Munster v Maori 11-11-2016

phog

thomond2006 wrote: »

If Bleyendaal is being 'managed' then I'm a bit concerned. There's no game until Treviso at home in two weeks' time and Munster don't need him for that. That said, December is going to be a brutal month for Munster.

- Glasgow (A)
- Leicester (H)
- Leicester (A)
- Leinster (H)
- Connacht (A)

And possibly 3 European games on the trot in January too. I can see why he might be rested but I'd have loved to see him feature tomorrow evening

CatFromHue

What's the story with the socks? Will they be wearing their club/school sock on the day?

The Lost Sheep

CatFromHue wrote: »

What's the story with the socks? Will they be wearing their club/school sock on the day?

Yes. Munster held a competition for all clubs and schools to enter. There is 15 clubs and the 8 A schools who were named as winners

fearruanua

CatFromHue wrote: »

What's the story with the socks? Will they be wearing their club/school sock on the day?

that was the plan anyway. i presume it's still going ahead.

lazybones32

Our locks and out-half are a concern but every other position - bar the bench - seems okay.
Hope Oliver makes a big impression.

lazybones32

Our locks and out-half are a concern but every other position - bar the bench - seems okay.
Hope Oliver makes a big impression.

case885

Was hoping Arnold would make the bench but he'll probably need a few more AIL games to get up to speed.

CatFromHue

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

Yes. Munster held a competition for all clubs and schools to enter. There is 15 clubs and the 8 A schools who were named as winners

So the players aren't actually affiliated to the clubs/schools

The Lost Sheep

CatFromHue wrote: »

So the players aren't actually affiliated to the clubs/schools

Not to those specific clubs but some of the players will have played with some of the clubs/schools
James Cronin began playing in Ballincollig but played a few seasons at under 18 and 20 level with Highfield. Copeland is currently affiliated to Munsters.
John Foley came through Shannon.
Niall Scannell went to Pres, Ronan O Mahony was in Castletroy, Sweetnam was in Bandon Grammar and Goggin went to Munchins

phog

RichieRich89 wrote: »

Are Cronin, Archer, O'Donnell, Copeland, Taute, Keatley not seasoned players?

Now that the team has been named and looking back I think we had a better team in 2008, some of the 2008 had won H/Cups, hard to match that experience.


2008 Pos 2016
Tim Ryan 1 James Cronin
Frankie 2 Niall Scannell
Pucciariello 3 Stephen Archer
MOD 4 John Madigan
D Ryan 5 Darren O'Shea
Leamy 6 Tommy O'Donnell©
Ronan 7 Conor Oliver
Coughlan 8 Robin Copeland
Stringer 9 Duncan Williams
Warwick 10 Ian Keatley
Mafi 11 Ronan O'Mahony
Tipoki 12 Rory Scannell
Barry Murphy 13 Jaco Taute
Dowling 14 Darren Sweetnam
Dougie 15 Andrew Conway

thomond2006

phog wrote: »

Now that the team has been named and looking back I think we had a better team in 2008, some of the 2008 had won H/Cups, hard to match that experience.


2008 Pos 2016
Tim Ryan 1 James Cronin
Frankie 2 Niall Scannell
Pucciariello 3 Stephen Archer
MOD 4 John Madigan
D Ryan 5 Darren O'Shea
Leamy 6 Tommy O'Donnell©
Ronan 7 Conor Oliver
Coughlan 8 Robin Copeland
Stringer 9 Duncan Williams
Warwick 10 Ian Keatley
Mafi 11 Ronan O'Mahony
Tipoki 12 Rory Scannell
Barry Murphy 13 Jaco Taute
Dowling 14 Darren Sweetnam
Dougie 15 Andrew Conway

Cronin, Scannell, Freddie, MOD, Ryan, Leamy, TOD, Coughlan;
Stringer, Warwick, Sweetnam, Mafi, Tipoki, Howlett, Conway

Now that's a team!

leakyboots

Did Mafi play on the left wing for that game? Forgot that

phog

leakyboots wrote: »

Did Mafi play on the left wing for that game? Forgot that

Me too but having Barry Murphy and Tipoki meant we were well stocked for centre in that game.

FrannoFan

phog wrote: »

Now that the team has been named and looking back I think we had a better team in 2008, some of the 2008 had won H/Cups, hard to match that experience.


2008 Pos 2016
Tim Ryan 1 James Cronin
Frankie 2 Niall Scannell
Pucciariello 3 Stephen Archer
MOD 4 John Madigan
D Ryan 5 Darren O'Shea
Leamy 6 Tommy O'Donnell©
Ronan 7 Conor Oliver
Coughlan 8 Robin Copeland
Stringer 9 Duncan Williams
Warwick 10 Ian Keatley
Mafi 11 Ronan O'Mahony
Tipoki 12 Rory Scannell
Barry Murphy 13 Jaco Taute
Dowling 14 Darren Sweetnam
Dougie 15 Andrew Conway

shows how munsters depth has fallen. When you consider there would have been a lot more involved with ireland missing back then as well

leakyboots

FrannoFan wrote: »

shows how munsters depth has fallen. When you consider there would have been a lot more involved with ireland missing back then as well

G'way out of that - we've 10 players involved with Ireland. You've the squad named for the Maoris and fellas like Dave Foley, Kleyn, Duncan Casey, Saili, Dave O'Callaghan (all likely starters) out injured and then Sherry, Bohane, Arnold who'd be in with a shout or bench spot.

