Assuming Porter goes to the WC.wixfjord wrote:Aye that's a good point alright. Also given Porter is now available, I presume he'll start. Hopefully Vakh benches and gets a good few minutes. He needs games like this if he's going to be our 2nd choice during the RWC next season.
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He'll be at worst third choice (and probably second choice) in all likelihood, the chances of him not making the plane are miniscule.mildlyinterested wrote:Assuming Porter goes to the WC.wixfjord wrote:Aye that's a good point alright. Also given Porter is now available, I presume he'll start. Hopefully Vakh benches and gets a good few minutes. He needs games like this if he's going to be our 2nd choice during the RWC next season.
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Why wouldn't he?mildlyinterested wrote:Assuming Porter goes to the WC.wixfjord wrote:Aye that's a good point alright. Also given Porter is now available, I presume he'll start. Hopefully Vakh benches and gets a good few minutes. He needs games like this if he's going to be our 2nd choice during the RWC next season.
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If Marty Moore continues at the same pace of progress as he has shown in the past 6 months.ronk wrote:Why wouldn't he?mildlyinterested wrote:Assuming Porter goes to the WC.wixfjord wrote:Aye that's a good point alright. Also given Porter is now available, I presume he'll start. Hopefully Vakh benches and gets a good few minutes. He needs games like this if he's going to be our 2nd choice during the RWC next season.
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Glacial?Ruckedtobits wrote:If Marty Moore continues at the same pace of progress as he has shown in the past 6 months.ronk wrote:Why wouldn't he?mildlyinterested wrote: Assuming Porter goes to the WC.
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Leinster Rugby (caps in brackets):
15. Barry Daly (31)
14. Fergus McFadden (173)
13. Conor O’Brien (13)
12. Noel Reid (115)
11. James Lowe (24)
10. Ross Byrne (63)
9. Hugh O’Sullivan (9)
1. Ed Byrne (36)
2. Rónan Kelleher (0)
3. Andrew Porter (46)
4. Ross Molony (79) CAPTAIN
5. Mick Kearney (46)
6. Josh Murphy (16)
7. Max Deegan (36)
8. Caelan Doris (10)
16. James Tracy (85)
17. Peter Dooley (57)
18. Michael Bent (117)
19. Jack Dunne (1)
20. Scott Fardy (36)
21. Paddy Patterson (1)
22. Jimmy O’Brien (4)
23. Rory O’Loughlin (56)
15. Barry Daly (31)
14. Fergus McFadden (173)
13. Conor O’Brien (13)
12. Noel Reid (115)
11. James Lowe (24)
10. Ross Byrne (63)
9. Hugh O’Sullivan (9)
1. Ed Byrne (36)
2. Rónan Kelleher (0)
3. Andrew Porter (46)
4. Ross Molony (79) CAPTAIN
5. Mick Kearney (46)
6. Josh Murphy (16)
7. Max Deegan (36)
8. Caelan Doris (10)
16. James Tracy (85)
17. Peter Dooley (57)
18. Michael Bent (117)
19. Jack Dunne (1)
20. Scott Fardy (36)
21. Paddy Patterson (1)
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Plenty to like there I think. I'd say even mildly will have a skip in his step today with RK making his debutmildlyinterested wrote:Leinster Rugby (caps in brackets):
15. Barry Daly (31)
14. Fergus McFadden (173)
13. Conor O’Brien (13)
12. Noel Reid (115)
11. James Lowe (24)
10. Ross Byrne (63)
9. Hugh O’Sullivan (9)
1. Ed Byrne (36)
2. Rónan Kelleher (0)
3. Andrew Porter (46)
4. Ross Molony (79) CAPTAIN
5. Mick Kearney (46)
6. Josh Murphy (16)
7. Max Deegan (36)
8. Caelan Doris (10)
16. James Tracy (85)
17. Peter Dooley (57)
18. Michael Bent (117)
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Ferg back and the much anticipated debut of Kelleher the younger. Lots to like there, hopefully Dunne gets a proper run out at the third time of asking.mildlyinterested wrote:Leinster Rugby (caps in brackets):
15. Barry Daly (31)
14. Fergus McFadden (173)
13. Conor O’Brien (13)
12. Noel Reid (115)
11. James Lowe (24)
10. Ross Byrne (63)
9. Hugh O’Sullivan (9)
1. Ed Byrne (36)
2. Rónan Kelleher (0)
3. Andrew Porter (46)
4. Ross Molony (79) CAPTAIN
5. Mick Kearney (46)
6. Josh Murphy (16)
7. Max Deegan (36)
8. Caelan Doris (10)
16. James Tracy (85)
17. Peter Dooley (57)
18. Michael Bent (117)
19. Jack Dunne (1)
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LeinsterLeader wrote: Plenty to like there I think. I'd say even mildly will have a skip in his step today with RK making his debut
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Actually, just looking at the team again, no Frawley at all in the 23 is a bit of a surprise I think
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Yeah but no harm in giving Daly a run at 15 either. Frawley would have been my choice but it'd be great if Daly looks solid there and can be an option for bigger games. Maybe he's injured but I struggle to see Kelly breaking through at this stage.LeinsterLeader wrote:Actually, just looking at the team again, no Frawley at all in the 23 is a bit of a surprise I think
Same gripe as last week with the backrow but sure I suppose we've no choice again.
