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Connacht Rugby Thread - Part IV - Just Another Manic Bundee

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    #182
    connachta
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    They have Sai'li, we have no N°12, but the chances of rain and wind are 100% at 6PM!!
    Sportsground Gods are on our side!


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    #183
    connachta
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    Conway/Sweetnam out injured.
    Guys, we have potential weak-links, but not that many in the end. If Stevenson/Robb/J.P Cooney/Dawai-in-the-backline are up to it, we can definitely win that one!!!
    Optimistic Connachta was back for a minute :D


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    #184
    Redo91
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    connachta wrote: »
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    They have Sai'li, we have no N°12, but the chances of rain and wind are 100% at 6PM!!
    Sportsground Gods are on our side!

    Why would we want wind and rain?


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    #185
    connachta
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    Redo91 wrote: »
    connachta wrote: »
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    They have Sai'li, we have no N°12, but the chances of rain and wind are 100% at 6PM!!
    Sportsground Gods are on our side!

    Why would we want wind and rain?
    Because we simply can't play the new Connacht style without our starting midfield, above all Aki. Running  the ball against Ulster wasn't productive for the least.
    And in the same time our pack is still impressive Cannon is stabilizing the lineout, Nepia/Roux are in great form, Heenan maybe back, Buckley to have at worse parity in scrums, Dawai to add extra power.
    We could dominate a weakened Munster with 8-man-rugby in the rain (or 9, because of Marmion constant threat around the fringes :p )


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    #186
    connemara man
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    connachta wrote: »
    Because we simply can't play the new Connacht style without our starting midfield, above all Aki. Running  the ball against Ulster wasn't productive for the least.
    And in the same time our pack is still impressive Cannon is stabilizing the lineout, Nepia/Roux in great form. We could dominate a weakened Munster with 8-man-rugby in the rain (or 9, because of Marmion constant threat around the fringes :p )

    So what you are saying is you want an arm wrestle against a team coached by a south African, that are playing a well drilled pack oriented gameplan, based on work rate and hard yards?


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    #187
    spurscormac
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    Am looking to get my hands on one clan stand ticket to the Munster game if at all possible, so someone can attend with 3 of us already going.
    If there's any clan stand regulars who can't make it and could oblige, it would be much appreciated.


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    #188
    connachta
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    connemara man wrote: »
    connachta wrote: »
    Because we simply can't play the new Connacht style without our starting midfield, above all Aki. Running  the ball against Ulster wasn't productive for the least.
    And in the same time our pack is still impressive Cannon is stabilizing the lineout, Nepia/Roux in great form. We could dominate a weakened Munster with 8-man-rugby in the rain (or 9, because of Marmion constant threat around the fringes :p )

    So what you are saying is you want an arm wrestle against a team coached by a south African, that are playing a well drilled pack oriented gameplan, based on work rate and hard yards?
    Against a 2nd string pack, balancing our own qualities up front with the inability of our 2nd string 10/12/13 channel to move the ball quickly enough/attack the line, yes, it should be the plan


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    #189
    MarinersBlues
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    Referees announced for the champions cup games.

    Tom Foley vs Zebre
    Wayne Barnes vs Toulouse.


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    #190
    porterbelly
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    wp_rathead wrote: »
    McKeon not 8 though with Muldoon out?

    I'd be pretty confident Muldoon will play


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    #191
    connachta
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    porterbelly wrote: »
    wp_rathead wrote: »
    McKeon not 8 though with Muldoon out?

    I'd be pretty confident Muldoon will play
    Muldoon has played any single minute bar 8 this season. Did out Captain swear he'd have no rest until his 300th cap? :D


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    #192
    connachta
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    MarinersBlues wrote: »
    Referees announced for the champions cup games.

    Tom Foley  vs  Zebre
    Wayne Barnes vs Toulouse.
    Thoughts?


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    #193
    Squidgy Black
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    The Lost Sheep wrote: »

    I don't think he is playing AIL with anyone but don't know for definite...

