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Ulster Team Talk Thread IV... Go On My Henderson...

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    #6062
    Wikidy
    Registered Users Posts: 120 ✭✭Wikidy


    From what I remember there were complications on his residency qualification, as he got stuck visiting South Africa during a lockdown. Still fair play to him, coming here, playing for Rainey OB, getting picked up professionally and selected for an international squad. Must have been some Welsh selectors at Ulster games.



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    #6063
    bilston
    Registered Users Posts: 17,799 ✭✭✭✭bilston


    Will they cap him just to tie him to them?

    Where does he sit in the Ireland pecking order? I'd be surprised if he really is the 4th best hooker (assume they have 3 in their squad) available to Wales.



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    #6064
    arsebiscuits1
    Registered Users Posts: 3,582 ✭✭✭arsebiscuits1


    Brad Roberts on the bench for Wales.

    What a story for him.

    Fair dues



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    #6065
    Lsdrugbyfan
    Registered Users Posts: 882 ✭✭✭Lsdrugbyfan


    headed to cardiff next season



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    #6066
    launish116
    Registered Users Posts: 2,443 ✭✭✭launish116


    Got his cap, hope it works out for him and Wales haven’t tided him down for the sake of it.

    Bears the question now, do we persist with his progression and where is Stewart?



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    #6067
    Lsdrugbyfan
    Registered Users Posts: 882 ✭✭✭Lsdrugbyfan


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118135223#Comment_118135223

    stewarts been playing AIL.



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    #6068
    bilston
    Registered Users Posts: 17,799 ✭✭✭✭bilston


    His first throw took serious cojones as well.

    I'd still be using Roberts now. He's an international hooker after all, he will have learnt things in the Welsh camp that he can share with the rest of the squad which will be no bad thing. So for the next few months keep him playing. Let Stewart earn his corn at AIL level (he's missed a lot of rugby), and then perhaps during the 6Ns if Roberts is with Wales Ulster can start the transition process.

    It's funny, it's only now I look at the name 'Bradley Roberts' and I think to myself "of course he's Welsh, how did I not see that before!?"



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    #6069
    ljsulster
    Registered Users Posts: 195 ✭✭ljsulster


    Watched highlights of the hitch game at the weekend. The injury doesn’t seem to have affected Stewart much



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    #6070
    bilston
    Registered Users Posts: 17,799 ✭✭✭✭bilston


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118143585#Comment_118143585

    Encouraging news.

    I think I read that Ulster A play Leinster A this weekend. Hopefully he gets a run. He was arguably the most exciting young hooker I can remember seeing for Ireland at U20 level, and that was as an 18 year old. But you always worry when a young player gets a bad injury, so hopefully he has recovered fully.



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    #6071
    launish116
    Registered Users Posts: 2,443 ✭✭✭launish116


    Aye he’s on bench this weekend! Few players to keep an eye on



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    #6072
    Lsdrugbyfan
    Registered Users Posts: 882 ✭✭✭Lsdrugbyfan


    Ulster ‘A’ team to play Leinster ’A’, Interprovincial game at Banbridge RFC, Friday 12 November, 3pm:

    (15-9) James Humphreys, Rob Lyttle, Ben Moxham, Angus Curtis, Aaron Sexton, Ian Madigan, Lewis Finlay;

    (1-8) Callum Reid, John Andrew (Capt.), Gareth Milasinovich, David O’Connor, Harry Sheridan, Greg Jones, Reuben Crothers(u20), Marcus Rea.

    Replacements: Tom Stewart (Capt.), Scott Wilson(u19), Ross Kane, Adam McNamee(u20), James McNabney(u19), Conor McKee, Greg Hutley, Michael Orr.



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    #6073
    arsebiscuits1
    Registered Users Posts: 3,582 ✭✭✭arsebiscuits1


    Wow Ulster are really treating this as an A game.

    I assumed all the provinces were gonna put out as many front liners as possible which we have seen with Connacht.

    Might be seeing a more callow Leinster team than we thought based on this



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    #6074
    bilston
    Registered Users Posts: 17,799 ✭✭✭✭bilston


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118151545#Comment_118151545

    There is some experience in there. Rob Lyttle, Ian Madigan and John Andrew are probably the most notable ones. But Callum Reid, Ben Moxham, Angus Curtis, David O'Connor, Ross Kane, Marcus Rea and Greg Jones have good URC experience.

    Be interested to hear James McNabney fares. He seems to be one to watch...and obviously Tom Stewart and Aaron Sexton as well amongst others.



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    #6075
    Locke_Lamora
    Registered Users Posts: 1,325 ✭✭✭Locke_Lamora


    Don't know if I'll get going to it but I'll be interested to hear how Stewart and Sexton get on in particular. Sexton has had a few injuries i think so hasn't had a chance to put his hand up over the likes of lyttle, and now there's the likes of Moxham and Postlewaite coming through. Stewart going well would be great timing given that roberts will be off to wales.

    There's quite a few u20 lads kept back that i would've loved to see in this game, but maybe some were kept back for international duty? Or maybe the coaches just want to keep a few fringe squad players active during the break.



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    #6076
    Paul Smeenus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,466 ✭✭✭Paul Smeenus


    Agreed - like the look of that A team. Anyone going along? Wouldn't mind hearing any thoughts or impressions afterwards.



