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

launish116 · 14-04-2021 10:28pm

Dubinusa wrote: »

Awful news. Looks like a good player

Indeed, has loads of potential. Wonder has the bulking up had an effect!

We’re jinxed with forwards!

All these big signings for Leinster/Munster any chance of another forward! We could be so lucky!

bilston · 15-04-2021 8:27am

launish116 wrote: »

Sadly Izzy’s knee looked bad! Has a frame on in a insta picture!

Reid needs fast tracked!

Balls

He is quite a prospect.

To be fair is 8 months not quite short for an ACL? Maybe the science has got better in the few years, but players used to be out for about a year with it in the past. Maybe it depends on the extent of the tear?

Paul Smeenus · 15-04-2021 8:54am

bilston wrote: »

Balls

He is quite a prospect.

To be fair is 8 months not quite short for an ACL? Maybe the science has got better in the few years, but players used to be out for about a year with it in the past. Maybe it depends on the extent of the tear?

Think Baloucoune was out from August to March with his?

arsebiscuits1 · 15-04-2021 9:56am

Paul Smeenus wrote: »

Think Baloucoune was out from August to March with his?

Baloucoune had a hamstring Avulsion which would be different and less predictable than an ACL. Healy was out for 5 months with his. Ryan out for 9. Ultimately it ended Johnny Hollands career

Paul Smeenus · 15-04-2021 10:54am

arsebiscuits1 wrote: »

Baloucoune had a hamstring Avulsion which would be different and less predictable than an ACL. Healy was out for 5 months with his. Ryan out for 9. Ultimately it ended Johnny Hollands career

Ah okay, cheers.

launish116 · 16-04-2021 10:06am

Izzy upgraded contract to 2023! Big vote of confidence on someone with little 15s experience let alone the recent sad injury! Looking forward to him getting back. Definitely seems to have the mentality to succeed!

Paul Smeenus · 16-04-2021 10:34am

Brilliant. And more announcements, apparently?

Really hope Mathewson is one. Just one more year, 'til Doak and Finlay step up.

Jump_In_Jack · 16-04-2021 10:34am

Great contract news for the young man, hope he uses the next 8 months to bulk up and come back like a tank.
Fingers crossed for his recovery.
Exciting prospect.

launish116 · 16-04-2021 10:58am

Paul Smeenus wrote: »

Brilliant. And more announcements, apparently?

Really hope Mathewson is one. Just one more year, 'til Doak and Finlay step up.

We can only hope another loose head/back row....

Paul Smeenus · 16-04-2021 11:02am

launish116 wrote: »

We can only hope another loose head/back row....

Am I alone in assuming there's no-one else coming in?

Another year for Bradley Roberts or, as Ulster Rugby puts it - "Another year of the mullet 💁*♂️"

Paul Smeenus · 16-04-2021 12:21pm

Bill Johnston gone to Ealing as "injury cover on short-term deal".

Might just be a way of getting him to line out for them this season, before joining them officially next.

launish116 · 16-04-2021 12:35pm

Paul Smeenus wrote: »

Bill Johnston gone to Ealing as "injury cover on short-term deal".

Might just be a way of getting him to line out for them this season, before joining them officially next.

Was thinking that also

bilston · 16-04-2021 1:47pm

Good luck to Bill. Good player, and sorry it hasn't worked out as hoped, no one's fault, just loads of competition.

bilston · 16-04-2021 1:48pm

Great news about Izzy, hopefully he gets back by Christmas, when you think of his development this year, his potential is huge.

launish116 · 16-04-2021 2:40pm

bilston wrote: »

Great news about Izzy, hopefully he gets back by Christmas, when you think of his development this year, his potential is huge.

Definitely, madness no other provinces picked him up. Just shows you with the right mind set anything’s possible!

Paul Smeenus · 16-04-2021 3:06pm

launish116 wrote: »

Definitely, madness no other provinces picked him up. Just shows you with the right mind set anything’s possible!

What's pleasing about both today's signings is that they're both with us because they've shown a great deal of resilience. Both have been passed over by different teams and organisations, but are both clearly prepared to knock their pans in.

bilston · 16-04-2021 6:06pm

Paul Smeenus wrote: »

Am I alone in assuming there's no-one else coming in?

Another year for Bradley Roberts or, as Ulster Rugby puts it - "Another year of the mullet 💁*♂️"

Well deserved

He's needed as well with McBurney leaving. Herring will spend a bit of time with Ireland, so that leaves Andrew, Roberts and Stewart.

