Ireland Under 20 2019 6 Nations and World Championships

The Lost Sheep

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The Lost Sheep

FrancieBrady wrote: »

Not an expert, but some of those guys would be killed in the pro game. Some great developing talent though.

Thats be expected every year so hoe expeccted is it?

degsie

ClanofLams wrote: »

Ireland win Grand Slam and the panel on Rte are arguing over whether the changes at 9 and 10 were made too late. Jesus

Jesus wouldn't have a hope on that pitch tonight!

bilston

feargale wrote: »

Will anyone from the team be drafted into the World Cup team later this year, or is it too early for them?

Far too early for them.

If you think back to the 2016 side that made the WC final it took Ryan, Stockdale and Porter a year to get capped by Ireland, and even then it was against the USA and Japan.

I suppose some might get gametime at their province sooner than usual with the WC. Craig Casey seems an obvious candidate for that.

typhoony

I thought as unit the front row were a vital cog in winning the 6 nations, usually one or 2 players outshine the rest however I couldn't pick any of them out over the rest. An excellent collective performance throughout the campaign

Annabella1

On a side note
Thought Kai Evans (son of I Evans) looked a class act at full back for Wales

stephen_n

Annabella1 wrote: »

On a side note
Thought Kai Evans (son of I Evans) looked a class act at full back for Wales

Except for getting skinned for Reilly’s try?

Dubinusa

These lads were as good a team as any, in a cohesive way. They played extremely well with and for each other.
Compared to last season the difference was night and day.
I was a very down on the coaching ticket prior to this 6nations and I have been shown to be wrong.
I don't know if the talent available this year is better than last year, but a year ago I was struck by how many players stood out as individuals and I was amazed that as a team, they were found wanting!
But, this group has potential to produce some good pro players.
One or two may be internationals.
The rwc will be tough, especially with England up 1st. England have lads that have featured in the premiership and are so big.
A grand slam is a great result for these lads and they have exceeded my expectations!!

Clegg

This post is made with my blue tinted glasses on. Penney was brilliant yesterday. Worked his arse off and made so many key contributions. He'd played well all tournament but yesterday he was a class above. Showed why he's won 4 Leinster senior caps at just 19.

Baird is someone who has a big future also. He's made positive contributions in off the bench since coming back into the squad. He looks like he dwarfs most players on the pitch and is a very good ball carrier.

I'm hopeful that Hawkshaw can fully recuperate from his inury as he looks like a very classy 12. In Henshaw and CoB we've good carriers and offloaders, but we're missing that smooth passer ala Reid.

Lucas44

bilston wrote: »

Far too early for them.

If you think back to the 2016 side that made the WC final it took Ryan, Stockdale and Porter a year to get capped by Ireland, and even then it was against the USA and Japan.

I suppose some might get gametime at their province sooner than usual with the WC. Craig Casey seems an obvious candidate for that.

As good as Casey is/has been in the 6nations everyone seems to be brushing over the fact his box kicking is well below par, he’ll have to drastically improve that to reach senior provincial level never mind international. Looking forward to monitoring his progress tho and hopefully he can stay fit

baas baa

Lucas44 wrote: »

As good as Casey is/has been in the 6nations everyone seems to be brushing over the fact his box kicking is well below par, he’ll have to drastically improve that to reach senior provincial level never mind international. Looking forward to monitoring his progress tho and hopefully he can stay fit

Is that your opinion on him from the 6n or have you seen him play otherwise? I only ask because I don't recall a lot of box kicking from us in the tournament.

Lucas44

baas baa wrote: »

Is that your opinion on him from the 6n or have you seen him play otherwise? I only ask because I don't recall a lot of box kicking from us in the tournament.

6 nations and underage interprovincials, he hasn’t played a whole lot of ail but the box kicks in the 6 nations weren’t very impressive to say the least

typhoony

Baird may have the most potential out of this crop, tall and athletic, scope to bulk up in the future, I think he a has a higher ceiling than others in the team.

kingofthekong

typhoony wrote: »

Baird may have the most potential out of this crop, tall and athletic, scope to bulk up in the future, I think he a has a higher ceiling than others in the team.