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    #6077
    Locke_Lamora
    Registered Users Posts: 1,325 ✭✭✭Locke_Lamora


    12-8 to leinster. We played ok, kept ahold of the ball a lot and just hammered away at them mostly. They looked more dangerous with it and were solid defensively but it was an even game.

    Curtis, Lyttle and Reid the standouts for us probably. Stewart looked sharp when he came on.

    Post edited by Locke_Lamora on


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    #6078
    Paul Smeenus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,466 ✭✭✭Paul Smeenus


    Very decent result given the two teams



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    #6079
    jacothelad
    Registered Users Posts: 5,931 ✭✭✭jacothelad


    When does wossisname arrive?.......Vermeulen




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    #6080
    bilston
    Registered Users Posts: 17,799 ✭✭✭✭bilston


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118203542#Comment_118203542

    Week after next, has the Barbarians match next week



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    #6081
    bilston
    Registered Users Posts: 17,799 ✭✭✭✭bilston


    Quiet enough day at the office for Robert Baloucoune. He didn't really do anything noticeably wrong either and had good involvements in the build up to Doris's try. The ball just didn't really fall his way. With a bit more confidence and experience he will no doubt go roaming for the ball a bit more like Lowe does and Stockdale too when he plays.

    O'Toole really impressed me though. Think there was maybe only one scrum when he was on, and it was Argentina ball, but he looked solid. But around the park he was impressive. He has lovely hands for a prop.

    Timoney showed up well too. Think ge gave away a penalty for a side entry maybe, but he had one or two solid carries. Good experience for him.

    Hopefully all the Ulster lads will have benefitted from the experience of being in Ireland camp, maybe O'Toole in particular can really kick on now.



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    #6082
    Dubinusa
    Registered Users Posts: 8,527 ✭✭✭Dubinusa


    Right Bilston. Great experience and they did well. All 3 are fantastic athletes. They will be in the frame.



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    #6083
    Locke_Lamora
    Registered Users Posts: 1,325 ✭✭✭Locke_Lamora


    Timoney's involvement might depend on how Connors comes back from his injury and how much further leavy can return to his old self after his. Penny also suits Ireland's quick tempo, but I thought Timoney played well enough.

    O'Toole's passing really impressed me. He's not the best carrier in a tight game but he hits good lines and he's mobile. Scrum was always a work-on for him

    Gutted Baloucoune didn't get more of the ball and he never really got challenged under the high ball. But it was his first cap against a tier 1 nation so it'll have calmed the nerves. In terms of world cup involvement he's at a disadvantage in that his competition mostly cover 2 positions - conway, hansen, daly, earls etc. I reckon the starting spot on the right wing is up for grabs, conway has it now but he's never been the most consistent and we're still a while away yet.



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    #6084
    Utah_Saint
    Registered Users Posts: 1,813 ✭✭✭Utah_Saint


    anyone on here think that Ulster ticket prices have gotten a bit high?

    I was pricing tickets for the Northampton game - West Terrace £30 each - Memorial End - £28 each (both areas are standing). Grand Stand seats are £50!

    Ticketmaster add an extra £2.75 per ticket service charge



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    #6085
    launish116
    Registered Users Posts: 2,443 ✭✭✭launish116


    Henderson is out for a number of weeks, likely to miss Northampton/Clermont



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    #6086
    awec
    Administrators Posts: 53,759 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭awec


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118213067#Comment_118213067

    Sure isn't that wonderful.



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    #6087
    Paul Smeenus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,466 ✭✭✭Paul Smeenus


    Vermeulen could feature versus the Ospreys, Cooney back for Leinster. Jack McGrath back in weeks.



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    #6088
    Jump_In_Jack
    Registered Users Posts: 3,766 ✭✭✭Jump_In_Jack


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118216752#Comment_118216752

    Vermeulen on the Barbarians bench, hope he doesn't pick up an injury, looking forward to seeing his impact on the Ulster pack.



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    #6089
    launish116
    Registered Users Posts: 2,443 ✭✭✭launish116


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118217259#Comment_118217259

    Would expect he needs some rest sadly! We nearly have a pack for a 6/2 split!



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    #6090
    bilston
    Registered Users Posts: 17,799 ✭✭✭✭bilston


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118216752#Comment_118216752

    Surely Duane will need a week off?

    I'm amazed that he not only starts every game for SA, but he seems to play 80 mins everytime.

    I can't wait to see him play for Ulster. He could do unnatural things in the URC!



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    #6091
    Paul Smeenus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,466 ✭✭✭Paul Smeenus


    Going fully locked and loaded, seemingly. Nice to see Marcus Rea and Curtis on the bench. Tom Stewart as well.



    Ulster team to play Leinster Rugby, United Rugby Championship Round 6, Saturday 27 November at the RDS Arena, 8pm kick-off, live on RTÉ and Premier Sports:

    (15-9) Mike Lowry, Craig Gilroy, James Hume, Stuart McCloskey, Ethan McIlroy, Billy Burns, John Cooney;

    (1-8) Andrew Warwick, Rob Herring, Marty Moore, Alan O’Connor (Capt.), Sam Carter, Greg Jones, Nick Timoney, David McCann.

    Replacements: Tom Stewart, Eric O’Sullivan, Ross Kane, Mick Kearney, Marcus Rea, Nathan Doak, Angus Curtis, Rob Lyttle.



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