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Bazzo · 18-04-2017 09:59PM

Former Former wrote: »

Yeah, he played a few games for Connacht last season, but it was never more than a stopgap solution. I mean, Jamie Roberts started life as a fullback too, so he's providing cover there so Henshaw can concentrate on centre. Problem solved.

It wasn't just a stop gap to be fair. O'Halloran shifted to the wing to accommodate him at full back against Munster in Thomond with Ronaldson and Aki being preferred in the centre.

awec · 18-04-2017 10:01PM

Did Henshaw not spend his career playing 13 and 15 until Joe Schmidt got his hands on him?

Former Former · 18-04-2017 10:04PM

What are we even arguing here? No one really thinks the Lions are going to play him at FB.

irishbucsfan · 18-04-2017 10:04PM

awec wrote: »

Did Henshaw not spend his career playing 13 and 15 until Joe Schmidt got his hands on him?

Yes he did.

And even when Schmidt had his hands on him he supposedly trained as a 13.

And when Aki qualifies who knows where he'll end up.

irishbucsfan · 18-04-2017 10:04PM

Former Former wrote: »

What are we even arguing here? No one really thinks the Lions are going to play him at FB.

They may not start him there.

But he can cover the position for them (for example, if North and Seymour are starting wingers its not beyond the realms of possibility)

awec · 18-04-2017 10:07PM

It'll be some craic if Henshaw plays 13 and 15 for the Lions. I'll be amused anyway. It'll tickle me. I may even display a hint of admiration for Warren, no small feat.

Clegg · 18-04-2017 10:09PM

irishbucsfan wrote: »

awec wrote: »

Did Henshaw not spend his career playing 13 and 15 until Joe Schmidt got his hands on him?

Yes he did.

And even when Schmidt had his hands on him he supposedly trained as a 13.

And when Aki qualifies who knows where he'll end up.

Still 12.

Aki will be riding the pine watching the Ringer tear it up.

irishbucsfan · 18-04-2017 10:14PM

Clegg wrote: »

Still 12.

Aki will be riding the pine watching the Ringer tear it up.

Maybe. Maybe Roserinho will be on the bench with Henshaw at 13. Maybe all three will be on the pitch. Maybe None of them will be. Maybe one of them will be. Maybe two of them will be but not at center. Maybe one of them will be in the back row. Maybe one of them will play for England. Maybe one of them will leave and get frozen out by Ireland. Maybe Ringrose's girlfriend will move to Galway. Maybe Henshaw will refuse to play anywhere but fullback. I mean I could go on. this is a reference to something, I promise I'm not insane

Clegg · 18-04-2017 10:18PM

I went insane the day I saw Noel Reid tackle a forward back the way he came.

Reid for the Lions.

Buer · 18-04-2017 10:25PM

irishbucsfan wrote:

Maybe. Maybe Roserinho will be on the bench with Henshaw at 13. Maybe all three will be on the pitch. Maybe None of them will be. Maybe one of them will be. Maybe two of them will be but not at center. Maybe one of them will be in the back row. Maybe one of them will play for England. Maybe one of them will leave and get frozen out by Ireland. Maybe Ringrose's girlfriend will move to Galway. Maybe Henshaw will refuse to play anywhere but fullback. I mean I could go on. this is a reference to something, I promise I'm not insane

I read that in Ewan McGregor's voice with Iggy Pop in the background.

TomsOnTheRoof · 18-04-2017 10:30PM

awec wrote: »

It'll be some craic if Henshaw plays 13 and 15 for the Lions. I'll be amused anyway. It'll tickle me. I may even display a hint of admiration for Warren, no small feat.

I think it's a very strong possibility. I'd say Gatland already has a fair idea of his test side and given his penchant for big lumps in the centre it wouldn't surprise me one bit to see Henshaw outside Farrell.

CatFromHue · 18-04-2017 10:45PM

Former Former wrote: »

What are we even arguing here? No one really thinks the Lions are going to play him at FB.

Well my backline is

9) Laidlaw
10) Hogg
11) Roberts
12) Payne
13) Farrell
14) Joseph
15) Henshaw

bilston · 18-04-2017 10:59PM

Clegg wrote: »

irishbucsfan wrote: »

I think there is a genuine possibility of Henshaw not touring.

And I will hate that decision. But a small part of me will find it quite funny given some posts on this forum!

It'd be a shocker.

He's an incredible talent.

He's a good player...incredible might be a bit hyperbolic though!!

Clegg · 18-04-2017 11:02PM

The Telegraph says Hartley hasn't made the cut. Hookers are Best, George and Owens. They also think PoM, SoB and Stander have made it.

They say Donnacha Ryan and Iain Henderson will travel. Jack Nowell is a surprise call up to the back 3. No bolter according to their info.

One Scot will be selected.

Erik Shin · 18-04-2017 11:04PM

Will the announcement be carried live by sky?

paulie21 · 18-04-2017 11:04PM

Reports of 12 Irish amongst an extended 40 man squad.

