Leinster Academy 22-23

[wixfjord]

Soroka had been named on the bench but seems to have dropped out of match day squad at some point as not listed in the match report. Perhaps he was just not risked with Zebre game in mind? Looks like Lynch played 80 so that Prendergast not risked either. Suggests Prendergast lined up to be involved next week...

The Prendergast one is interesting. Ross went off injured against Quins and unless Harry is back Prendergast would be next in line.

[cormac]

Soroka had been named on the bench but seems to have dropped out of match day squad at some point as not listed in the match report. Perhaps he was just not risked with Zebre game in mind? Looks like Lynch played 80 so that Prendergast not risked either. Suggests Prendergast lined up to be involved next week...

Soroka was there but not togged out.

[mildlyinterested]

Potential sub-academy players:

LH Prop
George Hadden(Gorey/Clontarf)
George Morris(Gonzaga)
Keith Farrell(MU Barnhall) - u19

Hooker
Gus McCarthy(Blackrock)
Tom Barry(Gonzaga/Lansdowne)

TH Prop
Paddy McCarthy(Blackrock)
Adam Deay(Tullow RFC) - u19

Lock
Conor O'Tighnernaigh(St. Michaels/UCD)
James Doyle(Enniscorthy RFC)
Jim Peters(Portlaoise RFC/Clontarf)
Max Dunne(St. Michaels/DUFC)

Backrow
Liam Molony(Blackrock)
Daniel Leane(St. Marys)
Josh O'Hare(Dundalk RFC/Lansdowne)
Ingio Cruise O'Brien(Blackrock) - u19
Louis McGauran(St. Marys) - u19

Scrumhalf
Fintan Gunne(St. Michaels)
Oscar Cawley(Naas)

Outhalf
Matthew Lynch(Terenure/DUFC)

Centre
Hugh Cooney(Blackrock)
David Dooley(Tullamore/MU Barnhall)
Sam Berman(St. Michaels) - u19

Back Three
Andrew Osborne(Naas)
Henry McErlean(St. Michaels)
James Nicholson(St. Michaels)
Noah Sheridan(Wicklow RFC)
Reuben Moloney(Blackrock) - u19
Davy Colbert(Gonzaga) - u19

[mildlyinterested]

stats for new academy players:

Rory McGuire(TH Prop): 6'4, 118kg
James Culhane(Backrow): 6'4, 110kg
Diarmuid Mangan(Backrow): 6'4, 105kg
Charlie Tector(Outhalf): 6'2, 94kg
Sam Prendergast(Outhalf-Centre): 6'4, 90kg
Ben Brownlee(Centre): 6'2, 100kg
Aitzol King(Wing): 6'3, 97kg

[the spoofer]

stats for new academy players:

Rory McGuire(TH Prop): 6'4, 118kg
James Culhane(Backrow): 6'4, 110kg
Diarmuid Mangan(Backrow): 6'4, 105kg
Charlie Tector(Outhalf): 6'2, 94kg
Sam Prendergast(Outhalf-Centre): 6'4, 90kg
Ben Brownlee(Centre): 6'2, 100kg
Aitzol King(Wing): 6'3, 97kg

Given their size, I doubt BOD or Darce would be picked for their schools now so probably wouldn't make the academy.

[mildlyinterested]

I dunno Hugh Cooney was hardly a huge centre in schools rugby last season, whereas didnt darcy play fullback for Clongowes? plenty of smaller fullbacks playing schools rugby.

[Oldschoolsocks]

stats for new academy players:

Rory McGuire(TH Prop): 6'4, 118kg
James Culhane(Backrow): 6'4, 110kg
Diarmuid Mangan(Backrow): 6'4, 105kg
Charlie Tector(Outhalf): 6'2, 94kg
Sam Prendergast(Outhalf-Centre): 6'4, 90kg
Ben Brownlee(Centre): 6'2, 100kg
Aitzol King(Wing): 6'3, 97kg

Given their size, I doubt BOD or Darce would be picked for their schools now so probably wouldn't make the academy.

yup,

same goes for some of the below:
Ciaran Fitzgerald
Willie McBride
BIll Beaumont
Shane Williams

people are bigger now

[Laighin Break]

Cheslin Kolbe...

[mildlyinterested]

Cheslin Kolbe...

Ange Capuozzo, Enzo Reybier, Gabin Villiere

[mildlyinterested]

Good to see Henry McErlean back playing last weekend for Leinster A, missed his 6th year season due to injury. Plays wing and fullback. U20 eligible this season.