Really hope Kelleher nails his darts, never liked the look of his throws but he's definitely got everything else. Plenty of targets for him there too.
Pity Vakh isn't benching.
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Jack Kelly is with Ireland 7's team in Italy, as is Michael Silvester and Hugo Keenan.
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10 of the Leinster 23 are 23 or younger.
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Kelleher will be the 54th senior player this season. Of the senior squad, I think only Will Connors is yet to play.
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8 of the 23, 8 of the 19 Irish-born, half the pack, two thirds of the back-row and the Captain are all ex-Michael's.
Not bad when the two 9s plus Dan Leavy (seen heading to lunch, on his own two feet mind, with Ringer in Rock today) are injured and Scott P is with the 20s with Harry Byrne, Jack Kelly is with the 7s and The Big Cheese is on Ireland duty while the returning Kelleher Snr is lining out for Connacht. Poor Dowling & Baird are the only Swordsmen without an excuse!
Decent output across a 10 year spread from Reid (2008) to Penny/Baird (2018). 17 of the 18 are drawn from the 7 yr period between 2011 (McGrath) to 2018.
Now if we could just win a few more schools cups I could really get properly behind them!
Not bad when the two 9s plus Dan Leavy (seen heading to lunch, on his own two feet mind, with Ringer in Rock today) are injured and Scott P is with the 20s with Harry Byrne, Jack Kelly is with the 7s and The Big Cheese is on Ireland duty while the returning Kelleher Snr is lining out for Connacht. Poor Dowling & Baird are the only Swordsmen without an excuse!
Decent output across a 10 year spread from Reid (2008) to Penny/Baird (2018). 17 of the 18 are drawn from the 7 yr period between 2011 (McGrath) to 2018.
Now if we could just win a few more schools cups I could really get properly behind them!
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Jaysus, if you were anymore behind them you'd need consent.backrower8 wrote:8 of the 23, 8 of the 19 Irish-born, half the pack, two thirds of the back-row and the Captain are all ex-Michael's.
Not bad when the two 9s plus Dan Leavy (seen heading to lunch, on his own two feet mind, with Ringer in Rock today) are injured and Scott P is with the 20s with Harry Byrne, Jack Kelly is with the 7s and The Big Cheese is on Ireland duty while the returning Kelleher Snr is lining out for Connacht. Poor Dowling & Baird are the only Swordsmen without an excuse!
Decent output across a 10 year spread from Reid (2008) to Penny/Baird (2018). 17 of the 18 are drawn from the 7 yr period between 2011 (McGrath) to 2018.
Now if we could just win a few more schools cups I could really get properly behind them!
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You make me feel how Munster fans must feel listening to usPeg Leg wrote:Jaysus, if you were anymore behind them you'd need consent.backrower8 wrote:8 of the 23, 8 of the 19 Irish-born, half the pack, two thirds of the back-row and the Captain are all ex-Michael's.
Not bad when the two 9s plus Dan Leavy (seen heading to lunch, on his own two feet mind, with Ringer in Rock today) are injured and Scott P is with the 20s with Harry Byrne, Jack Kelly is with the 7s and The Big Cheese is on Ireland duty while the returning Kelleher Snr is lining out for Connacht. Poor Dowling & Baird are the only Swordsmen without an excuse!
Decent output across a 10 year spread from Reid (2008) to Penny/Baird (2018). 17 of the 18 are drawn from the 7 yr period between 2011 (McGrath) to 2018.
Now if we could just win a few more schools cups I could really get properly behind them!
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Good lad. At least you know you are alive. Amazing achievements nonetheless wouldn't you say?Jonny tight lips wrote:You make me feel how Munster fans must feel listening to usPeg Leg wrote:Jaysus, if you were anymore behind them you'd need consent.backrower8 wrote:8 of the 23, 8 of the 19 Irish-born, half the pack, two thirds of the back-row and the Captain are all ex-Michael's.
Not bad when the two 9s plus Dan Leavy (seen heading to lunch, on his own two feet mind, with Ringer in Rock today) are injured and Scott P is with the 20s with Harry Byrne, Jack Kelly is with the 7s and The Big Cheese is on Ireland duty while the returning Kelleher Snr is lining out for Connacht. Poor Dowling & Baird are the only Swordsmen without an excuse!
Decent output across a 10 year spread from Reid (2008) to Penny/Baird (2018). 17 of the 18 are drawn from the 7 yr period between 2011 (McGrath) to 2018.
Now if we could just win a few more schools cups I could really get properly behind them!
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I cracked a smile, but nothing else, at that one.Peg Leg wrote:Jaysus, if you were anymore behind them you'd need consent.backrower8 wrote:8 of the 23, 8 of the 19 Irish-born, half the pack, two thirds of the back-row and the Captain are all ex-Michael's.
Not bad when the two 9s plus Dan Leavy (seen heading to lunch, on his own two feet mind, with Ringer in Rock today) are injured and Scott P is with the 20s with Harry Byrne, Jack Kelly is with the 7s and The Big Cheese is on Ireland duty while the returning Kelleher Snr is lining out for Connacht. Poor Dowling & Baird are the only Swordsmen without an excuse!
Decent output across a 10 year spread from Reid (2008) to Penny/Baird (2018). 17 of the 18 are drawn from the 7 yr period between 2011 (McGrath) to 2018.
Now if we could just win a few more schools cups I could really get properly behind them!