It's still a bad habit of which many dominant schoolboys are guilty.
Line breaks are crucial, but generally the line breaker does not score, especially as players move up the levels.
Once the break is made, distribution is key.
All Blacks nil wrote:It's still a bad habit that many dominant schoolboys are guilty of.
Line breaks are crucial, but generally the line breaker does not score, especially as players move up the levels. Once the break is made, distribution is key.
yes and thankfully he has plenty of time to improve areas where he maybe weak at.
heaven forbid schoolboys aren't the finished product at 19.
Generally in those highlights videos you don't see passing. Its an important skill but not as spectacular for the fans as seeing someone running with the ball. On;y when players are promoting themselves do they put in other skills like passing, kicking and tackling.
Kelly looks a very impressive athlete from those clips. He isn't small, has speed, can step and has great balance.
IIRC Brendan Macken was a similar beast in schools rugby. Sometimes the power advantages a good big lad in schools doesn't translate well when playing against the men.
What's his best position, do you think - centre or fullback?
Seems redundant to play him at centre [from a Leinster point of view] when we have Ringrose and O'Loughlin on board.
Fullback for me.
Kelly has played 12/13 and 15 for Ireland underage teams.
Important to remember that Jordan Larmour is probably rated higher than Kelly, he did join the academy effectively straight from school, although he doesn't have as much position versatility.
Tommy O'Brien is another very promising back too, could end up at centre or on the wing.
What's his best position, do you think - centre or fullback?
Seems redundant to play him at centre [from a Leinster point of view] when we have Ringrose and O'Loughlin on board.
Fullback for me.
Kelly has played 12/13 and 15 for Ireland underage teams.
Important to remember that Jordan Larmour is probably rated higher than Kelly, he did join the academy effectively straight from school, although he doesn't have as much position versatility.
Tommy O'Brien is another very promising back too, could end up at centre or on the wing.
Plenty rate Kelly higher including me but good to have both and not an issue hopefully Laarmour stays fit as has been injury prone. Would like to see yet another O'Brien stay at centre for now could be better than the other young lads coming thru
What's his best position, do you think - centre or fullback?
Seems redundant to play him at centre [from a Leinster point of view] when we have Ringrose and O'Loughlin on board.
Fullback for me.
Kelly has played 12/13 and 15 for Ireland underage teams.
Important to remember that Jordan Larmour is probably rated higher than Kelly, he did join the academy effectively straight from school, although he doesn't have as much position versatility.
Tommy O'Brien is another very promising back too, could end up at centre or on the wing.
Plenty rate Kelly higher including me but good to have both and not an issue hopefully Laarmour stays fit as has been injury prone. Would like to see yet another O'Brien stay at centre for now could be better than the other young lads coming thru
which is why i said probably rated higher.. both kelly and larmour have had serious knee injuries.
Conor Dean out for at least the start of the 6N. Injured playing for Marys last weekend. Not sure if anyone called up. Tough on him. Hopefully make it back fr WC. He has next year too.
El Diablo wrote:Conor Dean out for at least the start of the 6N. Injured playing for Marys last weekend. Not sure if anyone called up. Tough on him. Hopefully make it back fr WC. He has next year too.
Wonder will they try Alan Tynan? ex Roscrea playing senior with Young Munster
El Diablo wrote:Conor Dean out for at least the start of the 6N. Injured playing for Marys last weekend. Not sure if anyone called up. Tough on him. Hopefully make it back fr WC. He has next year too.
Wonder will they try Alan Tynan? ex Roscrea playing senior with Young Munster
it will be Johnny McPhillips with Conor Fitzgerald on the bench.
