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Good logic White Knight, but I guess I was right all along!
Great news. Lets just hope that he is fully recovered, lasts 60 at least v France and then goes on to have a great tournament.

Your right White Knight. I had read somewhere that they were going to make a decision on Ferris today. But I suppose that it'd be in DK's interests to keep his cards close to our chest on this one. No point in aiding the French with their tactics! I think we've enough to worry about. Still, 10 years...

I agree that forward thinking is vital and that we should have one eye on the world cup. On the other hand, I still reckon that Quinlan would have put in the best shift against France and would have been the best replacement for Ferris. I'd say he's been the 2nd best Irish 6 this season. Just becaus...

Realistically, I don't think Ferris is going to make it. If he does it would be incredible. i'm not saying that he's a born leader, but his performances are very talismanic. I think watching him clatter someone with a big hit really inspires his surrounding pack. His intensity and physicality obviou...

Whilst I'm sure we're all gutted about Ferris, few could argue that McLaughlin is a deserving recipient of the 6 shirt for this game. I'm not particularly concerned anyhow. Italy are a good enough team, but we should be able to overwhelm them at Croke. McLaughlin is in a similar mould to Ferris so h...