crunchfit says...

@munster30

There's no TV coverage at all. Kidney is finally forced into putting up a somewhat experimental team and we can't see it...

Posted 16:04 29th May 2012

staph_glorious says...

blametheref,

Both Earls and Wallace have played with effect internationally at fullback and second five-eighth, respectively, but I can see how tactics could belittle the influence of both on the match. Were the Irish camp trying to somewhat emulate Leinster in attack, however, Wallace ousts Downey every time. If we see the Ulsterman carry into contact more often that not, he's a wasted selection.

D'Arcy is no fullback.

Posted 12:13 29th May 2012

Sincero says...

Leinster contingent unavailable... and as I Leinster supporter I wonder... this must be what it's like to support Ulster the past 13 odd years... there are several Red-Hand lads who've been utterly neglected while following the Stiddy/Dickie selection policy of Munster first and foremost followed by players whom he knows personally and who are established again with Munster first... then established Leinster players, then perhaps Ulster and Connacht and then exiles and finally form players and talented youngsters... (from Munster if possible) ... can't fault that system. Some of those lads have been playing out of their skins for soooo long, and now here's their just reward... no cap against a depressingly weak and increasingly pointless Baabaas team that makes a mockery of their own great tradition. Hope they feel as grateful as I feel to Iddie O'Kidney for his wonderful services to Irish rugby.

Posted 01:33 29th May 2012

Richiedram says...

I can see Ireland's scrum being demolished here big time but what can we do we don't have back up props to Ross and Healy d barbarians to be leading at half time only for fatigue to set in in the second half and Ireland to win in the end with the help of our bench bring on the all blacks haha

Posted 21:35 28th May 2012

Theshaw says...

This game not on tv guys????? B

Posted 17:24 28th May 2012

jtimkins says...

Good to so many young players, particularly Fitzpatrick, Zebo and O'Gara playing I was hoping that they would get some opportunities to develop their game.

Posted 16:56 28th May 2012

melkdave says...

MY god is that an Ireland team,so many young talanted players starting,is DK feeling ok LOL.But seriously it is nice to see so many young irish players ,being given a chance to shine for once.Also quick comment on Munsters centers for next year J.Downey and C.Lala doesnt that look good

Posted 15:40 28th May 2012

leinsterblue says...

great selection by Kidney - although somewhat handicapped by the unavailability of the Leinster contingent...it will be interesting to see how the front row performs as it it one of the positions where Ireland don't have great strength in depth

Posted 15:33 28th May 2012

staph_glorious says...

blametheref,

Who else gets there?

Wallace is Ireland's best performing #12 this season, while ROG's only available competition for this fixture is Paddy Jackson who, after a poor Heineken Cup final, might be captaining the U20s to a World Cup. He needs to find his feet again, and that won't happen at Kingsholm.

Posted 15:11 28th May 2012

blametheref says...

The love affair continues with ROG and Paddy and the ducks are in a row

Posted 13:40 28th May 2012