    Matt Darcy would be a good call up, still playing AIL with Clontarf and can cover 10 in a pinch.


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    #194
    Robbo
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    The Archives of Pain: Week 16. New information in bold.

    Player|Injury|Date of Injury|Expected Return
    Finlay Bealham|Concussion|Ulster (A)|Protocols
    Ultan Dillane|Ankle|Ulster (A)|Scan Results Pending
    John Muldoon|Thigh|Ulster (A)|Rehab
    Bundee Aki|Ankle - Surgery|Ulster (A)|Mid-February
    Marnitz Boshoff|Shoulder - Surgery|Treviso (H)|March
    Jake Heenan|Knee/Ankle|Wasps (A)|Rehab - Possibly back for Munster (H)
    Conor Carey|Ankle|Wasps (H)|Mid-March
    Dominic Robertson-McCoy|Shoulder|Training - Pre Wasps (H) |Rehab
    Ronan Loughney|Knee|Training|Surgery - Mid-February
    John Cooney|Thigh|Training - Pre Wasps(H)|Rehab
    Stacey Ili|Ankle|Wasps (A)|Back Running
    Cian Kelleher|Hamstring|Wasps (A)|Back Running
    Peter Robb |Thigh|Training - Pre Wasps (A)|Reintegration
    Craig Ronaldson|Thigh|Cardiff (H)|Mid-January
    Andrew Browne|Ankle-Surgery|Dragons (A)|Mid-February
    Shane O'Leary|Concussion|Training|Protocols
    Eoin Griffin|Chest|AIL (Early November)|March
    Ivan Soroka|Foot|AIL|Mid-Feburary
    Josh Rowland|Ankle - Surgery|Unknown|January
    Ben Marshall|Concussion|Last Season|Unknown
    Eoghan Masterson|Knee|Last Season|Rehab - Soon
    Darragh Leader|Hand|Pre-Season|February


    Is it possible that Nucifora may want Marmion at least benched for the Munster match?

    If anyone's looking for a wild suggestion for emergency injury cover, how about Fionn Carr? And like 90% of backs who made it to pro level, I'm pretty sure he's played at 10 when he played schools...


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    #195
    connachta
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    So do you think Robb's "reintegration" means he may be available this Saturday???


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    #196
    spurscormac
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    We should have a great squad to pick from by the time the 6 nations comes around.


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    #197
    connachta
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    Yes the others will be weakened too, but if we come in February with 15 points to overcome, it's way too late


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    #198
    porterbelly
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    We will be getting emergency cover but it has to be Irish players

    Meanwhile Munster have 8 NIQ's on their books :rolleyes:


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    #199
    molloyjh
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    porterbelly wrote: »
    We will be getting emergency cover but it has to be Irish players

    Meanwhile Munster have 8 NIQ's on their books :rolleyes:

    Where are you getting that from?


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    #200
    case885
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    porterbelly wrote:
    Meanwhile Munster have 8 NIQ's on their books


    How are those lemons?


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    #201
    Diabhal Beag
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    Good to see we're finally not tolerating any more of Munster's chicanery

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    #202
    Bazzo
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    connachta wrote: »
    Conway/Sweetnam out injured.
    Guys, we have potential weak-links, but not that many in the end. If Stevenson/Robb/J.P Cooney/Dawai-in-the-backline are up to it, we can definitely win that one!!!
    Optimistic Connachta was back for a minute :D

    Would he be a relation of the Charlestown Dawai-in-the-backlines?


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    #203
    tsofitch
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    spurscormac wrote: »
    We should have a great squad to pick from by the time the 6 nations comes around.

    This is very true :D roll on


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    #204
    S12b
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    From what I hear - Bealham good to go, as is Heenan with Dawai at 8. Dillane and Muldoon out. Robb comes in at 12 to an otherwise unchanged backline.


