Rumour Mill

[LeRouxIsPHat]

I was just thinking that if Casey overtakes JGP and himself and Murray end up in the Ireland 23 for the next couple of years then he could find himself out in the cold at Leinster when there’s finally a gap for him in Munster.

Tricky situation for him I hope he doesn’t get caught out again.

[mildlyinterested]

Casey is an anomaly not proof of an underage system producing pro level 9s. Hence their need to sign leinster 9's as squad cover.

Now if only leinster could start producing high quality 9s...

[neiliog93]

Casey is brilliant, reminds me of those tiny, snappy Japanese scrum-halves.

[Peg Leg]

Casey is brilliant, reminds me of those tiny, snappy Japanese scrum-halves.

He is very good at certain elements and does bring a lot of pace to the game, but jaysus his kicking is dreadful.

[mildlyinterested]

I'd take that pass from my scrumhalf if it means his kicking was a work on.. easier to improve box kicking than get that sort of pass.

[LeinsterLeader]

I'd take that pass from my scrumhalf if it means his kicking was a work on.. easier to improve box kicking than get that sort of pass.

I'd agree with that in General but in the case of Casey it does become something of a problem when your teams primary tactic when they get the ball is kicking the ball into the air. Tough days ahead for the young man I think.

[mildlyinterested]

I'd take that pass from my scrumhalf if it means his kicking was a work on.. easier to improve box kicking than get that sort of pass.

I'd agree with that in General but in the case of Casey it does become something of a problem when your teams primary tactic when they get the ball is kicking the ball into the air. Tough days ahead for the young I think.

Maybe they'll shift that now with Carbery back and Casey's best asset being his pass. Maybe..

[joooooe]

I'd take that pass from my scrumhalf if it means his kicking was a work on.. easier to improve box kicking than get that sort of pass.

I'd agree with that in General but in the case of Casey it does become something of a problem when your teams primary tactic when they get the ball is kicking the ball into the air. Tough days ahead for the young man I think.

Van Graan is like a mule with a spinning wheel.

[mildlyinterested]

I think a wider more expansive game would actually suit their players.. it's not like their tight 5 is stacked with powerhouse intl's.

[riocard911]

They've shown flashes this year of really good handling and attack. If they click on the 27th, it should be a cracker. Not to be underestimated, particularly if Carbery is back for them.

[munster#1]

Bit ironic that the discussion around Casey started from a discussion giving out about Munster looking to sign a SH from Leinster.

Casey is definitely not the finished article.
He has a few areas to work on, and his kicking game is the biggest.
However, his passing is second to none in Ireland even at this early stage.

There is a reason why Leinster tried to poach him, and why he was capped in the 6 nations, (is he the youngest halfback to be capped by Ireland in the 6 nations??)
he offers you quick and safe ball giving your backline more time.

If Ireland can pair that with a ball playing 10, then we could see a few very successful years.

[LeinsterLeader]

They've shown flashes this year of really good handling and attack. If they click on the 27th, it should be a cracker. Not to be underestimated, particularly if Carbery is back for them.

Sorry mate but all recent evidence would point to the contrary. Every time a Leinster v Munster game comes about the media hypes it up as the next great battle. We have played them 3 times since post lockdown and all three (after great hyping) have been duds. Yes there have been things to like in each game but on the whole they have not been memorable.

They kick the ball away with the hope of forcing us into a mistake or forcing a turnover at the breakdown. We don't want to be turned over so for the most part we kick it back to them..... wash, rinse repeat. We have been marginally the more adventurous when we get into the right areas and that's probably why we've won.

I really, really hope you're right (God knows the players are there on both sides) and it turns into a classic, but I doubt it!

[betty swallocks]

Ealing Trailfinders in for Cian Kelleher?? There can't be anything in that surely.

[Theleinsterlad]

Ealing Trailfinders in for Cian Kelleher?? There can't be anything in that surely.

Where is that coming from source wise. I’d be surprised if we let any of our backs go this season with the injuries internationals etc that are away during season. Cian has also done pretty well when he’s got games

[backrower8]

Ealing Trailfinders in for Cian Kelleher?? There can't be anything in that surely.

Where is that coming from source wise. I’d be surprised if we let any of our backs go this season with the injuries internationals etc that are away during season. Cian has also done pretty well when he’s got games

I posted it. Doesn’t make sense to me either. I have cross-checked it with two separate sources. One squad-related and one close to CK.

Both said the same thing. He is leaving for Ealing and some suggestion from one source that the money he saw as his value wasn’t available to him at Leinster.

I hope it’s not false economy. He is coming into his prime and has had a good year when we needed him to.

[Blue not red blood]

Isnt that the reason he left us for Connacht ?

[roarlad]

I thought it was more so to do with the incident between himself and Leo on the bus, soured his relationship and he packed his bags and went west?

[logorrhea.ie]

Good luck to him either way. A fine player but doesn't look like he's going to break into the starting 15 anytime soon.

[carlow man]

The starting 15 that hes been in for a few weeks now?? Strange thing to say. Hes in great form at the minute. Scoring tries and looks sharp. Shame hes missing this week as he deserves his spot in the final on the 27th.

[carlow man]

I thought it was more so to do with the incident between himself and Leo on the bus, soured his relationship and he packed his bags and went west?

What happened on the bus? Are we allowed to ask?