa, they have Muldoon, Nauopu, O'Connor, McKeon, Grace, Anderson and McCarthy at a stretch

A bit of a head scratcher in that regard. I can only assume some players are getting cut loose.

I suppose so, but again with Muldoon isnt going anywhere and Naupou and McKeon are both tied into contracts, so its not an 8 they need. Unless Naupou is going back to Japan.
Rush in any case is a busted flush.

Dire need of 9/10/2/3/ and some depth in back line.
I heard a rumour of Tom Gleeson going up there. Not sure if there is anything in it, just a Cork Con lad who I used to go to college with said it in passing few weeks back

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:19 pm**

Willie Falloon wrote:
Hellraiser wrote:Since I haven't been sworn to silence; Connacht are lining up Parks and Rush apparently. My source is impeccable.

I don't really like this new forum. Will give it until next Sunday/Monday too figure out if I should post anymore.

Ah go on,if you leave then it'll look like you can't take a beating if Wales win.

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:19 pm**

Hellraiser wrote:
Banana Man wrote:
Hellraiser wrote:Since I haven't been sworn to silence; Connacht are lining up Parks and Rush apparently. My source is impeccable.
You are shitting me? They are actually alright in depth for backrow, its nearly everywhere else.

Even if they release Ofisa, they have Muldoon, Nauopu, O'Connor, McKeon, Grace, Anderson and McCarthy at a stretch

A bit of a head scratcher in that regard. I can only assume some players are getting cut loose.

Player coaches perhaps? They're both getting on.

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:20 pm**

Hellraiser wrote:
Mr. Very Popular wrote:
Hellraiser wrote:Since I haven't been sworn to silence; Connacht are lining up Parks and Rush apparently. My source is impeccable.
I had heard Parks alright,I think Jackman said something about that,Rush would be a huge signing,probably have to go with a coaching role in mind,won't believe Rush until I see him in a Connacht jersey,he has form,just ask Earl.

McFarland moving on?

McFarland is scrum coach too. So they would need two new coachs then

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:20 pm**

Banana Man wrote:
Hellraiser wrote:
Banana Man wrote:
Hellraiser wrote:Since I haven't been sworn to silence; Connacht are lining up Parks and Rush apparently. My source is impeccable.
You are shitting me? They are actually alright in depth for backrow, its nearly everywhere else.

Even if they release Ofisa, they have Muldoon, Nauopu, O'Connor, McKeon, Grace, Anderson and McCarthy at a stretch

A bit of a head scratcher in that regard. I can only assume some players are getting cut loose.
I suppose so, but again with Muldoon isnt going anywhere and Naupou and McKeon are both tied into contracts, so its not an 8 they need. Unless Naupou is going back to Japan.
Rush in any case is a busted flush.

Dire need of 9/10/2/3/ and some depth in back line.
I heard a rumour of Tom Gleeson going up there. Not sure if there is anything in it, just a Cork Con lad who I used to go to college with said it in passing few weeks back

I hope to God he does, he's been stinking up the Munster squad for too long.

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:21 pm**

Rush would be a shocking signing. Nowhere near his old self.

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:22 pm**

I assume we're talking Xavier Rush from the Cardiff Blues. His (much younger) Welsh girlfriend is pregnant; I'd be surprised if he'd up sticks to the far side of Ireland right now....

Posted: **Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:25 pm**

Hellraiser wrote:
Banana Man wrote:
Hellraiser wrote:
Banana Man wrote:
Hellraiser wrote:Since I haven't been sworn to silence; Connacht are lining up Parks and Rush apparently. My source is impeccable.
You are shitting me? They are actually alright in depth for backrow, its nearly everywhere else.

Even if they release Ofisa, they have Muldoon, Nauopu, O'Connor, McKeon, Grace, Anderson and McCarthy at a stretch

A bit of a head scratcher in that regard. I can only assume some players are getting cut loose.
I suppose so, but again with Muldoon isnt going anywhere and Naupou and McKeon are both tied into contracts, so its not an 8 they need. Unless Naupou is going back to Japan.
Rush in any case is a busted flush.

Dire need of 9/10/2/3/ and some depth in back line.
I heard a rumour of Tom Gleeson going up there. Not sure if there is anything in it, just a Cork Con lad who I used to go to college with said it in passing few weeks back

I hope to God he does, he's been stinking up the Munster squad for too long.

I can see a bit of a clear out in Munster squad, we have 48 players on the books. Gleeson, Dineen, MOD, Holland, Fogarty could well be gone.

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