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Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:08 pm
by crouchy
irishrugbyua wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:06 pm
Armchair_Superstar wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:02 pm
irishrugbyua wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 5:44 pm
crouchy wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 5:40 pm
irishrugbyua wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 5:39 pm

McCann surely at 8.

When will ulster back their own?
You mean like McCann?
Hardly backing him at the moment and if he isn't given every chance to be starting 8 next season..
:lol:

He absolutely tore it up in that A game and now you're looking for a angle that Ulster don't know what to do with him.
He did tear it up and given Ulster's lack of homegrown forwards you'd think he'd be a priority to move up and move up quickly.. but maybe not.

Playing Nick Timoney ahead of him at 8 would be madness.
McCann will be a starter for Ulster next season.

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:09 pm
by Jumper
I see that Ulster have listed Nakarawa as a backrow on twitter. Maybe they are getting him in as a direct replacement for Coetzee?

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:09 pm
by Willie Falloon
irishrugbyua wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:07 pm
Armchair_Superstar wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:06 pm
Ulsters Red Hand wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:03 pm
Tbf, he's been highly regarded for quite a while now and doesn't seem to be pushing much for a starting spot. Meanwhile McIlroy and Balancoune have been given enough opportunities and have made themselves quite indispensible
6'4" is small for a top 8, even if he looks like an absolute baller. He might end up at 7.
No it's not.. If Ulster try to play him at 7 they truly have no idea what to do with talented young forwards.
I’d be fairly confident he’ll start at least 1 or 2 games in Feb/March. Probably at 6.

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:09 pm
by Luckycharmer
Big news Leone Nakarawa is joining Ulster next season, so much for Earls whines about IRFU stopping them signing any big name players :lol:

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:09 pm
by irishrugbyua
crouchy wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:08 pm
irishrugbyua wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:06 pm
Armchair_Superstar wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:02 pm
irishrugbyua wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 5:44 pm
crouchy wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 5:40 pm

You mean like McCann?
Hardly backing him at the moment and if he isn't given every chance to be starting 8 next season..
:lol:

He absolutely tore it up in that A game and now you're looking for a angle that Ulster don't know what to do with him.
He did tear it up and given Ulster's lack of homegrown forwards you'd think he'd be a priority to move up and move up quickly.. but maybe not.

Playing Nick Timoney ahead of him at 8 would be madness.
McCann will be a starter for Ulster next season.
thats the kinda backing you want to hear.

Is McCann still on an academy deal? surely he will be announced this week to be moving up.

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:45 pm
by earl the beaver
Nakarawa is a very strange signing unless Carter is off, he's not a Coetzee replacement.

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:00 pm
by Conspicuous
6.McCann/Rea/Jones
7.Nordi/Reidy
8.Nakarawa/Timoney



Looks pretty decent tbf

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:50 pm
by Jim Lahey
Conspicuous wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:00 pm 6.McCann/Rea/Jones
7.Nordi/Reidy
8.Nakarawa/Timoney



Looks pretty decent tbf
Its pretty much that at the moment except Coetzee instead of Nakarawa, and even Stevie Wonder can see that Coetzee >>>> Nakarawa (no harm to the lad, I know he is very good). So on that basis we are weaker, as would any side be losing someone like Coetzee. And I wouldn’t say we have a particularly strong backrow beyond Pro-Shite-level.

The priority has to be getting McCann into the position that utilises him correctly, whether that is 6 or 8. Nakarawa can fill the other role.

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:01 pm
by hermie
Jim Lahey wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:50 pm
Conspicuous wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:00 pm 6.McCann/Rea/Jones
7.Nordi/Reidy
8.Nakarawa/Timoney



Looks pretty decent tbf
Its pretty much that at the moment except Coetzee instead of Nakarawa, and even Stevie Wonder can see that Coetzee >>>> Nakarawa (no harm to the lad, I know he is very good). So on that basis we are weaker, as would any side be losing someone like Coetzee. And I wouldn’t say we have a particularly strong backrow beyond Pro-Shite-level.

The priority has to be getting McCann into the position that utilises him correctly, whether that is 6 or 8. Nakarawa can fill the other role.
Coetzee as great as he is, was never as good as Nakarawa was in the not too distant past. I wouldn't be so sure until you see how he is once he lands. I'd trust McFarland to get the best out of him. Certainly a hell of a lot more than earl or others were expecting. Also McCann a year from now could be some way ahead of other current options at 6.

