Ireland u20s 6 Nations and World Championahip 2020

Paul Smeenus

clsmooth wrote: »

Thought Stewart, McCann, Finlay, Crowley, Dan Kelly and Andrew Smith were all very good.

Spot on. Not impressed with McNulty this game. McCarthy either.

Buer

Paul Smeenus wrote: »

Spot on. Not impressed with McNulty this game. McCarthy either.

McCarthy is a kid. Still 18. I've solid hopes for any player that manages 2 seasons at this level.

stephen_n

Buer wrote: »

McCarthy is a kid. Still 18. I've solid hopes for any player that manages 2 seasons at this level.

He was brilliant last week, a bit headless chicken tonight but that’s just youth I’d imagine, very physical.

Digifriendly

Scotland vs England U20s was streamed on Youtube by SRU. Scotland pushed England all the way but England edged it in the end 21-17. They play Ireland at home next and they must be favourites for mini grand slam. Italy likewise pushed France but 2 late scores saw France triumph 31-19. Ireland still have to go to France. Despite our 2 opening wins both with a bp and being top of the table I think 3rd place is probably our finishing posiition.

Paul Smeenus

Buer wrote: »

McCarthy is a kid. Still 18. I've solid hopes for any player that manages 2 seasons at this level.

Ach, I'm not writing anybody off. They're just kids. He just wasn't very good last night.

Scottmactom

Not a vintage year group for Leinster really... Despite the large number of players.

Of this age group only Hernan, SOB, Smith look like possible Academy additions.

U19 age group on the other hand..

Squidgy Black

Scottmactom wrote: »

Not a vintage year group for Leinster really... Despite the large number of players.

Of this age group only Hernan, SOB, Smith look like possible Academy additions.

U19 age group on the other hand..

Clarkson and Deeny are already in the academy on top of the lads you've named who could be in for a spot, I wouldn't say it's a bad crop for the u20 age group but it's probably not as strong in terms of standouts compared to other years.

Scottmactom

Didn't say it was bad but that it wasn't a vintage age group for Leinster which is fine.. Given the heaps of talent at u19 level.

alanb92

Scottmactom wrote: »

Didn't say it was bad but that it wasn't a vintage age group for Leinster which is fine.. Given the heaps of talent at u19 level.

Who are the stand-out players at u19 level?

Dubinusa

Anywhere this is posted?

Scottmactom

alanb92 wrote: »

Who are the stand-out players at u19 level?

Alex Soroka, Joe McCarthy, Lee Barron, Will Hickey, Chris Cosgrave, Jamie Osborne, Josh O'Connor, Tim Corkery to name a few

Locke_Lamora

Scottmactom wrote: »

Not a vintage year group for Leinster really... Despite the large number of players.

Of this age group only Hernan, SOB, Smith look like possible Academy additions.

U19 age group on the other hand..

I remember watching quite a bit of the inter-provincials for this year group and Leinster didn't seem that far ahead. Speaks volumes about how well they are developing players (both schools and clubs) compared to the other provinces.

Luis Faria may be a little small, but I really like the look of him.

Scottmactom

Yeah it's a weaker group than usual.. Much weaker than 19s
Munster pretty weak this year too outside of lock and outhalf.. While Ulster weren't great either outside back three and McCann/Finlay.

Dubinusa

Is there anywhere I can find the match?

kingofthekong

Dubinusa wrote: »

Is there anywhere I can find the match?

VPN cyberghost works for rte but will cost you

Scottmactom

Hernan a doubt.. Anthony Ryan(DUFC) lined up at 7 against senior team and looks the most natural fit to replace him

onefinemorning

Scottmactom wrote: »

Hernan a doubt.. Anthony Ryan(DUFC) lined up at 7 against senior team and looks the most natural fit to replace him

Just as likely that Soroka and/or Prendergast being drafted in

Scottmactom

onefinemorning wrote: »

Just as likely that Soroka and/or Prendergast being drafted in

And SOB to 7?

Yeah that's the two options.

