NG Dragons Vs Leinster Rodney Pde Sat 1st Dec 17.15

[outcast eddie]

The biggest thing about this game is the game 7 days later so the usual smattering of callow youths for this fixture may not get a look in. (edit) Actually, now that I've had a go at trying to pick a team it looks like there'll be no choice but to include a lot of the youngsters.

Some headline names in good form and match ready after AI's so there is no need to risk too many stars.

The Dragons are in a flat spin out to sea so a even a weakened team can expect a win.

Would it be ironic if this game was the straw that breaks Birch's back?

This is normally a fixture I attend but I can't bear to witness the anger directed at the Dragons players by their own fans from the terraces any longer.

It'd be nice to get Dan Leavy, JGP and R O'L some game time ahead of HC.

We await injury update on JC, last seen hors de combat.

[cormac]

Reckon we should have a slightly stronger squad available this week. The six (McGrath, Cronin, Ryan, Leavy, Larmour and Kearney) who were released back to us last week, injuries permitting, should at least be in the mix for selection. Whether any of the other int'l squad players feature this week may well depend on when they return to training.

[artaneboy]

Reckon we should have a slightly stronger squad available this week. The six (McGrath, Cronin, Ryan, Leavy, Larmour and Kearney) who were released back to us last week, injuries permitting, should at least be in the mix for selection. Whether any of the other int'l squad players feature this week may well depend on when they return to training.

Is Leavy fit?


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[cormac]

Reckon we should have a slightly stronger squad available this week. The six (McGrath, Cronin, Ryan, Leavy, Larmour and Kearney) who were released back to us last week, injuries permitting, should at least be in the mix for selection. Whether any of the other int'l squad players feature this week may well depend on when they return to training.

Is Leavy fit?


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No idea.

[Oldschool]

The biggest thing about this game is the game 7 days later so the usual smattering of callow youths for this fixture may not get a look in. (edit) Actually, now that I've had a go at trying to pick a team it looks like there'll be no choice but to include a lot of the youngsters.

Some headline names in good form and match ready after AI's so there is no need to risk too many stars.

The Dragons are in a flat spin out to sea so a even a weakened team can expect a win.

Would it be ironic if this game was the straw that breaks Birch's back?

This is normally a fixture I attend but I can't bear to witness the anger directed at the Dragons players by their own fans from the terraces any longer.

It'd be nice to get Dan Leavy, JGP and R O'L some game time ahead of HC.

We await injury update on JC, last seen hors de combat.

Dragons beat Edinburgh today so Birch is probably ok until Christmas at least

[desperado]

Dragons weren't bad v Edinburgh today. They may not be the pushover many expect.

[neiliog93]

Based on Autumn International game time:

1.J.McGrath 2.Tracy 3.Porter

4.Fardy 5.Molony

6.Jos.Murphy 8.Deegan 7.Penney

9.JGP 10.R.Byrne 12.Reid 13.COB 14.A.Byrne

11.Kelly 15.D.Kearney (?)

16.B.Byrne 17.Dooley 18.Bent 19.M.Kearney 20.Doris 21.O'Sullivan 22.Frawley 23.T.Daly

[cormac]

Jordan Larmour had a minor procedure on a knee injury, expected to be back in training next week

[cormac]

Not the most encouraging injury update.

https://www.the42.ie/jordan-larmour-kne ... =shortlink

[curates_egg]

Will be very interesting to see what happens at 8 this weekend and next. If Deegan is to start against Bath, you'd imagine he'd need to start this week. Do this coaches prefer Doris? Do they think he has enough to play Champion's Cup rugby? Or will Ruddock get the nod?

[wixfjord]

Jaysus, injuries piling up at a key part of the year.

Doesn't sound like ROL will make Bath, meaning we'll be going in without him and Henshaw. Going to need someone to deputise in the centre then.

[paddyor]

I reckon It'll be Ruddock at 8 with Deegan on the bench.

[curates_egg]

Jaysus, injuries piling up at a key part of the year.

Doesn't sound like ROL will make Bath, meaning we'll be going in without him and Henshaw. Going to need someone to deputise in the centre then.

No Tomane either who, despite form, was signed for precisely this reason. Larmour hasn't played at centre yet this season, and will he even make the XV if he is having surgery this week?
Sexton-Lowe-Reid-Ringrose-Byrne-Kearney (Byrne-Larmour/O'Brien).
Another worrying thing is the long-term injury to McCarthy, which means Fardy will probably make only the home matchday squad. Toner-Ryan-Leavy-VDF-Ruddock (Moloney-Deegan).
Not exactly the ideal selection for an away European game, even if Bath are in a slump.

Totally out there idea but listening to the post-match presser made me think of it: any chance of Frawley being played at 12 this week as a trial?

[Dexter]

Not the most encouraging injury update.

https://www.the42.ie/jordan-larmour-kne ... =shortlink

When did ROL become a "long term injury"?
That trip to the Southern Kings have become very expensive in terms of injuries...

[LeRouxIsPHat]

Okay Isa enough is enough, time to come back now.

[riocard911]

Jaysus, injuries piling up at a key part of the year.

Doesn't sound like ROL will make Bath, meaning we'll be going in without him and Henshaw. Going to need someone to deputise in the centre then.

No Tomane either who, despite form, was signed for precisely this reason. Larmour hasn't played at centre yet this season, and will he even make the XV if he is having surgery this week?
Sexton-Lowe-Reid-Ringrose-Byrne-Kearney (Byrne-Larmour/O'Brien).
Another worrying thing is the long-term injury to McCarthy, which means Fardy will probably make only the home matchday squad. Toner-Ryan-Leavy-VDF-Ruddock (Moloney-Deegan).
Not exactly the ideal selection for an away European game, even if Bath are in a slump.

Totally out there idea but listening to the post-match presser made me think of it: any chance of Frawley being played at 12 this week as a trial?

Was wondering the same thing meself......

[johng]

Neither Tom Daly nor Conor O'Brien in the Euro squad. Looks like it is Reid or Frawley ok.

[LeinsterLeader]

Well Dan Leavy was training today so that's a good sign I suppose

[curates_egg]

Well Dan Leavy was training today so that's a good sign I suppose

Some good news!
Not much 'general tightness' in evidence there.

[joooooe]

Well Dan Leavy was training today so that's a good sign I suppose

Some good news!
Not much 'general tightness' in evidence there.

That's him standing up straight