Reggie might need to do a reprise.wixfjord wrote:Scannell and Bleyendaal 'going for scans'. Tyler on his neck which doesn't sound good.
Grobler and Kleyn still out too.
Munster could be up against it at the weekend. That Racing side has bad memories of Thomond but Munster don't look in good form at all, and could be putting out a pack with Kilcoyne, Marshall, Archer, Flanagan and Holland against Ben Arous, The Pornstar, Johnston, Nakarawa and Carizza.
Will need all the 'intensity' they can muster.
Dulin and Carter back for Racing too. Should be a good game.
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Just realised that yesterday was 1 year since the death of Anthony Foley.
42 years old!
My thoughts are with his wife and kids.
42 years old!
My thoughts are with his wife and kids.
You know I'm going to lose,
And gambling's for fools,
But that's the way I like it baby, I don't want to live FOREVER!
And gambling's for fools,
But that's the way I like it baby, I don't want to live FOREVER!
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RIP Axel
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RIP Axel. I didn't see the documentary during the week, but I believe it was a very moving piece on the man.
I did however read a transcript or interview from his wife Olive (not sure if it was part of the documentary or not), but she sounds like an incredible mother and is full of humility and dignity, my heart breaks for her and her children.
Congratulations to everybody at Munster, I think the outpouring of grief and the support shown by the fans is extremely heartwarming and I hope the family took some comfort from the legacy Anthony has left behind and the esteem he will forever be held in.
I did however read a transcript or interview from his wife Olive (not sure if it was part of the documentary or not), but she sounds like an incredible mother and is full of humility and dignity, my heart breaks for her and her children.
Congratulations to everybody at Munster, I think the outpouring of grief and the support shown by the fans is extremely heartwarming and I hope the family took some comfort from the legacy Anthony has left behind and the esteem he will forever be held in.
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A slightly different note but looks like Zebo is off to the Miami Dolphins
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apparently he's 1/2 french, is fluent in the language and has a well documented love of foi gras - les dauphins de Miami seem like the natural destination
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I mean who wouldnt want to uproot their young family in order to not be able to represent their countryOldschoolsocks wrote:apparently he's 1/2 french, is fluent in the language and has a well documented love of foi gras - les dauphins de Miami seem like the natural destination
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Munster:
Munster: Simon Zebo; Darren Sweetnam, Chris Farrell, Rory Scannell, Keith Earls; Ian Keatley, Conor Murray;
Dave Kilcoyne, Rhys Marshall, Stephen Archer; Jean Kleyn, Billy Holland, Peter O’Mahony (Capt), Tommy O’Donnell, CJ Stander.
Replacements: Kevin O’Byrne, Liam O’Connor, John Ryan, Mark Flanagan, Jack O’Donoghue, Duncan Williams, JJ Hanrahan, Andrew Conway.
Racing 92:
15. Pat Lambie; 14. Joe Rokocoko, 13. Henry Chavancy, 12. Anthony Tuitavke, 11. Louis Dupichot; 10. Dan Carter, 9. Maxime Machenaud; 1. Eddy Ben Arous, 2. Camille Chat, 3. Ben Tameifuna, 4. Bernard Le Roux, 5. Leone Nakarawa, 6. Wenceslas Lauret, 7. Yannick Nyanga, 8. Antonie Claassen
16. Dimitri Szarzewski, 17. Viliamu Afatia, 18. Census Johnston, 19. Baptiste Chouzenoux, 20. Edwin Maka, 21. Teddy Iribaren, 22. Remi Tales, 23. Albert Vulivuli
Kleyn back is huge for Munster.
I do think Racing will go close though. That's a serious side also.
Munster: Simon Zebo; Darren Sweetnam, Chris Farrell, Rory Scannell, Keith Earls; Ian Keatley, Conor Murray;
Dave Kilcoyne, Rhys Marshall, Stephen Archer; Jean Kleyn, Billy Holland, Peter O’Mahony (Capt), Tommy O’Donnell, CJ Stander.