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:06 pm
by Jim Lahey
hermie wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:01 pm
Jim Lahey wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:50 pm
Conspicuous wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:00 pm 6.McCann/Rea/Jones
7.Nordi/Reidy
8.Nakarawa/Timoney



Looks pretty decent tbf
Its pretty much that at the moment except Coetzee instead of Nakarawa, and even Stevie Wonder can see that Coetzee >>>> Nakarawa (no harm to the lad, I know he is very good). So on that basis we are weaker, as would any side be losing someone like Coetzee. And I wouldn’t say we have a particularly strong backrow beyond Pro-Shite-level.

The priority has to be getting McCann into the position that utilises him correctly, whether that is 6 or 8. Nakarawa can fill the other role.
Coetzee as great as he is, was never as good as Nakarawa was in the not too distant past. I wouldn't be so sure until you see how he is once he lands. I'd trust McFarland to get the best out of him. Certainly a hell of a lot more than earl or others were expecting. Also McCann a year from now could be some way ahead of other current options at 6.
I’d respectfully disagree with your first sentence.
Coetzee is up there with Fez as our best backrower in the pro era imo. Nakarawa is very talented no question but I don’t think he’s in Coetzee’s league. I’d love to be completely wrong tbf :lol:

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:11 pm
by irishrugbyua
Nakarawa was in top 3 players at his position in the world for awhile when he played lock.

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:15 pm
by DOB
earl the beaver wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:45 pm Nakarawa is a very strange signing unless Carter is off, he's not a Coetzee replacement.
No he isn't, he's a "this guy is available, do you want him?" "Fcuk yeah we do!" signing.

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:15 pm
by Ulsters Red Hand
Jim Lahey wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:06 pm
hermie wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:01 pm
Jim Lahey wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:50 pm
Conspicuous wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:00 pm 6.McCann/Rea/Jones
7.Nordi/Reidy
8.Nakarawa/Timoney



Looks pretty decent tbf
Its pretty much that at the moment except Coetzee instead of Nakarawa, and even Stevie Wonder can see that Coetzee >>>> Nakarawa (no harm to the lad, I know he is very good). So on that basis we are weaker, as would any side be losing someone like Coetzee. And I wouldn’t say we have a particularly strong backrow beyond Pro-Shite-level.

The priority has to be getting McCann into the position that utilises him correctly, whether that is 6 or 8. Nakarawa can fill the other role.
Coetzee as great as he is, was never as good as Nakarawa was in the not too distant past. I wouldn't be so sure until you see how he is once he lands. I'd trust McFarland to get the best out of him. Certainly a hell of a lot more than earl or others were expecting. Also McCann a year from now could be some way ahead of other current options at 6.
I’d respectfully disagree with your first sentence.
Coetzee is up there with Fez as our best backrower in the pro era imo. Nakarawa is very talented no question but I don’t think he’s in Coetzee’s league. I’d love to be completely wrong tbf :lol:
Nakarawa is a European Player of the Year winner

He's a different type of player to Coetzee, but hugely exciting to have around

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:22 pm
by Winnie
DOB wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:15 pm
earl the beaver wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:45 pm Nakarawa is a very strange signing unless Carter is off, he's not a Coetzee replacement.
No he isn't, he's a "this guy is available, do you want him?" "Fcuk yeah we do!" signing.
Yep
I dont think there is a direct Coetzee replacement out there anyway, certainly not within our budget
Its a very exciting signing

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:24 pm
by Conspicuous
hermie wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:01 pm
Jim Lahey wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:50 pm
Conspicuous wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:00 pm 6.McCann/Rea/Jones
7.Nordi/Reidy
8.Nakarawa/Timoney



Looks pretty decent tbf
Its pretty much that at the moment except Coetzee instead of Nakarawa, and even Stevie Wonder can see that Coetzee >>>> Nakarawa (no harm to the lad, I know he is very good). So on that basis we are weaker, as would any side be losing someone like Coetzee. And I wouldn’t say we have a particularly strong backrow beyond Pro-Shite-level.

The priority has to be getting McCann into the position that utilises him correctly, whether that is 6 or 8. Nakarawa can fill the other role.
Coetzee as great as he is, was never as good as Nakarawa was in the not too distant past. I wouldn't be so sure until you see how he is once he lands. I'd trust McFarland to get the best out of him. Certainly a hell of a lot more than earl or others were expecting. Also McCann a year from now could be some way ahead of other current options at 6.

Yeah, well said. Nakarawa isn’t going to be a like for like replacement for Coetzee but it doesn’t mean the change of personnel will weaken the side. You’ll miss Marcel’s brute force but gain a lot with Nakarawa in open play .That’s assuming of course that McFarland can get the best out of him which I’d back him to . McCann should be like another new signing next season too and I’d expect him to be a regular in the matchday squad.

