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Ulster Team Talk Thread IV... Go On My Henderson...

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  • #9872
    launish116
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,538 ✭✭✭launish116


    More grim news

    James Hume sustained a significant knee injury during Friday night's BKT United Rugby Championship game against Cardiff. He will see a specialist knee surgeon this week.

    Jake Flannery (thigh), Tom O'Toole (ankle) and Nathan Doak (groin) also suffered injuries during the same game and their availability for selection will be monitored through this week.

    Steven Kitshoff suffered a knee injury against Clermont in the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 fixture and following a scan and specialist opinion it has been determined that unfortunately this is season- ending. 

    He will travel back to South Africa this week, where he will see a knee specialist to decide on the required treatment plan.



  • #9873
    Paul Smeenus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,114 ✭✭✭Paul Smeenus


    So Henderson,, Moore (Stu), Herring etc al are back?



  • #9874
    Utah_Saint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,912 ✭✭✭Utah_Saint


    Looks like Hume out for the season. Thats tough news, hope he gets a positive outcome from consultation.



  • #9875
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 36,274 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    Well that was a severely underwhelming Ulster career for Kitshoff.



  • #9876
    Shehal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,122 ✭✭✭Shehal


    What's the betting he'll make a miraculous recovery in time for the SA matches in the summer….



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  • #9877
    Pete_Cavan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,547 ✭✭✭Pete_Cavan


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122052251#Comment_122052251

    How? If TOT moves to LHP then Ulster need a new TH. If he stays at TH then they need a new LH. Signing a TH would be more difficult than a LH.

    It appears Ed Byrne is coming so why risk your only international prop by switching him to the other side and leave a giant squad hole in one of the most important positions?



  • #9878
    Paul Smeenus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,114 ✭✭✭Paul Smeenus


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122055813#Comment_122055813

    Seemingly at the request of Andy Farrell for the benefit of the international team.



  • #9879
    Utah_Saint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,912 ✭✭✭Utah_Saint


    If ToT can make the transition its worth a shot. I'll be honest, i've always been a little underwhelmed by ToT. He's very young for a prop but i don't think he's done enough to earn the hype he's received over the years. Wilson has been much more impressive.



  • #9880
    Paul Smeenus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,114 ✭✭✭Paul Smeenus


    In propping terms, I'd agree. He was brilliant around the field when he came on the '23 Six Nations.



  • #9881
    Shehal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,122 ✭✭✭Shehal


    Suppedly the Kubota Spears head coach (South African) is being tipped to take over Ulster next year.



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  • #9882
    Orlando Dry Parrot
    Posts: 1,345 ✭✭✭ Orlando Dry Parrot


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122056470#Comment_122056470

    He (Frans Ludeke) was the head coach of the Bulls when they won Super Rugby in 2009 and 2010.



  • #9883
    Utah_Saint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,912 ✭✭✭Utah_Saint


    Apparently not happening. 'In the know' guy from Ulster forum said it isn't happening.



  • #9884
    Rugbyf565
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 964 ✭✭✭Rugbyf565


    https://www.the42.ie/ulster-rugby-news-6363043-Apr2024/

    I really wonder what the feck Dan McFarland was doing with the players for the last 12 months. Doesn’t sound like a very accountable environment at all.



  • #9885
    Paul Smeenus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,114 ✭✭✭Paul Smeenus


    Apparently a season or so ago, the catalyst for one of Marcus' absences from the first team was him saying this in the changing rooms after a poor performance. Dan not impressed.



  • #9886
    ljsulster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 221 ✭✭ljsulster


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122060501#Comment_122060501

    after the Connacht win in Galway. Dodgy performance, Marcus said it how it was and was cast out into the abyss



  • #9887
    Paul Smeenus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,114 ✭✭✭Paul Smeenus


    Down to Richie Murphy or Jared Payne, according to the Bele Tele.



  • #9888
    jacothelad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,005 ✭✭✭jacothelad


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122062586#Comment_122062586

    I'd have both…..



  • #9889
    Zeugnis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 921 ✭✭✭Zeugnis


    Where does Moore stand contractually with Ulster? I hope you have him next season. Scott Wilson has been great, what is the assessment of the props in the academy?



  • #9890
    realhorrorshow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,420 ✭✭✭realhorrorshow


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122063809#Comment_122063809

    Stewart? Contracted to 2025.



  • #9891
    Zeugnis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 921 ✭✭✭Zeugnis


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122063951#Comment_122063951

    No, Marty Moore.



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  • #9892
    Paul Smeenus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,114 ✭✭✭Paul Smeenus


    So, we're going into the crunch part of the season, up against a team not too far above us (but playing significantly better), when every point counts, missing Kitshoff, Reid, Herring, O'Toole, Moore, Henderson, Treadwell, Timoney, Reffell, Marcus Rea, Matty Rea, Doak and Hume. What could go wrong?

    I do wonder if Crothers is playing because Murphy has real faith in him - he made him U20s captain.



  • #9893
    Utah_Saint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,912 ✭✭✭Utah_Saint


    Yeah i hope Crothers can make the step up next season. Although i do worry he's a little small for the back row @ 210LBs. He's young, so a good pre-season with a lean bulk should do the trick



  • #9894
    CMcsporty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,095 ✭✭✭CMcsporty


    Benetton can reap huge dividends on Ulsters left wing

    Woeful organisation and reading when to drift.



  • #9895
    Orlando Dry Parrot
    Posts: 1,345 ✭✭✭ Orlando Dry Parrot


    Probably one of the best half’s of rugby from Ulster all season, and the sort of rugby that might keep Richie Murphy in this job.

    Benetton are a dangerous side with good players and Ulster have been a lot better.

    Cooney has been superb, it’s amazing how much better they look with Cooney and Burns guiding things.

    Really encouraging to see all those young locally produced players in the pack having a big half: Stewart, Wilson, Sheridan, Crothers, McCann.



  • #9896
    Locke_Lamora
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,413 ✭✭✭Locke_Lamora


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122067988#Comment_122067988

    I thought it was up and down tbh, but it was a joy to see Stockdale running with a bit of purpose and confidence.

    Scott Wilson gets a special mention for that run

    Post edited by Boards.ie: Mike on


  • #9897
    Shehal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,122 ✭✭✭Shehal


    Addison….how long will Ulster put up with this complete waster.



  • #9898
    SaoPaulo41
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,482 ✭✭✭SaoPaulo41


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122068055#Comment_122068055

    Leinster fan here , I was just about to type ,it's a real pity he could never stay fit. An absolutely fantastic player. Would of had many caps for Ireland.



  • #9899
    CMcsporty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,095 ✭✭✭CMcsporty


    Baloucoune looks like he’s recaptured a bit of form.

    Addison looking robust is comical



  • #9900
    FrancieBrady
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,692 ✭✭✭✭FrancieBrady


    🙈 Ulster gonna make it hard for themselves



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  • #9901
    Shehal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,122 ✭✭✭Shehal


    Billy f**king burns…



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