Ireland u20 2017-2018

[LeRouxIsPHat]

I suggest yee read the article I posted the link to, just saying

I have, and would suggest others do too.

[mildlyinterested]

I suggest yee read the article I posted the link to, just saying

i've read it, it's good.. somethings i'd disagree with it but overall it's a good preview.

[Xanthippe]

I suggest yee read the article I posted the link to, just saying

You're very naughty

[simonokeeffe]

I suggest yee read the article I posted the link to, just saying

You're very naughty

[CiaranIrl]

I suggest yee read the article I posted the link to, just saying

Yeah that's got good info too. Thanks. Seems very different to the post above if that's the implication? Not sure I get the inferences.

[Ruckedtobits]

+1 to Hugo's post. You're some man for one man Mildly. Or two men if you count Goreyguy

I think many of us appreciate the depth of knowledge that you bring.

I'm in that Fan Club. Really great and objective research, particularly of non-Leinster players.

BTW, do you know if Dalton is the son of former Malone great (and slightly mad) Malone 2nd / back-row 'Dinky' Dalton? Centre Curtis is also a son of former Irish centre.

[mildlyinterested]

+1 to Hugo's post. You're some man for one man Mildly. Or two men if you count Goreyguy

I think many of us appreciate the depth of knowledge that you bring.

I'm in that Fan Club. Really great and objective research, particularly of non-Leinster players.

BTW, do you know if Dalton is the son of former Malone great (and slightly mad) Malone 2nd / back-row 'Dinky' Dalton? Centre Curtis is also a son of former Irish centre.

thanks, no idea on Dalton.

[mildlyinterested]

apparently Harry Byrne looks set to start first game at 10.

[dropkick]

apparently Harry Byrne looks set to start first game at 10.

Interesting.

I'll take a pure guess on the team.
1. Duggan
2. Kelleher
3. Aungier
4. Dalton
5. Dunne
6. Masterson
7. Kearney
8. J O'Sullivan

9. H O'Sullivan
10. Byrne
11. P Sullivan
12. McCarthy
13. T O'Brien Capt
14. Keane
15. Silvester

As you'd expect there are some big physical players in the French team (https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/en/u20/ ... _squad.php).

[Oldschool]

+1 to Hugo's post. You're some man for one man Mildly. Or two men if you count Goreyguy

I think many of us appreciate the depth of knowledge that you bring.

much appreciated.

Credit where credit is due.

[mildlyinterested]

apparently Harry Byrne looks set to start first game at 10.

Interesting.

I'll take a pure guess on the team.
1. Duggan
2. Kelleher
3. Aungier
4. Dalton
5. Dunne
6. Masterson
7. Kearney
8. J O'Sullivan

9. H O'Sullivan
10. Byrne
11. P Sullivan
12. McCarthy
13. T O'Brien Capt
14. Keane
15. Silvester

As you'd expect there are some big physical players in the French team (https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/en/u20/ ... _squad.php).

Probably a fair call there, think Duggan may be at risk, but could get the nod due to experience, same with Keane.

I'd be surprised if Stewart doesn't start at 9.

[El Diablo]

apparently Harry Byrne looks set to start first game at 10.

Interesting.

I'll take a pure guess on the team.
1. Duggan
2. Kelleher
3. Aungier
4. Dalton
5. Dunne
6. Masterson
7. Kearney
8. J O'Sullivan

9. H O'Sullivan
10. Byrne
11. P Sullivan
12. McCarthy
13. T O'Brien Capt
14. Keane
15. Silvester

As you'd expect there are some big physical players in the French team (https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/en/u20/ ... _squad.php).

Masterson is injured. I heard a rumour that Aaron Hall, O'Sullivan and Mattie Dalton will be the backrow. Obviously that opens ups a 2nd row opportunity, perhaps Charlie Ryan?? He has played very little rugby since the 2017 SCT so it would be amazing if they pitched him straight in away to France!

[mildlyinterested]

I'd be very surprised if it was Ryan, Cormac Daly has been excellent for Clontarf this year so him and Dunne or maybe Dunne and Ronan Coffey.

[arsebiscuits1]

Is Charlie Ryan the fella who went off in the SCT final last year with a nasty looking arm/ shoulder injury?

And if so, was it that injury that has kept him out until now?!

[mildlyinterested]

yeah that's him.. I believe so.

[El Diablo]

I'd be very surprised if it was Ryan, Cormac Daly has been excellent for Clontarf this year so him and Dunne or maybe Dunne and Ronan Coffey.

you are right Cormac Daly is a good player. Against France they were always going for bulk in the pack.

[arsebiscuits1]

yeah that's him.. I believe so.

Jaysus.

Must have been a sh!t one to keep him out the guts of 10 months

[mildlyinterested]

1st game back was in december, injury in march.. not sure when he got the surgery.

[mildlyinterested]

Ireland U20 v France U20, U20 Six Championship, Stade Chaban Delmas, Bordeaux. Kick-Off: 9.00pm (local time) / (8.00pm Irish time)

15. Michael Silvester (Dublin University/Leinster) (4)
14. Peter Sullivan (Lansdowne FC/Leinster) (0)
13. David McCarthy (Garryowen/Munster) (4)
12. Tommy O'Brien (UCD RFC/Leinster) (5) Captain
11. James McCarthy (UL Bohemian/Munster) (0)
10. Harry Byrne (UCD RFC/Leinster) (0)
9. Jonny Stewart (Queen's University RFC/Ulster) (10)
1. Jordan Duggan (Naas/Leinster) (4)
2. Ronan Kelleher (UCD/ Leinster) (8)
3. Jack Aungier (St. Mary's College RFC/Leinster) (0)
4. Cormac Daly (Clontarf FC/Leinster) (0)
5. Jack Dunne (Dublin University FC/Leinster) (0)
6. Matthew Dalton (Malone RFC/Ulster) (0)
7. Aaron Hall (Ballynahinch RFC/Ulster) (0)
8. Jack O'Sullivan (UCC RFC/Munster) (0)

Replacements:
16. Diarmuid Barron (Garryowen FC/Munster0 (1)
17. James French (UCC RFC/Munster) (0)
18. Tom O'Toole (Banbridge RFC/Ulster) (0)
19. Ronan Coffey (Shannon RFC/Munster) (0)
20. Sean Masterson (Corinthians RFC/Connacht) (4)
21. Hugh O'Sullivan (Clontarf FC/Leinster) (0)
22. Angus Curtis (Queen's University RFC/Ulster) (1)
23. Angus Kernohan (Ballymena RFC/Ulster) (0)

[dropkick]

Dalton moving to 6 is to add bulk to the pack I presume. He looks a physical player.

The centers are on the small side but they're very inventive and fast so theyll be interesting to watch.