Munster 2016-2017

[sunshiner1]

PO'C to take up advisory role in the academy.

I think it's a great piece of business. The whole jobs for the boys things has worked well for Munster the last few years. Why stop now?

[leinsterforever]

Not much point floating behind Foleys back.

Munster board would love to have him/a liging/not just have Fla as token local if Foley walks (under pressure)

He might be a better fit than Foley as line-out coach

[simonokeeffe]

Not much point floating behind Foleys back.

Munster board would love to have him/a liging/not just have Fla as token local if Foley walks (under pressure)

He might be a better fit than Foley as line-out coach

well if Foley goes they can ease him in as set piece forwards (assistant) or something like that, Erasmus would presumably cover a lot of the forwards normally

[Dave Cahill]

Has O'Connell ever done any coaching, has he done his qualifications?

Or is he actually taking up a role designed to attract external investment into the academy.

[simonokeeffe]

The online blogger types are all reporting Betts wasnt even offered a Munster Academy place

Theyve 2 THs in year 3 (with a whopping 2 B & I starts between them) but still only 2 in senior squad and dont look to be allowed any NIQ props any time soon

[deco]

Yet another forriner joining our development province. No doubt he'll buy into the jersey and be a ligind.

http://m.sport24.co.za/sport24/Rugby/Su ... r-20160720

[Peg Leg]

Yet another forriner joining our development province. No doubt he'll buy into the jersey and be a ligind.

http://m.sport24.co.za/sport24/Rugby/Su ... r-20160720

Obviously rated by Rassie.

[LeRouxIsPHat]

I wonder if that means Chisholm is off.

[Dave Cahill]

He has another year on his contract iirc?

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[johng]

He has another year on his contract iirc?

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His doc might be the deciding factor rather than his lawyer. PS. Why are you bragging about your phone?

[LeRouxIsPHat]

He has another year on his contract iirc?

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He does but there were rumours he'd have to retire.

I've heard of two players who've been told to retire but are refusing to btw.

[Dave Cahill]

He has another year on his contract iirc?

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His doc might be the deciding factor rather than his lawyer. PS. Why are you bragging about your phone?

Bloody tapatalk!

[johng]

He has another year on his contract iirc?

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His doc might be the deciding factor rather than his lawyer. PS. Why are you bragging about your phone?

Bloody tapatalk!

I knew that. Can you not edit the message on it? Never used it myself.

[Dave Cahill]

You can, I just forgot to after a re-install. Done now!

[simonokeeffe]

He has another year on his contract iirc?

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He does but there were rumours he'd have to retire.

I've heard of two players who've been told to retire but are refusing to btw.

By provinces to save money or ignoring medical advice or what?

And does McCarthy figure anywhere in it?

[LeRouxIsPHat]

Their own decisions.

[Dave Cahill]

Kleyn signing confirmed by Munster

[offshorerules]

Saw a highlight reel. Pretty underwhelming reminds me of Roux
.

[paddyor]

Another project player? Probably their best chance of increasing national representation.

[leinsterforever]

Saw a highlight reel. Pretty underwhelming reminds me of Roux
.

He seems to do more in the loose than Roux, and he's got more Super Rugby appearances than Roux had. I wonder how he compares as a pusher in the scrum?

All in all, I think this looks like a shrewd signing