Lions 2009 thread

FermPundit · May 20, 2009, 10:25:45 PM

A bad day for Munster has just got a whole lot worse.

Jerry Flannery has been ruled out of the Lions tour due to injury $:-\$

Gnevin · May 20, 2009, 10:27:24 PM

Quote from: FermPundit on May 20, 2009, 10:25:45 PM
A bad day for Munster has just got a whole lot worse.

Jerry Flannery has been ruled out of the Lions tour due to injury $:-\$

What happened?

FermPundit · May 20, 2009, 10:29:15 PM

Quote from: Gnevin on May 20, 2009, 10:27:24 PM
Quote from: FermPundit on May 20, 2009, 10:25:45 PM
A bad day for Munster has just got a whole lot worse.

Jerry Flannery has been ruled out of the Lions tour due to injury $:-\$
What happened?

Elbow injury I think. First Tomas and now Flannery. A rubbish day for Irish Lions

corn02 · May 20, 2009, 10:30:35 PM

Quote from: FermPundit on May 20, 2009, 10:29:15 PM
Quote from: Gnevin on May 20, 2009, 10:27:24 PM
Quote from: FermPundit on May 20, 2009, 10:25:45 PM
A bad day for Munster has just got a whole lot worse.

Jerry Flannery has been ruled out of the Lions tour due to injury $:-\$
What happened?

Elbow injury I think. First Tomas and now Flannery. A rubbish day for Irish Lions

Too late for Best?

FermPundit · May 20, 2009, 10:34:20 PM

Flannery adds to Lions woe - Sky Sports

Irish hooker adds to growing list of Lions absentees with injury

Jerry Flannery has been ruled out of the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa after suffering a chipped bone in his left elbow, the team management confirmed tonight.

The news is yet another blow for Lions boss Ian McGeechan, after Alan Quinlan's suspension for eye gouging was upheld, resulting in Tom Croft being called up as a replacement.

Scotland captain Mike Blair has also been called up as a replacement for injured Munster scrum-half Tomas O'Leary, while centre Tom Shanklin has also been ruled out and fellow Welshman Leigh Halfpenny will miss at least the first two games of the tour.

Quote from: corn02 on May 20, 2009, 10:30:35 PM
Quote from: FermPundit on May 20, 2009, 10:29:15 PM
Quote from: Gnevin on May 20, 2009, 10:27:24 PM
Quote from: FermPundit on May 20, 2009, 10:25:45 PM
A bad day for Munster has just got a whole lot worse.

Jerry Flannery has been ruled out of the Lions tour due to injury $:-\$
What happened?

Elbow injury I think. First Tomas and now Flannery. A rubbish day for Irish Lions

Too late for Best?

Not sure. Ryan Jones wasn't considered as a replacement for Quinlan as he is the Welsh captain for their summer tour. The same may apply to Best. But there was a real shortage of quality hookers in this seasons six nations. He might yet get a call.

FermPundit · May 20, 2009, 10:47:07 PM

Ross Ford and Rory Best are the two reserve hookers.

GalwayBayBoy · May 20, 2009, 10:50:07 PM

Rest of the Irish lads must be shitting themselves. Not even on the plane and three of them already ruled out. With Leinster to play this weekend there might be another one or two more.

Donnellys Hollow · May 20, 2009, 11:36:06 PM

That's a big blow for the Lions chances. Flannery was a cert for the no2 shirt on the test team. Mears and Rees are both distinctly average hookers. I'd imagine Ross Ford will get the call up now. Wouldn't surprise me if he ended up starting the tests either.

The GAA · May 21, 2009, 11:06:56 AM

Quote from: FermPundit on May 20, 2009, 10:34:20 PM
Flannery adds to Lions woe - Sky Sports

Irish hooker adds to growing list of Lions absentees with injury

Jerry Flannery has been ruled out of the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa after suffering a chipped bone in his left elbow, the team management confirmed tonight.

The news is yet another blow for Lions boss Ian McGeechan, after Alan Quinlan's suspension for eye gouging was upheld, resulting in Tom Croft being called up as a replacement.

