Ireland Team Talk/Gossip/Rumour Thread II

trackguy

A shame, he's been playing well and offers something very different to Murray.

Ugo Monye spacecraft experience

That's a blow

thomond2006

Would this be Boss' first Six Nations appearance since 2007?

Quint2010

Was thinking Reddan might have actually started on Sunday-keeping Murray fresh for the Phillips battle on Sat week.. Boss is playing well but so was Reddan.

andymx11

If anything happens to Either Murray or Boss JS may regret giving KM 10 mins but we shall see.

andymx11

thomond2006 wrote: »

Would this be Boss' first Six Nations appearance since 2007?

Sure will.

http://www.espn.co.uk/ireland/rugby/player/15262.html

sydthebeat

andymx11 wrote: »

If anything happens to Either Murray or Boss JS may regret giving KM 10 mins but we shall see.

why?
If murray gets injured Boss plays

Ugo Monye spacecraft experience

sydthebeat wrote: »

why?
If murray gets injured Boss plays

What if Reddan is out for next week and Murray is too? Boss starting with Marmion on the bench

Much weirder things have happened

andymx11

sydthebeat wrote: »

why?
If murray gets injured Boss plays

Ugo Monye spacecraft experience wrote: »

What if Reddan is out for next week and Murray is too? Boss starting with Marmion on the bench

Much weirder things have happened

This. Something i'd rather not see in a 6 nations.

sydthebeat

Ugo Monye spacecraft experience wrote: »

What if Reddan is out for next week and Murray is too? Boss starting with Marmion on the bench

Much weirder things have happened

what if my aunty etc etc

At least the vast majority of the irish team would have a SH they are used to playing with no problem there.

And if it becomes such an issue that our forth choice Sh has to play, so be it....

Bridge93

andymx11 wrote: »

This. Something i'd rather not see in a 6 nations.

That's like saying if Sexton and Hackson got injured we'd have Madigan and Keatley in the squad, something we wouldn't like to see.
Or if Kearney and Henshaw got injured Jones would be in the squad.
Or if TOD and Henry got injured we'd be down to Murphy.

Generally two injuries in one position is going to leave bare. Very few teams have four top quality players per position.

If it happened it's not like it's bad management as it's a usual occursnce because it's not. Most teams would struggle.

What would be the issue of Marmion benching?

If in the 'doomsday scenario' Reddan and Murray were out for next week, and Boss started and had a Reddan-esque 3 minute game when he charges down a kick with his chin and knocks himself out, meaning Marmion has to play for 77 minutes that would still be fine surely?

Guy's a senior player, 40+ appearances for Connacht as well as U20 Ireland appearances and Wolfhounds.

Be grand sure.

thomond2006

andymx11 wrote: »

Sure will.

http://www.espn.co.uk/ireland/rugby/player/15262.html

Thanks for confirming!

I'm happy that he might finally get some pitch time as he's been in and around the squad for the last few years. Of course it's a shame about the circumstances.

andymx11

Bridge93 wrote: »

That's like saying if Sexton and Hackson got injured we'd have Madigan and Keatley in the squad, something we wouldn't like to see.
Or if Kearney and Henshaw got injured Jones would be in the squad.
Or if TOD and Henry got injured we'd be down to Murphy.

Generally two injuries in one position is going to leave bare. Very few teams have four top quality players per position.

If it happened it's not like it's bad management as it's a usual occursnce because it's not. Most teams would struggle.

1. Something i'd rather not see in the 6 nations

2. Something i'd rather not see in the 6 nations

3. Something i'd rather not see in the 6 nations (although better than the above 2)

All I said is its not an ideal positon to be in for an major championship. I never said it was bad management I said JS would regret giving KM only 10 mins. It's not a bad thing, every coach would. If we could tell the future things would be great.

andymx11

thomond2006 wrote: »

Thanks for confirming!

I'm happy that he might finally get some pitch time as he's been in and around the squad for the last few years. Of course it's a shame about the circumstances.

Yes for sure. It's mad to think he hasnt been in a six nations side since 2007 but yet was in the RWC 2011. Great player to have around.

Podge_irl

andymx11 wrote: »

All I said is its not an ideal positon to be in for an major championship. I never said it was bad management I said JS would regret giving KM only 10 mins. It's not a bad thing, every coach would. If we could tell the future things would be great.

Meh. If the nightmare scenario comes to pass I don't think an extra 20 minutes in an A game would make all that much difference.

andymx11

Podge_irl wrote: »

Meh. If the nightmare scenario comes to pass I don't think an extra 20 minutes in an A game would make all that much difference.

Maybe so, but I suppose but it would have done more good than harm. But anyway lets just hope it dosent happen. KM will be a fine player in time.

andymx11

LF injury concern for Sunday according to Sinead Kissane Twitter. Groin strain. Did light running today and is being monitored.

ssaye2

andymx11 wrote: »

LF injury concern for Sunday according to Sinead Kissane Twitter. Groin strain. Did light running today and is being monitored.

balls

Ugo Monye spacecraft experience

andymx11 wrote: »

LF injury concern for Sunday according to Sinead Kissane Twitter. Groin strain. Did light running today and is being monitored.

that really would be a crushing blow for Luke if it keeps him out

Greyian

andymx11 wrote: »

LF injury concern for Sunday according to Sinead Kissane Twitter. Groin strain. Did light running today and is being monitored.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umDr0mPuyQc

molloyjh

andymx11 wrote: »

LF injury concern for Sunday according to Sinead Kissane Twitter. Groin strain. Did light running today and is being monitored.

jacothelad

sydthebeat wrote: »

im just wondering why the flick was infamous? did someone get shot because of it?

ssaye2 wrote: »

balls

No. Groin.

ssaye2

If he misses the game, someone is getting a punch, somewhere, watch out :pac:

andymx11

ssaye2 wrote: »

If he misses the game, someone is getting a punch, somewhere, watch out :pac:

Once its not to one of our remaining wingers go ahead :P

andymx11

andymx11 wrote: »

LF injury concern for Sunday according to Sinead Kissane Twitter. Slight Groin strain. Did light running today and is being monitored.

Adding in the bolded as this makes things a little better. It is also what Sinead said I just missed it first time around.

rrpc

Bridge93 wrote: »

That's like saying if Sexton and Hackson got injured we'd have Madigan and Keatley in the squad, something we wouldn't like to see.

Freudian slip?

Larbre34

If anyone other than Tabloid Kissane gets onto that LF strain, I might raise an eyebrow. Otherwise, be grand.

Ugo Monye spacecraft experience

Larbre34 wrote: »

If anyone other than Tabloid Kissane gets onto that LF strain, I might raise an eyebrow. Otherwise, be grand.

When has she been wrong before? She's also in situ with the Ireland camp so making up injuries wouldn't do her much good

former legend

Gutted for Reddan, he's been in great form the last couple of months, hopefully he's back for the Wales game.

But however disappointed I am for Reddan, I'll be absolutely despondent if Fitzgerald is ruled out. If ever a guy needs a run of good luck, it's him.