Ireland Team Talk/Gossip/Rumour Thread V

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freyners wrote: »

Completely random aside.

We gave ye a perfectly good nickname in macca and ye go with that??? My biggest problem with the henshaw transfer at this stage it what ye impose on him.

Henchie.

awec

The Rape of Lucretia wrote: »

Hysteria or not, and some statto may have the figures to check the accuracy, it does seem that Jonny's completion rate capability to play a full 80 is shockingly low. Whether out and out injury, HIA, 'precautionary', or due to 'just a knock', etc, it does seem that the sound of a final whistle is not one which which he is very familiar over the last year or two.

I think I looked it up last week, I think he has played 80 minutes three times since the AIs 2014.

It was either the AIs or the 6nations.

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awec wrote: »

I think I looked it up last week, I think he has played 80 minutes three times since the AIs 2014.

It was either the AIs or the 6nations.

I would grant him also, games where he was fully fit but subbed in a game already won, or when he was clearly just shagged. But guess they are very few as well.
Nevertheless, thats a shockingly low number.

Some Yoke

The Rape of Lucretia wrote: »

Henchie.

Robbie henshaw
Rob hen shaw
Robshaw?

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

freyners wrote: »

Completely random aside.

We gave ye a perfectly good nickname in macca and ye go with that??? My biggest problem with the henshaw transfer at this stage it what ye impose on him.

Blow in?

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Joe Schmidt weights in on boards.ie dispute to try to prevent all out war

“I think it’s really exciting that we’re going to see some young talent and we’re going to give them an opportunity going into Twickenham, Italy and a Scotland.
It’s an opportunity for us that we haven’t really had before. We’ve always been right in the mix for the Six Nations and going as hard as we can in every game knowing that the differential in just as important as the result.”


http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2016/0219/769398-schmidt-tells-young-guns-to-seize-their-chance/

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

The Rape of Lucretia wrote: »

Joe Schmidt weights in on boards.ie dispute to try to prevent all out war

“I think it’s really exciting that we’re going to see some young talent and we’re going to give them an opportunity going into Twickenham, Italy and a Scotland.
It’s an opportunity for us that we haven’t really had before. We’ve always been right in the mix for the Six Nations and going as hard as we can in every game knowing that the differential in just as important as the result.”


http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2016/0219/769398-schmidt-tells-young-guns-to-seize-their-chance/

I like the bit about having the U20's train with the senior squad at least once every 6 Nations. They're being exposed to the highest level years before they might be at it themselves. Can't be a bad thing.

I wonder though does he mean we'll actually see some new faces or just that obviously the starters that are missing mean someone else will start.

CMOTDibbler

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

I like the bit about having the U20's train with the senior squad at least once every 6 Nations. They're being exposed to the highest level years before they might be at it themselves. Can't be a bad thing.

This is the kind of thing that many people are ignorant about Joe Schmidt. It was clear from the comments about Ringrose having trained with the squad as long as two years ago that made it clear that many of the younger and fringe players get lots of exposure to the national coaching squad without a big song and dance being made of it.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

CMOTDibbler wrote: »

This is the kind of thing that many people are ignorant about Joe Schmidt. It was clear from the comments about Ringrose having trained with the squad as long as two years ago that made it clear that many of the younger and fringe players get lots of exposure to the national coaching squad without a big song and dance being made of it.

I think we all knew that some players had exposure to the squad, I assumed it was through the academies though, there were a few Leinster guys training with them before the Wales game, for example.

I didn't realise they brought the entire U20's side out for a full session.

rsh118

Sexton's rolled his ankle. Ian Keatley better get his bench warming padded trousers ready!

vienne86

.ak wrote: »

Gotta feel for Maccer. He's had another awesome season, got his reward, and then injury takes it away. At his age you find it difficult to see another opportunity for caps.

I also think we'll miss him against England. He's easily the strongest tight 5 player in Ireland.