These games can be when fellas announce themselves.. Donnacha Ryan used the ABs game to get into the Ireland squad v Argentina a week or two later. Conor Murray v Australia. Nagle's performance in the same game is still the main reference point when people talk about him.

Looking forward to seeing John Madigan, Conor Oliver and Wooton in action, as well as our new signings.

EDIT: just to add, a third of that 2008 team was NIQ

Adbrowne

leakyboots wrote: »

Nagle's performance in the same game is still the main reference point when people talk about him.

And he got himself into Leinster. I see what you mean about it being a launching pad to better things

leakyboots

Adbrowne wrote: »

And he got himself into Leinster. I see what you mean about it being a launching pad to better things

Zing!

I don't think any Munster fans would begrudge him his gametime in The Pale, good to see him realising some of his potential and still plenty of time for him to grow further. Look at Billy Holland!

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

Is this on TV anywhere?

The Lost Sheep

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

Is this on TV anywhere?

Live on Eir Sports

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

Live on Eir Sports

Ugh, of course.

Digifriendly

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

Live on Eir Sports

As I said earlier I don't know anyone here in NI who subscribes to Premier Sports (Eir sport 1 is part of the package). That doesn't mean there are none who will be able to watch this match here but I guess it will have a miniscule audience north of the border which is a real pity. What is more Premier Sports have rights to France's autumn internationals so even with me subscribing to both BT/Sky I still cannot see all the rugby internationals!

Yeah_Right

Anyone know of any pubs in Dublin city centre that will be showing it? I was thinking Sinnotts. Good bet?

Jump_In_Jack

http://stats.allblacks.com/asp/teamsheet.asp?MT_ID=2164

Interesting review of the 2008 match.
10 Irish players were involved with Ireland apparently.
It also has Barry Murphy on the wing and Mafi at 12.

Jump_In_Jack

http://stats.allblacks.com/asp/teamsheet.asp?MT_ID=2164

Interesting review of the 2008 match.
10 Munster players were involved with Ireland apparently.
It also has Barry Murphy on the wing and Mafi at 12.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UAj-YPm0A8Q/TkizXn3Pa8I/AAAAAAAAhFg/ZK9Tl6BNErA/s640/Munster%252Bv%252BNew%252BZealand%252BrZjDbeBJEYwl.jpg

FrannoFan

leakyboots wrote: »

G'way out of that - we've 10 players involved with Ireland. You've the squad named for the Maoris and fellas like Dave Foley, Kleyn, Duncan Casey, Saili, Dave O'Callaghan (all likely starters) out injured and then Sherry, Bohane, Arnold who'd be in with a shout or bench spot.

These games can be when fellas announce themselves.. Donnacha Ryan used the ABs game to get into the Ireland squad v Argentina a week or two later. Conor Murray v Australia. Nagle's performance in the same game is still the main reference point when people talk about him.

Looking forward to seeing John Madigan, Conor Oliver and Wooton in action, as well as our new signings.

EDIT: just to add, a third of that 2008 team was NIQ

Hang on, do you think tonight's team is as good as the 2008 team? Miles apart.

freedominacup

Losty Dublin wrote: »

I'm a little sad that I'm missing this game Memories of the 2008 challenge game come flooding back.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX_-OSK-yMA

Some number of lads that look to be around eleven years old in that video. Baby Kieran Reid and Donnacha Ryan in particular.

phog

Yeah_Right wrote: »

Anyone know of any pubs in Dublin city centre that will be showing it? I was thinking Sinnotts. Good bet?

The Dublin branch of the MRSC are meeting in The River Bar

MRSCDublin ‏@MRSCDublin 4h4 hours ago
Join us tonight on the ground floor of the River Bar for Munster v Maoris. Kick off 7.30pm!

willit

Not looking for a ticket here but what do you think the chances are of picking one up outside the stadium this evening? Unexpectedly able to go now, just don't have a ticket 😬

buck65

willit wrote: »

Not looking for a ticket here but what do you think the chances are of picking one up outside the stadium this evening? Unexpectedly able to go now, just don't have a ticket 😬

You'll pick up one at the ground guaranteed, I always see them being given away. Be there early and keep your eyes open

leakyboots

FrannoFan wrote: »

Hang on, do you think tonight's team is as good as the 2008 team? Miles apart.

No, I don't think they're as good. But your point was 'it shows how munsters depth has fallen'. My point is look at how many players are not involved through Ireland callups and injury