McGrath
Best
Furlong
Ryan
Henderson
Stander
O'Mahoney
O'Brien
Murray
Sexton
Henshaw
Earls

18-04-2017 11:06PM

I thought Ringrose deserves a spot in the squad, shame.

bilston · 18-04-2017 11:06PM

Clegg wrote: »

The Telegraph says Hartley hasn't made the cut. Hookers are Best, George and Owens. They also think PoM, SoB and Stander have made it.

They say Donnacha Ryan and Iain Henderson will travel. Jack Nowell is a surprise call up to the back 3. No bolter according to their info.

One Scot will be selected.

I don't remember there ever being leaks prior to the squad announcement in the past yet this year there seem to be loads.

bilston · 18-04-2017 11:07PM

Erik Shin wrote: »

Will the announcement be carried live by sky?

Sky Sports News at 12pm tomorrow.

Former Former · 18-04-2017 11:08PM

If true, only one Scot would be incredibly unfair really

sydthebeat · 18-04-2017 11:12PM

Former Former wrote: »

If true, only one Scot would be incredibly unfair really

Ridiculously so.

No launchbury or either gray as well.
If the muted squad is true, then fair dues to d Ryan, really a left field call..

CatFromHue · 18-04-2017 11:17PM

Former Former wrote: »

If true, only one Scot would be incredibly unfair really

They have it tough in that the positions that most of their better players play are the more competitive positions in the squad

TomsOnTheRoof · 18-04-2017 11:18PM

If that's accurate I'll be delighted for Earls.

flangemeistro · 18-04-2017 11:19PM

paulie21 wrote: »

Reports of 12 Irish amongst an extended 40 man squad.

McGrath
Best
Furlong
Ryan
Henderson
Stander
O'Mahoney
O'Brien
Murray
Sexton
Henshaw
Earls

Imagine the Leinster heads exploding tomorrow afternoon if Ryan and O'Mahony travel ahead of the consistent, indestructible, unquestionable, wolverine like Heaslip.

I'll actually snortle on my refreshment of choice. Just wait for the pages and pages of hyperbole and hysteria with a dash of knee jerk topped off with imho.

It will make the IRFUs rewarding of central contracts even more laughable and nostalgic.

Sweet dreams chaps.

Bridge93 · 18-04-2017 11:21PM

flangemeistro wrote: »

Imagine the Leinster heads exploding tomorrow afternoon if Ryan and O'Mahony travel ahead of the consistent, indestructible, unquestionable, wolverine like Heaslip.

I'll actually snortle on my refreshment of choice. Just wait for the pages and pages of hyperbole and hysteria with a dash of knee jerk topped off with imho.

It will make the IRFUs rewarding of central contracts even more laughable and nostalgic.

Sweet dreams chaps.

Such a sad post that reflects pretty badly on yourself. I'd be delighted for any Irishman who gets to go on the trip. So will 99% of others. But we can see clearly what your main motivations are

whatawaster · 18-04-2017 11:25PM

sydthebeat wrote: »

Ridiculously so.

No launchbury or either gray as well.
If the muted squad is true, then fair dues to d Ryan, really a left field call..

Hogg a certainty
Johnny Gray has a good chance

Nobody else could really complain if left out.

Clegg · 18-04-2017 11:29PM

flangemeistro wrote: »

paulie21 wrote: »

Reports of 12 Irish amongst an extended 40 man squad.

McGrath
Best
Furlong
Ryan
Henderson
Stander
O'Mahoney
O'Brien
Murray
Sexton
Henshaw
Earls

Imagine the Leinster heads exploding tomorrow afternoon if Ryan and O'Mahony travel ahead of the consistent, indestructible, unquestionable, wolverine like Heaslip.

I'll actually snortle on my refreshment of choice. Just wait for the pages and pages of hyperbole and hysteria with a dash of knee jerk topped off with imho.

It will make the IRFUs rewarding of central contracts even more laughable and nostalgic.

Sweet dreams chaps.

I think it's completely reasonable to not select an injured player who has no fixed date for return.

Burkie1203 · 18-04-2017 11:29PM

flangemeistro wrote: »

Imagine the Leinster heads exploding tomorrow afternoon if Ryan and O'Mahony travel ahead of the consistent, indestructible, unquestionable, wolverine like Heaslip.

I'll actually snortle on my refreshment of choice. Just wait for the pages and pages of hyperbole and hysteria with a dash of knee jerk topped off with imho.

It will make the IRFUs rewarding of central contracts even more laughable and nostalgic.

Sweet dreams chaps.

Lions squad has zero to do with IRFU and how they do their business. Lions dont have 4 pro sides plus a national team to run on a strict budget.

But hey i guess any excuse to get a cheap dig in at a player who has won more then any other Irish player.

sydthebeat · 18-04-2017 11:31PM

whatawaster wrote: »

Hogg a certainty
Johnny Gray has a good chance

Nobody else could really complain if left out.

I could have sworn Scotland came ahead of Wales in this year's 6n championship.

Oh well, I must have been tripping balls again

whatawaster · 18-04-2017 11:37PM

sydthebeat wrote: »

I could have sworn Scotland came ahead of Wales in this year's 6n championship.

Oh well, I must have been tripping balls again

That really doesn't mean any of their individuals deserve a place in the lions squad.

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