Who should start at 10 next Sunday?

maddness

None of us picks the Irish team but after the three Rabo games this weekend who would you like to start at 10?

Hagz

Ian Madigan, followed by Jackson.

Kristopherus

Keatley IMO. O'Gara had a shocker tonight.

Risteard

Madigan backed up by Jackson with Keatley on stand by.

budhabob

As a Munster fan and a ROG fan, its sad for me to say but anyone but ROG.

thomond2006

Madigan or Jackson, don't mind which

Deank

Anyone but O'Gara IMO, Keatley or Madigan, did Paddy Jackson get injured last night?

its_phil

I actually don't know. There are pros and cons to the three young guys. Any of them would do.

CGD

Logic would tell you it should be Madigan but Declan Kiddinme will pick O'Gara:mad:

Glass Prison 1214

This is my order of preference: Madigan, Jackson, Keatley, Steenson, JJ, Ian Humphreys, Olding, Wallace, ROG.

maddness

For what its worth I would like to see Madigan start but would be happy enough with Jackson.
Not gonna happen though!

RoundBox11

At this stage i'd be happy if John Hayes came out of retirement to play Out Half next weekend. Once it's not ROG

Hagz

ROG's challengers "aren't anywhere near him" - Quinlan

ROG's decent "has been too quick for him to be criticised" - Hook


And we get a mention as troglodytes. Wahey!

RoundBox11

Also it's very convenient for Kidney what with very few people actually being able to watch Madigan play this weekend. Even a masterclass can be overlooked without too much revolt

#ABR

awec

Madrigal or Jackson for me.

[Jackass]

Maybe have a poll with options for starter and back-up...

O'Gara Start - Keatley Bench
O'Gara Start - Jackson Bench
O'Gara Start - Madigan Bench
Keatley Start - O'Gara Bench
Keatley Start - Jackson Bench
Kealtey Start - Madigan Bench
Madigan Start - O'Gara Bench
Madigan Start - Keatley Bench
Madigan Start - Jackson Bench
Jackson Start - O'Gara Bench
Jackson Start - Keatley Bench
Jackson Start - Madigan Bench

Personally, I would go with Madigan start, and Keatley bench.

RoundBox11

Hagz wrote: »

ROG's challengers "aren't anywhere near him" - Quinlan

ROG's decent "has been too quick for him to be criticised" - Hook


And we get a mention as troglodytes. Wahey!

My mother is closing in on him for the no.10 jersey at this rate

TheKeenMachine

Madigan for me. Offers something a bit different, great pass and a brilliant eye for the tryline. His kicking has really improved this season too. Jackson on the bench.

thebaz

should be Madigan , but we know who Deccie will turn to

besides , I think Ireland will struggle , so not a good game for Madigan to start , but he is the best 10 after Sexton on current form

budhabob

[Jackass] wrote: »

Maybe have a poll with options for starter and back-up...

O'Gara Start - Keatley Bench
O'Gara Start - Jackson Bench
O'Gara Start - Madigan Bench
Keatley Start - O'Gara Bench
Keatley Start - Jackson Bench
Kealtey Start - Madigan Bench
Madigan Start - O'Gara Bench
Madigan Start - Keatley Bench
Madigan Start - Jackson Bench
Jackson Start - O'Gara Bench
Jackson Start - Keatley Bench
Jackson Start - Madigan Bench

Personally, I would go with Madigan start, and Keatley bench.

I agree with madigan to start with keatley on bench. I have yet to be convinced by Jackson.

mohawk

Hagz wrote: »

ROG's challengers "aren't anywhere near him" - Quinlan

ROG's decent "has been too quick for him to be criticised" - Hook


And we get a mention as troglodytes. Wahey!

Yeah they are all in much better form.....

#ABR

P_1

Madigan for me, how many shockers is it going to take for ROG to get dropped.

No slight on ROG, he has been a great servant to Irish rugby but for the sake of the game and more importantly, for his own sake, he needs to realise that the time to call it a day has now come.

CoDy1

Ronan O'Gara










should never start a game again

thomond2006

This is what I hate about the ****ing Irish media.

ROG gets a carte blanche, so basically he can do no wrong. He cannot play himself out of the team and they say "Oh shure you can't pick anyone else because they're not experienced".

Therefore, ROG would be benching until he retires. I mean for **** sake.

