Next game Leinster v Barbarians

[All Blacks nil]

Madigan should cement his claim on the RWC15 back up outhalf position in a game that should suit his strengths. Outstanding v Edinburgh on Saturday in what was a crucial game for Connacht, he delivered the goods from his natural position.
A similar performance in Thomond Park and he would be a viable option to a more conservative Jonny Sexton for both the RWC and Leinster next season.

[OTT]

Hopefully they enter through the right entrance of Thomond Park, don't want to lose the psychological edge or the match could be over before kick off.

[All Blacks nil]

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[OTT]

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Agreed, well said.

[neiliog93]

I think Glasgow will beat Ulster, so Ulster players starting on the bench in that game should be available.

[BlueWheels]

Squad for game just announced:

Ireland XV (Squad to play Barbarians, Thomond Park, Thursday, May 28th)

Forwards (15)
Michael Bent (Leinster/Dublin University)
Jack Conan (Leinster/Old Belvedere)*
Robbie Diack (Ulster/Malone)
Tadhg Furlong (Leinster/Clontarf)*
Jamie Heaslip (Leinster/Dublin University) Captain
Chris Henry (Ulster/Malone)
Rob Herring (Ulster/Ballynahinch)
Jack McGrath (Leinster/St Mary's College)
Ben Marshall (Leinster/Old Belvedere)*
Jordi Murphy (Leinster/Lansdowne)
Mike Ross (Leinster/Clontarf)
Rhys Ruddock (Leinster/St Mary's College)
Richardt Strauss (Leinster/Old Wesley)
Devin Toner (Leinster/Lansdowne)
Dan Tuohy (Ulster/Ballymena)

Backs (12)
Craig Gilroy (Ulster/Dungannon)
Paddy Jackson (Ulster/Dungannon)
Dave Kearney (Leinster/Lansdowne)
Rob Kearney (Leinster/UCD)
Cian Kelleher (Leinster/Lansdowne)*
Stuart McCloskey (Ulster/Ballynahinch)*
Luke McGrath (Leinster/UCD)*
Ian Madigan (Leinster/Blackrock College)
Luke Marshall (Ulster/Ballynahinch)
Colm O'Shea (Leinster/Clontarf)*
Eoin Reddan (Leinster/Lansdowne)
Noel Reid (Leinster/Clontarf)

* = uncapped players

[sunshiner1]

Really happy to see Kelleher and O'Shea in the squad. Don't think they'll play but it's a definite sign of encouragement from Joe and they'll be learning the systems in place to be a full international.

[rdsblue]

Really happy to see Kelleher and O'Shea in the squad. Don't think they'll play but it's a definite sign of encouragement from Joe and they'll be learning the systems in place to be a full international.

I think its great to see Ben Marshall in there as well as being included with the Emerging Ireland squad.It seemed he was on his way out of Leinster while MOC was there but hopefully his selection by Joe will ensure he is not grabbed by Munster in the way Jordan Couglan apparently has been.

[Dave Cahill]

Really happy to see Kelleher and O'Shea in the squad. Don't think they'll play but it's a definite sign of encouragement from Joe and they'll be learning the systems in place to be a full international.

I think its great to see Ben Marshall in there as well as being included with the Emerging Ireland squad.It seemed he was on his way out of Leinster while MOC was there but hopefully his selection by Joe will ensure he is not grabbed by Munster in the way Jordan Couglan apparently has been.

Or it could mean that he will be sent to Munster by Joe the way Jordan Coughlan was.

[goreyguy]

Ben Marshall is headed to Connacht. Makes sense.

[flustered]

Jennings captain (playing 6) on Thursday with Kirchner and Gopperth also starting

[offshorerules]

Jennings captain (playing 6) on Thursday with Kirchner and Gopperth also starting

So Leinster vs Leinster. AB0 will be chuffed.

[the spoofer]

Ben Marshall is headed to Connacht. Makes sense.

That's a fabulous signing by them. I really rate him, pity MOC/Leo didn't.

[offshorerules]

Is he not a bit injury prone?

[Flash Gordon]

Ben Marshall is headed to Connacht. Makes sense.

That's a fabulous signing by them. I really rate him, pity MOC/Leo didn't.

Marshall is the real deal but didn't get a run due to injuries and MOC not bringing players through. Think it's a great signing for Connacht, when he's played for us he's delivered - he was outstanding in the Dragons game and thought he did really well against Toulon. Hopefully a year or two with Connacht will help him build towards Ireland - the Irish coaching set up obviously rate him!