Replacements: Kevin O’Byrne, Liam O’Connor, John Ryan, Mark Flanagan, Jack O’Donoghue, Duncan Williams, JJ Hanrahan, Andrew Conway.
Racing 92:
15. Pat Lambie; 14. Joe Rokocoko, 13. Henry Chavancy, 12. Anthony Tuitavke, 11. Louis Dupichot; 10. Dan Carter, 9. Maxime Machenaud; 1. Eddy Ben Arous, 2. Camille Chat, 3. Ben Tameifuna, 4. Bernard Le Roux, 5. Leone Nakarawa, 6. Wenceslas Lauret, 7. Yannick Nyanga, 8. Antonie Claassen
16. Dimitri Szarzewski, 17. Viliamu Afatia, 18. Census Johnston, 19. Baptiste Chouzenoux, 20. Edwin Maka, 21. Teddy Iribaren, 22. Remi Tales, 23. Albert Vulivuli
Kleyn back is huge for Munster.
I do think Racing will go close though. That's a serious side also.
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And in case anyone was wondering, yes, he is related to them.
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Who is related to whom?Dave Cahill wrote:And in case anyone was wondering, yes, he is related to them.
I fear for Munster this weekend. If they can pull this one off..... They're not out of Europe. Backs to the wall will focus their minds I hope
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Archer and Kilkoyne in the same front row looks like a disaster in the making against a heavy french scrum. The forecast is for rain and wind also.
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Maka?johng wrote:Who is related to whom?Dave Cahill wrote:And in case anyone was wondering, yes, he is related to them.
I fear for Munster this weekend. If they can pull this one off..... They're not out of Europe. Backs to the wall will focus their minds I hope
Racing's forward subs could swing it
Le Roux at lock could be a weakness
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Ooh, look at you and your fancy grammar!johng wrote:Who is related to whom?Dave Cahill wrote:And in case anyone was wondering, yes, he is related to them.
I fear for Munster this weekend. If they can pull this one off..... They're not out of Europe. Backs to the wall will focus their minds I hope
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Who?Dave Cahill wrote:And in case anyone was wondering, yes, he is related to them.
Ruddock's tackle stats consistently too low for me to be taken seriously as a Six Nations blindside..... Ruddock's defensive stats don't stack up. - All Blacks Nil, Jan 15th, 2014
England A 8 - 14 Ireland A, 25th Jan 2014
Ruddock(c) 19/2 Tackles
England A 8 - 14 Ireland A, 25th Jan 2014
Ruddock(c) 19/2 Tackles
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Rory Scannell to Niall Scannell?paddyor wrote:Who?Dave Cahill wrote:And in case anyone was wondering, yes, he is related to them.
Mark Flanagan to Dev Toner?
Edwin Maka to Finau and Isitolo Maka?
Stephen Archer to a Chinese Shar-Pei?
Instructions unclear!!
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ChrisUppy wrote:Rory Scannell to Niall Scannell?paddyor wrote:Who?Dave Cahill wrote:And in case anyone was wondering, yes, he is related to them.
Mark Flanagan to Dev Toner?
Edwin Maka to Finau and Isitolo Maka?
Stephen Archer to a Chinese Shar-Pei?
Instructions unclear!!
Ruddock's tackle stats consistently too low for me to be taken seriously as a Six Nations blindside..... Ruddock's defensive stats don't stack up. - All Blacks Nil, Jan 15th, 2014
England A 8 - 14 Ireland A, 25th Jan 2014
Ruddock(c) 19/2 Tackles
England A 8 - 14 Ireland A, 25th Jan 2014
Ruddock(c) 19/2 Tackles
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Racing are +7. Seems like a good bet.
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you're being a bit naughty there young mr CahillDave Cahill wrote:And in case anyone was wondering, yes, he is related to them.
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No, who's on first base!
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Hard to see Munster winning this tbh.
Hopefully Racing's fitness will be an issue.
Hard to see Munster winning this tbh.
Hopefully Racing's fitness will be an issue.
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