"de legend of Zebo"

[DABOSS]

Thats it

[ustix]

Reminiscent of a blank canvas. Anythings possible.

[Paddy Whac]

Our highest try scorer of the season so far, followed by Barnes.

[isola ciarrai]

Dead right!
Some boot on him, and a demon for work on the field, even the yellow card incident. Chanced his arm.

[isola ciarrai]

Italian TV fascinated by the Barnes barnet.

[blackwarrior]

Italian TV fascinated by the Barnes barnet.

I didn't see the match ..... explain please?

[Cowboy]

I didn't see the match ..... explain please?

His hair is a pinnacle of wonder and awe.

[The Word Is Born]

His hair is a pinnacle of wonder and awe.

I read that very quickly and instantly thought of this man;

[DONC]

I read that very quickly and instantly thought of this man;

I really hope neither Danny or Simon take the pitch with a pineapple on their heads.

I think in years to come we may be talking of Zebo being one of our greats.

[ustix]

His hair is a pinnacle of wonder and awe.

A poster in a million in action. I loves it.

[ustix]

Henceforth to be known as Barnet!

[bankman]

No doubt this guy is the future.

[JoeyFantastic]

6 tries in his last 3 games, some work.

[Malley]

Described as 'luminescent' in the match report on the Treviso website

[Mcork]

Jokes aside. I think it was the Scarlets coach who said that G. North hadn't scored a try from them since May last year. When you think of some of the current Welsh 'greats' at their clubs - you'd have been kind to them not to describe them as useless (before they proved otherwise in the red of Wales).

OK, Zebo is playing with a winning outfit and it is easier to shine in that environment but you'd have to say that there isn't a more exciting finisher in the RaboDirect and dare I say HEC this season. Still very raw but a tremendous talent. How long before his 1st cap? Has to come this summer surely if not sooner?

[mac22]

Easy now , lets all calm down !!

[Mcork]

Easy now , lets all calm down !!

Do you know what - that is one of our problems. We just love to talk our young players down, say they're not good enough etc (if most of our players read these forums and likes of Outlaw's opinion of them, they'd give up pro rugby). It's time we had a bit more faith in our young players. If we expect nothing of them, that's what they'll deliver and we'll see them at 25 and still not in the 1st team.. I'm seeing the likes of PO'M, Sherry, Zebo, Murray, DOC2 coming in (Where's Nagle?) and all will be regular INTL's (injury permitting). A few more might surprise us once they get a run of games.

[Kevy-Wevz]

Do you know what - that is one of our problems. We just love to talk our young players down, say they're not good enough etc (if most of our players read these forums and likes of Outlaw's opinion of them, they'd give up pro rugby). It's time we had a bit more faith in our young players. If we expect nothing of them, that's what they'll deliver and we'll see them at 25 and still not in the 1st team.. I'm seeing the likes of PO'M, Sherry, Zebo, Murray, DOC2 coming in (Where's Nagle?) and all will be regular INTL's (injury permitting). A few more might surprise us once they get a run of games.

Are you kidding me..?

We have the exact opposite problem on this site. When Nagle had a great MOTM performance against Oz, he was hailed as the next PO'C in the making. Oh there was no doubt about it, he would now be a regular fixture in the Munster senior squad and gather a handful of caps in the preceding 12 months.

When Barnes found form at the tail end of last season, all our problems were solved. We had a versatile centre who needed to be ushered into all the HEC games and international squad ASAP.

Peter O'Mahony made a fantastic breakthrough this season. But lord almighty you'd think he was the second coming.

And now Zebo. Great performances to be sure, but I like to watch a player at the senior level for at least a full season(preferably 2) before we start talking about how all the provincial and national issues have been solved by these 'liginds' that Munster have been developing in secret.


**Disclaimer**
This is not an attack on the players or their abilities. I truly wish them all the best and hope they perform to their potential and more. But wow there's a real lack of clarity around here sometimes

[Tobyglen]

Are you kidding me..?

We have the exact opposite problem on this site. When Nagle had a great MOTM performance against Oz, he was hailed as the next PO'C in the making. Oh there was no doubt about it, he would now be a regular fixture in the Munster senior squad and gather a handful of caps in the preceding 12 months.

When Barnes found form at the tail end of last season, all our problems were solved. We had a versatile centre who needed to be ushered into all the HEC games and international squad ASAP.

