Squad for the weekend

Flash Gordon · Post by **Flash Gordon** » February 15th, 2006, 1:25 pm

Leinster squad to face Dragons...

Leinster have named a 28-man squad for Saturday's Celtic League clash with the Dragons at Rodney Parade (KO: 5.30pm).

Denis Hickie, Girvan Dempsey and Reggie Corrigan are all included after being involved with the Ireland squad this week.

Meanwhile, Kieran Lewis, Jamie Heaslip, Ronan McCormack and Brian Blaney are also named after earning 'A' caps for their country against their French counterparts last weekend.

Ciaran Potts is also included after injury.

The squad is expected to be reduced later in the week.

Forwards (15):

Reggie Corrigan, Brian Blaney, Will Green, Bryce Williams, Adam Byrnes, Eric Miller, Keith Gleeson, Jamie Heaslip, Ronan McCormack, David Blaney, Ben Gissing, Niall Ronan, Emmett Byrne, Ciaran Potts, Devin Toner

Backs (13):

Guy Easterby, Felipe Contepomi, Gary Brown, John Hepworth, Kieran Lewis, Rob Kearney, Denis Hickie, Brian O’Riordan, Jonathan Sexton, Eoghan Hickey, Brendan Burke, Brian O’Meara, Girvan Dempsey

Referee: Peter Allan (SRU), Touch Judges: Tony Rowlands (WRU), Mike Cox (WRU)

Flash Gordon · Post by **Flash Gordon** » February 15th, 2006, 1:26 pm

Thought Super Rob wasn't considered for the Ireland squad due to injury?

Dave Cahill · Post by **Dave Cahill** » February 15th, 2006, 1:29 pm

Flash Gordon wrote:Thought Super Rob wasn't considered for the Ireland squad due to injury?

"absent through selection" perhaps?

Am I reading too much into the order the players are listed in btw?

Duff Paddy · Post by **Duff Paddy** » February 15th, 2006, 1:29 pm

Flash Gordon wrote:Thought Super Rob wasn't considered for the Ireland squad due to injury?

Good point. One for Breener?

Flash Gordon · Post by **Flash Gordon** » February 15th, 2006, 1:33 pm

Duff Paddy wrote:
Flash Gordon wrote:Thought Super Rob wasn't considered for the Ireland squad due to injury?
Good point. One for Breener?

I couldn't possibly comment.....

Flash Gordon · Post by **Flash Gordon** » February 15th, 2006, 1:35 pm

Dave Cahill wrote:
Flash Gordon wrote:Thought Super Rob wasn't considered for the Ireland squad due to injury?
"absent through selection" perhaps?

Am I reading too much into the order the players are listed in btw?

True!!!!!

I remember the Ireland squads used to offer clues in the order. My cousin was in the frame in one position and we always knew whether he was in by whether he was named third or second in his position!

Justtoby · Post by **Justtoby** » February 15th, 2006, 1:35 pm

Dave Cahill wrote:
Flash Gordon wrote:Thought Super Rob wasn't considered for the Ireland squad due to injury?
"absent through selection" perhaps?

Am I reading too much into the order the players are listed in btw?

I didn't notice that. I presume Girv will start though.

CM · Post by CM » February 15th, 2006, 2:16 pm

Dave Cahill wrote:
Flash Gordon wrote:Thought Super Rob wasn't considered for the Ireland squad due to injury?
"absent through selection" perhaps?

Am I reading too much into the order the players are listed in btw?

That's unusual. We don't usually announce squads like that. I thought we put the various positions together but this time around the 1st 8 forwards and 1st 7 backs read like a team.

It could mean that Dempsey is in line to start against Wales......

As for Kearney. He's had that back strain for a while. Possibly not considered for Ireland as there was no point aggravating it. Being realistic he's not in with a shout this year. Hopefully he'll recover to get an A cap or two against Scotland and England.

Flash Gordon · Post by **Flash Gordon** » February 15th, 2006, 2:24 pm

CM wrote:
Dave Cahill wrote:
Flash Gordon wrote:Thought Super Rob wasn't considered for the Ireland squad due to injury?
"absent through selection" perhaps?

Am I reading too much into the order the players are listed in btw?
That's unusual. We don't usually announce squads like that. I thought we put the various positions together but this time around the 1st 8 forwards and 1st 7 backs read like a team.

It could mean that Dempsey is in line to start against Wales......

As for Kearney. He's had that back strain for a while. Possibly not considered for Ireland as there was no point aggravating it. Being realistic he's not in with a shout this year. Hopefully he'll recover to get an A cap or two against Scotland and England.

Girv might get 20 minutex or a half for the weekend game to sharpen him up for the Wales game. Hope so.