Gutted for the guy. He got a bad injuries v Ospreys a couple of years ago that put paid to his chances green jerseys that season too. He was one of our best guys on the pitch in Paris IMO.

bilston

The Rape of Lucretia wrote: »

Joe Schmidt weights in on boards.ie dispute to try to prevent all out war

“I think it’s really exciting that we’re going to see some young talent and we’re going to give them an opportunity going into Twickenham, Italy and a Scotland.
It’s an opportunity for us that we haven’t really had before. We’ve always been right in the mix for the Six Nations and going as hard as we can in every game knowing that the differential in just as important as the result.”


http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2016/0219/769398-schmidt-tells-young-guns-to-seize-their-chance/

So it sounds like Dillane, Van Der Flier and McCloskey will get a shot over the next three games. I still think we'll go to Twickenham with as much experience as possible, but beyond that there could be some interesting selections ahead.

.ak

freyners wrote: »

Completely random aside.

We gave ye a perfectly good nickname in macca and ye go with that??? My biggest problem with the henshaw transfer at this stage it what ye impose on him.

Henners.

jacothelad

awec wrote: »

Dunno about that, pre-injury his form wasn't good.

.ak wrote: »

Henners.

Attila......the Hen

rsh118

Surely it will be Henno?

CatFromHue

George Bernard

Gmaximum

.ak wrote:

Henners.

Hendersonofbod

.ak

rsh118 wrote: »

Surely it will be Henno?

Hieno

Or the H bomb

Or vitamin-H...

connemara man

.ak wrote: »

Hieno

Or the H bomb

Or vitamin-H...

The simple Robbo surely

swiwi_

Go Brazilian.

"Roberto".

Scythica

It appears that the surname Henshaw has ties with a Parish in Cheshire.

Therefore I now propose from here on Henshaw is either called Chesh, or Alice.

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Henchie
Hench
Hensie
Shawser
The H Man
H Block
Hens
Henchers
Henno
Hencho
The Henchinator
Robbo
Bobby H
Haychers
Natural Twelve
Connacht
The Henman

H Bomb and Robshaw are good though.

What was the guys real name again?

If Payne is injured who do we think will partner The Saw in the centre?

Clegg

So based on Schmidts comments we're likely to see McCloskey start at least once this Six Nations. Considering the situation with our locks we may as well throw in Dillane. Ryan and Toner showing nothing to suggest they're worthy of keeping a starting spot.

1eg0a3xv7b82of

Based on Schmidt's comments we will see minor changes if we Lose to england but if we win then nothing changes.
Schmidt is some man for the spin.
Its the injuries, the weather, the referees and now sensing an England victory he offers experimentation to quieten the doubters.

NiallBoo

"Rob-Shaw"

No, wait...

It'll only fuel arguments about him being played out of his best position.

Leandro Round Billboard

Leandro Round Billboard wrote: »

Based on Schmidt's comments we will see minor changes if we Lose to england but if we win then nothing changes.

Followed by

Schmidt is some man for the spin.

Displays an stunning lack of self awareness, it really does.

pickarooney

Shawshank
Henchman

1eg0a3xv7b82of

Harley Uptight Light wrote: »

Followed by



Displays an stunning lack of self awareness, it really does.

your post makes no sense. please explain.

Leandro Round Billboard

Leandro Round Billboard wrote: »

your post makes no sense. please explain.

You've tried to attribute the opposite meaning of what Schmidt said to his words, you're engaging in spin while accusing him of it.



Anyway I would bet the house Healy will be back in for England. Really hope Schmidt follows through with saying he'll give youth a chance, there's no point at all in just picking the same team again now.

mr. pleasant

For England, there'll have to be a few changes because of players missing, but I'd guess Schmidt will pick the more experienced options where available.

Regardless of the result in England, the 2 games at home against Italy and Scotland should give him better chances to test new players and I'd be surprised if he would not use those.

mfceiling

Can we go with "hencho" for Robbie?

Pint of Henshaw there barman...

Pink Fairy

I'm presuming Bendict Arnold is out

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

Pink Fairy wrote: »

I'm presuming Bendict Arnold is out

I don't know if he's out but he's obviously camp.

1eg0a3xv7b82of

Harley Uptight Light wrote: »

You've tried to attribute the opposite meaning of what Schmidt said to his words, you're engaging in spin while accusing him of it.



Anyway I would bet the house Healy will be back in for England. Really hope Schmidt follows through with saying he'll give youth a chance, there's no point at all in just picking the same team again now.

