Leinster Squad announced

apple sourz · Post by **apple sourz** » March 29th, 2006, 11:50 am

Leinster Squad to face Toulouse...

Forwards (14): Will Green, Reggie Corrigan, Ronan McCormack, Emmett Byrne, David Blaney, Brian Blaney, Bernard Jackman, Malcolm O’Kelly, Bryce Williams, Cameron Jowitt, Niall Ronan, Keith Gleeson, Jamie Heaslip, Eric Miller

Backs (11): Guy Easterby, Brian O’Riordan, Brian O’Meara, Felipe Contepomi, Girvan Dempsey, Brian O’Driscoll, Kieran Lewis, Shane Horgan, Denis Hickie, Gordon D’Arcy, Rob Kearney

jezzer · Post by **jezzer** » March 29th, 2006, 11:54 am

No Gissing

and no Adam Byrnes....

Jowitt could cover lock if there's an injury OR is Chubby Cheika thinking of starting him there? Didn't think the earlier experiment worked that well..

ribs · Post by **ribs** » March 29th, 2006, 11:54 am

apple sourz wrote:Leinster Squad to face Toulouse...

Forwards (14): Will Green, Reggie Corrigan, Ronan McCormack, Emmett Byrne, David Blaney, Brian Blaney, Bernard Jackman, Malcolm O’Kelly, Bryce Williams, Cameron Jowitt, Niall Ronan, Keith Gleeson, Jamie Heaslip, Eric Miller

Backs (11): Guy Easterby, Brian O’Riordan, Brian O’Meara, Felipe Contepomi, Girvan Dempsey, Brian O’Driscoll, Kieran Lewis, Shane Horgan, Denis Hickie, Gordon D’Arcy, Rob Kearney

3 hookers and just 2 second rows so no Ben. No surprises in that squad though

apple sourz · Post by **apple sourz** » March 29th, 2006, 11:59 am

[quote="jezzer"]No Gissing

and no Adam Byrnes....

.........and three hookers??

Feel sorry for Ben. He's given his all and still missed out. Hopefully he'll get another opportunity to play in the Heino this season

Surprised at Byrnes omission

jezzer · Post by **jezzer** » March 29th, 2006, 12:10 pm

The 3 hookers thing is WEIRD

What does it say to B Blaney but also Jackman that C&K are willing to omit a backup 2nd row just to have an extra option at hooker for deciding the final 22? Brian's probably delighted for his bro, but must be thinking the mgt are worried about him to be leaving Giss, Byrnes at home.

Also, Hepworth and Hickey excluded, meaning Bommer has to be on the bench, so why include 2 more scrumhalves?

Likely Bench? Byrne, Jackman, Miller, Ronan, BOM, Lewis, Kearney

apple sourz · Post by **apple sourz** » March 29th, 2006, 12:15 pm

jezzer wrote:The 3 hookers thing is WEIRD

What does it say to B Blaney but also Jackman that C&K are willing to omit a backup 2nd row just to have an extra option at hooker for deciding the final 22? Brian's probably delighted for his bro, but must be thinking the mgt are worried about him to be leaving Giss, Byrnes at home.

Also, Hepworth and Hickey excluded, meaning Bommer has to be on the bench, so why include 2 more scrumhalves?

Likely Bench? Byrne, Jackman, Miller, Ronan, BOM, Lewis, Kearney

Actually, I'm delighted for Bomber and I think he'll bring much needed experience to the game. He's been more out of the picture this year and I've never heard him complain.

ckav · Post by **ckav** » March 29th, 2006, 12:16 pm

No Ben G.

He's definitely done or said something to piss somebody off. What an asset he'd be against Trevor...

jezzer · Post by **jezzer** » March 29th, 2006, 12:18 pm

Couldn't agree more, ckav...

Haven't set off yet? Was there a shoe sale you couldn't miss?

apple sourz · Post by **apple sourz** » March 29th, 2006, 12:19 pm

ckav wrote:No Ben G.

He's definitely done or said something to piss somebody off. What an asset he'd be against Trevor...

The way things are going, he could BE the next Trevor. Pastures new and all that.

Duke Raoul · Post by **Duke Raoul** » March 29th, 2006, 12:20 pm

Byrnes must be injured surely?