Paul Smeenus · 19-04-2021 10:02am

https://twitter.com/JP_Petrie/status/1383791387540262916?s=20

Also rumour online is that Jack McGrath is getting his hip resurfaced.

connemara man · 19-04-2021 10:07am

Not just a rumour about Jack

https://www.instagram.com/p/CN1outyHNKO/?igshid=d13eteoyb0kb

launish116 · 19-04-2021 10:29am

connemara man wrote: »

Not just a rumour about Jack

https://www.instagram.com/p/CN1outyHNKO/?igshid=d13eteoyb0kb

Gone for surgery?

Paul Smeenus · 19-04-2021 10:32am

connemara man wrote: »

Not just a rumour about Jack

https://www.instagram.com/p/CN1outyHNKO/?igshid=d13eteoyb0kb

Ah cheers.

Former Former Former · 19-04-2021 10:58am

It was a hip injury that kicked off all his problems back in 2018, I wonder if the same thing has persisted all along?

Paul Smeenus · 19-04-2021 11:09am

Former Former Former wrote: »

It was a hip injury that kicked off all his problems back in 2018, I wonder if the same thing has persisted all along?

I'd imagine so. Probably struggling through.

David Pollock had congenital hip issues and ending up getting pain-killing injections before a game, at half-time, and after, so he could go out and play at all. Hip issues seem to be something players try and battle through.

Paul Smeenus · 19-04-2021 3:08pm

Hendo not guaranteed for Connacht, Izzy to get his ACL surgery next week Angus Curtis back having been injured against Leinster in December 2019!

Would like to see Angus in the Zippy Cup.

https://www.ulsterrugby.com/2021/04/squad-update-19-april-2021/

launish116 · 19-04-2021 5:15pm

Paul Smeenus wrote: »

Hendo not guaranteed for Connacht, Izzy to get his ACL surgery next week Angus Curtis back having been injured against Leinster in December 2019!

Would like to see Angus in the Zippy Cup.

https://www.ulsterrugby.com/2021/04/squad-update-19-april-2021/

Still no word on Carter

launish116 · 20-04-2021 10:41am

Will Addison fit for Connacht according to Telegraph.

Paul Smeenus · 20-04-2021 11:54am

launish116 wrote: »

Will Addison fit for Connacht according to Telegraph.

That's fantastic. Still would go Lowry vs Leicester, though.

Paul Smeenus · 20-04-2021 3:23pm

Every time I read them talking about him, it's clear how much the coaching team rate Curtis.

I know we've had Baloucoune back the last month, but next season in the Pro 14 will be like having three new signings.

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ulster-rugby/hes-ticked-all-his-boxes-will-addison-set-to-make-ulster-return-while-angus-curtis-fit-to-face-connacht-in-rainbow-cup-40332617.html

bilston · 20-04-2021 4:17pm

I've never been blown away by Curtis. But then he has hardly got going so it will be interesting to see how he goes.

What was wrong with him? Concussion?

By the way, I think Curtis might have played 10 for the Ireland U19s ahead of Michael Lowry. Although I may be wrong about that.

Squidgy Black · 20-04-2021 4:37pm

bilston wrote: »

I've never been blown away by Curtis. But then he has hardly got going so it will be interesting to see how he goes.

What was wrong with him? Concussion?

By the way, I think Curtis might have played 10 for the Ireland U19s ahead of Michael Lowry. Although I may be wrong about that.

ACL back in December 2019, pretty similar to what happened to the likes of Leavy in Leinster

launish116 · 20-04-2021 5:24pm

Paul Smeenus wrote: »

Every time I read them talking about him, it's clear how much the coaching team rate Curtis.

I know we've had Baloucoune back the last month, but next season in the Pro 14 will be like having three new signings.

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ulster-rugby/hes-ticked-all-his-boxes-will-addison-set-to-make-ulster-return-while-angus-curtis-fit-to-face-connacht-in-rainbow-cup-40332617.html

And none of them forwards

Paul Smeenus · 20-04-2021 5:54pm

launish116 wrote: »

And none of them forwards

Well, hopefully the Bungle Cup sees plenty of game time for McCann, Reid, Rea Jr. And Doak.

Digifriendly · 20-04-2021 7:53pm

Paul Smeenus wrote: »

Well, hopefully the Bungle Cup sees plenty of game time for McCann, Reid, Rea Jr. And Doak.

