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More Dubs than Limerickians in the Munster team yesterday...
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Can definitely see Te'o making it. He's basically a less intelligent Jonathan Davies but with a much better step and probably even more powerful physically.
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Albeit only offloads Teo more likely to passneiliog93 wrote:Can definitely see Te'o making it. He's basically a less intelligent Jonathan Davies but with a much better step and probably even more powerful physically.
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Ian McKinley named in Italian squad. Great achievement.
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Came across the name of one of our almost silent stars of the past flicking through Midi Olympique yesterday. Chris Whittaker is the Asst. Coach of Montauban who finished third in the ProD2 and thus qualify for les barrages.
Oyonnaz finished top and are promoted. Agen finished 2nd and get a home semi-final against 5th placed Biarritz, while Montauban have Mont-de-Marsan at home in the other semi.
Whitts gets high praise with his head coach, Pierre Phillippe Lafond, for the job they have done in Montauban and certainly getting a home semi in this league is no soft touch with traditional big Clubs like Perpignan, Colombiers and Jeremy Davidson led Aurillac all missing out.
So another graduate makes his mark, although it should be noted that Whitts has taken the scenic route since leaving Oz.
Oyonnaz finished top and are promoted. Agen finished 2nd and get a home semi-final against 5th placed Biarritz, while Montauban have Mont-de-Marsan at home in the other semi.
Whitts gets high praise with his head coach, Pierre Phillippe Lafond, for the job they have done in Montauban and certainly getting a home semi in this league is no soft touch with traditional big Clubs like Perpignan, Colombiers and Jeremy Davidson led Aurillac all missing out.
So another graduate makes his mark, although it should be noted that Whitts has taken the scenic route since leaving Oz.
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Had almost forgotten that one of the most trophy-winning success stories is a Leinster player of old - and not that old.
Heinke van der Merwe, LHP extraordinaire, gentleman and legend. Two Heineken Cups, one European Challenge Cup, one Top 14 Brennus and one Pro 12 trophy. No certilege in one knee, almost never injured and least penalised Prop in Top 14 over past three Seasons.
Capped by the Boks in 2009, just turned 32 and weighting in a couple of pounds under 18St. Rated by no less than Leo as one of the best props every to scrummage behind.
Congrats Heinke on Stade's success tonight and on another top class performance.
Heinke van der Merwe, LHP extraordinaire, gentleman and legend. Two Heineken Cups, one European Challenge Cup, one Top 14 Brennus and one Pro 12 trophy. No certilege in one knee, almost never injured and least penalised Prop in Top 14 over past three Seasons.
Capped by the Boks in 2009, just turned 32 and weighting in a couple of pounds under 18St. Rated by no less than Leo as one of the best props every to scrummage behind.
Congrats Heinke on Stade's success tonight and on another top class performance.
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Heinke is a Leinster legend, if only for his cameo in that SF against Toulouse in the Aviva. Won us a critical pen at a critical time to put us in the lead.
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Heinke only 32! Jeez, he was one to keep in the Irish system. Great player for us- and obviously every team he played for. Delighted for him.
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Mike McCarthy will take over as coach of Bucaneers next season. Always good to see ex-pros staying involved and giving back.
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Not working out too well for Mike. No wins from 7 to date but they did get their 1st losing bonus point at the weekend.sunshiner1 wrote:Mike McCarthy will take over as coach of Bucaneers next season. Always good to see ex-pros staying involved and giving back.
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Max McFarland has joined Glasgow/Scotland 7s from Clontarf.
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Might be in another thread but Marty Moore joining Ulster from start of next season. Eligible for the national squad again. If he gets more game time as he should in Ulster he could be in the reckoning.
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Joe now has another guy contracted to re-join an Irish Provinces from next Season. Will he bring him into a National Squad before he actually arrives back in Ireland?
Having cut Zebo for contracting to leave, it would be logical, if he wanted Marty, to include him on foot of him contracting to return.
Having cut Zebo for contracting to leave, it would be logical, if he wanted Marty, to include him on foot of him contracting to return.
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He needs to get back in shape first.Ruckedtobits wrote:Joe now has another guy contracted to re-join an Irish Provinces from next Season. Will he bring him into a National Squad before he actually arrives back in Ireland?
Having cut Zebo for contracting to leave, it would be logical, if he wanted Marty, to include him on foot of him contracting to return.
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Tagdh Beirne in much the same boat, no?FLIP wrote:He needs to get back in shape first.Ruckedtobits wrote:Joe now has another guy contracted to re-join an Irish Provinces from next Season. Will he bring him into a National Squad before he actually arrives back in Ireland?
Having cut Zebo for contracting to leave, it would be logical, if he wanted Marty, to include him on foot of him contracting to return.
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Nothing logical about wanting Marty in the 6n
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simonokeeffe wrote:Nothing logical about wanting Marty in the 6n
I agree but the message it would send out would be deafening. Its not like being in squad means you get to play
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True. But same problem remains of PRL players being unavailable during the non game weeks. More relevant to Beirne there is an aspect/argument of it lessening dangers of exileleinster.not.D4 wrote:simonokeeffe wrote:Nothing logical about wanting Marty in the 6n
I agree but the message it would send out would be deafening. Its not like being in squad means you get to play
At risk of hypocricy sic/splitting hairs Id be ok with him going on a summer tour
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Unless they're in the matchday squad of 27(i think) they've to be released back to their club. Doesn't apply with the provinces obviously but does with PRL & LNR.leinster.not.D4 wrote:simonokeeffe wrote:Nothing logical about wanting Marty in the 6n
I agree but the message it would send out would be deafening. Its not like being in squad means you get to play
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