Matty isn’t getting back on the pitch. Marcus and Jordi fighting it out for flanker opposite Timoney.
Excited to see Izzy back. A few games to get back into the swing of it and he will be killing dead things.
Any news of Luke, Jacob and Will returning?
StandUp wrote: ↑Mon Feb 14, 2022 4:59 pm
Matty isn’t getting back on the pitch. Marcus and Jordi fighting it out for flanker opposite Timoney.
Excited to see Izzy back. A few games to get back into the swing of it and he will be killing dead things.
Any news of Luke, Jacob and Will returning?
Still have Rob, Gilroy, McIlroy, Lyttle, Sexton, Moxham in the wings. Lowry at fullback with McIlroy providing cover. Addison would significantly improve the quality back there. Hopefully Ireland don't break Rob or Mike.
jean valjean wrote: ↑Thu Feb 17, 2022 11:48 pm
I'm maybe being a bit selfish thinking ahead to toulouse but we really need Rob and Mike to come through next 6 weeks unscathed.
Interesting to see how many players who are in the Irish camp will travel on the South African mini tour which is on the two weekends between end of 6N and Toulouse away.
jean valjean wrote: ↑Thu Feb 17, 2022 11:48 pm
I'm maybe being a bit selfish thinking ahead to toulouse but we really need Rob and Mike to come through next 6 weeks unscathed.
Interesting to see how many players who are in the Irish camp will travel on the South African mini tour which is on the two weekends between end of 6N and Toulouse away.
Do we keep a core of players back for toulouse or send them all and treat the 2 weeks as a warm weather training camp? I don't think covid will be such an issue (are tests required to enter from SA?) But the risks are surely enhanced living and travelling together for 2 weeks. We'd be screwed if we had an outbreak like munster had.
Dwayne was on the early flight out of city this am, didn't look to be moving too gingerly and no crutches or anything. Would guess his injury is not too bad, so would be hopeful toulouse will be OK.
allezlesverres wrote:Dwayne was on the early flight out of city this am, didn't look to be moving too gingerly and no crutches or anything. Would guess his injury is not too bad, so would be hopeful toulouse will be OK.
I'd be inclined to give duane a few weeks off to recharge both the body amd mind in SA. He has played a lot of rugby with little break and I'd rather have him fit and raring to go for a busy end of the season.