Munster Squad 2018/19

[jagawayagain]

CJ off to the US for hols after being at home in SA since the Aus tour

It’s going to be a long and momentous year for some of these guys. Much as I want to see them play in red- I’m glad for them, and WC, that they will have a very managed season. Munsters longer term success depends on developing strength, and greater variety/options in play than we’ve seen. Very happy to see the main Internationals play the way they can/ do for Ireland in Munster’s critical fixtures, and challenge those not (yet) at that level to get us to those fixtures - and give JVG a headache about who to select.

[Jollygreengiant]

If Irish players are going to have a managed watered down season in world cup year are we likely to see any of our internationals including Joey play much more than a dozen games?

[jagawayagain]

If Irish players are going to have a managed watered down season in world cup year are we likely to see any of our internationals including Joey play much more than a dozen games?

A few more than that, I’d guess. If the examiner article is correct, and interpros move to week before early Heineken rounds, then starting 6hc, say 3 inter pro, at least pro14 semi (hopefully final), and whatever later rounds of HCUP we get to (3 games, or get to final). Surely a few more half games/dubbing, to get match ready.

[Munsterboy]

Wouldn’t be surprised to see Carbery back much sooner than most. He had a relatively light season and needs to get playing if he’s to challenge for our HEC first XV, which I’m sure Joe would like to see.

[Chrizzzie]

Wouldn’t be surprised to see Carbery back much sooner than most. He had a relatively light season and needs to get playing if he’s to challenge for our HEC first XV, which I’m sure Joe would like to see.

I understand your reason but I can also imagine that they want to balance the workload in year prior to RWC.

[jagawayagain]

I understand your reason but I can also imagine that they want to balance the workload in year prior to RWC.

I'd have thought plenty of work early on for Keats and JJ, maybe mid-september for (Ross)Carbery.

[dropkick]

I understand your reason but I can also imagine that they want to balance the workload in year prior to RWC.

Carbery is a special case because he needs to play a decent amount of games at 10 to get used to the position. He probably won't be back early but I'd say he'll play a fair few games there throughout the season.


The rest of the potential world cup squad players need to be managed and play as few games as possible IMO.

[Lonstonitis]

Carberry down in Kilkee today with Jeremy Loughman. Becomes a Munster player tomorrow morning.


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[Dougie]

Was it ever confirmed how long he's signing for?

[Pony]

Was it ever confirmed how long he's signing for?

I believe the consensus is more than one year, although nothing official said IIRC. Rightly we refused to take him for a year.

[mickiemcfist]

I believe the consensus is more than one year, although noting official said IIRC. Rightly we refused to take him for a year.

I'm absolutely sceptical of this. If it was more than one year, why wouldn't they do what they always do and announce it, I feel there's a huge get out clause or something in there

[Pony]

I'm absolutely sceptical of this. If it was more than one year, why wouldn't they do what they always do and announce it, I feel there's a huge get out clause or something in there

That's why I'm not saying for certain.
If we take him for a year we will be in an even worst position in 12 months than we were when we signed him. Look at all the trouble Ulster had in that position. I HOPE the blazers have more sense.

[Talking Sense]

Why is Kleyn off on hols? Shouldnt he be at pre season?

[mickiemcfist]

Why is Kleyn off on hols? Shouldnt he be at pre season?

Due to qualify for Ireland pre-world cup maybe?

[jagawayagain]

Due to qualify for Ireland pre-world cup maybe?

ThatÂ’s proactive player management if so.... believe he qualifies after 6N, but before WC