lostprofit says...

Thats not a bad squad. Im delighted to see Thouy and Henry FINALLY getting their shot.

I dont even have a problem with Wallace starting, he was great for Ulster all year and brings out the best in Cave. Spence on the bench too, good good.

Predictiably, I only have an issue with the half backs, but even then, its not a huge issue. In a dream world Id start Madigan/Keatley, one of them with the other on the bench, see what they can do. But I can understand why neither of them are there.

Earls at full back, he doesnt like it, wouldnt it have been good to choose Murphy for all his experience, or maybe even Gavin Duffy who had a fine season?

Id also have O'Hallaran on the bence over Trimble.

But these are only minor quibbles.

Look at all the support you get Declan, if you just experiment a little!

Posted 02:43 29th May 2012

munster30 says...

does anyone know if this match is on TV at all? Bloody typical Ireland. The first time some exciting up and coming players are picked and we wont get to see them!!

Posted 22:38 28th May 2012

blametheref says...

@Staph_glorious

My problem with this line up is that though P. Wallace may have had a good season he is simply not an international 12 as Earls is not an effective 15, in that they just don't work for Ireland in these positions and never will. So why persist with something that is not on. I would prefer, for this game to see Cave tried at 12 with Earls at 13 and even Wallace at 10 with O' Gara on the bench, or visa versa, and see can anything be achieved from that...I'm aware Kidney might be concerned about the full back berth but I think the situation in the centre, especially at 12, is more important, that's why Downey should be in this squad as don't forget D'arcy can play at full back if required

Posted 18:47 28th May 2012

jtimkins says...

leinster_goy@ . . . "Rubbish at rugby" at least he's not as bad as Sexton, so get back to sipping on your mochachino and like, don't spill any on your dubes roysh?

Posted 17:01 28th May 2012

leinster_goy says...

@waitaminute

Love Chiiild,

Never meant to be,

Love Chiiild,

Rubbish at rugby

;-)

Posted 15:43 28th May 2012

J_HDK says...

JoseArtigas. You are absolutely right. It is not a development tour. It looks like a lambs to the slaughter tour. Too many injuries to vital players at this stage to hope for an upset

Posted 15:35 28th May 2012

waitaminute says...

I am now, more than ever, convinced that Kidney either owes O Gara money, or that he is his father...

Posted 15:33 28th May 2012

Norm says...

Blametheref

I thought of you when I seen this selection. Enjoy.

Anyone know if this is being broadcast anywhere tomorrow night?

Posted 14:54 28th May 2012

JoseArtigas says...

There will be comments that Jackson or Keatley should start and I still don't understand why some frequent posters on this site believe Ireland are going to New Zealand on a "development tour", that's incorrect. ROG needs a run out before the tour. Seeing as the Leinster players are unavailable it's a good pick. Hope it'll be a decent match and we see good showings from the front row and outside backs especially.

Posted 13:13 28th May 2012