You might be right on super Rob, seems a bit odd though.....

thecoolfreak · Post by **thecoolfreak** » February 15th, 2006, 2:26 pm

I don't think any international coach would consider playing Rob. He needs to play some more HC before he is ready for the step up.

Flash Gordon · Post by **Flash Gordon** » February 15th, 2006, 2:29 pm

thecoofreak wrote:I don't think any international coach would consider playing Rob. He needs to play some more HC before he is ready for the step up.

I agree, though as an impact sub he may be useful. The point I was making was that he was listed as not consider due to injury.....

Leinsterman · Post by **Leinsterman** » February 15th, 2006, 2:31 pm

CM wrote:
Dave Cahill wrote:
Flash Gordon wrote:Thought Super Rob wasn't considered for the Ireland squad due to injury?
"absent through selection" perhaps?

Am I reading too much into the order the players are listed in btw?
That's unusual. We don't usually announce squads like that. I thought we put the various positions together but this time around the 1st 8 forwards and 1st 7 backs read like a team.

Bloody hell lads - that reads exactly as a starting line-up! I hadn't spotted that. Well I'd be happy with that starting line-up. They did ok against the Borders.

epaddy · Post by **epaddy** » February 15th, 2006, 2:32 pm

Leinsterman wrote:
CM wrote:
Dave Cahill wrote: "absent through selection" perhaps?

Am I reading too much into the order the players are listed in btw?
That's unusual. We don't usually announce squads like that. I thought we put the various positions together but this time around the 1st 8 forwards and 1st 7 backs read like a team.
Bloody hell lads - that reads exactly as a starting line-up! I hadn't spotted that. Well I'd be happy with that starting line-up. They did ok against the Borders.

Id like to see them add a little more flair

Dave Cahill · Post by **Dave Cahill** » February 15th, 2006, 2:33 pm

epaddy wrote:
Leinsterman wrote:
CM wrote: That's unusual. We don't usually announce squads like that. I thought we put the various positions together but this time around the 1st 8 forwards and 1st 7 backs read like a team.
Bloody hell lads - that reads exactly as a starting line-up! I hadn't spotted that. Well I'd be happy with that starting line-up. They did ok against the Borders.
Id like to see them add a little more flair

The only way more flair could be added to that team is if they had to do a painting exhibition at half time!

Flash Gordon · Post by **Flash Gordon** » February 15th, 2006, 2:36 pm

Dave Cahill wrote:
epaddy wrote:
Leinsterman wrote: Bloody hell lads - that reads exactly as a starting line-up! I hadn't spotted that. Well I'd be happy with that starting line-up. They did ok against the Borders.
Id like to see them add a little more flair
The only way more flair could be added to that team is if they had to do a painting exhibition at half time!

Will there be cake from the church of Ireland's women's institute Dave?

Dave Cahill · Post by **Dave Cahill** » February 15th, 2006, 2:42 pm

Flash Gordon wrote:
Dave Cahill wrote:
epaddy wrote: Id like to see them add a little more flair
The only way more flair could be added to that team is if they had to do a painting exhibition at half time!
Will there be cake from the church of Ireland's women's institute Dave?

Not if I get to them first (the cakes or women!)

Flash Gordon · Post by **Flash Gordon** » February 15th, 2006, 2:45 pm

Better move for the cakes Dave, a nice Battenberg is a good bit slower moving than a church of Ireland yummy mummy.....and you're not as quick as you used to be......

Dave Cahill · Post by **Dave Cahill** » February 15th, 2006, 2:54 pm

Flash Gordon wrote:Better move for the cakes Dave, a nice Battenberg is a good bit slower moving than a church of Ireland yummy mummy.....and you're not as quick as you used to be......

When it comes to Milfs I'm faster than CauCau avoiding a fijian cap!

Flash Gordon · Post by **Flash Gordon** » February 15th, 2006, 2:57 pm

Dave Cahill wrote:
Flash Gordon wrote:Better move for the cakes Dave, a nice Battenberg is a good bit slower moving than a church of Ireland yummy mummy.....and you're not as quick as you used to be......
When it comes to Milfs I'm faster than CauCau avoiding a fijian cap!

Dunno mate, a C of I yummy mummy can be an excellent way to while away a Tuesday afternoon......AND you get cake afterwards!

Dave Cahill · Post by **Dave Cahill** » February 15th, 2006, 2:58 pm

Flash Gordon wrote:
Dave Cahill wrote:
Flash Gordon wrote:Better move for the cakes Dave, a nice Battenberg is a good bit slower moving than a church of Ireland yummy mummy.....and you're not as quick as you used to be......
When it comes to Milfs I'm faster than CauCau avoiding a fijian cap!
Dunno mate, a C of I yummy mummy can be an excellent way to while away a Tuesday afternoon......AND you get cake afterwards!

Thats what I said dude!