Scotland captain Mike Blair has also been called up as a replacement for injured Munster scrum-half Tomas O'Leary, while centre Tom Shanklin has also been ruled out and fellow Welshman Leigh Halfpenny will miss at least the first two games of the tour.

Quote from: corn02 on May 20, 2009, 10:30:35 PM
Quote from: FermPundit on May 20, 2009, 10:29:15 PM
Quote from: Gnevin on May 20, 2009, 10:27:24 PM
Quote from: FermPundit on May 20, 2009, 10:25:45 PM
A bad day for Munster has just got a whole lot worse.

Jerry Flannery has been ruled out of the Lions tour due to injury $:-\$
What happened?

Elbow injury I think. First Tomas and now Flannery. A rubbish day for Irish Lions

Too late for Best?

Not sure. Ryan Jones wasn't considered as a replacement for Quinlan as he is the Welsh captain for their summer tour. The same may apply to Best. But there was a real shortage of quality hookers in this seasons six nations. He might yet get a call.

Are you sure?

FermPundit · May 22, 2009, 05:54:23 PM

Ford called into Lions squad - RTE Sport

Scotland hooker Ross Ford was today announced by British & Irish Lions Tour Manager, Gerald Davies, as the tour replacement for the injured Jerry Flannery.

Davies said, 'Munster hooker Jerry Flannery tore ligaments in his left elbow in training on Wednesday that unfortunately ruled him out of the tour. His place in the tour squad is taken by Edinburgh's 25-year old hooker Ross Ford, who played in all five of Scotland's 2009 Six Nations championship matches.'

Commenting on the replacement, head coach Ian McGeechan said, 'Jerry has had a terrific season and he anchored the Irish scrum during Ireland's Six Nations Grand Slam season. It is disappointing that after selection for the Lions, his season should end with a pre-tour injury.'

'Injuries are a part of the game and while very distressing for the affected player we as a squad have to accept them as a fact of life. It is a part of the game we play. We are focussed on moving forward, concentrating on the task at hand and the first match.'

'Ross is a terrific player and he will naturally slot straight in as hooker. I look forward to welcoming him into camp tonight,' added McGeechan.

The replacement player for Leigh Halfpenny will be announced in due course.

tyroneboi · May 22, 2009, 07:09:01 PM

Very disappointed that Rory Best didnt get called up for Flannery. Would have the two of them neck and neck when they are in the Ireland squad so thought Best would have gotten the nod instead of Ross Ford. Interesting that McGeechan has delayed the replacement for Halfpenny maybe he is waiting to see what kind of game D'Arcy has tomorrow. The papers were suggesting Patterson might get a call up ahead of Armitage which Sky Sports will no doubt be fuming about.

Donnellys Hollow · May 23, 2009, 12:34:01 AM

Best is very unfortunate alright. He is a far better hooker than both Mears and Rees. Mears is tiny and he'd would be blown away by the Boks front row. Rees is decent around the park but his darts are shocking. He's half the reason Ireland won the Grand Slam in Cardiff. O'Connell had a field day on the Welsh throw. Matfield and Botha will dominate the lineout if he's picked.

I'd expect Ford to be the test hooker now.

The GAA · May 23, 2009, 10:42:26 AM

Hook called up for halpenny. D'arcy apparently had no chance of going after refusing to play in the third test in new zealand 4 years ago for sir clive

Hoof Hearted · May 25, 2009, 09:31:55 PM

Living with Lions is on Sky Sports 1 @ 10.00 PM tonight and tomorrow. A good watch for anyone bored with TV tonight.

bingobus · May 26, 2009, 12:17:40 PM

Quote from: Hoof Hearted on May 25, 2009, 09:31:55 PM
Living with Lions is on Sky Sports 1 @ 10.00 PM tonight and tomorrow. A good watch for anyone bored with TV tonight.

Never tire of seeing that show, was great last night. That squad was so tight, physical and talented. Great viewing, looking forward to the tests tonight.