The IRISH RUGBY thread

[Dinny Breen]

I reckon it's probably the 15th time I've posted this comment, but what secret does Luke Fitzgerald have over Irish rugby selectors and media that gets him unfettered game time when he's not injured.

It beggars belief that Trimble, Bowe and Gilroy were sent back to Ulster this weekend when an an absolute nothing player like Fitzgerald is wearing an Ireland jersey.

It looks a sure thing that him and that other "creative" non entity  Earls will be on the plane. When in 6 weeks time we are wondering why we can't get past quarter finals, maybe we should start looking here.

You obviously have strong opinions wobbler. What would be your squad out of interest?

Surely you'd accept tha Earl's tryscoring record is inflated by his regular appearances against second and third level rugby nations? It's more like 1 try every 15 games against the major nations.
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I like Earls, Fitzgerald has a good face, wouldn't have him near a squad.

Henderson is a beast.

[gallsman]

Slattery's. Horse Shoe House.

Everywhere packed so went to a wee pizza place called Paulie's. I can take or leave pizza but they were top notch.

Well known round those parts for being great. You picked well!

[Tony Baloney]

Harsh on Trimble.

[johnneycool]

I presume there's still a bit of wriggle room with these squads due to potential injuries and what not coming into the last set of warm up games??

England at Twickenham, will it be arse boxing or competitive fare to maintain the psychological upperhand?

[Dinny Breen]

Harsh on Trimble.

Luke Fitzgerald 

Trimble mustn't be right, Schmidt would be a big fan. Big call on Healy as well. Delighted for Furlong though, always great to see players from non-traditional rugby schools break through.

[Dinny Breen]

I presume there's still a bit of wriggle room with these squads due to potential injuries and what not coming into the last set of warm up games??

England at Twickenham, will it be arse boxing or competitive fare to maintain the psychological upperhand?

Pretty much like last Saturday, it will be competitive to a point, both teams will arse box though.

[screenexile]

Harsh on Trimble.

Very harsh on Trimble. . . if he plays well for Ulster over the next few weeks I could still see him out there!

Dave Kearney and Luke Fitzgerald wouldn't be filling me full of confidence as back up wingers or centres!!

[johnneycool]

Irish 31 in full;

IRELAND WORLD CUP SQUAD

FORWARDS (17)
Hookers
Rory Best (Ulster)
Seán Cronin (Leinster)
Richardt Strauss (Leinster)

Props
Cian Healy (Leinster)
Jack McGrath (Leinster)
Mike Ross (Leinster)
Nathan White (Connacht)
Tadhg Furlong (Leinster)

Secondrow
Paul O'Connell (Toulon, capt)
Devin Toner (Leinster)
Iain Henderson (Ulster)
Donnacha Ryan (Munster)

Backrow
Seán O'Brien (Leinster)
Peter O'Mahony (Munster)
Jamie Heaslip (Leinster)
Chris Henry (Ulster)
Jordi Murphy (Leinster)

BACKS (14)

Scrumhalves
Conor Murray (Munster)
Eoin Reddan (Leinster)

Outhalves
Jonathan Sexton (Leinster)
Ian Madigan (Leinster)
Paddy Jackson (Ulster)

Centres
Robbie Henshaw (Connacht)
Jared Payne (Ulster)
Darren Cave (Ulster)

Outside backs
Keith Earls (Munster)
Luke Fitzgerald (Leinster)
Tommy Bowe (Ulster)
Dave Kearney (Leinster)
Rob Kearney (Leinster)
Simon Zebo (Munster)



When you look at it, the backs are pretty functional, little wow factor. We'll be relying on O'Brien, and the pack to drive us forward the whole time!!

[Walter Cronc]

Harsh on Trimble.

Very harsh on Trimble. . . if he plays well for Ulster over the next few weeks I could still see him out there!

Dave Kearney and Luke Fitzgerald wouldn't be filling me full of confidence as back up wingers or centres!!

Dave Kearney playing great stuff at the minute but as someone alluded to earlier what has Fitzgerald ever done to warrant a shirt. He'll likely get injured anyway.

I just worry that we lack power in key areas to break tackles. Trimble is our most physical back 3 player by a long shot!

[muppet]

The new Angelus  :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=72&v=RXM2aDydnMA

[AZOffaly]

Will Ireland wear blue in the World Cup?

[muppet]

Joe.ie is great.

Here is Tadhg Furlong playing full back for his Gaa club in Wexford as a kid (U14?): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2n__lsbCs0

[AZOffaly]

I saw that before. Safe to say you could see his future was in the oval ball

[muppet]

I saw that before. Safe to say you could see his future was in the oval ball

Jaysus I don't know, I love to see him making Donaghy!

[AZOffaly]

I saw that before. Safe to say you could see his future was in the oval ball

Jaysus I don't know, I love to see him making Donaghy!

So would I, but not in gaelic football