Well said.Originally Posted by Thomond78
Well said.
We have already won in the Liberty this season, 13-16. With about 10 players absent as well.
Ulster:
(15 - 8) J Payne; C Gilroy, D Cave, L Marshall, M Allen; N O'Connor, M Heaney
(1 - 8) C Black, R Herring, D Fitzpatrick, J Muller (c), L Stevenson, M McComish, S Doyle, N Williams
Replacements: N Brady, T Court, J Afoa, N McComb, S Ferris, P Marshall, P Jackson, A Trimble
Only Cave, Payne, Muller are nailed on starters in that team, vs an Ospreys team that had only 4 players different to the one that played you (Dan Bigger (who played 40mins vs Ulster, the Samoan SH, Ian Evans and Ryan Jones.
Last edited by Big-al; 28th-October-2012 at 09:44.
Ulster already beat the Ospreys in the Liberty Stadium this season [source: http://www.ulsterrugby.com/rugby/10743.php ].
POM and Murray shouldn't be within an arses roar of the Irish squad, given their form this season. Anyway I'm happy with Ulster having big Paddy McAllister, Iain Henderson and Luke Marshall and you can keep Kilcoyne, Butler and Hanrahan.
We're all happy that way.
And I think Hanrahan showed with the under 20's how much more he brings to a team - even while playing out of position.
I suspect that you may be mixing us up. I don't rent men - or boys.
I note you don't deny renting people, just a specific sub-set thereof.
Vorsprung durch Pfennig.
From time to time, I may rent a comely wench, or three, for recreational purposes. But what of it? It's a man's world.
The lessee of several evils...?
Vorsprung durch Pfennig.
Laughter in court! (Paul Anthony had better watch his back!)
Chapeau, monsieur!
Never mind perception because it isn’t real. It’s only what people think. Go out and make them think something else.
- Alan Quinlan on believing in yourself
Ulster XV & replacements to face Edinburgh, RaboDirect PRO12, Friday 2nd November, Ravenhill (7.05pm):
(15-9): R Andrew; C Cochrane, J Payne, P Wallace, C Gilroy; R Pienaar, P Marshall;
(1-8): C Black, N Brady (capt), J Afoa, L Stevenson, N McComb, S Ferris, M McComish, R Wilson;
Replacements (16-23): N Annett, R Lutton, A Macklin, R Diack, N Williams, N O'Connor, S Olding, P Nelson.
I am the million man.
Hope Niall Annett gets a reasonable amount of playing time, haven't seen much of him since the JRWC where he looked very good. Think he might have played for Ulster once or twice since then, anyone remember him having a run out?
Never mind perception because it isn’t real. It’s only what people think. Go out and make them think something else.
- Alan Quinlan on believing in yourself
I think you might be confusing his form between the 6Ns & the JRWC. He was decent enough in the 6Ns, but he was very poor in the JRWC. His throwing went to pot, and as he was captain, he couldn't be dropped. It might have blown his confidence a bit. TBH, I was a bit surprised that Ruddock went for a hooker again as captain after what happened with Annett.
Ulster 45 - 20 Edinburgh
6 trys, need to work on the defence though.
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Wilson put his hand up for Ireland squad.
I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
Only I will remain
Also gilroy is probably the best winger in the country at the moment.
I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
Only I will remain
Quiet, don't mention that to Kidder
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Heard Ferris got injured again. Say it ain't so.
Don't worry, Ireland have POM...
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Not much use when he's new zealanders ensuring he cant get a game.
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In English please
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Fez seemed to land awkwardly and went down grimacing and clutching his leg - however he was back up within a minute or two running about again. Shortly after that he got hurt for a second time and had to go off. Stupid player management really - he's the sort that will always want to play on, and in a game that Ulster were dominating anyway it was no longer necessary to keep him on the pitch, especially considering that Nick Williams came on as a perfectly effective sub, and one who is not essential to an already-depleted Irish squad.
Never mind perception because it isn’t real. It’s only what people think. Go out and make them think something else.
- Alan Quinlan on believing in yourself
He said "Tommy Bowe and Andrew Trimble come from New Zealand"
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Jared Payne does though. Gilroy's is a mile behind for international honours now. Dave Kearney and Zebo are a mile ahead because they start more regularly
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I am not specifically referring to this instance but it is annoying when we are told x and y are International standard when they are not even starting for their province - particularly in the big games, or indeed a club go all out to get someone else for that players position - Thorn over Toner last season for instance. I have heard it about Munster players too.
Tripe.
I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
Only I will remain
Its true. He wont be starting HEC this year bar an injury. He's clearly a talent. The others start regularly. He doesnt.
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"Live to win. Born to lose"
He had 9 Heineken Cup starts last season (and a huge amount of total gametime) and that didn't get him anywhere. He's 21 and he has 12 HC appearances. Zebo had never played HC until Howlett got injured and he had zero at the same age as Gilroy.
Payne has nothing to do with any reduced opportunities he might be getting, it's 100% the return of Bowe. Losing your place to Bowe would be no disgrace. He showed yesterday that he's not going away. I think there's a good chance he could end up with a HC start this season even with Bowe and Trimble fit.
The sooner he gets a chance the better for Ireland.
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