Izuchukwu’s development will be interesting to follow over the next 16 months, if he’s ready for senior rugby next season he could work very well with Nakarawa

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:25 pm
by rialtoblue
Winnie wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:22 pm
DOB wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:15 pm
earl the beaver wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:45 pm Nakarawa is a very strange signing unless Carter is off, he's not a Coetzee replacement.
No he isn't, he's a "this guy is available, do you want him?" "Fcuk yeah we do!" signing.
Yep
I dont think there is a direct Coetzee replacement out there anyway, certainly not within our budget
Its a very exciting signing
You'd have to give credit to Ulster for a very pragmatic signing. In a very uncertain market, they have managed to secure you a player that will certainly generate forward momentum. A direct replacement, no. But a bloody good signing

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:28 pm
by Jim Lahey
Ulsters Red Hand wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:15 pm
Jim Lahey wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:06 pm
hermie wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:01 pm
Jim Lahey wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:50 pm
Conspicuous wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 7:00 pm 6.McCann/Rea/Jones
7.Nordi/Reidy
8.Nakarawa/Timoney



Looks pretty decent tbf
Its pretty much that at the moment except Coetzee instead of Nakarawa, and even Stevie Wonder can see that Coetzee >>>> Nakarawa (no harm to the lad, I know he is very good). So on that basis we are weaker, as would any side be losing someone like Coetzee. And I wouldn’t say we have a particularly strong backrow beyond Pro-Shite-level.

The priority has to be getting McCann into the position that utilises him correctly, whether that is 6 or 8. Nakarawa can fill the other role.
Coetzee as great as he is, was never as good as Nakarawa was in the not too distant past. I wouldn't be so sure until you see how he is once he lands. I'd trust McFarland to get the best out of him. Certainly a hell of a lot more than earl or others were expecting. Also McCann a year from now could be some way ahead of other current options at 6.
I’d respectfully disagree with your first sentence.
Coetzee is up there with Fez as our best backrower in the pro era imo. Nakarawa is very talented no question but I don’t think he’s in Coetzee’s league. I’d love to be completely wrong tbf :lol:
Nakarawa is a European Player of the Year winner

He's a different type of player to Coetzee, but hugely exciting to have around
Agreed.
I would have preferred to have kept Coetzee over him but he’s a top player to have in the squad.
I think we just need to see the likes of Izzy and McCann becoming more regular features in the pack, and ToT/EoS continuing their progress and we could have a very solid pack in a few years time.
Anything more on the Cooney rumours or is it dead?

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 9:35 pm
by DiscoHips D'Arcy
rialtoblue wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:25 pm
Winnie wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:22 pm
DOB wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 8:15 pm
earl the beaver wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:45 pm Nakarawa is a very strange signing unless Carter is off, he's not a Coetzee replacement.
No he isn't, he's a "this guy is available, do you want him?" "Fcuk yeah we do!" signing.
Yep
I dont think there is a direct Coetzee replacement out there anyway, certainly not within our budget
Its a very exciting signing
You'd have to give credit to Ulster for a very pragmatic signing. In a very uncertain market, they have managed to secure you a player that will certainly generate forward momentum. A direct replacement, no. But a bloody good signing
agree with this. Not sure it'll make our pack any more dominant but Nakarawa in the back row provides an excellent lineout option and if you couple that with McCann or Rea then you'd hope we can win the key moments in this area. Attack/Backs coach will be interesting

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 10:06 am
by irishrugbyua
Andy Farrell talking about moving Porter to loose during 6 nations
However, Farrell has hinted that Porter may be looked at on the loosehead side again at some stage.

“There are all sorts of different scenarios that can unfold regarding the front row,” said Farrell yesterday.

“We’ve talked openly for some time about Andrew Porter but, at the same time, making sure that we are fair and proper to him, so he’s crystal clear whether he’s going tighthead or loosehead.

“Obviously there’s an option now, if Tadhg does come back through, that we can reassess that.

“Obviously Tadhg is going to take a little bit of time to get his feet back under the table so we’re trying to leave it open enough to mix things up a little bit along the way.”

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 10:28 am
by Flametop
irishrugbyua wrote: Thu Jan 28, 2021 10:06 am Andy Farrell talking about moving Porter to loose during 6 nations
However, Farrell has hinted that Porter may be looked at on the loosehead side again at some stage.