Glass Prison 1214

CoDy1 wrote: »

Ronan O'Gara










should never start a game again

I was heading straight for the report button until I read the last line

corny

Madigan for me too with Jackson on the bench. Mainly because Madigan is the best of the three for keeping defenders honest and we'll need that with a new centre pairing.

ROG shovelling the ball to the side while defenders ignore his very presence is recipe for disaster. If the Scots see his name on the team they'll give new meaning to the words 'Blitz Defence'.

TheGoldenAges

Glass Prison 1214 wrote: »

This is my order of preference: Madigan, Jackson, Keatley, Steenson, JJ, Ian Humphreys, Olding, Wallace, ROG.

An injured Sexton is better than ROG at this stage

thomond2006

NOC > ROG

Glass Prison 1214

TheGoldenAges wrote: »

An injured Sexton is better than ROG at this stage

That's true, I'd so we would also be better as well, I should have put us on the list too

Podge_irl

SOB. Have him run every ball. Would still be better than what happens.

clsmooth

Madigan with McFadden at 12 now D'Arcys out. Let McFadden take the kicks to take pressure off Madigan

Judgement Day

Anybody but ROG as Ireland are going to lose in Murrayfield anyway and he will be blamed. ROG was dire tonight but in good company I'm afraid.

seanm92

clsmooth wrote: »

Madigan with McFadden at 12 now D'Arcys out. Let McFadden take the kicks to take pressure off Madigan

Surely if McSharry is fit he should be no.1 choice for 12, otherwise why else have him in the squad at all? I wouldnt go with McFadden at 12, I see him more as a winger or a 13 when BOD'S injured. Personally I'd have Keatley or Madigan 10

stunmer

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.


Declan, it is broken

Quint2010

I really think if we can get enough signatures we can get this debated in the Dail and get legislation signed so that Kidney can't pick ROG.

thebaz

Quint2010 wrote: »

I really think if we can get enough signatures we can get this debated in the Dail and get legislation signed so that Kidney can't pick ROG.

how about if they switched roles , kidney at 10 , and ROG picking the team , might work out better long term

Sinbad_NI

I'd be happy for anyone except ROG at this stage.

Quint2010

Sinbad_NI wrote: »

I'd be happy for anyone except ROG at this stage.

Ethel the tea-lady?

clsmooth

seanm92 wrote: »

Surely if McSharry is fit he should be no.1 choice for 12, otherwise why else have him in the squad at all? I wouldnt go with McFadden at 12, I see him more as a winger or a 13 when BOD'S injured. Personally I'd have Keatley or Madigan 10

No way Kidney will blood 2 debutants side by side. Either ROG and McSharry or Madigan and McFadden IMO

lologram

Any of Madigan/Jackson/Keatley followed by a lifesize cardboard cutout of 2000s ROG

seanm92

clsmooth wrote: »

No way Kidney will blood 2 debutants side by side. Either ROG and McSharry or Madigan and McFadden IMO

True enough actually, I'd imagine that being Kidney he's always likely to go with ROG at OH anyways. I reckon that McSharry should play though, he's a specialist 12 and it would mean less disruption to the backline

CatFromHue

Did someone on the Connacht thread not say that McSharry was/is injured?

seanm92

CatFromHue wrote: »

Did someone on the Connacht thread not say that McSharry was/is injured?

yeah he is afaik but I'm not sure of the severity, thats why I said he should start IF fit

Sinbad_NI

Quint2010 wrote: »

Ethel the tea-lady?

Yes even NOC!!

Howjoe1

The No.10 for Connaught looks useful:)

19543261

thebaz wrote: »

how about if they switched roles , kidney at 10 , and ROG picking the team , might work out better long term

This would actually be less destructive at this stage.

bilston

Madigan or Jackson for me but we should probably all save ourselves the stress and just come to terms with the fact that ROG will start.

It will be an interesting team selection anyway with a minimum of 5 changes from the England game.

This place will implode if it goes the way I think it will!

chancer12

Quinlan is really beginning to like the sound of his own voice. I thought he was fair and objective last year but he's fast becoming v tiresome and predictable

totallegend

chancer12 wrote: »

Quinlan is really beginning to like the sound of his own voice. I thought he was fair and objective last year but he's fast becoming v tiresome and predictable

In three years, when the last of his mates are retired, he'll be a very good pundit but as it stands, his opinions are too coloured by his personal relationships.

CatFromHue

Does anyone know when the team will be announced?

It's a Sunday kickoff so I'm guessing late in the week.