The Munster Rugby Thread 24/25

[outdagap]

Coughlan is most at risk there I think. Always had questions about his level. Pat Pat has already shown he can play.
Keeping in mind it's tough for any SH in that Munster side just now.

What's the line in the sand with Salanoa though? When do they call it quits? I always think its admirable when clubs ensure players are taken care of rehab wise before leaving but he's back and playing to some extent. Losses will have to be cut at some stage

I honestly thought he was going to be cut loose after this season....he must be really cheap

 

[Barry K O Bama]

Coughlan is most at risk there I think. Always had questions about his level. Pat Pat has already shown he can play.
Keeping in mind it's tough for any SH in that Munster side just now.

What's the line in the sand with Salanoa though? When do they call it quits? I always think its admirable when clubs ensure players are taken care of rehab wise before leaving but he's back and playing to some extent. Losses will have to be cut at some stage

Munster had to move on Liam Coombes and Cian Hurley at the end of last season. Both would likely have made the grade but for constant injuries.
Salanoa must have close to the same situation but the fact that he is a TH probably saved him. Munster and the Union have put a lot of effort into getting him right this season but it's almost certainly yet another season without any game time (for Munster)

It's sad to see a young lads dream ended by injury but the books must be balanced. I doubt that Roman will get another extension

 

[How bad boy]

Munster had to move on Liam Coombes and Cian Hurley at the end of last season. Both would likely have made the grade but for constant injuries.
Salanoa must have close to the same situation but the fact that he is a TH probably saved him. Munster and the Union have put a lot of effort into getting him right this season but it's almost certainly yet another season without any game time (for Munster)

It's sad to see a young lads dream ended by injury but the books must be balanced. I doubt that Roman will get another extension

Of course, sods law, Munster will release him and he'll go on to play the next few seasons injury free...

That said, he did come back for Nenagh but the fact he's not even playing for them , not turns up in the injury updates means he's probably pretty permanently out.

 

[jeepers]

Scannell has announced his retirement

 

[How bad boy]

Scannell has announced his retirement

208 appearances, 20 Ireland caps (which I'm surprised about...). Not many players have achieved that, fair dues to him.

 

[nelly sham]

208 appearances, 20 Ireland caps (which I'm surprised about...). Not many players have achieved that, fair dues to him.

The caps came at his peak really. Fully deserved at the time.

 

[Coogee]

Team for sharks

God to see Ahen and Hodnett back and Sean Edogbo getting more gametime

Munster Rugby: Mike Haley; Calvin Nash, Tom Farrell, Alex Nankivell, Shane Daly; JJ Hanrahan (C), Ethan Coughlan; Michael Milne, Diarmuid Barron, Michael Ala’alatoa; Jean Kleyn, Tom Ahern; Seán Edogbo, John Hodnett, Gavin Coombes.

Replacements: Lee Barron, Josh Wycherley, John Ryan, Edwin Edogbo, Fineen Wycherley, Paddy Patterson, Dan Kelly, Brian Gleeson.

 

[MerchantOfEnnis]

Team for sharks

God to see Ahen and Hodnett back and Sean Edogbo getting more gametime

Munster Rugby: Mike Haley; Calvin Nash, Tom Farrell, Alex Nankivell, Shane Daly; JJ Hanrahan (C), Ethan Coughlan; Michael Milne, Diarmuid Barron, Michael Ala’alatoa; Jean Kleyn, Tom Ahern; Seán Edogbo, John Hodnett, Gavin Coombes.

Replacements: Lee Barron, Josh Wycherley, John Ryan, Edwin Edogbo, Fineen Wycherley, Paddy Patterson, Dan Kelly, Brian Gleeson.

I'm surprised to see such a strong squad so soon after the Six Nations. Should be a good game at the weekend

 

[Cormac]

Who's going to cover 10 should JJ go down?
Great to see the "little" Edogbo getting more game time.
Munster have made a habit of coming away from these SA trips with more points than expected so fingers crossed that continues.

 

[How bad boy]

Who's going to cover 10 should JJ go down?
Great to see the "little" Edogbo getting more game time.
Munster have made a habit of coming away from these SA trips with more points than expected so fingers crossed that continues.

Would expect there's a plan with someone like Kelly or Daly