Connacht Team Talk Thread VI - Some like it TOH

Burkie1203 · 09-11-2023 12:28PM

Who signs off on this stuff

Dubinusa · 09-11-2023 02:03PM

That's ugly!

Utopia Parkway · 09-11-2023 02:18PM

I know the Euro jersey is usually a bit different but that is rank.

macslash · 09-11-2023 02:52PM

Not my favourite but there's nothing wrong with trying something a little different. Tbf to Connacht, and BLK in the past, and the other Macron jerseys this year - we're usually spoilt and have some of the nicest gear going. It'll also sell a lot with the younger generation, especially for Xmas. So what harm.

Also I don't think they ripped off the Galway UTD kit. It's very similar to a tracksuit top Macron did with Crystal Palace this season alright though.

FACECUTTR · 09-11-2023 04:23PM

It's actually designed to create nausea in opposition players. Straight outta Rassie's book of tricks.......

AccidentallyOnside · 09-11-2023 08:50PM

Surprising news about Conway retiring, very good player on his day. Thought he was younger than 32 too.

We should start a pool seeing how long it will take OTB and the rest of the garbage press to start linking players in other provinces to the vacancy. I think it will be before the end of next week. Wonder if it will be Mack or Kilgallon.

testtech05 · 10-11-2023 01:18PM

15. Tiernan O’Halloran (224)

14. John Porch (80)

13. Byron Ralston (18)

12. Tom Daly (78)

11. Andrew Smith (2)

10. Jack Carty (197) (C)

9. Caolin Blade (173)

1. Peter Dooley (20)

2. Tadgh McElroy (3)

3. Jack Aungier (53)

4. Niall Murray (59)

5. Darragh Murray (10)

6. Cian Prendergast (50)

7. Conor Oliver (65)

8. Seán O’Brien (1)

16. Dylan Tierney-Martin (27)

17. Jordan Duggan (41)

18. Sam Illo (11)

19. Joe Joyce (3)

20. Jarrad Butler (117)

21. Colm Reilly (20)

22. David Hawkshaw (15)

23. JJ Hanrahan (2)

typhoony · 10-11-2023 01:40PM

Wilkins playing his card now showing he's willing to rotate and rest players, I think a bonus point loss would be a good result away to Edinburgh.

typhoony · 10-11-2023 01:42PM

Means we'll be fully stacked for the SA trip. 2 wins out there is a tough ask but very possible

Zeugnis · 10-11-2023 03:42PM

SHL being rested or a problem with the RTP?

We've relied a lot on our 10/12/13 in the opening games, not convinced by this selection, fear Edinburgh are getting an easy ride here.

ElisaAtWar · 10-11-2023 07:21PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121351350#Comment_121351350

As typhoony says this team selection is more an indicator of who will be travelling to SA and those that won't. It's clear that Connacht are more focused on those two games than the Edinburgh game. And that's ok. It's a long season. Maybe one question I would have is when does Prendergast get a rest?

Dubinusa · 10-11-2023 10:48PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121350604#Comment_121350604

Keep the eyeballs on O'Brien, fantastic ball carrier!

RichieRich_89 · 10-11-2023 11:52PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121353202#Comment_121353202

I would say he stands out more as a ball handler. He's got brilliant timing when it comes to drawing and passing.

Wegians89 · 11-11-2023 01:12AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121353569#Comment_121353569

No where near the same level but stylistically the player I think of is Kieran Read

Dubinusa · 11-11-2023 02:39AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121353569#Comment_121353569

He was brilliant at u20's level. I hope it goes well for him.

Is Paul Boyle down the depth chart?

BrokenMan · 11-11-2023 06:14PM

Boyle is only just back from injury I think. Seem to remember seeing it somewhere this week.

Burkie1203 · 11-11-2023 08:41PM

Dark kits again is a joke

Utopia Parkway · 11-11-2023 08:41PM

Connacht resting some players tonight. Not even including the internationals. While Edinburgh look pretty close to full strength. Getting any points from this would be decent I think.

Utopia Parkway · 11-11-2023 08:48PM

Very very sloppy start. Lineouts lost, handling errors. I think 3 Connacht players have been ripped in the first 7 minutes. One leading to the Edinburgh try.

Euphoriasean · 11-11-2023 08:57PM

Edinburgh go to counter ruck, all go off their feet and block any attempt from Connacht and they stil get a scrum.

Utopia Parkway · 11-11-2023 09:10PM

Breakdown is a disaster. It’s like we are not bothering to put any numbers into the rucks. Constantly turned over.

FrancieBrady · 11-11-2023 09:17PM

Great pressure there to force the lnock on.

Utopia Parkway · 11-11-2023 09:24PM

You’d take being only 4 points down at the break as Connacht have played very little rugby in the right areas so far.

Brief_Lives · 11-11-2023 09:25PM

7-3 at half time. could be worse for Connacht. Crazy handling errors, Whitehouse allowing Edinburgh off their feet at the breakdown...

Connacht slipping all over the shop on that surface. I wonder what sort of studs/spikes they have on.

AccidentallyOnside · 11-11-2023 09:44PM

That looked like pure cowardice from Kinghorn, jumped into porch who only had eyes for the ball.

Utopia Parkway · 11-11-2023 09:45PM

Doesn’t look good for Porch. Carted off. Only back from injury as well.

Not great with Cordero already out for the season. Bit thin in the back three.

Brief_Lives · 11-11-2023 09:47PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121356557#Comment_121356557

I missed it making a cup of tea.

leg break?

AccidentallyOnside · 11-11-2023 09:49PM

Came down awkward from a high ball, knee didn't look great. Was taking on gas and didn't look happy.

FrancieBrady · 11-11-2023 09:49PM

That’s what will happen if you don’t tackle.

realhorrorshow · 11-11-2023 09:51PM

We're dealing with Edinburgh's phase play quite comfortably but have looked at sea on turnover ball/kick return.

Connacht Team Talk Thread VI - Some like it TOH

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