Preseasons starts

[Cowboy]

What do Catapult do?

I think its the tracking GPS yokie lad. Grey box between their shoulderblades

[deltared]

What do Catapult do?

In the right hands, terrible damage!

[deltared]

I think its the tracking GPS yokie lad. Grey box between their shoulderblades

What about the jewellery box between their........

[lahinch_lass]

Picking two bosh merchants in the centre - as England tend to do - is very one dimensional but there's nothing wrong with a bit of bosh at 12.

I love seeing skillful second-five-eighths play but it's increasingly difficult to find lads with that kind of ability who can also defend against the behemoths like SBW. Unfortunately, the one lad in Ireland capable of doing so is Sexton and I don't think he'll be changing position or signing for us!

hmm.. JJ perchance ? the u20s RWC was the first time I got to see him in action properly and he's certainly not a shrinking violet in the tackling commitment, or lacking in physicality, looked like his frame could hold more bulk than sexton so potentially could be more physical. .. remember that discussion on one of the other threads, time at 12 could stand to him in the future at 10 if that's where his long-term future lies.

[ed7890]

That's Christy Condon I believe. Makes Archer and Ryan either side of him look small, and they are 2 big young fellas. Not too late for Christy by any means. Let's hope he gets a chance to show if he can hold up a scrum at the top level.

Condon's profile has been added to the deadsite. He's our second heaviest prop after Wian at 117Kg, and he's the shortest at only 5'9''. He's only 30 as well, so might have a bit of time left in him. If he's as good as people say he is, I cant wait to see him play a game in the Pro12. It'd be great to have some Munster born lads push back a scrum.

[Munsterboy]

Condon's profile has been added to the deadsite. He's our second heaviest prop after Wian at 117Kg, and he's the shortest at only 5'9''. He's only 30 as well, so might have a bit of time left in him. If he's as good as people say he is, I cant wait to see him play a game in the Pro12. It'd be great to have some Munster born lads push back a scrum.

He should have at least a good 4 or 5 years in him. Even if it takes him another year to get up to the level of fitness and conditioning required, it's still worthwhile developing him.

[taz]

He should have at least a good 4 or 5 years in him. Even if it takes him another year to get up to the level of fitness and conditioning required, it's still worthwhile developing him.

He was in the set-up for the most of last season on a 6 month contract I think ,so he has that behind him already along with B+I action. He is a seriously big unit. I had it in my head he was 31,but he is only 30.

[Munsterboy]

hmm.. JJ perchance ? the u20s RWC was the first time I got to see him in action properly and he's certainly not a shrinking violet in the tackling commitment, or lacking in physicality, looked like his frame could hold more bulk than sexton so potentially could be more physical. .. remember that discussion on one of the other threads, time at 12 could stand to him in the future at 10 if that's where his long-term future lies.

Potentially JJ but he's a few inches shorter and a few pounds lighter than Sexton and I wouldn't say he could get much heavier without losing his speed.

There's also the issue that we need a replacement for ROG and he may be the best option. If Keatley can step up that's a different story but I have my doubts.

Anyway, would certainly like to see JJ play some Rabo games 12 next season regardless. Would be good for his development.

[Cowboy]

Be great to see him come on for the last 20 mins and obliterate a few scrums, especially in tight games. He could be a huge asset yet.

[SHRR]

I've stood close enough to him myself and thought he was about the same height as me or maybe even a bit shorter - I'm 5'10". But that was two or three years ago. Niall Ronan's over 6'. Guess Danny has had a growth spurt!

He could be in high heels

[Thomond78]

He could be in high heels

Ah, hold on, now: Les Dieux du Skeeheenarinky we ain't, and let's get that clear from the off.