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

launish116 · 20-03-2022 6:46pm

Postlewaite has been very good! He's been that good the rest of the team/support runners have struggled, he's been making ground for fun!

McLoughlin has a bit of dog about him!

Dubinusa · 20-03-2022 9:51pm

Postlewaite and Osborne will be fighting it out for the Ireland jersey soon. With Ringrose having such an injury plagued career, it could well be these boys in situ in about 4 years time.

bilston · 20-03-2022 10:34pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118811507#Comment_118811507

Haha...let's wait and see if Postlewaite gets in the Ulster team first. I reckon he could end up on the wing to be honest.

Hopefully he goes to SA and gets a run out there.

I wouldn't mind seeing McCloskey and Hume in the centres Lowry at 15 and Baloucoune and Postlewaite on the wings in one of the matches.

By the way, on Osborne, I saw him in the flesh for the first time last weekend and I thought he was a class act in terrible conditions. Again, how does he break into the Leinster side?

Locke_Lamora · 20-03-2022 10:37pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118811507#Comment_118811507

Hume would have something to say about that scenario. Postlewaite impressed me the most out of our bunch though, he was always a threat with the ball in hand and he has soft hands for someone his size. Him, Hume, Moore and Carson all favoured the 13 jersey coming through I think, so I'm curious about who the coaches will try and move to 12 in the long-term.

bilston · 20-03-2022 10:40pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118811720#Comment_118811720

Postlewaite has the size to be effective in heavy traffic at 12, but I like Moore's footballing ability at 12. Hume could play either comfortably enough, but he is on fire at 13 at the moment so I'd have thought they'd keep him there.

Then there's Addison and Marshall!

Paul Smeenus · 20-03-2022 10:44pm

And Curtis. And Moxham.

Locke_Lamora · 21-03-2022 9:50am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118811748#Comment_118811748

Hume is the best defender as well, so I think he's hard to move from 15.

I'm always hoping for good news regarding Marshall and Addison but the injuries will take a toll on them eventually.

TRC10 · 21-03-2022 10:01am

Postlethwaite looks outstanding. Huge lad, great footballer and incredibly physical on both sides of the ball. I think they'll try him at 12. Could be McCloskey's long-term replacement. But big Stu probably has a few years good rugby left in him. I'd love to see what Postlethwaite and Hume could do together, they could be outstanding.

I must say I liked the look of Moore at 15. He wasn't perfect, but he had some lovely touches and has the skill set I think to be an excellent 15. The only problem is Lowry has been brilliant and has the 15 shirt nailed down.

And there's McIlroy who I think is a class player, but he can play on the wing too. But then what happens when Stockdale comes back?

Ulster really have an embarrassment of riches in the backs. Good selection headache to have, trying to fit all these guys in.

Thrashssacre · 22-03-2022 10:53am

Are Ulster gonna send a full strength squad to South Africa? Seems like it's needed if they want any more then a couple of points.

launish116 · 22-03-2022 11:00am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118817738#Comment_118817738

Indeed, few scalps have been taken over the last two weekends.

Was there ever a medical update? Vermuelen etc?

Paul Smeenus · 22-03-2022 11:29am

In the photos, I've seen Jordi, Marty Moore, Stewart Moore, Lyttle, McIlroy, Hume, Lowry, Burns, Cooney, Timoney, the Rea bros, Andy Warwick, Tom Stewart and - I think - Herring. So it should be a decently strong squad.

awec · 22-03-2022 11:48am

I think it'll be pretty much the full compliment or close to it.

None of our players played for Ireland enough to warrant being left at home to be honest. Even Henderson should be there IMO.

awec · 22-03-2022 1:30pm

Fully loaded team indeed:

The Ulster Rugby squad (below) travelled to Cape Town yesterday ahead of the upcoming URC games against the DHL Stormers and the Vodacom Bulls.