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    #205
    connachta
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    S12b wrote: »
    From what I hear - Bealham good to go, as is Heenan with Dawai at 8. Dillane and Muldoon out. Robb comes in at 12 to an otherwise unchanged backline.
    Oh hell that's f***** good news (assuming Dillane recovers for Toulouse)!


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    #206
    connachta
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    This guy is our hero
    http://www.the42.ie/bundee-aki-connacht-surgery-3164275-Dec2016/?utm_source=shortlink


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    #207
    gally74
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    Robbo wrote: »
    The Archives of Pain: Week 16. New information in bold.

    Player|Injury|Date of Injury|Expected Return
    Finlay Bealham|Concussion|Ulster (A)|Protocols
    Ultan Dillane|Ankle|Ulster (A)|Scan Results Pending
    John Muldoon|Thigh|Ulster (A)|Rehab
    Bundee Aki|Ankle - Surgery|Ulster (A)|Mid-February
    Marnitz Boshoff|Shoulder - Surgery|Treviso (H)|March
    Jake Heenan|Knee/Ankle|Wasps (A)|Rehab - Possibly back for Munster (H)
    Conor Carey|Ankle|Wasps (H)|Mid-March
    Dominic Robertson-McCoy|Shoulder|Training - Pre Wasps (H) |Rehab
    Ronan Loughney|Knee|Training|Surgery - Mid-February
    John Cooney|Thigh|Training - Pre Wasps(H)|Rehab
    Stacey Ili|Ankle|Wasps (A)|Back Running
    Cian Kelleher|Hamstring|Wasps (A)|Back Running
    Peter Robb |Thigh|Training - Pre Wasps (A)|Reintegration
    Craig Ronaldson|Thigh|Cardiff (H)|Mid-January
    Andrew Browne|Ankle-Surgery|Dragons (A)|Mid-February
    Shane O'Leary|Concussion|Training|Protocols
    Eoin Griffin|Chest|AIL (Early November)|March
    Ivan Soroka|Foot|AIL|Mid-Feburary
    Josh Rowland|Ankle - Surgery|Unknown|January
    Ben Marshall|Concussion|Last Season|Unknown
    Eoghan Masterson|Knee|Last Season|Rehab - Soon
    Darragh Leader|Hand|Pre-Season|February


    Is it possible that Nucifora may want Marmion at least benched for the Munster match?

    If anyone's looking for a wild suggestion for emergency injury cover, how about Fionn Carr? And like 90% of backs who made it to pro level, I'm pretty sure he's played at 10 when he played schools...

    Thanks for the table. It's great. Small ask. Could we sort by expected return. To help fans understand when we ll look better.


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    #208
    S12b
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    Oh and I'd also add that Eoghan Masterson was taking a full part in training yesterday....I'd expect he'll play for the Eagles on the 14th & 21st while the Heineken cup matches are on with a view to making a full comeback after that.

    If, and it's a big if with the current injury rates, we got all of our backrows fit, it would be tricky enough to pick 3 from SOB, McKeon, Heenan, Fox, Mul, Masterson, Dawai and Connolly. Until we know more about Dawai, I'd probably go with Mul / Heenan / Masterson.


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    #209
    b.gud
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    connachta wrote: »
    This guy is our hero
    http://www.the42.ie/bundee-aki-connacht-surgery-3164275-Dec2016/?utm_source=shortlink

    If he does end up playing for Ireland imagine the IRFU trying to tell him he needs to take a break


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    #210
    connachta
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    b.gud wrote: »
    connachta wrote: »
    This guy is our hero
    http://www.the42.ie/bundee-aki-connacht-surgery-3164275-Dec2016/?utm_source=shortlink

    If he does end up playing for Ireland imagine the IRFU trying to tell him he needs to take a break
    Yeah probably the only accurate excuse for those wanting to keep going with "Ringshaw" pairing


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    #211
    Zzippy
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    So when Munster have a few injuries they're allowed sign a bunch of lads from the SH. We get John Andress who IIRC was forced to retire recently as his body is no longer up to the demands of pro rugby... :rolleyes:


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