Peter O'Mahony made a fantastic breakthrough this season. But lord almighty you'd think he was the second coming.

And now Zebo. Great performances to be sure, but I like to watch a player at the senior level for at least a full season(preferably 2) before we start talking about how all the provincial and national issues have been solved by these 'liginds' that Munster have been developing in secret.


**Disclaimer**
This is not an attack on the players or their abilities. I truly wish them all the best and hope they perform to their potential and more. But wow there's a real lack of clarity around here sometimes

There's a classy bunch of Munster players coming through, that was obvious 2 years ago. POM, Zebo, Murray, Nagle will all be internationals. Butler, DOC 11, & now Hanrahan are showing great promise. Archer is also finally showing signs of improvement.

Still no Limerick forwards which is very strange.

[lactose intolerant]

There's a classy bunch of Munster players coming through, that was obvious 2 years ago. POM, Zebo, Murray, Nagle will all be internationals. Butler, DOC 11, & now Hanrahan are showing great promise. Archer is also finally showing signs of improvement.

Still no Limerick forwards which is very strange.

Ahem, cough, Sherry

[Mcork]

Are you kidding me..?

We have the exact opposite problem on this site. When Nagle had a great MOTM performance against Oz, he was hailed as the next PO'C in the making. Oh there was no doubt about it, he would now be a regular fixture in the Munster senior squad and gather a handful of caps in the preceding 12 months.

When Barnes found form at the tail end of last season, all our problems were solved. We had a versatile centre who needed to be ushered into all the HEC games and international squad ASAP.

Peter O'Mahony made a fantastic breakthrough this season. But lord almighty you'd think he was the second coming.

And now Zebo. Great performances to be sure, but I like to watch a player at the senior level for at least a full season(preferably 2) before we start talking about how all the provincial and national issues have been solved by these 'liginds' that Munster have been developing in secret.


**Disclaimer**
This is not an attack on the players or their abilities. I truly wish them all the best and hope they perform to their potential and more. But wow there's a real lack of clarity around here sometimes

Ok. I admit to exaggeration. But when you have the likes of Francis in the indo saying Irish rugby is a wasteland of talentless rugby, it just seems if you haven't got 60 caps, you're crap. We are not no1 & 2 seeds in the HEC for nothing. The talent is there but we are too slow to recognise it. Sh;te if you were to look at the Welsh provinces, you'd say they should be total also rans.

[The Outlaw]

Ok. I admit to exaggeration. But when you have the likes of Francis in the indo saying Irish rugby is a wasteland of talentless rugby, it just seems if you haven't got 60 caps, you're crap. We are not no1 & 2 seeds in the HEC for nothing. The talent is there but we are too slow to recognise it. Sh;te if you were to look at the Welsh provinces, you'd say they should be total also rans.

Number 8 internationally- you forgot that bit. Never past a world cup quarter final. one GS in 60 years(only 6 sides in it!)

The point Francis is making is that- Leinster wouldnt have won a HEC without Nacewa and Musnter wouldnt without their imports. You're not going to deny that now are you?

[slipper1]

Are you kidding me..?

We have the exact opposite problem on this site. When Nagle had a great MOTM performance against Oz, he was hailed as the next PO'C in the making. Oh there was no doubt about it, he would now be a regular fixture in the Munster senior squad and gather a handful of caps in the preceding 12 months.

When Barnes found form at the tail end of last season, all our problems were solved. We had a versatile centre who needed to be ushered into all the HEC games and international squad ASAP.

Peter O'Mahony made a fantastic breakthrough this season. But lord almighty you'd think he was the second coming.

And now Zebo. Great performances to be sure, but I like to watch a player at the senior level for at least a full season(preferably 2) before we start talking about how all the provincial and national issues have been solved by these 'liginds' that Munster have been developing in secret.


**Disclaimer**
This is not an attack on the players or their abilities. I truly wish them all the best and hope they perform to their potential and more. But wow there's a real lack of clarity around here sometimes

Given time, they will ! ;-)

Zebo is a great player and a game breaker, he'd a part to play in every try against Treviso except Barnes' blockdown try. The build up to the 3rd and 4th tries was impressive. As with all good talent he improves those around him and visa versa. I thought Danny Barnes at outside centre linked very well with him and Danny had a great game himself and continues to improve and grow into the position, this will go against Kevy Wevz but I'm going to make a bold prediction, I think given time DB will get capped. In a week that Munster sign 3 centres, the lad only steps up to the mark with a great performance. Keep it up !

