Ireland v Barbarians

[Xanthippe]

Ireland XV Named For Barbarian Match
27 May 2015 13:00pm

The Ireland XV to play the Barbarians in Thomond Park on Thursday night has been named. Jamie Heaslip will captain the side that contains two uncapped players in the starting XV and a further three in the replacements.

Clontarf's Colm O'Shea will start in the centre alongside Luke Marshall, who last played for Ireland against Argentina on the 2014 summer tour.

Rob Kearney, Dave Kearney and Craig Gilroy make up the back three while Eoin Reddan and Ian Madigan are the starting halfbacks.

Up front the uncapped Tadhg Furlong will pack down alongside Richardt Strauss and Jack McGrath. Dan Tuohy partners Devin Toner in the second row.

Chris Henry makes a welcome return to green of Ireland in the backrow with Robbie Diack and Heaslip completing the pack.

The uncapped Ben Marshall, who has just signed for Connacht, Luke McGrath and Ulster Bank League Rising Star of the year winner, Cian Kelleher, are the three uncapped players on the bench.

The match kicks-off at 19:45 with tickets available online from Ticketmaster.ie and at usual outlets at Thomond Park.

Ireland XV and Replacements ( v Barbarians, Thomond Park,Thursday 28th May, 2015)
15. Rob Kearney (UCD/Leinster)
14. Dave Kearney (Lansdowne/Leinster)
13. Colm O'Shea (Clontarf/Leinster)
12. Luke Marshall (Ballymena/Ulster)
11. Craig Gilroy (Dungannon/Ulster)
10. Ian Madigan (Blackrock College/Leinster)
9. Eoin Reddan (Lansdowne Leinster)

1. Jack McGrath (St Mary's College/Leinster)
2. Richardt Strauss (Old Wesley/Leinster)
3. Tadhg Furlong (Clontarf/Leinster)
4. Devin Toner (Lansdowne/Leinster)
5. Dan Tuohy (Ballymena/Ulster)
6. Robbie Diack (Malone/Ulster)
7. Chris Henry (Malone/Ulster)
8. Jamie Heaslip (Dublin University/Leinster) captain

Replacements
16. Rob Herring (Ballynahinch/Ulster)
17. Michael Bent (Dublin University/Leinster)
18. Mike Ross (Clontarf/Leinster)
19. Ben Marshall (Old Belvedere/Connacht)
20. Jordi Murphy (Lansdowne/Leinster)
21. Luke McGrath (UCD/Leinster)
22. Paddy Jackson (Dungannon/Ulster)
23. Cian Kelleher (Lansdowne/Leinster)


http://www.irishrugby.ie/news/34688.php#.VWWzbFLcy0Y

Interesting to note that Ben Marshall is now listed as a Connacht player

[fourthirtythree]

I'm working in limerick tomorrow. And even I can't make iT. Fat chance of many going down on a school night.

[LeRouxIsPHat]

It was a real long shot anyway but I doubt McCloskey has any chance of being a bolter for the World Cup now.

It's a better team than I imagined it would be last week, looking forward to it.

[johng]

The Matchday 23 will contain....
2 from Reid, Marshall, O'Shea, McCloskey.
and 2 from Murphy, Marshall, Conan, Diack

Ah now. How was I to know they would leave Ruddock out for Diack.

[Golf Man]

Noticeable that of the 7 in the squad that are going to Tibilsi Cup, none are starting with 4 on the bench and 3 missing out altogether (Ruddock, McCloskey & Reid). Disappointing not to see McCloskey in particular but presume he will get his chance in Tiblisi Cup and no issue at all with Marshall getting gametime

Disappointed that Jackson doesn't start - its not really a big deal but I would like to see him get as much time with Murray/Reddan as possible

Its a pretty strong team - 8 if the starters will be in the WC squad, along with Ross, Jackson and Murphy probably. And that doesn't include Dave Kearney, Gilroy, Tuohy, Marshall, Furlong & Diack who will all have aspirations of getting on the plane

Conan is the notable absentee - not in Enmerging Ireland squad and not given a chance here (not really sure we need Heaslip and Murphy) - I would have just played Murphy and tuck Conan on the bench (if Murphy is our back up 8 then give him game time there)

[simonokeeffe]

could this have been played on Sunday?

think the pro12 final is same times as FA cup final so bad planning abounds

[Xanthippe]

could this have been played on Sunday?

think the pro12 final is same times as FA cup final so bad planning abounds

Nope, they're playing England on Sunday afternoon.

[simonokeeffe]

could this have been played on Sunday?

think the pro12 final is same times as FA cup final so bad planning abounds

Nope, they're playing England on Sunday afternoon.

how about last Sunday?

[gleesonisgod]

Any danger of a good stream?

[Oldschool]

Any danger of a good stream?

Www.feed4u.net
near the bottom of the list

[Donny B.]

Any danger of a good stream?

http://cricfree.sx/sky-sports-1-live-stream-2

Nathan Hines!

[Donny B.]

It's rare I'm exposed to Mark Robson's commentary these days. Forgot how painful it is.

[LeRouxIsPHat]

I'd say MOC is watching this thinking he's found the next outhalf for the Reds. Jimmy having a mare.

[nc6000]

If Robson wasn't allowed refer to the height and weight of the players he'd have very little to say.

[Donny B.]

If Robson wasn't allowed refer to the height and weight of the players he'd have very little to say.

That fecker always has something to say

[cormac]

McGrath could be looking at a ban for that. Daft

[ChrisUppy]

Best Irish back so far has been Collie O'Shea

[Dave Cahill]

Somewhat less exciting that last nights action!

[LeRouxIsPHat]

Yeah it's been very poor. A mixture of the Barbarians being too cynical and the rain starting has made it a mess. I get that the barbarians will try and get away with lots of dodgy stuff but they were a bit OTT there.

Furlong has been good and Strauss' darts have been good (even allowing for the lack of competition in the air), they're the only real positives I can think of. Oh Jamie has been good too, but that's not exactly important to learn.

[Oldschool]

It's rare I'm exposed to Mark Robson's commentary these days. Forgot how painful it is.

I think he has been "Superb"