“There are all sorts of different scenarios that can unfold regarding the front row,” said Farrell yesterday.

“We’ve talked openly for some time about Andrew Porter but, at the same time, making sure that we are fair and proper to him, so he’s crystal clear whether he’s going tighthead or loosehead.

“Obviously there’s an option now, if Tadhg does come back through, that we can reassess that.

“Obviously Tadhg is going to take a little bit of time to get his feet back under the table so we’re trying to leave it open enough to mix things up a little bit along the way.”
It could be a master stroke by Farrell.
He could give Porter 60 mins at LH and then flog him at TH for the final 20 when he’s knackered but has just about remembered how to play LH again.

Or.. He could break both our 3’s in the one match.

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 10:41 am
by camroc1
Leagie in still not understanding Union scrums shocker.

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 10:45 am
by Mullet 2
Flametop wrote: Thu Jan 28, 2021 10:28 am
irishrugbyua wrote: Thu Jan 28, 2021 10:06 am Andy Farrell talking about moving Porter to loose during 6 nations
However, Farrell has hinted that Porter may be looked at on the loosehead side again at some stage.

“There are all sorts of different scenarios that can unfold regarding the front row,” said Farrell yesterday.

“We’ve talked openly for some time about Andrew Porter but, at the same time, making sure that we are fair and proper to him, so he’s crystal clear whether he’s going tighthead or loosehead.

“Obviously there’s an option now, if Tadhg does come back through, that we can reassess that.

“Obviously Tadhg is going to take a little bit of time to get his feet back under the table so we’re trying to leave it open enough to mix things up a little bit along the way.”
It could be a master stroke by Farrell.
He could give Porter 60 mins at LH and then flog him at TH for the final 20 when he’s knackered but has just about remembered how to play LH again.

Or.. He could break both our 3’s in the one match.
So I’m not allowed point out fullbacks can’t catch but you go on like Fran Cotton about the only position for real men?

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 10:50 am
by Flametop
Mullet 2 wrote: Thu Jan 28, 2021 10:45 am
Flametop wrote: Thu Jan 28, 2021 10:28 am
irishrugbyua wrote: Thu Jan 28, 2021 10:06 am Andy Farrell talking about moving Porter to loose during 6 nations
However, Farrell has hinted that Porter may be looked at on the loosehead side again at some stage.

“There are all sorts of different scenarios that can unfold regarding the front row,” said Farrell yesterday.

“We’ve talked openly for some time about Andrew Porter but, at the same time, making sure that we are fair and proper to him, so he’s crystal clear whether he’s going tighthead or loosehead.

“Obviously there’s an option now, if Tadhg does come back through, that we can reassess that.

“Obviously Tadhg is going to take a little bit of time to get his feet back under the table so we’re trying to leave it open enough to mix things up a little bit along the way.”
It could be a master stroke by Farrell.
He could give Porter 60 mins at LH and then flog him at TH for the final 20 when he’s knackered but has just about remembered how to play LH again.

Or.. He could break both our 3’s in the one match.
So I’m not allowed point out fullbacks can’t catch but you go on like Fran Cotton about the only position for real men?
:lol: Works for me. :thumbup:

But seriously, what’s your take on Porter being used at LH?
Obviously he provides emergency cover but would you think it a mistake to start him ahead of Healy or Kilcoyne?

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 10:57 am
by Mullet 2
I think he should stick to guns

They moved him from loosie because we had Healy and McGrath and now one is old and the other gone to the place where careers go to die.

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 11:48 am
by Leinsterman
Armchair_Superstar wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:06 pm
Ulsters Red Hand wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:03 pm
Tbf, he's been highly regarded for quite a while now and doesn't seem to be pushing much for a starting spot. Meanwhile McIlroy and Balancoune have been given enough opportunities and have made themselves quite indispensible
6'4" is small for a top 8, even if he looks like an absolute baller. He might end up at 7.
Vunipola and Faletau say otherwise

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 11:51 am
by Jumper
Leinsterman wrote: Thu Jan 28, 2021 11:48 am
Armchair_Superstar wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:06 pm
Ulsters Red Hand wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:03 pm
Tbf, he's been highly regarded for quite a while now and doesn't seem to be pushing much for a starting spot. Meanwhile McIlroy and Balancoune have been given enough opportunities and have made themselves quite indispensible
6'4" is small for a top 8, even if he looks like an absolute baller. He might end up at 7.
Vunipola and Faletau say otherwise
It's also the same height as Ulster's Marcel Coetzee. :lol:

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:06 pm
by irishrugbyua
Munster Rugby lock Jean Kleyn was cited following our Guinness PRO14 Round 9 fixture with Leinster Rugby on Saturday.