Forwards: Alan O’Connor, Andy Warwick, Bradley Roberts, Callum Reid, Duane Vermeulen, Eric O’Sullivan, Gareth Milasinovich, Greg Jones, Iain Henderson, Jordi Murphy, Kieran Treadwell, Marcus Rea, Marty Moore, Matty Rea, Mick Kearney, Nick Timoney, Rob Herring, Tom O’Toole, Tom Stewart.

Backs: Ben Moxham, Billy Burns, Craig Gilroy, Dave Shanahan, Ethan McIlroy, Ian Madigan, James Hume, John Cooney, Luke Marshall, Michael Lowry, Nathan Doak, Rob Lyttle, Stewart Moore, Stuart McCloskey.

Sam Carter was unavailable to travel because of recent COVID-19 infection.

Luke Marshall has reintegrated into full team training and is available for selection again following the knee injury he sustained in November 2020.

Tom O’Toole has also reintegrated into full team training following the hamstring injury he suffered four weeks ago.

Squad updates in association with The Ulster Independent Clinic.

Paul Smeenus · 22-03-2022 1:41pm

I think we are literally only missing Addison, Baloucoune and Stockdale of our best 23.

Delighted to see Marshall back.

awec · 22-03-2022 1:44pm

Bobby B must be injured or something, strange that he's not listed unless it's a mistake

awec · 22-03-2022 1:51pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118818487#Comment_118818487

Jack McGrath too.

launish116 · 22-03-2022 5:59pm

No McCann either

bilston · 22-03-2022 7:52pm

No Izzy

Good to see Kearney retained.

Dubinusa · 22-03-2022 8:02pm

That's a good outfit going to S.A it's going to be tough dealing with the heat and altitude.

Luke Marshall back is fantastic. He's quality and like Addison has had a bad injury plagued run.

Delighted to see Kearney going too! Has he been re signed?

Paul Smeenus · 22-03-2022 8:43pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118820387#Comment_118820387

I can't see Kearney having been re-signed given we've the 26 year old coming in from France. Henderson, O'Connor, Carter, Treadwell, new guy, Izzy, Sheridan

bilston · 22-03-2022 9:00pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118820594#Comment_118820594

It's the one position where we are maybe lacking a bit at Academy level. Although as I said last week that Campbell second row in the Schools Cup Final looked a serious player.

Dubinusa · 23-03-2022 4:01pm

There's Sheridan! Fine prospect and certainly McNamee could be a good prospect. Glasgow came out of nowhere to make the u20's squad! Who knows, he could progress if given the chance.

Lsdrugbyfan · 23-03-2022 4:04pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118820675#Comment_118820675

Charlie Irvine and Joe Hopes look quality prospects.

launish116 · 24-03-2022 10:21am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118824398#Comment_118824398

Got to say I had high hopes of Sheridan also, if even pushed to blindside. He was very good at u20. Had hoped he would of sneaked some senior game time this season.

launish116 · 25-03-2022 1:02pm

(15-9) Mike Lowry, Craig Gilroy, Stewart Moore, Stuart McCloskey, Rob Lyttle, Billy Burns, John Cooney;

(1-8) Eric O’Sullivan, Rob Herring, Marty Moore, Alan O’Connor (Capt.), Kieran Treadwell, Greg Jones, Marcus Rea, Duane Vermeulen.

Replacements: Tom Stewart, Callum Reid, Gareth Milasinovich, Mick Kearney, Jordi Murphy, David Shanahan, Luke Marshall, Ethan McIlroy.

Strong team, great to see Marshall back!

awec · 25-03-2022 1:29pm

Jordi Murphy back too

Paul Smeenus · 25-03-2022 2:40pm

A lot to like about that team.

Marshall back.

EOS at loosehead with Reid as back-up.

Tom Stewart on bench.

Dubinusa · 25-03-2022 3:45pm

Good to see Stewart coming on! Luke back too! I hope Ulster win this going away.