[The Outlaw]

Do you know what - that is one of our problems. We just love to talk our young players down, say they're not good enough etc (if most of our players read these forums and likes of Outlaw's opinion of them, they'd give up pro rugby). It's time we had a bit more faith in our young players. If we expect nothing of them, that's what they'll deliver and we'll see them at 25 and still not in the 1st team.. I'm seeing the likes of PO'M, Sherry, Zebo, Murray, DOC2 coming in (Where's Nagle?) and all will be regular INTL's (injury permitting). A few more might surprise us once they get a run of games.

But thats the difference between me and you. The ones I call usually make it.

On here anyone who plays well in the Rabo is the next Mike Gibson. Some of the judgement calls are lamentable at times here.

Zebo has the goods to make it. Big physique and he's so quick. He has massive competition from Dave kearney who is probably ahead of him at present.

But that yellow card yesterday is a reason why he may not make it. It was an awful stupid act of petulance IMO that can cost teams games. Needs to cut that ****e out.

However he will be internationally capped IMO. As will POM. However Hanrahan may be better then both of them and you can quote me on that. I have rarely seen an Irish back with the skill-level Hanrahan has. Pace, strength, passes off both hands and can kick. Whats not to like? If he would only get rid of the spare tyre he could be sensational

After that it will be a struggle.

[sewa]

However he will be internationally capped IMO. As will POM.

Wow you are really putting your neck on the line with these predictions

[The Outlaw]

Wow our really putting your neck on the line with these predictions

Zebo isnt a definite yet by a long shot. huge competition in the back 3. only area of the park where we actually have depth. but i'm sticking my neck out

[blackwarrior]

But that yellow card yesterday is a reason why he may not make it. It was an awful stupid act of petulance IMO that can cost teams games. Needs to cut that ****e out.

Young player displays petulance so that's a reason he may not make it? Come on.

[The Outlaw]

Young player displays petulance so that's a reason he may not make it? Come on.

Why did he do it though? He's running backwards, he's offside- the ball is on halfway the ruck is formed. Treviso's backline had all the penetration of a corkscrew against a brick wall. And he does that. He's lucky Clohessy wasnt there or he'd have decked him.
Silly- he was fond of the same when playing in the AIL. Thats the sort of brainfarts that cost us games at interantional level.

[the plastic paddy]

But thats the difference between me and you. The ones I call usually make it.

On here anyone who plays well in the Rabo is the next Mike Gibson. Some of the judgement calls are lamentable at times here.

Zebo has the goods to make it. Big physique and he's so quick. He has massive competition from Dave kearney who is probably ahead of him at present.

But that yellow card yesterday is a reason why he may not make it. It was an awful stupid act of petulance IMO that can cost teams games. Needs to cut that ****e out.

However he will be internationally capped IMO. As will POM. However Hanrahan may be better then both of them and you can quote me on that. I have rarely seen an Irish back with the skill-level Hanrahan has. Pace, strength, passes off both hands and can kick. Whats not to like? If he would only get rid of the spare tyre he could be sensational

After that it will be a struggle.

Your modesty is, as usual, over whelming. What exactly does Dave Kearney do better than Zebo? He is not as fast, does not break tackles as well, has not got the boot but apart from that he is 'probably ahead of him at present'.

[ustix]

But thats the difference between me and you. The ones I call usually make it.

On here anyone who plays well in the Rabo is the next Mike Gibson. Some of the judgement calls are lamentable at times here.

Zebo has the goods to make it. Big physique and he's so quick. He has massive competition from Dave kearney who is probably ahead of him at present.

But that yellow card yesterday is a reason why he may not make it. It was an awful stupid act of petulance IMO that can cost teams games. Needs to cut that ****e out.

However he will be internationally capped IMO. As will POM. However Hanrahan may be better then both of them and you can quote me on that. I have rarely seen an Irish back with the skill-level Hanrahan has. Pace, strength, passes off both hands and can kick. Whats not to like? If he would only get rid of the spare tyre he could be sensational

After that it will be a struggle.

JJ, of whom I've little seen, shall a Test Lion be.