Babbling 'brook

Not surprised Spicer gone. I'd never seen the guy play, and his reputation (or at least size) preceded him on this forum. I'm sure it's tough for the lad but he was anonymous v Italy, and mediocre v France. Hopefully he'll bounce back. He struck me as very slow and no dynamism. Young it goes without...

Thornley predicting the same 23 as the Indo - same 23 as Marseille except for Frawley for Keenan and McCloskey replacing Frawley on the bench. Sent from my VOG-L09 using Tapatalk I don't get why we'd go 6-2 on the bench. Removes the need to give a difficult message to one of Baird, Ryan or Conan th...

One thing that hasn't been commented on about the updated squad announcement is Ross Byrne not being brought back in. If he was actually our #2 he'd be straight back in. Performance at the weekend was a bit ropey though and I'd say he might not fall back down the Irish pecking order despite being L...

Looks like Isa to me; his way of carrying the ball, and high step.

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and Keane's are Kane's (generally) in Galway....

Connacht performance is dismal v14 man Cardiff. And Conor Morris (and Jackman) pronouncing Murray as Murr-Ray fffs Thats how it's pronounced where Niall is from. New one on me. I went to College with several Rossie Murrays in UCG. Never heard it pronounced that way, and is thus a first on TV? Sent ...

Jackman "Connacht need to push on now for the bonus point" . They just scored their first against 14 men (13 at one point) on 62 mins to go 12-13 up. What's he smoking?

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Connacht performance is dismal v14 man Cardiff. And Conor Morris (and Jackman) pronouncing Murray as Murr-Ray fffs

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26-0 in 2nd. Treviso absolutely dire. Turner did well as did Russell. I wonder if we will look back on today as the day Sam took over from Ross. Probably not but it'll come very soon Russell was poor I thought. I think he's a bit at sea with his role in Nienabers def system. He also had lots of han...

desperado wrote:Fekitoa shows his true colours again...cheap shot merchant. Ever since he tried to decapitate Henshaw Ire v NZ.

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Actually it was on Zebo !...Henshaw was taken out by Cane (the poor man's McCaw)

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Fekitoa shows his true colours again...cheap shot merchant. Ever since he tried to decapitate Henshaw Ire v NZ.

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9 mins

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I know it's with 19 mins left... changes etc....but Prendergast showing what Ross isn't

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I'm exceptionally wary of Wales. Gatland, who is, let us not forget, the most experienced and successful coach in the competition, has taken Wales from where they were 12 months ago - an utter shambles that makes Ulster look like the All Blacks run by Tim Cook - to being competitive (P2 L2, but wit...

I wonder might they release Larmour or Frawley to play given our lack of back three options and their need for game time? Might be a good test run if Keenan is out for Wales. Byrne, McKee, Mike, Molony, Jenkins, Deegan, Penny, Culhane, McGrath, Ross/Sam, Russell, Brownlee, Turner, TOB, Larmour? Bar...

Ruckedtobits wrote: ↑February 10th, 2024, 5:41 pm

Capitán wrote: ↑February 10th, 2024, 5:18 pm Do you have to start your run up (ie move backwards or forwards) or do you actually have to move towards the ball?

You must 'start' your run-up. Direction is immaterial

I was always told; once the kicker lifts a heel you can charge. No idea if that's correct !!;

Scalabrin should have been MOTM. BOC played better than most but still missed tackles that cost.

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Here's the GT prediction: Ireland v Italy (possible): Keenan; Nash, Henshaw, McCloskey, Lowe; Crowley, Murray; Porter, Sheehan, Bealham, McCarthy, Ryan, Baird, Doris, Conan. Replacements: Kelleher, Healy/Loughman, O’Toole, Henderson/Beirne, van der Flier, Casey/Gibson-Park, H Byrne, Larmour. It will...

Barry wrote: ↑February 8th, 2024, 8:48 pm Saw that Bealham's wife gave birth to their 1st in Galway yesterday, would explain Jager's late call up to the squad.


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I guess O'Toole will be on the bench?

watching it again (for the second time!); noticed that after the Willemse hit Porter wobbled and fell like the proverbial sack of spuds after getting to his feet and taking a few steps. Even if he passed the HIA assessment at the game; (question for those familiar with HIA protocol) is there a chanc...