Emerging Ireland

[cormac]

Another trip to Eastern Europe this Summer for games against Russia, Uruguay and hosts Romania.

http://www.irishrugby.ie/news/30313.php#.UzqNhvldU1I

[simonokeeffe]

Another trip to Eastern Europe this Summer for games against Russia, Uruguay and hosts Romania.

http://www.irishrugby.ie/news/30313.php#.UzqNhvldU1I

could be similar makeup to panel from last time as 5 or 6 Ireland boys will need a rest and we will more than likely have a Leinster v Munster league final a week before the 1st test in Argentina, recquiring most of Ulster's 1st XV

[offshorerules]

Another trip to Eastern Europe this Summer for games against Russia, Uruguay and hosts Romania.

http://www.irishrugby.ie/news/30313.php#.UzqNhvldU1I

could be similar makeup to panel from last time as 5 or 6 Ireland boys will need a rest and we will more than likely have a Leinster v Munster league final a week before the 1st test in Argentina, recquiring most of Ulster's 1st XV

Maybe they will look to rest a lot of our players anyway and they won't be going on the tour at all to Argentina. Certainly any of the Lions will need a good rest.

[dropkick]

Darragh Leader should go. He looks a good player. Big, strong, decent speed, solid under the high ball, big boot and good when joining the attack.

[Morf]

Darragh Leader should go. He looks a good player. Big, strong, decent speed, solid under the high ball, big boot and good when joining the attack.

Wasn't is Shane Layden the big Connacht FB who had a leg break/serious injury?

Is he still knocking about? Looked good at 20s.

[dropkick]

Darragh Leader should go. He looks a good player. Big, strong, decent speed, solid under the high ball, big boot and good when joining the attack.

Wasn't is Shane Layden the big Connacht FB who had a leg break/serious injury?

Is he still knocking about? Looked good at 20s.

Thats him. Played with the U20s 2 years ago. Was one of the best players of the U20 6 nations and then broke a leg. Havn't heard much from him since.

[Morf]

Darragh Leader should go. He looks a good player. Big, strong, decent speed, solid under the high ball, big boot and good when joining the attack.

Wasn't is Shane Layden the big Connacht FB who had a leg break/serious injury?

Is he still knocking about? Looked good at 20s.

Thats him. Played with the U20s 2 years ago. Was one of the best players of the U20 6 nations and then broke a leg. Havn't heard much from him since.

Year 3 of Connacht academy. Has him down as 180cm which seems about 10cm at least too little.

[Donny B.]

Darragh Leader should go. He looks a good player. Big, strong, decent speed, solid under the high ball, big boot and good when joining the attack.

Wasn't is Shane Layden the big Connacht FB who had a leg break/serious injury?

Is he still knocking about? Looked good at 20s.

Was listed on the bench for Buccaneers last week when they played Terenure. Not sure if he got on though. Looked a great prospect in the Under-20s alright but injury sadly appears to have ruined him.

[Morf]

Darragh Leader should go. He looks a good player. Big, strong, decent speed, solid under the high ball, big boot and good when joining the attack.

Wasn't is Shane Layden the big Connacht FB who had a leg break/serious injury?

Is he still knocking about? Looked good at 20s.

Was listed on the bench for Buccaneers last week when they played Terenure. Not sure if he got on though. Looked a great prospect in the Under-20s alright but injury sadly appears to have ruined him.

A regretful but all too common story.

Wish him the best in other elements of his life anyway.

[ronk]

Looks like Madigan is going. Not sure who else.

There are going to be depth issues in some positions, such as hooker.

[simonokeeffe]

Looks like Madigan is going. Not sure who else.

There are going to be depth issues in some positions, such as hooker.

Casey and Annett?

[Keith]

Looks like Madigan is going. Not sure who else.

There are going to be depth issues in some positions, such as hooker.

Casey and Annett?

Young McGuigan is doing really well at Newcastle aswell. I have seen fans raving about him!

