IT - POC set to captain Lions

[tackle-bag]

it's in the guardian aswell:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2009/ap ... -mcgeechan

can't see any mention in the Irish press.

It's on breakingnews.ie, although they may have just thieved the article from the BBC. I've heard from a decent source that O'Connell ducked out of the reception at Áras an Uachtaráin early in order to catch a flight to Heathrow.

[papachino]

At least its an Irish Captain. that's all that matter's, a centre isn't really a captains position anyways!!

Hope BOD wont be on a downer now for the rest of the years tho!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ruck]

At least its an Irish Captain. that's all that matter's, a centre isn't really a captains position anyways!!

you've changed your tune.

[jimigiller]

I see the Guardian has announced POC as captain. Pity, really think Drico deserved it, apart from what happened on his last captaincy, the pure balls to score of those rucks against England and Wales won both those games. Geech going for a more imposing/heavier captain in POC?

[icebaby]

won't be on here tomorrow for the announcement, so Well Done Paul.

[Imperial Mongoonybus]

Munster 1 - Leinster 0. Get used to it

[Slipper1]

Munster 1 - Leinster 0. Get used to it

There really has to be one on what is a great day for Irish Rugby, the Magners League and Paul O'Connell, you try to incite a M v L fight. Idiot.

[jezzer]

Munster 1 - Leinster 0. Get used to it

That is the campest thing I have ever seen.... POC stars on Broadway in CATS

[Hickiefan]

Well done on turning the Lions captain in to a big pussy - clown!

[sarah_lennon]

good god,

well done to all the players from Leinster Munster and Ulster

Probably only Leamy and Hayes that have missed out of the possibles, maybe D'Arcy too. Hope all three make the reserve list

[Imperial Mongoonybus]

Jebus you lot are chippy!

p.s. Pic came from front page of MF.COM, who have the ability, at least in part, not to take themselves too seriously.

[fourthirtythree]

Delighted the Irish back row all got selected. Delighted for Quinlan who I think really put his hand up. Delighted for O'Connell who is a deserving captain. Delighted for Kearney and Fitz who had to get selected while playing in back lines that weren't going very well. Delighted for Earls - he will bring the fearlessness of youth.
Ithink Irish players got the benefit of a few close calls there. So I'm happy all round.

[Leinsterman]

MF.COM, who have the ability, at least in part, not to take themselves too seriously.

Now that's actually funny.

[simonno6]

whats the craic with the reserves list? When will that be released or will it?

[Kyle]

whats the craic with the reserves list? When will that be released or will it?

i dont think a reserve list is ever released, i think they just give the players a shout when they need them. Sure wasnt someone drafted in from their holidays in Australia at the end of the last tour?

[olaf the fat]

Well done POC. how many Irish Loins captians is that now?

[Kyle]

Well done POC. how many Irish Loins captians is that now?

10 as far as i recall, quite ahead of the other nations.

[simonno6]

yeh SSN said 10 - must be something endearing about Irish folk that manages to unite foes into a harmonious unit.

[Kyle]

yeh SSN said 10 - must be something endearing about Irish folk that manages to unite foes into a harmonious unit.

we're able to get them to all go out on the lash, have a few beers etc.

[simonno6]

yeh SSN said 10 - must be something endearing about Irish folk that manages to unite foes into a harmonious unit.

we're able to get them to all go out on the lash, have a few beers etc.

they do have a solid week in south africa before the first match! The leinster boys will be leading that charge though, as they'll be celbrating their conquest of the Heineken Cup!