Ireland Team Talk/Gossip/Rumour Thread

Fireball07

Dietsquirt wrote: »

I'd prefer to have Keatley in there on the bench instead of O'Gara. Although these internationals are only test games, i'd like to see Keatley getting match time before the 6nations campaign.

Why Keatley rather than Jackson or Madigan??

ssaye

Dietsquirt wrote: »

I'd prefer to have Keatley in there on the bench instead of O'Gara. Although these internationals are only test games, i'd like to see Keatley getting match time before the 6nations campaign.

Massively unlikely we lose and Scotland win for rankings sake but these SA and Argentina games are not only test games, they are important imo.

I would have Jackson ahead of Keatley atm too. Keatley has been good in 1/2 positions but Jackson has been very good when playing 10.

Lelantos

totallegend wrote: »

Think Chris Saverimutto was of Indian origins.

This should answer all questions about Chris.
http://www.britishandirishrugbylegends.com/profileChrisSaverimutto.htm

jacothelad

It's also good to see that youngster on the wing for Munster getting a place on the bench ahead of older players. Munster fans have been raving about him this season and I'm sure Deccie has taken notice at last with an eye for the future - one Donnacha O'Callaghan.

MLC61

Fireball07 wrote: »

Why Keatley rather than Jackson or Madigan??

I would have any of the three of them if only to make sure that at 60 minutes We don't see Darcy coming off and Sexton being moved to first centre and O'Gara coming on to "guide us home".

Of the three I think Jackson would have the strongest case given that he is playing week in week out.

Fireball07

MLC61 wrote: »

I would have any of the three of them if only to make sure that at 60 minutes We don't see Darcy coming off and Sexton being moved to first centre and O'Gara coming on to "guide us home".

Of the three I think Jackson would have the strongest case given that he is playing week in week out.

Well, Keatley is playing week-in, week-out too although he's been pushed to 15 and 12 at times.


I think Jackson has the strongest case simply because he's the best player and is in the best form. I like Keatley and everything, but Jackson has a real touch of class.

ssaye

MLC61 wrote: »

I would have any of the three of them if only to make sure that at 60 minutes Dracy comes off and Sexton is moved to first centre and O'Gara comes on to "guide us home".

Of the three I think Jackson would have the strongest case given that he is playing week in week out.

Is that really biting your nose to spite your face. Moving sexton to 12 is idiocy. Plain and simple idiocy. He is a 10 and DK and a few pundits spout it to justify selections. When fit Darcy is a fine 12. How about keep sexton at 10 and play the best centre partnership available earls/cave with darcy and another on form 12. If ROG is to come on swap for sexton don't f up the centre partnership too. Really bugs me and will hinder Sextons Lions selection.

ScissorPaperRock

thomond2006 wrote: »

I don't have the time at the moment.

Pity! They're always good for getting the anticipation levels up!

Fireball07

I'd do one but I don't really know enough about all the South African players to give a proper, detailed preview.

MLC61

ssaye wrote: »

Is that really biting your nose to spite your face. Moving sexton to 12 is idiocy. Plain and simple idiocy. He is a 10 and DK and a few pundits spout it to justify selections. When fit Darcy is a fine 12. How about keep sexton at 10 and play the best centre partnership available earls/cave with darcy and another on form 12. If ROG is to come on swap for sexton don't f up the centre partnership too. Really bugs me and will hinder Sextons Lions selection.

Had spotted my mistake and changed it.

ssaye

MLC61 wrote: »

Had spotted my mistake and changed it.

Im terrible for clicking submit too quick. Fair play.

ScissorPaperRock

Fireball07 wrote: »

I'd do one but I don't really know enough about all the South African players to give a proper, detailed preview.

Go for it dude!

.ak

The next person to mention/hint/suggest bias towards Munster/Leinster/Ulster/Connacht/Taranaki will be getting a week ban to cool off.

Further more, the next person to use the phrase 'You must not watch a lot of rugby' or paraphrases something similar will also be dealt with harshly. This window is hard enough for us to MOD, cheap shots are not needed.

.ak

irishbucsfan wrote: »

http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2012/1108/344750-coaching-notes-ireland-v-south-africa/

McQuilkin's analysis is always a highlight of the international windows

+1, he's by far my favourite pundit. He concentrates on tactics and is usually on the money.

What's he doing now adays? I'd love to see him as a defensive coach for Ireland.

goreyguy

McQuilkin is coaching in NZ

Swiwi

goreyguy wrote: »

McQuilkin is coaching in NZ

Where abouts?

Swiwi

Errol Flynn. Actor and Hollywood legend.



Jamie Heaslip. Irish No. 8 and Captain.

ssaye

Swiwi wrote: »

Errol Flynn. Actor and Hollywood legend.



Jamie Heaslip. Irish No. 8 and Captain.

Apparently Clark is the look

Swiwi

ssaye wrote: »

Apparently Clark is the look

Well, I hope It Happens One Afternoon for Heaslip when Ireland meet SA this Saturday

pappyodaniel

Deleted User wrote: »

Zeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeereeeeeeebo

Did you hit R by mistake or am I missing something?

tolosenc

.ak wrote: »

The next person to mention/hint/suggest bias towards Munster/Leinster/Ulster/Connacht/Taranaki will be getting a week ban to cool off.

Further more, the next person to use the phrase 'You must not watch a lot of rugby' or paraphrases something similar will also be dealt with harshly. This window is hard enough for us to MOD, cheap shots are not needed.

Any chance you could keep "mod" in lower case? I scanned that and nearly had a heart attack thinking Mick O'Driscoll was back...

wicklowwonder

Heading along Saturday, any idea how the tickets are selling? Is it a sell out? Hopefully the atmosphere is decent.

Heroditas

wicklowwonder wrote: »

Heading along Saturday, any idea how the tickets are selling? Is it a sell out? Hopefully the atmosphere is decent.

They say about 48,000 tickets have been sold but that includes tickets distributed to the clubs.
I know that quite a lot of clubs are having major difficulties shifting their allocations.

totallegend

wicklowwonder wrote: »

Heading along Saturday, any idea how the tickets are selling? Is it a sell out? Hopefully the atmosphere is decent.

Hopefully the IRFU won't send that pillock with the microphone out before kick-off trying to get the crowd going and encouraging us all to sing 'the Fields'.

JustinDee

Swiwi wrote: »

Where abouts?

Mainly Taupo but is also doing some representitive coaching with selection from NZ Heartlands comp.

wicklowwonder

totallegend wrote: »

Hopefully the IRFU won't send that pillock with the microphone out before kick-off trying to get the crowd going and encouraging us all to sing 'the Fields'.

I hate this encouragement malarkey, the crowd will sing if the team are performing to the standards the crowd expect.

bamboozle

wicklowwonder wrote: »

Heading along Saturday, any idea how the tickets are selling? Is it a sell out? Hopefully the atmosphere is decent.

5.30 kick off so the crowed should be well oiled! Hope the team give us something to cheer about.

JustinDee

If you're at the game, a 360FanPic will be taken 8 minutes before half-time.
Smile!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NpgvGCgG6E

pappyodaniel

pappyodaniel wrote: »

Did you hit R by mistake or am I missing something?

It's the Doppler Effect. That's the sound he makes as he speeds past you. The eee noise becomes an 'er' for a split second when he's closest to you. Once you hear the back of that 're' sound though, you know you're dust.

Teferi

JustinDee wrote: »

If you're at the game, a 360FanPic will be taken 8 minutes before half-time.
Smile!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NpgvGCgG6E

This is always good craic, had a good laugh at the last one I was in.