Penny is already playing pro level with Leinster his ceiling is also high ,

Does anyone know when the u18s ireland team is named - the youths thread is just results so i cant post this question there

Locke_Lamora

kingofthekong wrote: »

Penny is already playing pro level with Leinster his ceiling is also high ,

Does anyone know when the u18s ireland team is named - the youths thread is just results so i cant post this question there

Don’t know when the team is named, but Ireland are playing on the 13th, 17th and 21st of April I think. They are being played in Gloucester and Worcester which is pretty close to me, so I was planning on going if I can find the time.

The Lost Sheep

kingofthekong wrote: »

Penny is already playing pro level with Leinster his ceiling is also high ,

Does anyone know when the u18s ireland team is named - the youths thread is just results so i cant post this question there

few weeks. Schools thread is just results youths isn't.

Locke_Lamora

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

few weeks. Schools thread is just results youths isn't.

Are there rules about discussing the Ireland u18's, or posting about the matches? Some of the players will still be in school next year so I'm assuming it's a topic best left alone?

The Lost Sheep

Locke_Lamora wrote: »

Are there rules about discussing the Ireland u18's, or posting about the matches? Some of the players will still be in school next year so I'm assuming it's a topic best left alone?

Dont see why but pm a mod if you think its necessary to
Wouldnt see why it should be a problem talking about ireland u18s in the youths thread as many will still be youths players as well

stephen_n

Great article here about the grand slam

Sunderland00

Heard it’s between trinity & UCD for all Ireland. Tarf lots of injuries.

kingofthekong

I'm praying for no injuries before the JWC , we always go there with half a squad

The Lost Sheep

Sunderland00 wrote: »

Heard it’s between trinity & UCD for all Ireland. Tarf lots of injuries.

Not giving any Munster sides a chance then?

The Donal Walsh Cup and Plate finals on today in Tralee.
Bohs beat Bruff 17-0 in Plate
UCC beat Garryowen 24-22

So Fraser Mc Mullan games are
UCC v Lansdowne
Garryowen v UCD
Clontarf v Bruff
Trinity v Bohs

Chico Flores

How did the McCorry Cup games go yesterday?

The Lost Sheep

Chico Flores wrote: »

How did the McCorry Cup games go yesterday?

all results on Leinsterrugby.ie
Terenure, Lansdowne, Rock, Barnhall won

Chico Flores

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

all results on Leinsterrugby.ie
Terenure, Lansdowne, Rock, Barnhall won

Thank you, that site is now randomly blocked at work and this isn't.

So Trinity and Clontarf both lost, wow.

The Lost Sheep

Chico Flores wrote: »

Thank you, that site is now randomly blocked at work and this isn't.

So Trinity and Clontarf both lost, wow.

rotated players ahead of fraser mc mullan maybe

Squidgy Black

Chico Flores wrote: »

Thank you, that site is now randomly blocked at work and this isn't.

So Trinity and Clontarf both lost, wow.

Clontarf game finished 28-21 to Barnhall,

Trinity game was 23-12 to Terenure.

ArmchairQB

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

Not giving any Munster sides a chance then?

The Donal Walsh Cup and Plate finals on today in Tralee.
Bohs beat Bruff 17-0 in Plate
UCC beat Garryowen 24-22

So Fraser Mc Mullan games are
UCC v Lansdowne
Garryowen v UCD
Clontarf v Bruff
Trinity v Bohs

Not sure that is correct IRFU have as;


Garryowen v Lansdowne
UCC v UCD
DUFC v Shannon
Clontarf v UL Bohs

The Lost Sheep

ArmchairQB wrote: »

Not sure that is correct IRFU have as;


Garryowen v Lansdowne
UCC v UCD
DUFC v Shannon
Clontarf v UL Bohs

Was thinking Munster sides were based on the two finals played in tralee at the weekend.

ArmchairQB

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

Was thinking Munster sides were based on the two finals played in tralee at the weekend.

They have Rated as below:


Munster 1 - Garryowen
Munster 2 - UCC
Munster 3 - Shannon
Munster 4 - UL Bohs

The Lost Sheep

ArmchairQB wrote: »

They have Rated as below:


Munster 1 - Garryowen
Munster 2 - UCC
Munster 3 - Shannon
Munster 4 - UL Bohs

I know that now then what were 2 finals then?

D14Rugby

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

rotated players ahead of fraser mc mullan maybe

Clontarf have a good few injuries currently. Trinity had a full u20s team out in that the only eligible players not playing were players that play for the first xv.