Is this new competition sponsored by Bungle with Zippy and George from Rainbow Children's TV?

Paul Smeenus · 20-04-2021 8:39pm

Digifriendly wrote: »

Is this new competition sponsored by Bungle with Zippy and George from Rainbow Children's TV?

That's the one. Feels like those three organised it without supervision from Geoffrey, as well.

Digifriendly · 20-04-2021 9:40pm

Paul Smeenus wrote: »

That's the one. Feels like those three organised it without supervision from Geoffrey, as well.

Very good. We're on the same wavelength.

Paul Smeenus · 21-04-2021 12:14pm

So - what team for Friday? Anyone care?

Back row, l-r Connacht, Leinster
Front row, l-r Munster, Ulster

Utah_Saint · 21-04-2021 2:26pm

Honestly - i can't muster any interest in this. Would rather watch the A's go at it.

awec · 21-04-2021 2:35pm

Same, no interest. Play the As.

salmocab · 21-04-2021 3:04pm

Utah_Saint wrote: »

Honestly - i can't muster any interest in this. Would rather watch the A's go at it.

Presumably team will be picked with an eye on next week. That is the height of interest in the matches this weekend.

Paul Smeenus · 21-04-2021 3:30pm

Yeah, that's how I am. Get the big lads up to speed this week, As against Munster and Leinster. Enjoy the sunshine.

bilston · 21-04-2021 4:40pm

I'd throw the kids out this week and give game time to whoever needs it. I wouldnt be risking amy injuries ahead of Leicester.

Like I wouldn't risk Murphy, Moore, O'Sullivan or O'Connor in the pack. Other players are maybe a little more expendable

bilston · 22-04-2021 12:02pm

So we've gone strong for the Bungle Cup

bilston · 22-04-2021 12:03pm

Warwick
Herring
O'Toole
Treadwell
Hendy
Rea
Reidy
Timoney
Cooney
Burns
McIlroy
Moore
Hume
Baloucoune
Stockdale

Paul Smeenus · 22-04-2021 12:10pm

Ulster team to play Connacht Rugby, Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup Round 1, Friday 23 April at Kingspan Stadium (kick-off 8.15pm, live on Premier Sports):

(15-9) Jacob Stockdale, Robert Baloucoune, James Hume, Stewart Moore, Ethan McIlroy, Billy Burns, John Cooney;

(1-8) Andrew Warwick, Rob Herring, Tom O’Toole, Kieran Treadwell, Iain Henderson (Capt.), Matty Rea, Sean Reidy, Nick Timoney.

Replacements: John Andrew, Eric O’Sullivan, Ross Kane, Alan O’Connor, Greg Jones, David Shanahan, Michael Lowry, Will Addison.

Fairly mix and match.

Henderson back! Addison back! Some time at FB for Stockdale, McIlroy gets a go on the wing. Another go for Moore/Hume. Lowry back-up ten.

bilston · 22-04-2021 12:25pm

Pity no fans are allowed back for this.

The wee gobshytes have been out rioting and protesting and cases haven't gone up.

Surely they could let one thousand fans back in for a match.

Hey boy · 22-04-2021 6:50pm

bilston wrote: »

Pity no fans are allowed back for this.

The wee gobshytes have been out rioting and protesting and cases haven't gone up.

Surely they could let one thousand fans back in for a match.

Exactly and no recorded transmissions from all those packed beaches last year. Hopeless.

Digifriendly · 22-04-2021 7:13pm

bilston wrote: »

Pity no fans are allowed back for this.

The wee gobshytes have been out rioting and protesting and cases haven't gone up.

Surely they could let one thousand fans back in for a match.

This baffles me too. Social distancing outdoors poses minimal risk. How long is this going to continue? Rugby like a lot of other sports is struggling and a limited no. at Ulster HQ would be a small but significant step.

Paul Smeenus · 22-04-2021 10:17pm

https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/rugby/ulster-rugby/coetzee-posts-emotional-thank-you-message-to-ulster-on-social-media-after-returning-to-south-africa-40342823.html

Coetzee's goodbye.

Paul Smeenus · 23-04-2021 2:30pm

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/i-bottled-singing-the-soldiers-song-playing-for-ireland-andrew-trimble-40345281.html

The Claire Byrne podcast sounds interesting.

launish116 · 23-04-2021 3:14pm

https://youtu.be/5Huw4JIIulc Latest training movie, note Tom Stewart in the mix.

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

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