Kleyn was cited under Law 9.20 (b) – Dangerous play in a ruck or maul. A player must not make contact with an opponent above the line of the shoulders.

The Citing was presided over by Judicial Officer, Simon Thomas (WRU), who concluded that an act of foul play had occurred. The incident was found to merit a mid-range entry point, which indicates a four-week suspension for this offence.

The Judicial Officer determined that there were mitigating factors, including the player’s acceptance of the foul play, timely remorse and previous clean disciplinary record, which under the disciplinary rules warranted a reduction in the sanction of two weeks.

The player is free to play from Monday, February 15, 2021.

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:14 pm
by Luckycharmer
Leinsterman wrote: Thu Jan 28, 2021 11:48 am
Armchair_Superstar wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:06 pm
Ulsters Red Hand wrote: Wed Jan 27, 2021 6:03 pm
Tbf, he's been highly regarded for quite a while now and doesn't seem to be pushing much for a starting spot. Meanwhile McIlroy and Balancoune have been given enough opportunities and have made themselves quite indispensible
6'4" is small for a top 8, even if he looks like an absolute baller. He might end up at 7.
Vunipola and Faletau say otherwise
Made no sense normally it is the 6 who is the tallest backrow and used as a Lineout option. Tom Curry played a bit for England at number 8 he is only 6ft 2

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:16 pm
by CM11
8 needs to be a baller with a bit of power. Height is less relevant.

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:27 pm
by irishrugbyua
So Munster branch TMO missed Kleyns citable offence and Daly's elbow to Keenans face. :thumbup:

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:34 pm
by Luckycharmer
irishrugbyua wrote: Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:27 pm So Munster branch TMO missed Kleyns citable offence and Daly's elbow to Keenans face. :thumbup:
Strange how Jumper wasn't calling for a life ban for Kleyn :lol:
All the munster lads saying that Keenan dived :blush: :blush:

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:54 pm
by danthefan
God almighty could Munster be any more of a pack of knackers?

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 1:24 pm
by redderneck
The least you lads could do is wake yourselves up before having the wank. This is just lazy.

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 1:39 pm
by Conspicuous
CM11 wrote: Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:16 pm 8 needs to be a baller with a bit of power. Height is less relevant.
Exactly

Picamoles, Read , Vunipola, Faletau, Vermeulan all 6”4 or shorter and they’ve done ok :lol:

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 1:50 pm
by irishrugbyua
I can't think of many top 8's who are taller than 6'4.

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 2:36 pm
by Lazy Couch potato
Wonder will nakawara be on big wages in Belfast. Has he played much for Glasgow? I imagine his “going awol “ event with racing affects his earning ability. Super player but there’s a lot of risk as well.
Will say a lot of the coaching if they can maximise his world beating potential

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 2:39 pm
by themaddog
Luckycharmer wrote: Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:34 pm
irishrugbyua wrote: Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:27 pm So Munster branch TMO missed Kleyns citable offence and Daly's elbow to Keenans face. :thumbup:
Strange how Jumper wasn't calling for a life ban for Kleyn :lol:
All the Ulster lads saying that Keenan dived :blush: :blush:
Fixed

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 3:09 pm
by Jim Lahey
themaddog wrote: Thu Jan 28, 2021 2:39 pm
Luckycharmer wrote: Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:34 pm
irishrugbyua wrote: Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:27 pm So Munster branch TMO missed Kleyns citable offence and Daly's elbow to Keenans face. :thumbup:
Strange how Jumper wasn't calling for a life ban for Kleyn :lol:
All the Ulster lads saying that Keenan dived :blush: :blush:
Fixed
I genuinely had a Wenger moment and went for a piss and another beer so didn’t see the incident.
Henshaw should’ve copped a ban for his hysterical bitching but obviously the IRFU would want to gloss over that one.

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 3:18 pm
by Conspicuous
irishrugbyua wrote: Thu Jan 28, 2021 1:50 pm I can't think of many top 8's who are taller than 6'4.
Parisse shades it I think, nobody else springs to mind. 6”3-6”4 ish is probably the optimum for No.8’s(with a few exceptions either side)

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2021 3:22 pm
by DOB
irishrugbyua wrote: Thu Jan 28, 2021 1:50 pm I can't think of many top 8's who are taller than 6'4.
Vic Costello[/debate]

Read, Teichmann, Ryan Jones.

It does feel a bit like the gangly 8 is a less common sight these days.