Sunderland00

D14Rugby wrote: »

Clontarf have a good few injuries currently. Trinity had a full u20s team out in that the only eligible players not playing were players that play for the first xv.

What players were tarf missing?

Chico Flores

Sunderland00 wrote: »

What players were tarf missing?

I saw their team sheet in a whats app group. I think they were missing a few front row players. But they had Declan Adamson, Adam Fleming and Conor Kelly on the bench. Ruadhan Byron, Fionn Gilbert, Grellan Murray, Mark O'Sullivan, Frankie O'Dea, Tadhg Bird, Mikey McGriff all down on it as starting.

Sunderland00

Chico Flores wrote: »

I saw their team sheet in a whats app group. I think they were missing a few front row players. But they had Declan Adamson, Adam Fleming and Conor Kelly on the bench. Ruadhan Byron, Fionn Gilbert, Grellan Murray, Mark O'Sullivan, Frankie O'Dea, Tadhg Bird, Mikey McGriff all down on it as starting

Must not care about the mccorry enough so. So weird that they put out such a strong side to get turned over by barnhall of all teams...

Chico Flores

Sunderland00 wrote: »

Chico Flores wrote: »

I saw their team sheet in a whats app group. I think they were missing a few front row players. But they had Declan Adamson, Adam Fleming and Conor Kelly on the bench. Ruadhan Byron, Fionn Gilbert, Grellan Murray, Mark O'Sullivan, Frankie O'Dea, Tadhg Bird, Mikey McGriff all down on it as starting

Must not care about the mccorry enough so. So weird that they put out such a strong side to get turned over by barnhall of all teams...

Not sure why you would say Barnhall of all teams. Surely any Premier 1 side on their day can take another one and Barnhall have been improving.

The Lost Sheep

Fraser McMullan quarters
Clontarf 38 Bohs 17
Trinity 70 Shannon 17
Garryowen 24 Lansdowne 31
UCC 40 UCD 25

ArmchairQB

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

Fraser McMullan quarters
Clontarf 38 Bohs 17
Trinity 70 Shannon 17
Garryowen 24 Lansdowne 31
UCC 40 UCD 25

Lansdowne only away side to win
3 Leinster & 1 Munster sides for semi
Fancied Garryowen & thought Tarf would have put more on Bohs who are a bit out of their depth in this competition but they went well enough
Not a great sign that Cork Con disbanded their 20s. What happened there?
Trinity with some result think semi finals are
Lansdowne v Trinity
Clontarf v UCC

Sunderland00

So tarf trinity final again?

Ayewserious

Trinity team sheet?

The Lost Sheep

Connacht u20 cup had few games this weekend.
Sligo 16 Ballina 54
Creggs 34 Connemara 17
Monivea/Westport 29 Ballinrobe 33

The Lost Sheep

Irish 18s and 19s squads to be named later today

The Lost Sheep

Frazer McMullan Semi Finals
Clontarf 26 UCC 27
Lansdowne 29 Trinity 32

Stainalert

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

Frazer McMullan Semi Finals
Clontarf 26 UCC 27
Lansdowne 29 Trinity 32

2 cracking games by all account

FellasFellas

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

Frazer McMullan Semi Finals
Clontarf 26 UCC 27
Lansdowne 29 Trinity 32

Two unreal fixtures. Hard to call, neutral venue - maybe Dubarry Park? UCC for me, definitely had the harder semi so may stand to them in the trenches of the final.

Chico Flores

McCorry Semi

Terenure 18 Blackrock 13

Deserved win for Terenure.

The Lost Sheep

FellasFellas wrote: »

Two unreal fixtures. Hard to call, neutral venue - maybe Dubarry Park? UCC for me, definitely had the harder semi so may stand to them in the trenches of the final.

would imagine somewhere in North Munster along M7 maybe Nenagh or somewhere like Portlaoise more than Athlone but never know with this.

Chico Flores

Few years ago when Cork Constitution beat UCD I believe it was played in Portlaois.

The Lost Sheep

Chico Flores wrote: »

Few years ago when Cork Constitution beat UCD I believe it was played in Portlaois.

And Con Terenure just few years before that was Clonmel. Could be wide range of venues

Leinster5

Chico Flores wrote: »

McCorry Semi

Terenure 18 Blackrock 13

Deserved win for Terenure.

Fair play to Blackrock. Much improved in the cup it seems. I heard Terenure turned ball over on their own line in last play.