I'd have Barnes back in at 13, and leave Tokula out. It's a bit of a waste putting the new guy in there, and Barnes needs a game.
I'd have Barnes back in at 13, and leave Tokula out. It's a bit of a waste putting the new guy in there, and Barnes needs a game.
Our team likely to be 1.Wilkinson 2.Flavin 3.Loughney 4.Swift 5.McCarthy 6.Mick Kearney 7.Ofisa 8.Muldoon 9.Murphy 10.Nikora 11.TOH 12.Fa'afili/Tonetti 13.Griffin 14.Vainikolo 15.Duffy
Naoupu broke his hand in training so he's out for awhile. Ofisa is doubtful but if fit will start.
I'd like to see Barnes back at 13 as well. I'd particluarly like to see him up against Griffin. Griffin looks an excellent young player, but i think if Barnes gets a bit stronger he could be a very handy player for us.
have connaught announced an extended squad?
\"In a world gone mad, only a lunatic is truly insane\"
No we don't tend to do thatOriginally Posted by Colliniho
Not sure Connacht have an extended squad.
For the over the hill and the past-it, nothing is impossible.
munsterrugby.ie
Munster: F Jones; D Hurley, J Murphy, L Mafi, S Zebo; I Keatley, T O'Leary; W du Preez, D Varley, BJ Botha; I Nagle, M O'Driscoll capt; Dave O'Callaghan, D Wallace, J Coughlan.
Replacements: M Sherry, M Horan, S Archer, B Holland, T O'Donnell, D Williams, S Deasy, L O'Dea.
4 Feb 2011 - Gilmore on the General Election
"Frankfurts way or Labours way."
28 Feb 2012 - Gilmore on a yes vote for the fiscal treaty
"A vote for economic stability and a vote for economic recovery."
Decent team that. I hope we kick their asses around the dogtrack.
beat me to it
http://www.munsterrugby.ie/news/10272.php
So...
01 - WDP
02 - DV
03 - JBJ
04 - IN
05 - MOD
06 - DOC2.0
07 - DW
08 - JC
09 - TOL
10 - IK
11 - SZ
12 - LM
13 - JM???
14 - D Hurley
15 - FJ
Subs: MS, MH, SA, BH, TOD, DW, SD, LOD
And it's confirmed, Mafi to Perpingan and Johne to play centre
I guess that really does show where Tokula lies in the pecking order.
The problem with this world is there are too many snakes... and not enough Ladders!
Reported to the RSPCA.
They need those asses to get home.
well looka
Couple of really good calls by Tony there. Great to see Murphy given a chance again at OC - Tokula nowhere to be seen! Right call putting Hurley on the wing and having LO'D on the bench. Would have preferred Sherry to start, but Varls hasn't played in an age. Good choice dropping Holland and promoting Nagle - this is his chance to start fullfilling the potential of the Aussie game. Happy to see 2.0 @6 ahead of Holland and let's all hope Wally can put in a good 60-70 minute shift!!!
Gwan Munster!!!
Bit disappointed that we are starting the two South African props, I thought this would be a good chance to give the young guys some gametime. I guess it's to get them back in good form for the two big games come up, but if one of them gets a knock we're in ****.
Johnny Murphy is getting shunted into the center again, which is a shame too. I guess it's just in case of a disaster and we need him to cover there.
Great to see Wallace starting, and Nagle.
Looks weak. Must win game. Tight run-in. Every point matters. Young boys. Jumpers for goalposts. Enduring image.
For the over the hill and the past-it, nothing is impossible.
Someone said last week though that Tokula was heavily strapped up playing in the A's v development match last week.
Otaga Daily Times 2/5/2012
Taz-Where did you get that information as I have seen nowhere that he(Penney) was ruled out?
Editor - The writer stands by the Penney information.
Otaga Daily Times 3/5/2012
Editor-- This article originally said Rob Penney had missed out on the Munster coaching job. That information was incorrect.
http://www.connachtrugby.ie/20120323...-munster-clash
Connacht XV to face Munster (The Sportsground – Saturday 24th March – ko 19.45)
15 Gavin Duffy (C)
14 Kyle Tonetti
13 Eoin Griffin
12 Henry Fa’afili
11 Tiernan O’Halloran
10 Miah Nikora
09 Frank Murphy
01 Brett Wilkinson
02 Ethienne Reynecke
03 Ronan Loughney
04 Michael Swift
05 Mike McCarthy
06 Mick Kearney
07 Ray Ofisa
08 John Muldoon
16 Adrian Flavin
17 Finlay Bealham
18 Rodney Ah You
19 Eoin McKeon
20 Eoghan Grace
21 Paul O’Donohoe
22 Matthew Jarvis
23 Dave McSharry
We really are stuck for centres, aren't we? I was hoping we'd seen the last of Johne Murphy in there.