Jowitt looked out of his depth at lock against Connaught. I shudder to think what would happen to our set piece if Mal or Bryce went down with an early injury.

ckav · Post by **ckav** » March 29th, 2006, 12:20 pm

BOMMER??????

ckav · Post by **ckav** » March 29th, 2006, 12:22 pm

jezzer wrote:Couldn't agree more, ckav...

Haven't set off yet? Was there a shoe sale you couldn't miss?

I'm just back from 2 weddings - one in England and one in Australia...

I think my boss had forgotten what I looked like!
Flying out Friday night, back Sunday pm. Cannae wait!

apple sourz · Post by **apple sourz** » March 29th, 2006, 12:23 pm

ckav wrote:
jezzer wrote:Couldn't agree more, ckav...

Haven't set off yet? Was there a shoe sale you couldn't miss?
I'm just back from 2 weddings - one in England and one in Australia... I think my boss had forgotten what I looked like!
Flying out Friday night, back Sunday pm. Cannae wait!

Wish I had your life you international jetsetter you

ckav · Post by **ckav** » March 29th, 2006, 12:23 pm

Duke Raoul wrote:Byrnes must be injured surely?

Jowitt looked out of his depth at lock against Connaught. I shudder to think what would happen to our set piece if Mal or Bryce went down with an early injury.

didn't see the match against Connacht, but I wouldn't be unduly worried about Jowitt. He's impressed to date. Sounds like nobody acquitted themselves vs Connacht to be honest..

ckav · Post by **ckav** » March 29th, 2006, 12:24 pm

apple sourz wrote:
ckav wrote:
jezzer wrote:Couldn't agree more, ckav...

Haven't set off yet? Was there a shoe sale you couldn't miss?
I'm just back from 2 weddings - one in England and one in Australia... I think my boss had forgotten what I looked like!
Flying out Friday night, back Sunday pm. Cannae wait!
Wish I had your life you international jetsetter you

You can have my life. It includes my overdraft...

jezzer · Post by **jezzer** » March 29th, 2006, 12:26 pm

ckav wrote:BOMMER??????

I think it's bang on the right call. Hepworth is not an option, I'm sorry. As for Hickey, if they'd given him more time at OH I'd say yes, but imagine him getting into the game and struggling to get to the pace of it - could ruin our chances and his reputation (a la Tait).

Fingers crossed for Mal and Felipe - stay healthy guys!

apple sourz · Post by **apple sourz** » March 29th, 2006, 12:26 pm

ckav wrote:
apple sourz wrote:
ckav wrote: I'm just back from 2 weddings - one in England and one in Australia... I think my boss had forgotten what I looked like!
Flying out Friday night, back Sunday pm. Cannae wait!
Wish I had your life you international jetsetter you
You can have my life. It includes my overdraft...

It will all be worth it at 6pm Saturday

Duke Raoul · Post by **Duke Raoul** » March 29th, 2006, 12:33 pm

"I wouldn't be unduly worried about Jowitt. He's impressed to date".

Agreed ckav, he's been a cracking signing. But his best performances have definitely been in the backrow.

Incidently, anyone know his contract situation for next season?

ckav · Post by **ckav** » March 29th, 2006, 12:40 pm

Duke Raoul wrote:"I wouldn't be unduly worried about Jowitt. He's impressed to date".

Agreed ckav, he's been a cracking signing. But his best performances have definitely been in the backrow.

Incidently, anyone know his contract situation for next season?

Well, as we seem to have signed a whole new back row, I'm not sure where that leaves him. Are they developing him as a second row to replace Mal?

I think he's on a 2 year contract, but can't be sure.

Breener, are you out there.....

jezzer · Post by **jezzer** » March 29th, 2006, 12:54 pm

[quote="ckav]Well, as we seem to have signed a whole new back row, I'm not sure where that leaves him. Are they developing him as a second row to replace Mal?

I think he's on a 2 year contract, but can't be sure.

Breener, are you out there.....

[/quote]

We've only signed keogh for the back row, haven't we? hogan is a 2nd row.

I thought jowitt was only on a year deal, but surely he'll stay on...?

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