McKinlay for Italy?

[rdsblue]

If and when Conor O'Shea takes the Italian job will he be looking to bring his fellow Leinsterman Ian McKinlay into the Italian fold? The McKinlay of four years ago was far better than any of the fly halves at Italy's disposal now. I think Ian McK will qualify on residency in 2017.

[Donny B.]

Well he's only made one substitute appearance for Zebre so far, so perhaps you're getting a little ahead of yourself?

http://www.pro12rugby.com/teams/zebre/s ... 2VIRoox.97

In fact his Twitter account has him as a player with Viadana so he's maybe back there after finishing the short-term deal with Zebre?

[curates_egg]

If and when Conor O'Shea takes the Italian job will he be looking to bring his fellow Leinsterman Ian McKinlay into the Italian fold? The McKinlay of four years ago was far better than any of the fly halves at Italy's disposal now. I think Ian McK will qualify on residency in 2017.

He also wouldn't be allowed to play in Ireland, England or France at present!
I have a good friend in Viadana who says he is without doubt their best player in terms of competence; he's also captain. They're having a good season (as is he) but he is not part of the Zebre squad, and AFAIK that one game was kind of a trial run.

[Dexter]

It's a pity because it would be a great story!

[wixfjord]

I wonder would he be invited back into the Leinster fold as cover for Mads leaving.

Always thought he was a superior 10 to Madigan back in the day. Had a few lovely cameos for us too.

Definitely would be a risk, but what a story it would be too!

[Grumpy Old Man]

If and when Conor O'Shea takes the Italian job will he be looking to bring his fellow Leinsterman Ian McKinlay into the Italian fold? The McKinlay of four years ago was far better than any of the fly halves at Italy's disposal now. I think Ian McK will qualify on residency in 2017.

He also wouldn't be allowed to play in Ireland, England or France at present!
I have a good friend in Viadana who says he is without doubt their best player in terms of competence; he's also captain. They're having a good season (as is he) but he is not part of the Zebre squad, and AFAIK that one game was kind of a trial run.

I think Ireland have said OK to the goggles.

[Donny B.]

I think Ireland have said OK to the goggles.

They did but don't think the paperwork has gone through yet.

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/i ... -1.2471644

Love this pic with another lad with the same issue..