Marina Old-fashioned Locket wrote: » he should pick his 30 - 35 panel he would like in japan and get them learning in big games. .
Wegians89 wrote: » Think there's a possibility that Conway and toner could get rested this week as they've started twice so far. If Ryan is fit I'd love to see Ryan and Henderson get a start in second row. Wouldn't be too surprised to see a back three of stockdale, Byrne and Kearney with Conway on the bench
CIARAN_BOYLE wrote: » I would be surprised to see Conway out of the first xv. I think he is in competition to start for the six nations and if not will wear the 23 shirt. As such I feel the minutes against tier one opposition is important for him. Byrne in contrast has a lot of development to do and I feel that he is in the squad mainly to learn and be given stuff to work on by Joe and to be a different type of person to run defensive drills against.
Marina Old-fashioned Locket wrote: » its just ireland under schmidt cant deal with injuries as the replacements are not experienced at playing top tier teams. for example there is more to be gained by picking ross byrne on the bench against argentina. Schmidt has to build an experienced panel for 2019, and that should start immediately. he should pick his 30 - 35 panel he would like in japan and get them learning in big games. There is a large gulf in experience between players in the panel and a couple of injuries and 2019 will be another wipe out.
Burkie1203 wrote: » On the flip side Joe has seen plenty from Conway and might just give Sweetnam a tier 1 start. Edit - that is not a criticism aimed at Conway by any means before anyone gets upset. A back 3 of Stockdale, Kearney, Sweetnam sees all 3 of them plus Conway starting 2 games each
Burkie1203 wrote: » CIARAN_BOYLE wrote: » I would be surprised to see Conway out of the first xv. I think he is in competition to start for the six nations and if not will wear the 23 shirt. As such I feel the minutes against tier one opposition is important for him. Byrne in contrast has a lot of development to do and I feel that he is in the squad mainly to learn and be given stuff to work on by Joe and to be a different type of person to run defensive drills against. On the flip side Joe has seen plenty from Conway and might just give Sweetnam a tier 1 start. Edit - that is not a criticism aimed at Conway by any means before anyone gets upset. A back 3 of Stockdale, Kearney, Sweetnam sees all 3 of them plus Conway starting 2 games each
Wegians89 wrote: » Sweetnam didn't look out of place at all so far at international level, I didn't think he'd fit in so well tbh
connachta wrote: » Sadly it could well happen
Former Former wrote: » What have you got against Sweetnam? I think he's done well in both games.
Marina Old-fashioned Locket wrote: » i thought the selection against fiji had too many changes and was not very fair on the players. for argentina i would like to see# healy best ryan dillane henderson ruddock stander sob murray sexton sweetman aki henshaw stockdale conway kilcoyne herring porter ryan pom marrimon ross byrne adam byrne we have to give guys experience but in an environment where that experience is positive - win or lose. The 6 nations, of course we should go to win the championship, but we also have to build an experienced panel for 2019. Look at Carbery last weekend, thats rugby now, serious injuries are now to be expected and managed for. The reality in 2015 was the injuries and suspensions did us against argentina, but it was aided by the fact we had not prepared for that situation. You cant blame schmidt for that, only there 2 years at the time. but he has 4 years run in to this world cup and I fear that unless starting 2018 he rotates the squad, not to a ridiculous degree, we will arrive in japan thinking we are ready when in fact we will be a few injuries away from history repeating.
Bridge93 wrote: » lesser known fact about me: I played underage hockey against and with Darren Sweetnam at interpro and national level. He was pretty good at that too, not just the hurling and rugby
D14Rugby wrote: » Another lesser known fact Jordan Larmour was an underage hockey International also and played up until Christmas of sixth year when he quit to improve his chances of getting an academy place. What club did you play hockey for?
Bridge93 wrote: » Another fact about me, I was 3 or 4 years above Andrew Porter and Jordan Larmour at the cricket club I was involved in. Was a contemporary of Josh van der Flier Played with Pembroke
irishbucsfan wrote: » Did you play every bad sport?
Burkie1203 wrote: » Sydney Parade? My fav ground because i scored my only ever 50 there
.ak wrote: » I think we've been building on growth at every opportunity nicely. I always find it funny when Schmidt is accused of conservatism when the stats show he's capped more players per game ratio than any other pro era Irish coach I believe. (Not saying you're saying that just pointing it out). No need to throw out the baby with the water and all that. Ross Byrne isn't in the squad nor should he be. Drop furlong now? He's a baby prop and will be Coke the World Cup. Porter won't be involved in the World Cup I imagine. Also why drop POM? Or more conversely why not drop best if you're solely thinking of the next WC?
Marina Old-fashioned Locket wrote: » the 6 nations is where you build your squad, not autumn internationals.
