Irish Rugby where to now

[cit_gym_rat]

good summary here

planetrugby

 

[JP Stone]

Thats depressing, have to wonder though, other than the golden oldies mentioned, there are plenty of decent young players in the provinical teams.

 

[Skiddys Castle]

They need to play the percentages and the corners.

 

[Michael P Splonk]

physicality at the breakdown is the key

 

[Mick Lyons]

We need a groundhog at 7.

 

[Langer Dan]

Less emphasis on flashy foreign imports and actually give development contracts to the guys that deserve them and work on the basic skills with kids from a young age.

More development officers in the munster and leinster regions and a policy of further inclusiveness with the Nordies and Connachtmen. A crasckdown on the drinking culture within the provinces would also help.

Never happen though. I predict Mr Thornley, Hook et al will be in the same position pontificating the demise of Irish rugger albeit with a different cast, in four years time.,
Theres

 

[cit_gym_rat]

Thats depressing, have to wonder though, other than the golden oldies mentioned, there are plenty of decent young players in the provinical teams.

none will be given the chance to gain experience with the irish internationals returning

 

[Tube a Pringles]

Personally I think there should be move to farm the younger talent out to the french league for the 2 years after a WC.

 

[frankeechops]

Are you mad Tayto's? They'd be killed.

We're not too badly served with youngfellas coming through. Although it may be many a year until we have the likes of a POC, And I doubt we'll have anything near a BOD.

As others have said, I'll be highly surprised if they get more than a run in the Celtic League. Its the Irish way, Wait until a fella has to be wheeled onto the pitch in a Wheelchair, Pick him for two more games, Then leave him on the bench for a bit before finally caving in and picking a promising 29 year old.

 

[CORKBHOY]

Some of the deadwood needs to be cleared out.