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Ireland Team Talk/Gossip/Rumour Thread IV

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  • #6272
    bilston
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    Rumour on UAFC that Ulster won't be having to make do with Ian Humphreys at out half over the next few weeks.

    Edit - it would be surprising to only bring two out halves, one of whom is covering a load of other spots. We won't have long to wait to find out.


  • #6273
    smiley_face
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    kuang1 wrote: »
    D Kearney in for Zebo.
    Zebo in for Jones.
    Jones as standby.

    And again it's a toss up whether or not earls and fitz swap places in your list...anyone's guess.

    I keep saying this I know...but I think Joe has some serious man-love for both D Kearney and Trimble. (And I have no problem with it!)

    Yes, what you've suggested is my 2nd choice as I think Jones will be selected.
    Also Fitz may be ahead of Earls for Centre backup, but I'd guess Earls has the edge.
    The only thing that will surprise me will be if injuries keep guys out of selection, impossible to say at this point, but seeing as we have 3 weeks to get guys fit I can't see any injury we have so far being an issue. Fingers crossed Healy, Moore, Earls, Fitz, POM and Sexton are all ok.


  • #6274
    Buer
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    bilston wrote: »
    Rumour on UAFC that Ulster won't be having to make do with Ian Humphreys at out half over the next few weeks.

    That's a fascinating one from left field and, on the basis of the last month, something that's a genuine possibility. I say it as a big PJ fan.

    Never would have occurred to me whatsoever.


  • #6275
    total former
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    bilston wrote: »
    Rumour on UAFC that Ulster won't be having to make do with Ian Humphreys at out half over the next few weeks.

    I take it that's not because yer man Windsor has turned out to be awesome?

    Jackson didn't help his cause in his showings but that would still be a massive shock.


  • #6276
    connachta
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    In this case, who steps in behind Sexton and Madigan as emergency cover? Kearney? Murray?


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  • #6277
    irishbucsfan
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    I'd be completely shocked if Jackson isn't in the squad. He wasn't even made available for Ulster in pre-season games so I didn't think there was even a slight question over his inclusion. Hard not to be skeptical about that one!


  • #6278
    total former
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    connachta wrote: »
    In this case, who steps in behind Sexton and Madigan as emergency cover? Kearney? Murray?

    Madigan is so versatile, he can provide cover for himself.


  • #6279
    Bentlee Cold Drivel
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    connachta wrote: »
    In this case, who steps in behind Sexton and Madigan as emergency cover? Kearney? Murray?

    You'd never have the three of them in a match day squad so not sure why you need emergency cover in any case.

    We could bring 5 out halves but if two of then get injured in one game we're goosed.


  • #6280
    irishbucsfan
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    Tara Small Yawn wrote: »
    You'd never have the three of them in a match day squad so not sure why you need emergency cover in any case.

    We could bring 5 out halves but if two of then get injured in one game we're goosed.

    Same reason you need emergency cover for a scrum half.

    There's a 48 hour stand down window. So if Sexton picked up some injury 2 days before the France game which ruled him out for a week it would mean we'd need to make a choice between going into the game with no out half cover or else swapping out Sexton for Jackson (which would mean losing Sexton for the rest of the tournament).


  • #6281
    connachta
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    Tara Small Yawn wrote: »
    You'd never have the three of them in a match day squad so not sure why you need emergency cover in any case.

    We could bring 5 out halves but if two of then get injured in one game we're goosed.

    Was asking about the 48hours rule. If Schimdt can't call Jackson back, who's playing 22?


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  • #6282
    The Rape of Lucretia
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    Buer wrote: »
    That's a fascinating one from left field and, on the basis of the last month, something that's a genuine possibility. I say it as a big PJ fan.

    Never would have occurred to me whatsoever.

    Who would possibly be the 12 cover then ? If the Dog had to start the minor games, then he aint on the bench as cover. Fitzie and Earlsie to travel ???? Then surely we would have seen one of them given a run a 12 over the last few weeks. Hard to see how it would work unless Cave were in the squad which doesnt look likely.


  • #6283
    bilston
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    irishbucsfan wrote: »
    I'd be completely shocked if Jackson isn't in the squad. He wasn't even made available for Ulster in pre-season games so I didn't think there was even a slight question over his inclusion. Hard not to be skeptical about that one!

    Yeah, I've just had a look at the post history of the poster who came up with that rumour and actually if I had read it before I probably would have thought twice about posting it here.


  • #6284
    connachta
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    The Rape of Lucretia wrote: »
    Who would possibly be the 12 cover then ? If the Dog had to start the minor games, then he aint on the bench as cover. Fitzie and Earlsie to travel ???? Then surely we would have seen one of them given a run a 12 over the last few weeks. Hard to see how it would work unless Cave were in the squad which doesnt look likely.

    D'Arcy.. By the way, he could play outhalf for a few minutes, couldn't he?


  • #6285
    smiley_face
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    connachta wrote: »
    In this case, who steps in behind Sexton and Madigan as emergency cover? Kearney? Murray?

