Ospreys away Sunday 18th Feb 3pm

[justinr73]

Glad he is, although he’s no nearer the bench for the next game than TS (and Baird could also cover second row).

[Cap'n Grumpy]

https://www.ospreysrugby.com/news/3-toy ... -term-loan

A bit wierd that.

Aye! - "Home ground advantage can’t be understated enough, ...."

[rumncoke]

Not that weird Hendie would be fourth choice and the oldest of the second rows but I would expect only an appearance during the second half to be honest except for the fact that both AoC and Treadwell are unavailable. so one of the Reas could be featuring in the second row

In addition to those members of the academy who have featured in the back row there are also the Ward bros in the stream one with the 7s squad and one with the U20s who could be playing for Ulster in 2-3 years

[Big-al]

Henderson will start and be captain. Why on earth would he be on the bench? He is literally our only quality second row.

[rumncoke]

Al that seems a logical conclusion except release of players from the International squad is usually conditional ie the interests of the national squad take priority and the exposure to injury must be minimised.

If Henderson didn't feature in Farrells thinking I would agree with you but Henderson is still a valued Player rather than a tackle bag holder who took over the Captaincy when he came on last week .

My expectation is an appearance from the bench to guide the team home in the second half.

As I have pointed out the Ulster squad is short second rows with an Academy full of potential back row players this game provides an opportunity to assess if any existing back row players can step forward to the second row. The "NEW Ulster " is meant to be based on mobility rather than bulk.

[Neill_M]

Ospreys v Ulster, Round 10 of the BKT United Rugby Championship, Sunday 18 February, 3pm, Swansea.com Stadium (live on ViaPlay and URC.tv).
With the URC celebrating the people and communities behind the professional players competing in the league through its Origin Round this week, Ulster Rugby recognises the important role of clubs and schools in player development, with 11 of this weekend’s starting 15 having come through the Ulster pathway.

(15-9) Will Addison (Upper Eden RFC), Mike Lowry (Dromore RFC), James Hume (Instonians RFC), Jude Postlethwaite (Lisburn RFC), Jacob Stockdale (Ballynahinch RFC), Jake Flannery (Kilfeacle RFC), Nathan Doak (Lisburn RFC);

(1-8) Andrew Warwick (Ballymena RFC), John Andrew (Ballymena RFC), Marty Moore (Barnhall RFC), Harry Sheridan (Civil Service RFC), Iain Henderson (C) (Belfast Academy RFC), David McCann (Cooke RFC), Marcus Rea (Ballymena RFC), Nick Timoney (Blackrock RFC).

Replacements: Tom Stewart (Belfast Academy RFC), Steven Kitshoff (Maties RFC), Scott Wilson (Dromore RFC), Cormac Izuchukwu (Tullamore RFC), Matty Rea (Ballymena RFC), Dave Shanahan (Clontarf RFC), Luke Marshall (Ballymena RFC), Ethan McIlroy (Ballynahinch RFC).

[Neill_M]

Ospreys 23

Starting XV:

15. Jack Walsh - Manly Marlins
14. Mat Protheroe - Waunarlywdd RFC
13. Dom Morris - South Woodham Ferriers
12. Keiran Williams - Glynneath RFC
11. Keelan Giles - Waunarlywdd RFC
10. Dan Edwards - Cwmafan RFC
9. Reuben Morgan-Williams - Neath Athletic
1. Nicky Smith - Waunarlywdd RFC
2. Sam Parry - Haverfordwest RFC
3. Tom Botha - Paul Roos Gymnasium
4. James Ratti - Dunvant RFC
5. Victor Sekekete - Cheetahs
6. Harri Deaves - Pontyclun RFC
7. Justin Tipuric (C) - Trebanos RFC
8. Morgan Morse - Cwmtwrch RFC

Replacements:

16. Lewis Lloyd - Treorchy RFC
17. Rhys Henry - Cwmafan RFC
18. Ben Warren - Ystrad Rhonda
19. Lewis Jones - Cowbridge RFC
20. Will Hickey - Old Belvedere RFC
21. Cameron Jones - Hartpury College
22. Alex Cuthbert - Hucclecote RFC
23. Evardi Boshoff - Cheetahs

[Setanta]

Does this mean Balacoune is out because of his interest in Sevens?

