Ciano struggling

[simonokeeffe]

Joe saying it'll go down to the wire.

to expand on that article theyre hoping he makes last warm up game (in some capacity) even if he's only fit enough for the bench for first RWC game you HAVE to take him and let McGrath start, le crunch is our our last group game so he'd have the time

[LeRouxIsPHat]

Just read the ST which had the same quotes as I'd read on Planet Rugby but also added that he'd scrummaged last week, would have thought that was a big positive.

[simonokeeffe]

Joe singing Bent's praises too, going to a world cup could be great for his confidence/development

Though if we took 5 props all Leinster there could be ructions

[LeRouxIsPHat]

I've very much changed my mind on the prop situation. Had wanted us to take 6 but would definitely go with 5 now and an extra outside back. Funnily enough, If that is the way that Joe is thinking (and I've a feeling it is) then Bent's fitness is actually crucial to the make up of the squad.

[simonokeeffe]

I've very much changed my mind on the prop situation. Had wanted us to take 6 but would definitely go with 5 now and an extra outside back. Funnily enough, If that is the way that Joe is thinking (and I've a feeling it is) then Bent's fitness is actually crucial to the make up of the squad.

Its a case of Bent going covering both sides or Killer going and McGrath covers both sides (if its 5 props)