TRC10 · 25-03-2022 4:11pm

Doak injured or just rested?

Theres a big opportunity here for Eric O'Sullivan to rediscover his form over the next few weeks and put himself in the shop window for the NZ tour given Ireland's loosehead situation. Hopefully he takes it.

launish116 · 26-03-2022 2:08pm

long afternoon head

Clegg · 26-03-2022 2:11pm

This is going to turn into a hammering if Ulster don't start winning collisions.

The first Stormers try was just a great counterattack from them. But the second one was the Stormers pushing the Ulster defensive line back in every phase.

Getting killed at the breakdown too.

Locke_Lamora · 26-03-2022 2:12pm

Get Gilroy off the field

Clegg · 26-03-2022 2:16pm

Lowry pulling something from nothing is Ulsters only effective attacking plan.

Once it gets to standard phase play the Stormers are murdering Ulster.

launish116 · 26-03-2022 2:24pm

how was that not a penalty try?

Gilroy needs to change his boots

Locke_Lamora · 26-03-2022 2:25pm

No idea why we didn't have a penalty try there.

launish116 · 26-03-2022 2:28pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118838562#Comment_118838562

Even more concerning didn't seem like anyone even challenged the ref?

Locke_Lamora · 26-03-2022 2:33pm

Gilroy is playing for the stormers I swear.

Clegg · 26-03-2022 3:19pm

In another era Rob Herring would be Ireland's starting hooker. Excellent player. He's unfortunate that he's competing with two freaks in Kelleher and Sheehan.

Croohur1 · 26-03-2022 3:22pm

Really poor reffing affecting both sides in this game.

Shehal · 26-03-2022 3:31pm

Ah so being on you're feet isnt a thing anymore? The Stormers winger is allowed tackle, fall on the ground and then without moving allowed to steal the ball while kneeling on a player on the ground....

Locke_Lamora · 26-03-2022 3:38pm

If we lose this it won't be because of the ref, it's because we've been on their line four times and left with no points.

Locke_Lamora · 26-03-2022 3:46pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118838779#Comment_118838779

five times

Shehal · 26-03-2022 3:50pm

Ulster have done everything in their power to NOT win this game.

Clegg · 26-03-2022 3:52pm

Ulster should've won with a bonus point. They had multiple lineouts and 5m scrums which they couldn't convert. That knock on at the Stormers line

Ulster really exposed Stormers attacking game. Once they tightened things, kicked smartly up and played for territory the Stormers couldn't use their counterattacking game to get in behind the defence. Once that was taken away they didn't have the ability through phase play to break down Ulsters defence. Their wings have no kicking game and look to run everything. That can be taken advantage by other teams.

Shehal · 26-03-2022 3:52pm

Ulster have noone to blame but themselves for that defeat.

launish116 · 26-03-2022 4:19pm

Really should of won that game.

Still good to see Stewart, Reid, Milasovich, Murphy, Marshal all getting more game time.

Gilroy had a poor game!

Paul Smeenus · 27-03-2022 12:31pm

Disappointing, but I wouldn't be surprised if we beat the Bulls, and I'd take five points out of this tour.

jacothelad · 27-03-2022 2:17pm

Robbed by the ref and TMO. Clearly the defender hit the ball deliberately forward with his hand and the Ulster player still grounded it over the line.

launish116 · 27-03-2022 4:25pm

I think leaving the ref/TMO out of it, if we had played that game several seasons a go we'd of taken a thumping and crumbled after the first two scores.

Definitely more positives to take than negatives.

Random question but where has Declan Moore disappeared to?

Digifriendly · 27-03-2022 6:25pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118842443#Comment_118842443

TBH I didn't see a proper grounding but Stormers player did knock ball forward so at very least it should have been a 5m scrum to Ulster. The Ref wanted to give the scrum as his conversation with TMO indicated but TM0 prevailed.

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

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