2009 Grand Slam Champions

Dinny Breen · February 03, 2009, 01:44:19 PM

QuoteI'm happy enough with that team. I'd rather have Best in, but Flannery is a class act too, so it's hardly a bad thing.

I concur but Flannery does make a better impact from the bench, minor quibble though. Also would have Reddan and Caldwell on the bench but nice to see Wallace at 12, could be the spark the backline needs.

Hound · February 03, 2009, 01:53:56 PM

France team named:

Clement Poitrenaud
Julien Malzieu, Florian Fritz, Yannick Jauzion, Maxime Medard
Lionel Beauxis, Sebastien Tillous-Borde

Lionel Faure, Dimitri Szarzewski, Benoit Lecouls
Sebastien Chabal, Lionel Nallet
Thierry Dusautoir, Fulgence Ouedraogo, Imanol Harinordoquy

Replacements: Benjamin Kayser, Nicolas Mas, Romain Millo-Chluski, Louis Picamoles, Morgan Parra, Benoit Baby, Cedric Heymans

Dinny Breen · February 03, 2009, 02:12:06 PM

Now for those doubting Thomas's who tought I was talking through my arse about ticket demand for this game, I can never remember tickets been returned in the last 20 years..

QuoteMESSAGE TO ALL FULL AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Dear Member,

1. Munster v Leinster, Magners League

For any member who may not yet have secured a ticket for the Munster v Leinster Magners League match we wish to inform you that there are a limited number of tickets going on public sale this morning.

They will be available on www.munsterrugby.ie from 10am until sold out.

2. Ireland v France, Italy v Ireland

Munster Rugby have a limited number of returned tickets for the Ireland v France international this weekend and Italy v Ireland international in Rome on Sat 14th February. These tickets will be available to all members on a first come first serve basis from 2pm today. To purchase please log into your ticket account.

Off The Fence · February 03, 2009, 02:15:56 PM

What site is this on Dinny??

thejuice · February 03, 2009, 02:18:09 PM

Ireland team to play France in the RBS 6 Nations at Croke Park on Saturday February 7, kick-off 5pm:

Kearney (Leinster);
T Bowe (Ospreys),
B O'Driscoll (Leinster, captain),
P Wallace (Ulster),
L Fitzgerald (Arizona);
R O'Gara (Munster),
T O'Leary (Munster);
M Horan (Munster),
J Flannery (Munster),
J Hayes (Munster),
D O'Callaghan (Munster),
P O'Connell (Munster),
S Ferris (Ulster),
D Wallace (Munster),
J Heaslip (Leinster).

Replacements: R Best (Ulster), T Court (Ulster), M O'Kelly (Leinster), D Leamy (Munster), P Stringer (Munster), G D'Arcy (Leinster), G Murphy (Leicester).

edit: didnt realise the team was already posted.

Dinny Breen · February 03, 2009, 02:27:39 PM

QuoteWhat site is this on Dinny??

Robbed it from one-eyedfans.com. But it was an email sent out by Munster Rugby.

thebandit · February 03, 2009, 02:33:40 PM

Quote from: thejuice on February 03, 2009, 02:18:09 PM
Ireland team to play France in the RBS 6 Nations at Croke Park on Saturday February 7, kick-off 5pm:

Kearney (Leinster);
T Bowe (Ospreys),
B O'Driscoll (Leinster, captain),
P Wallace (Ulster),
L Fitzgerald (Arizona);
R O'Gara (Munster),
T O'Leary (Munster);
M Horan (Munster),
J Flannery (Munster),
J Hayes (Munster),
D O'Callaghan (Munster),
P O'Connell (Munster),
S Ferris (Ulster),
D Wallace (Munster),
J Heaslip (Leinster).

Replacements: R Best (Ulster), T Court (Ulster), M O'Kelly (Leinster), D Leamy (Munster), P Stringer (Munster), G D'Arcy (Leinster), G Murphy (Leicester).

edit: didnt realise the team was already posted.

mountainboii · February 04, 2009, 02:53:16 AM

Quote from: thebandit on February 03, 2009, 02:33:40 PM
Quote from: thejuice on February 03, 2009, 02:18:09 PM
Ireland team to play France in the RBS 6 Nations at Croke Park on Saturday February 7, kick-off 5pm:

Kearney (Leinster);
T Bowe (Ospreys),
B O'Driscoll (Leinster, captain),
P Wallace (Ulster),
L Fitzgerald (Arizona);
R O'Gara (Munster),
T O'Leary (Munster);
M Horan (Munster),
J Flannery (Munster),
J Hayes (Munster),
D O'Callaghan (Munster),
P O'Connell (Munster),
S Ferris (Ulster),
D Wallace (Munster),
J Heaslip (Leinster).

Replacements: R Best (Ulster), T Court (Ulster), M O'Kelly (Leinster), D Leamy (Munster), P Stringer (Munster), G D'Arcy (Leinster), G Murphy (Leicester).

edit: didnt realise the team was already posted.

http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=5335.1845

Dinny Breen · February 06, 2009, 09:06:11 AM

Put us in the mood for the weekend.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_36G5T4QTw

AZOffaly · February 06, 2009, 10:24:00 AM

I'm looking forward to this tomorrow. I think Ireland will win it if Kearney is fit to go, and if our back row is as good as it seems.

Roger · February 06, 2009, 10:30:42 AM

Quote from: Dinny Breen on February 06, 2009, 09:06:11 AM
Put us in the mood for the weekend.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_36G5T4QTw

Brilliant. Really starting to look forward to this.

Hoof Hearted · February 06, 2009, 10:41:28 AM

Quote from: Roger on February 06, 2009, 10:30:42 AM
Quote from: Dinny Breen on February 06, 2009, 09:06:11 AM
Put us in the mood for the weekend.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_36G5T4QTw
Brilliant. Really starting to look forward to this.

me too. best tournament in the world, wont miss a kick of it.

AZOffaly · February 06, 2009, 10:43:59 AM

Jaysus that brings back a few memories. Simon Geoghegan must be kicking himself he wasn't born about 10 years later.

longrunsthefox · February 06, 2009, 10:53:08 AM

Purhased two tickets and will be heading down...scandlous price all the same. Is there any hint or word the game could be cancelled because of the weather?

AZOffaly · February 06, 2009, 10:57:50 AM

No. There's undersoil heating at Croker, so the game should be fine. There's so suggestion thus far. I suppose if the French have difficulty getting here it might be cancelled, but they are probably already here.