He's a decent winger, but we've seen enough evidence to say that he is NOT a centre.
Some good calls in there though. Hurley's playing great stuff this season and deserves his start.
I like our second row and back row too. There's quality in that team.
We need to win this one.
We'll have to uncuff him and "de-dildo" him, obviously... Smash up the furniture like he was chasing you all rapey. Fortunately, he's Italian so that shouldn't be too hard to sell.
Full strength team based on who was available. That backline should be a wake up call to anyone who still thinks we are "well stocked at centre". Johnne should not be anywhere near the 13 jersey based on his performances there last year and we are only one injury at centre away from being on a very sticky wicket. Barnes may still not be fit and (along with his addition to the Heineken squad) that is confirmation that O'Dea is ahead of Tokula now
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Good team considering whats available. Good to see wally, nagle doc2 and coughlan start. Murphy will do a job at centre.
Looking forward to it more now that ive seen the team.
G'wan munster!!!
Great to see Wally starting alright, I got an awful fright when I heard he limped off playing for the A team last week. Good to see Nagle get a start too, it would be good to see him hit a few rucks and make a difference at the break down because I don't think there's any doubt about how good he is in the air. Dissapointed Barnes isn't fit, but I do think Murphy is a better 3rd choice OC than Tukola (what in ainm Dé was he signed for??).
In my opinion if Felix doesn't have an absolute stormer at FB then Hurley should be back starting at 15 for the Leinster game. Felix has been good since he game back, and did well to finished off a few tries but he's also made mistakes and more importantly Hurley has been a revelation this year. His ability to hand off tacklers and especially 3 or 4 unbelieable off loads in the tackle, directly lead to tries in big games and I don't think Felix has shown enough to take the jersey off him yet. Felix is a deadly player and runs beautiful support lines, so I've no problem with him starting the last few games to see if he can get back into form, but for me unless he's very very good tomorrow night I'd stick with Hurley.
Munster bring the best team available to Galway, Should be a good game if the weather holds up.
Griffen V Murphy will be interesting. The scrum battle will be good. Wilko and Botha will be good.
Looking forward to this should be a great crowd.
When their numbers dwindled from 50 to 8, the other dwarves began to suspect Hungry
After the Aironi fiasco we need a big performance tomorrow. I haven't been at a match in Galway in a few years (it's a long way from Waterford) so really looking forward to it
I realised I was dyslexic when I went to a toga party dressed as a goat
Where's the best vantage point in the Sportsgrounds to watch a rugby match? Trap 6?
Strap yourself onto the hare. Excellent thrill after a few pints
I realised I was dyslexic when I went to a toga party dressed as a goat
Ride around on the hare.Where's the best vantage point in the Sportsgrounds to watch a rugby match? Trap 6?
Otaga Daily Times 2/5/2012
Taz-Where did you get that information as I have seen nowhere that he(Penney) was ruled out?
Editor - The writer stands by the Penney information.
Otaga Daily Times 3/5/2012
Editor-- This article originally said Rob Penney had missed out on the Munster coaching job. That information was incorrect.
The old main stand. I'll keep an eye out for yaWhere's the best vantage point in the Sportsgrounds to watch a rugby match? Trap 6?
When their numbers dwindled from 50 to 8, the other dwarves began to suspect Hungry
Jeebus it is like Christmas, I am so excited! The weight of the 6Notions is off my shoulders and the real Rugby is on again. Do not disappoint me, Munster.
...and Mr. Crow comes on for Mr. Magpie.
The Skeff.Where's the best vantage point in the Sportsgrounds to watch a rugby match? Trap 6?
Going back to the old Munster maxim win the game first, remember Aironi.
Delighted to see Nagle start, if we can get the 60 or 70 minutes out of Wally that would be great indeed.
As Boo-Boo said great to get the distraction that is Ireland out of the way and back to the proper stuff.
I am one of the 5 clowns woo hoo
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=pla...2p-C9Bg&zoom=1
This week he'll be strapped up like this fella...
Botha+Du Preez probably going to play next 3 weeks in a row so.
Otaga Daily Times 2/5/2012
Taz-Where did you get that information as I have seen nowhere that he(Penney) was ruled out?
Editor - The writer stands by the Penney information.
Otaga Daily Times 3/5/2012
Editor-- This article originally said Rob Penney had missed out on the Munster coaching job. That information was incorrect.
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