Ospreys vs Munster, Sun 23 February 4pm; Live on S4C; highlights TG4

thomond2006

Munster: Felix Jones; Andrew Conway, Casey Laulala, James Downey, Simon Zebo; Ian Keatley, Cathal Sheridan;
James Cronin, Duncan Casey, BJ Botha; Donnacha Ryan, Dave Foley; Tommy O'Donnell, Sean Dougall, James Coughlan(Capt).

Replacements: Ger Slattery, Dave Kilcoyne, Stephen Archer, Donncha O'Callaghan, CJ Stander, Duncan Williams, JJ Hanrahan, Denis Hurley.

Couple of thoughts:

- For the love of Jebus, don't get hurt Casey!
- Very disappointed that Downey is back in when he offers little / isn't used properly. JJ and Keatley deserved another look.
- TOD at 6?
- Ryan and Foley is a very exciting second row partnership in the absence of POC.
- Conway getting a chance ahead of Murphy and Van Den Heever. He needs a big game or I fear he'll be forgotten about come April.

The Ospreys team to play Munster at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday 23rd February, KO 4.00pm, is as follows:

15 Sam Davies
14 Aisea Natoga
13 Jonathan Spratt (Capt)
12 Ashley Beck
11 Jeff Hassler
10 Matthew Morgan
9 Tom Habberfield

1 Duncan Jones
2 Scott Baldwin
3 Dan Suter
4 Perry Parker
5 James King
6 Tyler Ardron
7 Sam Lewis
8 Joe Bearman

REPLACEMENTS

16 Matthew Dwyer
17 Marc Thomas
18 Joe Rees
19 Ryan Jones
20 Dan Baker
21 Tito Tebaldi
22 Hanno Dirksen
23 Richard Fussell

Morgan and Beck are classy in attack, Keatley and Downey will be busy in defence. As quick as Morgan is I'm happy that he's there and Biggar isn't.

accidentprone1

thomond2006 wrote: »

Munster: Felix Jones; Andrew Conway, Casey Laulala, James Downey, Simon Zebo; Ian Keatley, Cathal Sheridan;
James Cronin, Duncan Casey, BJ Botha; Donnacha Ryan, Dave Foley; Tommy O'Donnell, Sean Dougall, James Coughlan(Capt).

Replacements: Ger Slattery, Dave Kilcoyne, Stephen Archer, Donncha O'Callaghan, CJ Stander, Duncan Williams, JJ Hanrahan, Denis Hurley.

Couple of thoughts:

- For the love of Jebus, don't get hurt Casey!
- Very disappointed that Downey is back in when he offers little / isn't used properly. JJ and Keatley deserved another look.
- TOD at 6?
- Ryan and Foley is a very exciting second row partnership in the absence of POC.
- Conway getting a chance ahead of Murphy and Van Den Heever. He needs a big game or I fear he'll be forgotten about come April.

The Ospreys team to play Munster at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday 23rd February, KO 4.00pm, is as follows:

15 Sam Davies
14 Aisea Natoga
13 Jonathan Spratt (Capt)
12 Ashley Beck
11 Jeff Hassler
10 Matthew Morgan
9 Tom Habberfield

1 Duncan Jones
2 Scott Baldwin
3 Dan Suter
4 Perry Parker
5 James King
6 Tyler Ardron
7 Sam Lewis
8 Joe Bearman

REPLACEMENTS

16 Matthew Dwyer
17 Marc Thomas
18 Joe Rees
19 Ryan Jones
20 Dan Baker
21 Tito Tebaldi
22 Hanno Dirksen
23 Richard Fussell

Morgan and Beck are classy in attack, Keatley and Downey will be busy in defence. As quick as Morgan is I'm happy that he's there and Biggar isn't.

Glad to see Conway get a shot. I feel a little sorry for him the way that his transfer hasn't really worked out.

phog

There's delayed coverage/highlights on TG4 on Sunday eveneing.

That's a strong Munster team so here's hoping we can manage a win, needed now to get back on top of the table.

Hope Varley is good to go next week.

Glass Prison 1214

Looks like a very week Ospreys team, Munster should be able to win this.

ssaye2

Glass Prison 1214 wrote: »

Looks like a very week Ospreys team, Munster should be able to win this.

Ospreys are rarely weak at home and have played missing a fair few all season.

This will be a big test for Munster

sweetthing

That's a very strong bench there for Munster

phog

Glass Prison 1214 wrote: »

Looks like a very week Ospreys team, Munster should be able to win this.