[wixfjord]

stats for new academy players:

Rory McGuire(TH Prop): 6'4, 118kg
James Culhane(Backrow): 6'4, 110kg
Diarmuid Mangan(Backrow): 6'4, 105kg
Charlie Tector(Outhalf): 6'2, 94kg
Sam Prendergast(Outhalf-Centre): 6'4, 90kg
Ben Brownlee(Centre): 6'2, 100kg
Aitzol King(Wing): 6'3, 97kg

Given their size, I doubt BOD or Darce would be picked for their schools now so probably wouldn't make the academy.

Liam Turner made it, and made it onto a senior deal.

[LeRouxIsPHat]

stats for new academy players:

Rory McGuire(TH Prop): 6'4, 118kg
James Culhane(Backrow): 6'4, 110kg
Diarmuid Mangan(Backrow): 6'4, 105kg
Charlie Tector(Outhalf): 6'2, 94kg
Sam Prendergast(Outhalf-Centre): 6'4, 90kg
Ben Brownlee(Centre): 6'2, 100kg
Aitzol King(Wing): 6'3, 97kg

Given their size, I doubt BOD or Darce would be picked for their schools now so probably wouldn't make the academy.

I think the bigger issue is that they're 25 years overage.

[ronk]

We do tend to pick players who fit the typical mould more so than somewhere like Ulster.

[mildlyinterested]

speaking of leinster and typically sized players, leinster had a 6'4/6'5 wing who scored three tries for the schools side in his two interpro games this year, u17 too i believe.

[the spoofer]

stats for new academy players:

Rory McGuire(TH Prop): 6'4, 118kg
James Culhane(Backrow): 6'4, 110kg
Diarmuid Mangan(Backrow): 6'4, 105kg
Charlie Tector(Outhalf): 6'2, 94kg
Sam Prendergast(Outhalf-Centre): 6'4, 90kg
Ben Brownlee(Centre): 6'2, 100kg
Aitzol King(Wing): 6'3, 97kg

Given their size, I doubt BOD or Darce would be picked for their schools now so probably wouldn't make the academy.

I think the bigger issue is that they're 25 years overage.

Doesn't stop Johnny.

[Ayewserious]

speaking of leinster and typically sized players, leinster had a 6'4/6'5 wing who scored three tries for the schools side in his two interpro games this year, u17 too i believe.

Charlie Molony?

[mildlyinterested]

Leinster A play Ulster A tomorrow at 5pm in Templeville Road

[cormac]

https://www.leinsterrugby.ie/leinster-a ... a-meeting/

Leinster Rugby ‘A’ team to face Ulster Rugby ‘A’:

15. Andrew Osborne
14. Craig Adams
13. Hugh Cooney
12. Ben Brownlee
11. Chris Cosgrave
10. Matthew Lynch
9. Ben Murphy

1. Jack Boyle
2. Tadgh McElroy
3. Temi Lasisi
4. Cormac Daly
5. Daniel Leane
6. James Culhane
7. Liam Molony
8. Seán O’Brien CAPTAIN

Replacements:

16. Gus McCarthy
17. George Hadden
18. Ben Griffin
19. James O’Loughlin
20. Josh O’Hare
21. Michael Moloney
22. Charlie Tector
23. Henry McErlean
24. David Dooley
25. Jed Tormey

[mildlyinterested]

https://www.leinsterrugby.ie/leinster-a ... a-meeting/

Leinster Rugby ‘A’ team to face Ulster Rugby ‘A’:

15. Andrew Osborne(u20)
14. Craig Adams
13. Hugh Cooney(u20)
12. Ben Brownlee
11. Chris Cosgrave
10. Matthew Lynch(u20)
9. Ben Murphy

1. Jack Boyle
2. Tadgh McElroy
3. Temi Lasisi
4. Cormac Daly
5. Daniel Leane(u20)
6. James Culhane
7. Liam Molony(u20)
8. Seán O’Brien CAPTAIN

Replacements:

16. Gus McCarthy(u20)
17. George Hadden(u20)
18. Ben Griffin(u22)
19. James O’Loughlin(u19)
20. Josh O’Hare(u20)
21. Michael Moloney
22. Charlie Tector
23. Henry McErlean(u20)
24. David Dooley(u20)
25. Jed Tormey(u20)

added u20 eligible players

good to see Tector back from injury.

No sign of high profile u20's: Paddy McCarthy, Fintan Gunne, Conor O'Tighnernaigh, Diarmuid Mangan.

[leinsterforever]

Interesting to see Griffin involved.