[Ruckedtobits]

Irish Squad to Argentina announced as:

Forwards (16)
Forwards (16)
1 James Cronin (Dolphin/Munster) *
1 Dave Kilcoyne (UL Bohemians/Munster) 8
1 Jack McGrath (St Mary's College/Leinster) 8
2 Rory Best (Banbridge/Ulster) 75
2 Rob Herring (Ballinahinch/Ulster) *
2 Damian Varley (Garryowen/Munster) 2
3 Marty Moore (Lansdowne/Leinster) 5
3 Mike Ross (Clontarf/Leinster) 39
4 Paul O'Connell (Young Munster/Munster) 92
5 Iain Henderson (Ballinahinch/Ulster) 10
5 Devin Toner (Lansdowne/Leinster) 15
6 Robbie Diack (Malone/Ulster) *
6 Rhys Ruddock (St Mary's College/Leinster) 2
7 Chris Henry (Malone/Ulster) 14
7 Jordi Murphy (Lansdowne/Leinster) 2
8 Jamie Heaslip (Dublin University/Leinster) 65

Backs (14)
9 Kieran Marmion (Corinthians/Connacht) *
9 Conor Murray (Garryowen/Munster) 27
9 Eoin Reddan (Lansdowne/Leinster) 54
10 Paddy Jackson (Dungannon/Ulster) 9
10 Johnny Sexton (Racing Metro) 43
11 Fergus McFadden (Old Belvedere/Leinster) 26
11 Simon Zebo (Cork Constitution/Munster) 6
12 Darren Cave (Belfast Harlequins/Ulster) 5
12 Luke Marshall (Ballinahinch/Ulster) 5
13 Keith Earls (Young Munster/Munster) 39
13 Robbie Henshaw (Buccanneers/Connacht) 3
14 Andrew Trimble (Ballymena/Ulster) 55
15 Felix Jones (Shannon/Munster) 5
15 Rob Kearney (UCD/Leinster) 54

*Denotes uncapped player

Of the above players, the following played in the Tblisi Cup last June:

Rob Herring
Martin Moore
Jack McGrath
Robbie Diack
Rhys Ruddock
Jordi Murphy

6 forwards who were very satisfied with the effects of being selected for the Emerging Ireland Squad and its impact on their careers. Interesting to note that no backs made the transition.

Could the Emerging Ireland Squad to Romania comprise some of the following?:

C Gilroy, D Leader
S Olding, E Griffin, I Whitten
N Reid, E Sheridan
S Monahan, M Healy, TO'Halloran
I Madigan JJ Hanrahan
L McGrath, P Hart, C Sheridan

C Black, R Ah You
A Dundon, D Fogarty
T Furlong, S Archer
D Tuohy, D Foley, L Stevenson,
M Kearney, B Marshall
D Ryan, S Dougal, T O'Donnell
J Muldoon, C Gilsenan
J Coughlan, R Copeland


Lots of players apparently left out due to injury or excess game time but certainly the longest list ever in that regard and including:

Darcy, Bowe, Fitzgerald, Boss, Healy, Cronin, Strauss, Sherry, Court, Fitzpatrick, Don Ryan, M McCarthy, Ferris, SO'B, etc

Interesting times and once again sorry that James Coughlan didn't get the trip

[Ruckedtobits]

Include Archer in the list of exclusions according to that font of knowledge Hugonaut

[paddyor]

Think Tuohy is out too.
Is it specifically young / uncapped players or are they liable to bring along the likes of MacCarthy?

[Ruckedtobits]

Very much doubt it. Don't think age is a disqualifier as such but International experience seems to rule you out.

Games against Russia, Uruguay and Romania so expect a tough confrontation up front if last year is anything to go by. However, if players like Madigan and Keatley are selected, as Joe Schmidt outlined in his press conference, it augurs well for whoever travels with them. Players like Matt Healy, Dave McSharry, Noel Reid, Stuart Olding, Ricky Andrew, Darragh Leader, Cathal Sheridan, Luke McGrath, Robin Copeland, Callum Black, Tadgh Furlong, Aaron Dundon, Dave Foley, Sean Dougal might have some very decent company in which to demonstrate their skills

[jezzer]

Don't think Olding is available yet?

[cormac]

Don't think Olding is available yet?

He was acting as waterboy for Ulster at the weekend. Probably not too far from full fitness.

[goreyguy]

Don't think Olding is available yet?

nope. preseason for Ulster is his aim

[paddyor]

So Jackson out of Argentina tour meaning Madigan is out of Emerging Ireland. Also strong rumours that Keatley and JJ are having Groin injuries. Who's next up at 10.
Humphries
Steenson
James McKinney
Noel Reid
Jack Carty

anyone else?