Ireland Team Talk/Gossip/Rumour Thread IV

Buer · 31-08-2015 08:47AM

vienne86 wrote:

Still no rumours.......how are they keeping the lid on it?

Probably have the squad settled but are telling those who are out this morning so still under lock and key.

wittycynic · 31-08-2015 08:51AM

Just for chuckles I've put together a "best" 15 based solely on their performances in the three warm-up games. Differs quite a bit from our first choice 15.

1. Jack McGrath
2. Richardt Strauss
3. Mike Ross
4. Iain Henderson
5. Donnacha Ryan
6. Sean O'Brien
7. Chris Henry
8. Jamie Heaslip
9. Eoin Reddan
10. Ian Madigan
11. Simon Zebo
12. Robbie Henshaw
13. Keith Earls
14. Dave Kearney
15. Rob Kearney

Sure, there are a few positions you could argue with there, but it is largely a collection of the best performers from these three games.

Scudges Da · 31-08-2015 09:03AM

With Ryan and Hendo perfectly capable of covering the blindside is there a chance he could drop a back row (Jordi or CH) in order to facilitate another Prop?

Not saying it's likely, but probably a little more likely than some of the other "theories" being discussed!

aimee1 · 31-08-2015 09:07AM

Scudges Da wrote: »

With Ryan and Hendo perfectly capable of covering the blindside is there a chance he could drop a back row (Jordi or CH) in order to facilitate another Prop?

Not saying it's likely, but probably a little more likely than some of the other "theories" being discussed!

its not too far fetched really. Both could play one of the first two games each at 6.

jacothelad · 31-08-2015 09:08AM

bilston wrote: »

The reason I have my doubts is that he has 14 posts and his first post several months ago was something along the lines of "I don't rate Jackson"...

The rest of his posts haven't been controversial though so he may know what he's talking about.

It's Keatley's ma.

31-08-2015 09:08AM

Scudges Da wrote: »

With Ryan and Hendo perfectly capable of covering the blindside is there a chance he could drop a back row (Jordi or CH) in order to facilitate another Prop?

Not saying it's likely, but probably a little more likely than some of the other "theories" being discussed!

Ryan is not perfectly capable of covering blind side, would you stop. He's break glass in case if emergency at absolute best. But no I don't think that's likely at all. We don't need six props to travel.

Synode · 31-08-2015 09:31AM

Any time on when it's out or is it "at some stage today"?

31-08-2015 09:33AM

Synode wrote: »

Any time on when it's out or is it "at some stage today"?

The official announcement is actually tomorrow I think. We'll probably get some leaks today.

vienne86 · 31-08-2015 09:37AM

Tara Small Yawn wrote: »

The official announcement is actually tomorrow I think. We'll probably get some leaks today.

I would imagine that once we get to 5 p.m., news will start to trickle out.

molloyjh · 31-08-2015 09:40AM

I think we can all live with a 24 hr wait tbh. There might be articles and rumours popping up but then there'll be the inevitable debate about how accurate they are and how people "can't see Schmidt doing that" etc. We'll find out for definite tomorrow and not knowing until then doesn't make a blind but of difference to anything.

Buer · 31-08-2015 09:59AM

Stop being so boring, molloy. We need to guess the 31 today!

So, with that in mind, O'Connor in the Indo is saying that there's a concern over Earls' cheekbone and that he may have a facial injury and the concern isn't really concussion as such. He went for a scan after the game. No word on results.

awec · 31-08-2015 10:08AM

I bet the 31 will be in the Irish Times tomorrow morning.

vienne86 · 31-08-2015 10:09AM

Buer wrote: »

Stop being so boring, molloy. We need to guess the 31 today!

So, with that in mind, O'Connor in the Indo is saying that there's a concern over Earls' cheekbone and that he may have a facial injury and the concern isn't really concussion as such. He went for a scan after the game. No word on results.

Keith Earls must be one of the unluckiest players. I would have put him ahead of Fitz, and I am a big Fitz fan too.