Very similar team that played us in Thomond Park, we deserved our win that night but we didn't get it all our own way. It could well be a different story on Sunday.

thomond2006

Feckin' ROM cost us a bonus point that night.

and cost me a bet!

phog

thomond2006 wrote: »

Feckin' ROM cost us a bonus point that night.

and cost me a bet!

No he didn't he gave them a losing BP.

thomond2006

phog wrote: »

No he didn't he gave them a losing BP.

Oops!

pappyodaniel

I hope Tommy O'Donnell has a stormer in this match.

former legend

Some good players in that Ospreys line-up, Morgan is so exciting to watch, but what really matters is up front; that Ospreys pack is going to be minced by Munster.

I'd say Munster by 10.

.ak

TOD came on at 6 for Ireland against Scotland didn't he? Looked impressive there.

.ak

Is GVDH injured?

thomond2006

.ak wrote: »

Is GVDH injured?

I don't think so, just not selected. I think Penney is giving a chance to Conway this week. Murphy isn't in the 23 either.

Fireball07

Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe

They've a very strong bench themselves... we've a better starting team and should edge it but they're always tough to beat over there.


Slightly disappointed that JJ/Keatley 10/12 wasn't given another go. GVdH has impressed me recently, this could be close to Conway's last chance before he slips behind him aswell.

phog

.ak wrote: »

Is GVDH injured?

Probably not going to be named in extended H/cup squad so Penney is checking his h/cup options in one our games against tougher oppositions.

thomond2006

phog wrote: »

Probably not going to be named in extended H/cup squad so Penney is checking his h/cup options in one our games against tougher oppositions.

Who would be named instead of VDH? Holland? McDonald will come in as front row cover but 1 of the 2 players has to be front row cover.

After today's result there's a real chance for Ryan, TOD and Zebo to put down markers over the next two weeks.

Molester Stallone

I'd be very surprised if GVDH isn't added to the HC squad. He's had a good settling in period & is now getting games & doing well enough to earn a squad spot

Ugo Monye spacecraft experience

http://www.s4c.co.uk/clic/c_live.shtml streaming here lads

Thomas D

Stream not found.

Landoflemon

Thomas D wrote: »

Stream not found.

It's there for me anyway.

phog

Need a win here.

G'wan Munster

Hagz

God dammit. The dye is washed out of their hair! That was the main reason for me watching this game!

OldRio

Try

Anatidaephobia

Is Keatley carrying an injury? Thought we would have taken the points. Try for Dougall!

thomond2006

Simple yet really effective.

budhabob

Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe

All the bald heads makes it more difficult to follow!

Anatidaephobia

Ospreys have some excellent offloading skills.

.ak

Beck and Natoga class so far.

.ak

Lol osprey fans.

"Are you Irish ref?"

Anatidaephobia

Good turnover from Cronin.

chupacabra

"have you got rigor mortis in that arm or what?"

hhaaahh

Ugo Monye spacecraft experience

Cronin is a top quality loosehead. Think he's going to start the quarter too

Chabals Beard

Missed the first 10, what was the try like?

.ak

Chabals Beard wrote: »

Missed the first 10, what was the try like?

Mauled over from a line out.

Ugo Monye spacecraft experience

Cronin making mincemeat of the O's scrum. Isn't it great to see young Irish packs destroying sides in the scrum lately

Chabals Beard

.ak wrote: »

Mauled over from a line out.

Good stuff.. Strong scrum too so Kealty, Downey and LLL have no excuses.

accidentprone1

Why did we get a scrum from that last lineout?

Mahatma Geansai

Stupid free kick. Blew the whistle immediately after the warning.

Chabals Beard

Looking sharp so far

Ugo Monye spacecraft experience

Ospreys 9 is a bit of a pup!

We're well on top. Great chase and tackle from Conway there

DDC1990

Good start. 13-3

Totally dominating.

Fireball07

Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe

Ugo Monye spacecraft experience wrote: »

Ospreys 9 is a bit of a pup!

We're well on top. Great chase and tackle from Conway there

Thought it was Earls for a second, very Earls-like in his chase. Excellent play.

Fireball07

Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe

Nice kick by Keatley.

thomond2006

Very good start from Munster. Morgan has committed two unforced knock ons and looks uncomfortable.

Chabals Beard

These S4C commentators are infuriating.

DDC1990

Massive forward pass there missed, great tackle by Felix though.

Ugo Monye spacecraft experience

what a take from Conway! Lovely offload from Zebo too

Fireball07

Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe

Class from Conway, lovely line by Zebo, pity about the kick

Anatidaephobia

Good series of play there. Conway looks good.