The Munster Rugby Thread 24/25

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Surely these decisions are not being made without the approval of the next head coach...

You'd have to think so. But at the same time would it surprise you if it wasn't?

 

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Team for tonight's A fixture:
Munster A: Ben O’Connor; Liam Coombes, Gene O’Leary Kareem, Eoghan Smyth, Hubert Gilvarry; Dylan Hicks, Jack Oliver; Conor Bartley, Eoghan Clarke, Ronan Foxe; Conor Kennelly, Conor Ryan; Seán Edogbo, Jack Daly (C), Brian Gleeson.

Replacements: 16. Scott Buckley, 17. George Hadden, 18. Emmet Calvey, 19. Jack Kelleher, 20. Oisín Minogue, 21. Jake O’Riordan, 22. Tom Wood, 23. Oisín Pepper, 24. Harry Murphy, 25. Danny Sheahan.

Good to see a few new faces in the Munster setup, 9 academy players, Ben O’Connor, Gene O’Leary Kareem, Dylan Hicks, Jack Oliver, Ronan Foxe, Seán Edogbo, George Hadden, Jake O’Riordan and Danny Sheahan.

Quite a lot of club players involved, great to see that link being strengthened, Hubert Gilvarry (Young Munster), Conor Kennelly (Highfield RFC), Conor Ryan (UCC), Emmet Calvey (Shannon RFC), Eoghan Smyth, Jack Kelleher (Cork Constitution FC), Oisín Minogue (Shannon RFC), Tom Wood (Garryowen FC), Oisín Pepper (Young Munster RFC) and Harry Murphy (UCC RFC)

 

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Minogue is lucky to get that spot. So lucky lucky lucky.

 

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Team for the Lions announced too.
Evan O'Connell starts too. Hope he hits the ground running now. The 3rd choice lock is there for the taking.

 

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Same ol shite.

Are they still blaming Rowntree?

 

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Team for the Lions announced too.
Evan O'Connell starts too. Hope he hits the ground running now. The 3rd choice lock is there for the taking.

He played well. I'd already have him ahead of Wycherly.

That was a shite performance. In previous years, we had a URC team with strong leaders like Billy Holland, Killer, and a few other lads. Barron and JOD are supposed to be that, but I'm not seeing it.

 

[Barry K O Bama]

Superb performance against one of the form sides in the league. The defending was awesome.

Gav, JOD, Tom Farrell & Thaakir were off the charts. We have a serious back line when everyone is available.

Tough times but the Munster Spirit is still there, in spades. Stand up & fight.

What a return from Shane Daly, first possession was a great try.

We've been waiting for a long time for a back with gold dust sprinkled on his boots and we now have one in Thaakir. Great recruitment.

 

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Yeah Abrahms looks likes he's finally settled in, great read to rush up and stop a certain try with 10 mins to go.

McCarthy seems to be much improved too but they could have done with Nash. Absolutely zero need in him being the cover back for Ireland up in Dublin.

I really like Tom Farrell. He's not at Frisch's level but he's close enough and has really stood out since joining.

No problem with them chasing the BP at the end because I think they'll need every single one. Didn't help that Butler shat his pants.

 

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Generally, I don't criticise younger players because they obviously lack the vital experience.

However, I don't see the progress required from our younger/academy backs.

Coughlan didn't impress me. Lots of people really like McCarthy and we've seen some really good things but he has a very long way to go - takes wrong options and v poor defensively- he's had a lot of game time and we need more improvement

I don't see Butler, Campbell or Ben O Connor making the grade.

Hope I'm wrong about this

Our forwards, in contrast, look exceptionally promising

 

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Generally, I don't criticise younger players because they obviously lack the vital experience.

However, I don't see the progress required from our younger/academy backs.

Coughlan didn't impress me. Lots of people really like McCarthy and we've seen some really good things but he has a very long way to go - takes wrong options and v poor defensively- he's had a lot of game time and we need more improvement

I don't see Butler, Campbell or Ben O Connor making the grade.

Hope I'm wrong about this

Our forwards, in contrast, look exceptionally promising

I agree on Butler, Campbell's injury has definitely hampered his progress, but you're judging O'Connor way too early.