The Rape of Lucretia · 31-08-2015 10:09AM

awec wrote: »

I bet the 31 will be in the Irish Times tomorrow morning.

Thanks Gerry, but no shilling alowed on boards.

wittycynic · 31-08-2015 10:09AM

Buer wrote: »

Stop being so boring, molloy. We need to guess the 31 today!

So, with that in mind, O'Connor in the Indo is saying that there's a concern over Earls' cheekbone and that he may have a facial injury and the concern isn't really concussion as such. He went for a scan after the game. No word on results.

Let's hope it's just bruising. It would be a real shame if he was put out of contention.

aimee1 · 31-08-2015 10:31AM

i think everyone anticipates a 17-14 split, what will be the most contentious decision? Or will JS make the boards.ie peace keeping selections?

.ak · 31-08-2015 10:36AM

vienne86 wrote: »

Keith Earls must be one of the unluckiest players. I would have put him ahead of Fitz, and I am a big Fitz fan too.

I like the two of them for very different reasons. They're actually quite different, in style and method, yet get compared a lot, mostly because of injuries and unfulfilled potential I guess!

Leslie91 · 31-08-2015 10:38AM

Hate to say it but I think Earls is ahead of Luke F now for that last spot (if Felix is not going).

Buer · 31-08-2015 10:43AM

Leslie91 wrote: »

Hate to say it but I think Earls is ahead of Luke F now for that last spot (if Felix is not going).

I had Earls ahead of Fitzgerald prior to Saturday but it's completely open now. He did not go well on Saturday with his most obvious contributions being errors.

I don't think either of them are going to trouble the starting team at this point. I think it's a straight call between DK and Trimble for the 11 jersey with the loser not making the 23. If Jones goes, he'll be the 23. If he doesn't, it's Zebo.

Thanos · 31-08-2015 10:43AM

With a bit of luck JS will have been reading boards and seen the damage that will be cuased and will be taking both of them, there-by stopping the inevitable explosion which will lead to a singularity that would destroy the universe..........

vienne86 · 31-08-2015 11:07AM

Those not going have been told, according to RTE just now.

bilston · 31-08-2015 11:13AM

Leslie91 wrote: »

Hate to say it but I think Earls is ahead of Luke F now for that last spot (if Felix is not going).

If it.comes.down to one spot between two then I think Earls just shades it, but the obvious call for me is to bring both and leave Jones at home.

Zzippy · 31-08-2015 11:19AM

vienne86 wrote: »

Those not going have been told, according to RTE just now.

Let the rumours begin!

Buer · 31-08-2015 11:20AM

Official announcement at lunch time tomorrow. I'm sure we'll hear the first leaks by end of the afternoon.

connachta · 31-08-2015 11:21AM

vienne86 wrote: »

Those not going have been told, according to RTE just now.

Beaking news, Marmion just has destroyed the Carlton house to protest...POC and McGrath had both to put a hand to control him:pac:

Teferi · 31-08-2015 11:24AM

Don't understand why they are waiting 24 hours. Rumours will start almost immediately. Better just to tell the players and then do the press conference right after.

Buer · 31-08-2015 11:24AM

Beaking news, Marmion just has destroyed the Carlton house to protest...POC and McGrath had both to put a hand to control him

If he couldn't even make it to the right hotel, what chance did he have of making it to England?

connachta · 31-08-2015 11:25AM

Buer wrote: »

If he couldn't even make it to the right hotel, what chance did he have of making it to England?

Haha good call.. He's getting ready for Japan 2019

awec · 31-08-2015 11:30AM

Teferi wrote: »

Don't understand why they are waiting 24 hours. Rumours will start almost immediately. Better just to tell the players and then do the press conference right after.

It does seem completely pointless to wait.

sydthebeat · 31-08-2015 11:31AM

awec wrote: »

It does seem completely pointless to wait.

it seems the teams are releasing the squads in some kind of a schedule.
wales today, ireland tomorrow?

Ireland Team Talk/Gossip/Rumour Thread IV

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