Academy 2016/2017
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It would be extraordinary if Ryan got an Ireland cap before a provincial one, but he is supposedly an extraordinary talent.
It would put him right up there with Michael Bent!
It would put him right up there with Michael Bent!
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BOD as well?ChrisUppy wrote:It would be extraordinary if Ryan got an Ireland cap before a provincial one, but he is supposedly an extraordinary talent.
It would put him right up there with Michael Bent!
And Ruddock possibly?
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BOD yessimonokeeffe wrote:BOD as well?ChrisUppy wrote:It would be extraordinary if Ryan got an Ireland cap before a provincial one, but he is supposedly an extraordinary talent.
It would put him right up there with Michael Bent!
And Ruddock possibly?
Ruddock no, he had 3 starts for Leinster before his first Ireland cap
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Bah so closecormac wrote:BOD yessimonokeeffe wrote:BOD as well?ChrisUppy wrote:It would be extraordinary if Ryan got an Ireland cap before a provincial one, but he is supposedly an extraordinary talent.
It would put him right up there with Michael Bent!
And Ruddock possibly?
Ruddock no, he had 3 starts for Leinster before his first Ireland cap
Any more of pro era?
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Ryan would have multiple caps if he didn't get injured at an unfortunate time.
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The Porter talk is incredible if it actually exists, the lad has clear potential but hasn't even played one full game at tighthead for Leinster.mildlyinterested wrote:Seen some talk that Andrew Porter and James Ryan will be in Ireland summer tour squad.
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Jordan Larmour and Tommy O'Brien out for JWC.
Jack Kelly and Caelan Doris doubts.
Jack Kelly and Caelan Doris doubts.
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What harm could it do? He's more experienced than a lot of England's squad for Argentina.Flash Gordon wrote:The Porter talk is incredible if it actually exists, the lad has clear potential but hasn't even played one full game at tighthead for Leinster.mildlyinterested wrote:Seen some talk that Andrew Porter and James Ryan will be in Ireland summer tour squad.
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I don't think it would do him any harm per se but the question is whether he's earned it (and I'm a huge fan or Porter). Not sure on the England squad comment, which England players selected have played less than one game in the position in which they've been picked?scentofgunpowder wrote:What harm could it do? He's more experienced than a lot of England's squad for Argentina.Flash Gordon wrote:The Porter talk is incredible if it actually exists, the lad has clear potential but hasn't even played one full game at tighthead for Leinster.mildlyinterested wrote:Seen some talk that Andrew Porter and James Ryan will be in Ireland summer tour squad.
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To select Porter ahead of Bent, Bealham or Ryan would be a bit mad.
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I get your point about Porter FG so I'm not being flippant when I say this but your point about him not playing a full game makes me wonder, how many pro props under the age of about 26 have never played 80 minutes?
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Not if he is going as an apprentice ala Jordie Barrett with NZ.wixfjord wrote:To select Porter ahead of Bent, Bealham or Ryan would be a bit mad.
Prolonged time working with Feek would be great.
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Barrett was taken as a non playing extra though. Slightly different scenario. If he were really going as an apprentice it would be along with Bent, Bealham and Ryan in an non playing role (assuming they're taking 3 THs).mildlyinterested wrote:Not if he is going as an apprentice ala Jordie Barrett with NZ.wixfjord wrote:To select Porter ahead of Bent, Bealham or Ryan would be a bit mad.
Prolonged time working with Feek would be great.
I agree though it would be great for him to get the experience and work with the senior coaches.
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Noticed that last year Leinster had 3 under-18 international loosehead props, all three have moved to hooker.
Ronan Kelleher
Cathal Duff
Eoghan Clarke
Ronan Kelleher
Cathal Duff
Eoghan Clarke
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I reckon the props will be
Healy, Kilcoyne
Ryan, Bealham and Bent as he can cover L/H in an emergency.
I'd prefer either Dooley or Cronin to Kilcoyne who can't/won't scrummage.
Healy, Kilcoyne
Ryan, Bealham and Bent as he can cover L/H in an emergency.
I'd prefer either Dooley or Cronin to Kilcoyne who can't/won't scrummage.
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James Ryan getting more gametime before the summer tour today for Munster Development against Ireland u20, starting 5.
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Interesting - is that very unusual, to tog out for another province's development team?mildlyinterested wrote:James Ryan getting more gametime before the summer tour today for Munster Development against Ireland u20, starting 5.
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a senior contract player playing for another province's development, has maybe never happened before.. they are clearing trying to get him gametime before he goes on the tour.bonzo wrote:mildlyinterested wrote:James Ryan getting more gametime before the summer tour today for Munster Development against Ireland u20, starting 5.
Interesting - is that very unusual, to tog out for another province's development team?
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No other reason to get him some gametime.
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mildlyinterested wrote:a senior contract player playing for another province's development, has maybe never happened before.. they are clearing trying to get him gametime before he goes on the tour.bonzo wrote:mildlyinterested wrote:James Ryan getting more gametime before the summer tour today for Munster Development against Ireland u20, starting 5.
Interesting - is that very unusual, to tog out for another province's development team?
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No other reason to get him some gametime.
Nice bit of business by Rassie.
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Hopefully the only time we ever see him in a Munster jerseymildlyinterested wrote:James Ryan getting more gametime before the summer tour today for Munster Development against Ireland u20, starting 5.
Look out Itchy, he's Irish