Tour to Japan

[backrower8]

Only three second rows including James Ryan, no Molony. I find that very strange.

The IRFU web-site says that one more player will be added after the weekend's fixtures - that will be Dillane or Molony

[LeRouxIsPHat]

No McCloskey isn't a surprise but I'd have picked him myself. Stockdale and ROL the chosen ones in terms of talent out wide and I don't disagree with them being there, but really can't believe that neither Adam Byrne or Sweetnam made it. Think that's a big mistake.

I felt there might be some selections where guys were picked/left out with versatility in mind e..g. Leave TOH out and have Carbery cover 10 and 15 because he's likely to do that during the next 6N or at the World Cup, but would still have expected a young specialist winger to go alongside them.

[backrower8]

No McCloskey isn't a surprise but I'd have picked him myself. Stockdale and ROL the chosen ones in terms of talent out wide and I don't disagree with them being there, but really can't believe that neither Adam Byrne or Sweetnam made it. Think that's a big mistake.

I felt there might be some selections where guys were picked/left out with versatility in mind e..g. Leave TOH out and have Carbery cover 10 and 15 because he's likely to do that during the next 6N or at the World Cup, but would still have expected a young specialist winger to go alongside them.

+1

[LeRouxIsPHat]

Only three second rows including James Ryan, no Molony. I find that very strange.

The IRFU web-site says that one more player will be added after the weekend's fixtures - that will be Dillane or Molony

Ah okay, thanks.

[backrower8]

The A-team from that lot might be:

Healy Scannell Ryan
Toner Treadwell (Dillane may tour yet - 1 player to be added after weekend)
Ruddock Conan VDF
Marmion Jackson
Earls Scannell Ringrose Zebo
TOH

Tracy, Kilcoyne, Bealham, Ryan, Leavy, McGrath, Carberry, Conway

[LeRouxIsPHat]

Roux another who might be in the mix for second row.

[TrapperChamonix]

Ryan likely to be capped before playing for Leinster.

When was the last time someone capped before playing for Province / Club? D'Arcy maybe?

[backrower8]

Roux another who might be in the mix for second row.

True re Roux

*sorry
#couldnthelpmyself

[LeRouxIsPHat]

The guys who've been brought in from nowhere are all very very powerful. There are others who are relatively new to the squad who are good footballers (like Rory Scannell) but I think there's been a conscious effort to get those powerful guys into the squad.

That makes me think Dillane is pencilled in for the last slot.

[johng]

Ryan likely to be capped before playing for Leinster.

When was the last time someone capped before playing for Province / Club? D'Arcy maybe?

Mickey Bent

[backrower8]

Roux another who might be in the mix for second row.

Who is your 1, 2, 3 from Roux, Dillane, Molony for this tour?

[TrapperChamonix]

Ryan likely to be capped before playing for Leinster.

When was the last time someone capped before playing for Province / Club? D'Arcy maybe?

Mickey Bent

Of Course

[Flash Gordon]

No Adam Byrne, Sweetnam or Trimble

Massively disagree with that part anyway, haven't looked closely at the rest.

No RK or Heaslip either. Is Heaslips injury that severe that there's no chance he'll be the Lions backup?

Or Cronin - wonder if he's long term injured..... Very surprised that Byrne isn't involved as he's been the best attacking wing in Ireland in my opinion.

[jimbobjoe]

Disappointed for Buckley, Sweetnam and Byrne. I think Sweetnam is ready for this level and Byrne would benefit massively from some Joe time.

Possibly also a missed opportunity in not bringing Ross Byrne for a bit of exposure - especially considering ROG is linking up for the USA stint. I'd suspect Rory Scannell is 3rd choice 10 in case of emergency.

[simonokeeffe]

Strauss, Roux, Gilroy and Trimble seem like the big drops. Dont think Holland falls into that and Ryan obviously exiled. Bealham makes it as the 5th/two sided prop

Sweetnam feels like the glaring omission to me especially considering theres no one in the panel that starts at 14 for their province

No residency qualified players for what its worth

[LeRouxIsPHat]

Roux another who might be in the mix for second row.

Who is your 1, 2, 3 from Roux, Dillane, Molony for this tour?

Probably Dillane if he's fit, then Molony if he's not.

[backrower8]

Roux another who might be in the mix for second row.

Who is your 1, 2, 3 from Roux, Dillane, Molony for this tour?

Probably Dillane if he's fit, then Molony if he's not.

Agreed

[lummix]

Wonder who will capt the team, presume it'll be ruddock as very few experienced leaders.

Maybe leavy an outside bet

[brenno]

Anybody know what time Japan games kick off - they're listed as 0600 and 0640 GMT. Excuse the ignorance but are we on GMT or (hopefully) an hour later. USA game kicks off at 2200 GMT

[backrower8]

Wonder who will capt the team, presume it'll be ruddock as very little experienced leaders.

Maybe leavy an outside bet

Well it won't be Healy or Zebo