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Connacht Team Talk Thread VI - Some like it TOH

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    #9662
    FACECUTTR
    Registered Users Posts: 1,531 ✭✭✭FACECUTTR


    I think Wilkins mentioned that Hansen may need a small bit of rehab for the ankle but was to be assessed when the got I to camp. Finlay I'd imagine could go straight back if needed but I'm sure there's a bit of catching up with the new calls and plays for all 3.



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    #9663
    Lancey Howard
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭Lancey Howard


    Good place to stand/sit in Hide Stadium on Saturday evening?



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    #9664
    lostboy75
    Registered Users Posts: 485 ✭✭lostboy75


    That's one colourful European kit



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    #9665
    FACECUTTR
    Registered Users Posts: 1,531 ✭✭✭FACECUTTR


    It is interesting 🤔



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    #9666
    SqueakyKneecap
    Registered Users Posts: 1,199 ✭✭✭SqueakyKneecap


    Somebody got paid to pick that font style. Even worse is that it's an idea stolen from a Galway United training top.



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    #9667
    The Moist Buddha
    Registered Users Posts: 582 ✭✭✭The Moist Buddha


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    an absolute monstrosity



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    #9668
    Burkie1203
    Registered Users Posts: 11,430 ✭✭✭✭Burkie1203


    Who signs off on this stuff



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    #9669
    Dubinusa
    Registered Users Posts: 8,500 ✭✭✭Dubinusa


    That's ugly!



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    #9670
    Utopia Parkway
    Registered Users Posts: 17,339 ✭✭✭✭Utopia Parkway


    I know the Euro jersey is usually a bit different but that is rank.



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    #9671
    macslash
    Registered Users Posts: 1,386 ✭✭✭macslash


    Not my favourite but there's nothing wrong with trying something a little different. Tbf to Connacht, and BLK in the past, and the other Macron jerseys this year - we're usually spoilt and have some of the nicest gear going. It'll also sell a lot with the younger generation, especially for Xmas. So what harm.


    Also I don't think they ripped off the Galway UTD kit. It's very similar to a tracksuit top Macron did with Crystal Palace this season alright though.



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    #9672
    FACECUTTR
    Registered Users Posts: 1,531 ✭✭✭FACECUTTR


    It's actually designed to create nausea in opposition players. Straight outta Rassie's book of tricks.......



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    #9673
    AccidentallyOnside
    Registered Users Posts: 216 ✭✭AccidentallyOnside


    Surprising news about Conway retiring, very good player on his day. Thought he was younger than 32 too.

    We should start a pool seeing how long it will take OTB and the rest of the garbage press to start linking players in other provinces to the vacancy. I think it will be before the end of next week. Wonder if it will be Mack or Kilgallon.



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    #9674
    testtech05
    Registered Users Posts: 2,079 ✭✭✭testtech05


    15. Tiernan O’Halloran (224)


    14. John Porch (80)


    13. Byron Ralston (18)


    12. Tom Daly (78)


    11. Andrew Smith (2)


    10. Jack Carty (197) (C)


    9. Caolin Blade (173)


    1. Peter Dooley (20)


    2. Tadgh McElroy (3)


    3. Jack Aungier (53)


    4. Niall Murray (59)


    5. Darragh Murray (10)


    6. Cian Prendergast (50)


    7. Conor Oliver (65)


    8. Seán O’Brien (1)



    16. Dylan Tierney-Martin (27)


    17. Jordan Duggan (41)


    18. Sam Illo (11)


    19. Joe Joyce (3)


    20. Jarrad Butler (117)


    21. Colm Reilly (20)


    22. David Hawkshaw (15)


    23. JJ Hanrahan (2)



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    #9675
    SqueakyKneecap
    Registered Users Posts: 1,199 ✭✭✭SqueakyKneecap


    Great to see Porchy back. Can see some game management changes too with Joyce, DTM benching and Forde rested.



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    #9676
    typhoony
    Registered Users Posts: 1,517 ✭✭✭typhoony


    Wilkins playing his card now showing he's willing to rotate and rest players, I think a bonus point loss would be a good result away to Edinburgh.



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    #9677
    typhoony
    Registered Users Posts: 1,517 ✭✭✭typhoony


    Means we'll be fully stacked for the SA trip. 2 wins out there is a tough ask but very possible



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    #9678
    Zeugnis
    Registered Users Posts: 755 ✭✭✭Zeugnis


    SHL being rested or a problem with the RTP?

    We've relied a lot on our 10/12/13 in the opening games, not convinced by this selection, fear Edinburgh are getting an easy ride here.



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    #9679
    ElisaAtWar
    Registered Users Posts: 1,034 ✭✭✭ElisaAtWar


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121351350#Comment_121351350

    As typhoony says this team selection is more an indicator of who will be travelling to SA and those that won't. It's clear that Connacht are more focused on those two games than the Edinburgh game. And that's ok. It's a long season. Maybe one question I would have is when does Prendergast get a rest?



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    #9680
    Dubinusa
    Registered Users Posts: 8,500 ✭✭✭Dubinusa


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121350604#Comment_121350604

    Keep the eyeballs on O'Brien, fantastic ball carrier!



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    #9681
    RichieRich_89
    Registered Users Posts: 1,502 ✭✭✭RichieRich_89


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121353202#Comment_121353202

    I would say he stands out more as a ball handler. He's got brilliant timing when it comes to drawing and passing.



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    #9682
    Wegians89
    Registered Users Posts: 3,449 ✭✭✭Wegians89


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121353569#Comment_121353569

    No where near the same level but stylistically the player I think of is Kieran Read



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    #9683
    Dubinusa
    Registered Users Posts: 8,500 ✭✭✭Dubinusa


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121353569#Comment_121353569

    He was brilliant at u20's level. I hope it goes well for him.

    Is Paul Boyle down the depth chart?



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    #9684
    BrokenMan
    Registered Users Posts: 1,688 ✭✭✭BrokenMan


    Boyle is only just back from injury I think. Seem to remember seeing it somewhere this week.



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    #9685
    Burkie1203
    Registered Users Posts: 11,430 ✭✭✭✭Burkie1203


    Dark kits again is a joke



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    #9686
    Utopia Parkway
    Registered Users Posts: 17,339 ✭✭✭✭Utopia Parkway


    Connacht resting some players tonight. Not even including the internationals. While Edinburgh look pretty close to full strength. Getting any points from this would be decent I think.



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    #9687
    Utopia Parkway
    Registered Users Posts: 17,339 ✭✭✭✭Utopia Parkway


    Very very sloppy start. Lineouts lost, handling errors. I think 3 Connacht players have been ripped in the first 7 minutes. One leading to the Edinburgh try.



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    #9688
    SqueakyKneecap
    Registered Users Posts: 1,199 ✭✭✭SqueakyKneecap


    The handling is atrocious so far. Some of the mistakes aren't due to the conditions, just pure naivety.



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    #9689
    SqueakyKneecap
    Registered Users Posts: 1,199 ✭✭✭SqueakyKneecap


    We're so innocent at the breakdown. Getting bullied off our own ball for a second weekend in a row.



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    #9690
    SqueakyKneecap
    Registered Users Posts: 1,199 ✭✭✭SqueakyKneecap


    Porch very unlucky there. Great pressure.



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    #9691
    Euphoriasean
    Registered Users Posts: 1,022 ✭✭✭Euphoriasean


    Edinburgh go to counter ruck, all go off their feet and block any attempt from Connacht and they stil get a scrum.



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