You are guilty of spinning a post that was guilty of spinning Schmidt's words.
Who is the true villain here.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

Spinning

timaru89

Any idea where you could go about getting tickets for Ireland games in South Africa?

CMOTDibbler

timaru89 wrote: »

Any idea where you could go about getting tickets for Ireland games in South Africa?

I would say the SARU would be selling the tickets.

calico77

just been reading the star sports supplement there. Apparently in Mullingar yesterday Earls was running in the outside centre channel in the absence of Payne. That makes me sad.

Teferi

Leandro Round Billboard wrote: »

You are guilty of spinning a post that was guilty of spinning Schmidt's words.
Who is the true villain here.

You're named after a Sith...

Sinbad_NI

calico77 wrote:

just been reading the star sports supplement there. Apparently in Mullingar yesterday Earls was running in the outside centre channel in the absence of Payne. That makes me sad.

Dear God not that carry on again. My faith in Joe will be rock bottom if that occurs ever again.

bilston

calico77 wrote: »

just been reading the star sports supplement there. Apparently in Mullingar yesterday Earls was running in the outside centre channel in the absence of Payne. That makes me sad.

Puke

Not unexpected if it happens though

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

bilston wrote: »

Puke

Not unexpected if it happens though

I've signed up for Scottish Boards in anticipation of my boycott.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

It's worse than we thought... he's playing 10!

CatFromHue

nah he's just practising his lineout throwing, he's going to be playing hooker.

Billysays no

Harley Uptight Light wrote: »

You've tried to attribute the opposite meaning of what Schmidt said to his words, you're engaging in spin while accusing him of it.



Anyway I would bet the house Healy will be back in for England. Really hope Schmidt follows through with saying he'll give youth a chance, there's no point at all in just picking the same team again now.

As Shane Horgan said today, Healy Strauss and Ross. Go Joe, you're on a roll, do what you do best, stick with it. In the meantime matt Healy will continue to roll in the tries and tiernan o'halloran shows how a full back plays and how a full back releases a winger. Not this rob (yawn) kearney , let's just take the contact. And god knows the young rob Kearney reminds me exactly of o'halloran these days. Waltzing thru defenses.

calico77

Billysays no wrote: »

As Shane Horgan said today, Healy Strauss and Ross. Go Joe, you're on a roll, do what you do best, stick with it. In the meantime matt Healy will continue to roll in the tries and tiernan o'halloran shows how a full back plays and how a full back releases a winger. Not this rob (yawn) kearney , let's just take the contact. And god knows the young rob Kearney reminds me exactly of o'halloran these days. Waltzing thru defenses.

Thats not What horgan said though

CMOTDibbler

Billysays no wrote: »

As Shane Horgan said today, Healy Strauss and Ross. Go Joe, you're on a roll, do what you do best, stick with it. In the meantime matt Healy will continue to roll in the tries and tiernan o'halloran shows how a full back plays and how a full back releases a winger. Not this rob (yawn) kearney , let's just take the contact. And god knows the young rob Kearney reminds me exactly of o'halloran these days. Waltzing thru defenses.

Zebre didn't have a defence. Neither did Connacht :rolleyes:

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Billysays no wrote: »

And god knows the young rob Kearney reminds me exactly of o'halloran these days. Waltzing thru defenses.

Joe is unlikely to be considering a fullback that the might of a well beaten Zebre can waltz through.
I would say Rob is safe for another 2-3 seasons in green. Who gets the gig then will depend on how the centres issue develops in the meantime. Olding or Henchie woulb be my guess at this stage but usual caveats on long range forcasts.

stephen_n

Billysays no wrote: »

As Shane Horgan said today, Healy Strauss and Ross. Go Joe, you're on a roll, do what you do best, stick with it. In the meantime matt Healy will continue to roll in the tries and tiernan o'halloran shows how a full back plays and how a full back releases a winger. Not this rob (yawn) kearney , let's just take the contact. And god knows the young rob Kearney reminds me exactly of o'halloran these days. Waltzing thru defenses.

I know some fullbacks playing junior rugby that are brilliant at cutting through defences. Maybe Joe should consider them for the international team too. It's funny that when Connacht played Leinster TOH looked very very ordinary, maybe that had something to do with the strength of Leinsters defence? But hey sure Leinsters defence has to be miles better than anything at international level?