Leinster

hhlamazing says...

@Deggers Strauss qualifies at the start of next season. Kidney was asked this in the press conference yesterday.

Sexton has not played well for Ireland for two reasons, Kidney does not allow him the license to play to Joe and Leinster do and the second is Murray. He is a talent but Redden is pole position and if you want the Leinster/Irish backs to play you need to up the tempo Murray does the opposite. I think he is a talent and he is still young enough but he needs to learn for Redden.

Posted 08:05 22nd May 2012

Joonyk1 says...

@melkdave Do you realise that Paul Marshall is 26 years old? Were you joking about the JRWC thing lol?

Also I agree with the majority of posters on here. Kidney is being far too complacent with his choices. But i am glad to see Cave picked (and to a lesser extent Zebo). Still don't think DOC or D'arcy have done enough to retain their places.

Posted 23:35 21st May 2012

NFMMFN says...

Henry's inclusion being mooted, but no mention of two-time Heineken Cup winner Kevin McLaughlin?

If Henry's being included because he's a more natural No.7, then why not pick Jennings? Arguably a better openside than Henry?

Gilroy's absence is a shame. But it was him or Zebo. Personally I like the kind of mobility and pace Zebo and Gilroy have, both would integrate better with the Leinster backs who make up the rest of the Irish backfield. Taking this into consideration, I'd go for Gilroy over Trimble. Trimble although big and powerful isn't consistent enough and he's definitely not fast enough. Zebo-Kearney-Gilroy playing outside Sexton-O'Driscoll-Cave would be an absolute handful. Instead it looks like Ireland are plonking for the tried and tested formula. Trimble has very little going forward that's going to trouble the ABs unfortunately.

Posted 23:22 21st May 2012

agardiner22 says...

Joe Schmidt for Ireland coach

Posted 22:55 21st May 2012

s15rules says...

if ireland dont loose by more than 30 in any of these tests it will be a miracle

Posted 22:26 21st May 2012

Munsterman says...

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Posted 20:35 21st May 2012

jtimkins says...

. . . .I have awoken the kraken. It's just a post on a website, don't take these things so seriously. I feel bad for upsetting you and I apologise. While my comment was completely outrageous, I have to disagree with you to some degree. I think Mike Sherry is of use, he just needs time and that's exactly what the tour is about. Murray is a quality scrumhalf but like Sexton, for example, he has yet to perform consistently in a green jersey. Paul Marshall though, deserves to be in the squad.

Posted 20:13 21st May 2012

carebearstare says...

also. the talk of downey is silly. munster have not fixed their problems at 12 with him. he's a limited playerif anything it will stop hanrahans development. i'm sure he had offers from elsewhere and signed only an academy contract. he is incredibly loyal but may regret it getting little gametime as downey and laulala will play even when irish contingent are missing

Posted 19:53 21st May 2012

ciaran1792 says...

jtimkins I was in a rush I had things to do, I couldn't stand around and correct my grammar. Idiotic views nobody asked your opinion and to be honest, I could care less of what you think. But I am glad you deciphered something that wasn't encrypted top marks for you.I actually don't care what you think. What a shock! Now don't speak unless you actually have a valid view sprinkled with at very least a minor bit of intellect. But i don't even expect that from you. My view is that on form players be picked who play week in week out. Oh my god what a revolting idea ( sarcasm in case you are to stupid understand that) I eat and drink rugby I understand the game and the rules what every player on the pitch should be doing. I know all most all aspects of the game bar hooker, loose head and tight head and I am better at the game than you will ever be I have a will to win at anything i do so i expect the same of people and coaches in this country. Has Kidney changed his tactics over the last 3 years No! Bar using the choke tackle which is Lez kiss's idea. I feel he is way to Conservative with his selections afraid of a risk. I respect what he did with Ireland in 09, but what have we had since but abject failure. No titles mean's failure, but clearly from the lack of trophies shows he isn't doing a good job. He picks players who are not any use Tomas O'Leary as a 9,Paddy Wallace as a center is too light for that position.He cant make up his mind who his fly half is and he has 3 very good scrum half's and only when his back is against the wall will he actualy pick at least one of them. don't get me wrong Connor Murray is good but has not fixed his slow passing problem. He keeps selecting Donacha O'Callahan when Dan Tuhoy is the clear choice. Now jtimkins if you think I am wrong fine. But explain to me why I am and how I am. Perhaps I will read it if it actually carry's merit.

Posted 18:00 21st May 2012

jtimkins says...

Ciaran1792

I don't know which is worse, your illiteracy or your frankly idiotic views. . . .at least I think they're idiotic from what I deciphered.

Posted 16:10 21st May 2012