    I can't believe that PJ could be left out, we need 3, and nobody else is close to selection at this point.
    Most likely referring to Sam Windsor, 27 year old Aussie (Irish Qualified through parents), was given a 1 year contract started in July and was expected to challenge for a starting spot according to the BBC.


  • #6286
    Bentlee Cold Drivel
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    Aha. Murray then I would assume, he's been emergency cover for Munster before.

    I still expect Jackson to go.


  • #6287
    The Rape of Lucretia
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    irishbucsfan wrote: »
    I'd be completely shocked if Jackson isn't in the squad. He wasn't even made available for Ulster in pre-season games so I didn't think there was even a slight question over his inclusion. Hard not to be skeptical about that one!

    Unless it is one of the possibilties that the prop worries have caused, and Joe is trying to find a good finesse to only bring 5 half backs. And alternative to the Madser covering scrummie if you will.


  • #6288
    connachta
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    smiley_face wrote: »
    I can't believe that PJ could be left out, we need 3, and nobody else is close to selection at this point.
    Most likely referring to Sam Windsor, 27 year old Aussie (Irish Qualified through parents), was given a 1 year contract started in July and was expected to challenge for a starting spot according to the BBC.


    That's more likely indeed..


  • #6289
    irishbucsfan
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    smiley_face wrote: »
    I can't believe that PJ could be left out, we need 3, and nobody else is close to selection at this point.
    Most likely referring to Sam Windsor, 27 year old Aussie (Irish Qualified through parents), was given a 1 year contract started in July and was expected to challenge for a starting spot according to the BBC.

    If Sam Windsor challenges for a starting spot with Ulster then either he's improved drastically or else Ulster are in severe trouble at 10!

    I think it's more likely the source of the rumour is questionable.


  • #6290
    total former
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    If Humphreys is under pressure from Windsor then he might as well pack it in.


  • #6291
    connachta
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    So, rumours : 9)Madigan 10)Murray 11) Rodney AhYou


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  • #6292
    smiley_face
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    The Rape of Lucretia wrote: »
    Who would possibly be the 12 cover then ? If the Dog had to start the minor games, then he aint on the bench as cover. Fitzie and Earlsie to travel ???? Then surely we would have seen one of them given a run a 12 over the last few weeks. Hard to see how it would work unless Cave were in the squad which doesnt look likely.

    Not going to happen, we'll need 3 out halves.
    Anyway if it were to happen then Madigan would start at 10 with Sexton on the bench. Either Henshaw or Payne would have to play 12 with Earls/Fitz at 13.


  • #6293
    The Rape of Lucretia
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    connachta wrote: »
    D'Arcy.. By the way, he could play outhalf for a few minutes, couldn't he?

    Non. The-Sweet-Jink-of-England-2004 has been laid to rest.


  • #6294
    awec
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    It wasn't referring to Windsor.

    The post in question explicitly said the ginger prince had missed the cut.


  • #6295
    smiley_face
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    awec wrote: »
    It wasn't referring to Windsor.

    The post in question explicitly said the ginger prince had missed the cut.

    Ok so, was a load of bull then.


  • #6296
    thomond2006
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    smiley_face wrote: »
    Ok so, was a load of bull then.

    Bull Hayes called up you mean? :)


  • #6297
    connachta
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    My own choice would be Kearney as emergency 10 if injury...


  • #6298
    CatFromHue
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    Tara Small Yawn wrote: »
    You'd never have the three of them in a match day squad so not sure why you need emergency cover in any case.

    We could bring 5 out halves but if two of then get injured in one game we're goosed.

    I would think it's more that of Sexton gets a mild injury before the week of the Italy game do we

    a) do nothing and have only 1 outhalf for the Italy game
    b) call up a replacement and rule a player out of the squad for the rest of the tournament
    c) make Sexton a part of the 23 and risk him straining the injury further

    I can't see Schmidt only going with 2 outhalves, especially after his comment s on speciality players (hookers, scrum halves etc) at the team announcement for the Wales game.


  • #6299
    bilston
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    smiley_face wrote: »
    I can't believe that PJ could be left out, we need 3, and nobody else is close to selection at this point.
    Most likely referring to Sam Windsor, 27 year old Aussie (Irish Qualified through parents), was given a 1 year contract started in July and was expected to challenge for a starting spot according to the BBC.

    Nothing to do with Windsor. You are just inferring that from the way I worded my post so apologies for that.

    I'm not convinced, I'm just passing it on as there haven't been any other rumours other than Wang King vaguely suggesting Jones was in the 31.


  • #6300
    CatFromHue
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    connachta wrote: »
    My own choice would be Kearney as emergency 10 if injury...

    RK can't pass though :pac:

    Unless you mean DK who's awesome :D


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  • #6301
    smiley_face
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    connachta wrote: »
    My own choice would be Kearney as emergency 10 if injury...

    Which Kearney? Assuming you mean Rob. Has he played there before or something?


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