Dubinusa

Both sides have struggled at scrum time. We seem to have few options at loose head. I haven't seen our last match v Wales , but Scotland really got on top of us at scrum time.
Hernan looks like a good prospect. He was impressive v Scotland. He has a good engine and is quite fast around the pitch.
I thought the locks looked very good v Scotland. Deeny was really good and got through a lot of work v Scotland, Ahern is a great athlete, explosive in open field and McCarty at u20 really looks like a workhorse. I think he's a u19.
But the back row was really impressive, each of them carried really well. But, I have only seen the 1st match!

Granny15

Soroka playing 6 on Friday

McCann 8 and OBrien 7


RELAND UNDER-20 Team & Replacements (v England Under-20s, 2020 Under-20 Six Nations Championship, Franklin’s Gardens, Friday, February 21, kick-off 7.45pm):
15. Oran McNulty (Millfield School/Galway Corinthians RFC/Connacht)
14. Ethan McIlroy (Methody College/Queens University RFC/Ulster)
13. Dan Kelly (Kirkham Grammar/Loughborough University/IQ Rugby)
12. Hayden Hyde (Cranleigh School/Ballynahinch RFC/Ulster)
11. Andrew Smith (St. Michael’s College/Clontarf FC/Leinster)
10. Jack Crowley (Bandon RFC/Cork Constitution FC/Munster)
9. Lewis Finlay (Down High School/Malone RFC/Ulster)

1. Marcus Hanan (Clane RFC/Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster)
2. John McKee (Campbell College/Old Belvedere RFC/Leinster)
3. Thomas Clarkson (Blackrock College/Dublin University FC/Leinster)
4. Thomas Ahern (Waterpark RFC/Shannon RFC/Munster)
5. Brian Deeny (Wexford Wanderers RFC/Clontarf FC/Leinster)
6. Alex Soroka (Belvedere College/Dublin University FC/Leinster)
7. Sean O’Brien (Blackrock College/UCD RFC/Leinster)
8. David McCann (RBAI/Banbridge RFC/Ulster) (captain)

Replacements:

16. Tom Stewart (Belfast Royal Academy/Ballynahinch RFC/Ulster)
17. Harry Noonan (Greystones RFC/Old Wesley RFC/Leinster)
18. Charlie Ward (Tullow RFC/Clontarf FC/Leinster)
19. Joe McCarthy (Blackrock College/Dublin University FC/Leinster)
20. Cian Prendergast (Newbridge College/UCD RFC/Leinster)
21. Ben Murphy (Presentation College Bray/Clontarf FC/Leinster)
22. Tim Corkery (Kilkenny RFC/Lansdowne FC/Leinster)
23. Max O’Reilly (St Gerard’s School/Dublin University FC/Leinster).

Scottmactom

6 under-19s in squad:

Kelly, Soroka, Stewart, McCarthy, Murphy and Corkery.

kingofthekong

Scottmactom wrote: »

6 under-19s in squad:

Kelly, Soroka, Stewart, McCarthy, Murphy and Corkery.

Tom Stewart is an u19 ?? jesus christ Ulster have some player on their hands

Paul Smeenus

kingofthekong wrote: »

Tom Stewart is an u19 ?? jesus christ Ulster have some player on their hands

Part of the reason McKee went to Leinster.

typhoony

Paul Smeenus wrote: »

Part of the reason McKee went to Leinster.

Ulster are definitely going in the right direction with their academy, getting players involved in the setup from a younger age is a smart move

Scottmactom

Irish u20 backrow stats :

6. Alex Soroka - 6'5, 100kg
7. Sean O'Brien - 6'4, 98kg
8. David McCann - 6'5, 104kg
20. Cian Prendergast - 6'5, 105kg

u20's not on TV tonight?

Squidgy Black

[Deleted User] wrote: »

u20's not on TV tonight?

Should be on itv

The Lost Sheep

Deleted User wrote: »

u20's not on TV tonight?

Squidgy Black wrote: »

Should be on itv

Not ITV. Sky sports mix I'm fairly aure

Dubinusa

Anyone know how I can find a stream in the U.S?

sydthebeat

Dubinusa wrote: »

Anyone know how I can find a stream in the U.S?

keep walking till you fall in?