[Neill_M]

Does this mean Balacoune is out because of his interest in Sevens?

No information on whether Ewers / Cooney / Burns / Baloucoune are injured / not selected etc. Baloucoune to be fair was very general in his 7s statement, he would be interested, that's all.

[moyletra]

Ospreys v Ulster, Round 10 of the BKT United Rugby Championship, Sunday 18 February, 3pm, Swansea.com Stadium (live on ViaPlay and URC.tv).
With the URC celebrating the people and communities behind the professional players competing in the league through its Origin Round this week, Ulster Rugby recognises the important role of clubs and schools in player development, with 11 of this weekend’s starting 15 having come through the Ulster pathway.

(15-9) Will Addison (Upper Eden RFC), Mike Lowry (Dromore RFC), James Hume (Instonians RFC), Jude Postlethwaite (Lisburn RFC), Jacob Stockdale (Ballynahinch RFC), Jake Flannery (Kilfeacle RFC), Nathan Doak (Lisburn RFC);

(1-8) Andrew Warwick (Ballymena RFC), John Andrew (Ballymena RFC), Marty Moore (Barnhall RFC), Harry Sheridan (Civil Service RFC), Iain Henderson (C) (Belfast Academy RFC), David McCann (Cooke RFC), Marcus Rea (Ballymena RFC), Nick Timoney (Blackrock RFC).

Replacements: Tom Stewart (Belfast Academy RFC), Steven Kitshoff (Maties RFC), Scott Wilson (Dromore RFC), Cormac Izuchukwu (Tullamore RFC), Matty Rea (Ballymena RFC), Dave Shanahan (Clontarf RFC), Luke Marshall (Ballymena RFC), Ethan McIlroy (Ballynahinch RFC).

I guess Belfast Academy RFC is Belfast Royal Academy RFC. Incompetent copywriting from Ulster Rugby. If performance is in the detail, both on and off pitch, this says it all.

[justinr73]

On a similar note, their 13 is from South Woodham Ferrers not Ferriers.

[eeyore]

Ospreys v Ulster, Round 10 of the BKT United Rugby Championship, Sunday 18 February, 3pm, Swansea.com Stadium (live on ViaPlay and URC.tv).
With the URC celebrating the people and communities behind the professional players competing in the league through its Origin Round this week, Ulster Rugby recognises the important role of clubs and schools in player development, with 11 of this weekend’s starting 15 having come through the Ulster pathway.

(15-9) Will Addison (Upper Eden RFC), Mike Lowry (Dromore RFC), James Hume (Instonians RFC), Jude Postlethwaite (Lisburn RFC), Jacob Stockdale (Ballynahinch RFC), Jake Flannery (Kilfeacle RFC), Nathan Doak (Lisburn RFC);

(1-8) Andrew Warwick (Ballymena RFC), John Andrew (Ballymena RFC), Marty Moore (Barnhall RFC), Harry Sheridan (Civil Service RFC), Iain Henderson (C) (Belfast Academy RFC), David McCann (Cooke RFC), Marcus Rea (Ballymena RFC), Nick Timoney (Blackrock RFC).

Replacements: Tom Stewart (Belfast Academy RFC), Steven Kitshoff (Maties RFC), Scott Wilson (Dromore RFC), Cormac Izuchukwu (Tullamore RFC), Matty Rea (Ballymena RFC), Dave Shanahan (Clontarf RFC), Luke Marshall (Ballymena RFC), Ethan McIlroy (Ballynahinch RFC).

I guess Belfast Academy RFC is Belfast Royal Academy RFC. Incompetent copywriting from Ulster Rugby. If performance is in the detail, both on and off pitch, this says it all.

No. It's Academy RFC

[bassbostoncup]

All archaic bullshite nonetheless

[Neill_M]

Ulster 3 point favourites with the bookies (PP).

[Lurgan Lad]

Surely Stockdale is from Lurgan RFC, has that changed?