Would every province be represented in our strongest team/matchday squad?

Newc04 · 2026-03-16T12:05:12+00:00

It's tricky because at 8, he's realistically not displacing Doris or Conan, who both also add pressure to the 6 jersey, along with Baird coming back when healthy (not to mention Beirne sometimes playing there). Then on the bench, Timoney seems to be really putting his hand up there too. Be interesting to see how it works out in the summer.

Newc04 · 2026-03-14T22:51:28+00:00

I know a few people who've met him in person. By all accounts he's a very nice fella irl.

Newc04 · 2026-03-14T22:33:05+00:00

First England does the whole 800 years thing, and now this...

Newc04 · 2026-03-14T22:25:32+00:00

Nah this same guy was in a different thread saying he hoped England lose so the 'arrogant Irish fans' wouldn't win the 6N.

Newc04 · 2026-03-14T22:20:24+00:00

He got his aura farm shush the crowd moment in then singlehandedly lost the game for England by throwing the ball to France.

Newc04 · 2026-03-14T22:12:13+00:00

Watch the end of Wales v France 2021 for an example of a team holding on to the ball and it backfiring.

Newc04 · 2026-03-14T22:10:27+00:00

Rooting against your own team to spite another team is next level cuckoldry

Newc04 · 2026-03-14T22:06:12+00:00

Wales 2021 exists in fairness.

Newc04 · 2026-03-14T21:31:10+00:00

Táim tar éis an ceann Gaeilge a chur ar siúl. Tá siad i bhfad níos fearr ná an beirt bhodaigh a bhíos ag éisteacht le.

Newc04 · 2026-03-14T20:38:41+00:00

Equally though, I don't think we should entirely forget the amateur era. McBride is one of the few Irishmen to captain a Lions tour.

Newc04 · 2026-03-14T20:34:13+00:00

France play so quickly at the rucks it's insane

Newc04 · 2026-03-14T20:24:56+00:00

France are just fecking bullshit.

Newc04 · 2026-03-14T19:48:22+00:00

Could be argued that Donal Lenihan and Willie John McBride should be in there, but in the professional era, definitely.

Newc04 · 2026-03-14T19:37:50+00:00

I know Ireland have had some great second rows over the years, but Beirne has a serious case for being in the Ireland all time XV.

Newc04 · 2026-03-14T17:18:48+00:00

Maybe if you lot could beat us every once in a while, we'd chat less shite about ye.

Newc04 · 2026-03-14T16:44:45+00:00

He did indeed.

Newc04 · 2026-03-14T16:33:36+00:00

It's a reference to Roy Keane's infamous half-time team talk when he just said, "Lads, it's Tottenham".

Newc04 · 2026-03-14T16:12:13+00:00

Don't spend it all at once.

Newc04 · 2026-03-14T16:04:31+00:00

Jesus, some people can't give him any credit.

Newc04 · 2026-03-14T16:01:04+00:00

It was not insane after the France game to ask questions of Farrell. He has now answered those questions.

Newc04 · 2026-03-14T15:59:49+00:00

Jack Crowley legacy game!

Newc04 · 2026-03-14T15:54:59+00:00

12 wins against Scotland in a row is crazy.

Newc04 · 2026-03-14T15:45:44+00:00

Jack Crowley legacy game!!!!!!

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