Munster Rugby 2021/2022 - Search for the Holy Grail

[Oldschoolsocks]

it’s called the“there’s a shiny thing over there syndrome”

Ah like, when you'd be playing against Clongowes back in the day and see their swimming pool. You'd immediately covet it, even though you weren't a fair swimmer so wouldn't be using it properly

Not you personally OSS, I haven't a clue what level swimmer you are

Newpark and Marian College have pools...

So do Templeogue and the private school near to them that wear black purple and white

[RoboProp]

it’s called the“there’s a shiny thing over there syndrome”

Ah like, when you'd be playing against Clongowes back in the day and see their swimming pool. You'd immediately covet it, even though you weren't a fair swimmer so wouldn't be using it properly

Not you personally OSS, I haven't a clue what level swimmer you are

Newpark and Marian College have pools...

My old school had swimming pools on our rugby pitches, we'd special edition gum shields with a snorkel attachment

[Oldschool]

Ah like, when you'd be playing against Clongowes back in the day and see their swimming pool. You'd immediately covet it, even though you weren't a fair swimmer so wouldn't be using it properly

Not you personally OSS, I haven't a clue what level swimmer you are

Newpark and Marian College have pools...

My old school had swimming pools on our rugby pitches, we'd special edition gum shields with a snorkel attachment

Who needs a pool when you live beside the sea.

[munster#1]

You couldn’t make this up.
This is absolutely great timing given the digs that have been made over the last few days.
Not only are Leinster looking to sign a player from the Munster squad, said player is also an NIQ.

Might keep the small minded minority quiet for a while.

https://www.the42.ie/jason-jenkins-lein ... 9-Jan2022/

P.S. this is not a dig at Leinster in any way, just pointing out the irony of it all.

[wixfjord]

You couldn’t make this up.
This is absolutely great timing given the digs that have been made over the last few days.
Not only are Leinster looking to sign a player from the Munster squad, said player is also an NIQ.

Might keep the small minded minority quiet for a while.

https://www.the42.ie/jason-jenkins-lein ... 9-Jan2022/

It is very funny in fairness.

Signing a massive SA second row who is highly rated by JVG from Munster to replace a local Leinster second row!

You literally couldn't script it!

My hope is that Jenkins won't be written off at Leinster by those who are too blinded by bias to give him a chance. But that's happening already.

[Ruckedtobits]

When you're explaining, you're losing.

https://www.the42.ie/stephen-larkham-mu ... 6-Jan2022/

[munster#1]

You couldn’t make this up.
This is absolutely great timing given the digs that have been made over the last few days.
Not only are Leinster looking to sign a player from the Munster squad, said player is also an NIQ.

Might keep the small minded minority quiet for a while.

https://www.the42.ie/jason-jenkins-lein ... 9-Jan2022/

It is very funny in fairness.

Signing a massive SA second row who is highly rated by JVG from Munster to replace a local Leinster second row!

You literally couldn't script it!

My hope is that Jenkins won't be written off at Leinster by those who are too blinded by bias to give him a chance. But that's happening already.

Imo he is a good signing for Leinster, and I am sorry to see him go.
He is the type of player that will strengthen the Leinster squad and offers some much needed bulk.

However, I did think that Leinster would have looked to sign a higher calibre of player.
I wonder if he is one of 2 signings??

[Keith]

You couldn’t make this up.
This is absolutely great timing given the digs that have been made over the last few days.
Not only are Leinster looking to sign a player from the Munster squad, said player is also an NIQ.

Might keep the small minded minority quiet for a while.

https://www.the42.ie/jason-jenkins-lein ... 9-Jan2022/

P.S. this is not a dig at Leinster in any way, just pointing out the irony of it all.

I don't get why people get so upset when Munster and Leinster sign NIQ players. They are and will hopefully continue to be an integral part of the game here. The only thing with the Jenkins signing at the time was that Munster already had Snyman, so I can see why people were a bit upset over that, we don't have particularly great depth at 2nd row in Ireland. We can see that with Treadwell getting called up to the six nations squad.

[Morf]

I don't get why people get so upset when Munster and Leinster sign NIQ players. They are and will hopefully continue to be an integral part of the game here. The only thing with the Jenkins signing at the time was that Munster already had Snyman, so I can see why people were a bit upset over that, we don't have particularly great depth at 2nd row in Ireland. We can see that with Treadwell getting called up to the six nations squad.

A bit unfair on Treadwell. He has been very good recently.

[Keith]

I don't get why people get so upset when Munster and Leinster sign NIQ players. They are and will hopefully continue to be an integral part of the game here. The only thing with the Jenkins signing at the time was that Munster already had Snyman, so I can see why people were a bit upset over that, we don't have particularly great depth at 2nd row in Ireland. We can see that with Treadwell getting called up to the six nations squad.

A bit unfair on Treadwell. He has been very good recently.

I've rated Treadwell since his u20s days but he is just short of that international quality.

[Oldschool]

You couldn’t make this up.
This is absolutely great timing given the digs that have been made over the last few days.
Not only are Leinster looking to sign a player from the Munster squad, said player is also an NIQ.

Might keep the small minded minority quiet for a while.

https://www.the42.ie/jason-jenkins-lein ... 9-Jan2022/

It is very funny in fairness.

Signing a massive SA second row who is highly rated by JVG from Munster to replace a local Leinster second row!

You literally couldn't script it!

My hope is that Jenkins won't be written off at Leinster by those who are too blinded by bias to give him a chance. But that's happening already.

Looking at the other side of the coin
JVG hasn't shown any great talent for talent spotting.
He's probably also limited to how many players he can take with him.
Furthermore JVG has shown no appetite for development or improvement of players.
This won't be the case in Leinster for JJ.
Whatever his ceiling he'll achieve it with Leinster.
Leinster as main suppliers of players to the national team are probably the one province that needs NIQ signings.
At this point in time, I'm in the let's wait and see camp.
A view that I suggest most Leinster fans share.

[Morf]

I don't get why people get so upset when Munster and Leinster sign NIQ players. They are and will hopefully continue to be an integral part of the game here. The only thing with the Jenkins signing at the time was that Munster already had Snyman, so I can see why people were a bit upset over that, we don't have particularly great depth at 2nd row in Ireland. We can see that with Treadwell getting called up to the six nations squad.

A bit unfair on Treadwell. He has been very good recently.

I've rated Treadwell since his u20s days but he is just short of that international quality.

I would say consistency rather than his ceiling but I get what you're saying.

[munster#1]

Prendergast essentially saying that he won’t be taking the role.
Hopefully he is just deflecting the attention so as cause any distractions.

https://amp.rte.ie/amp/1274926/?fbclid= ... pNVVdU1SgM

[dropkick]

Prendergast essentially saying that he won’t be taking the role.
Hopefully he is just deflecting the attention so as cause any distractions.

https://amp.rte.ie/amp/1274926/?fbclid= ... pNVVdU1SgM

Just after Lenihan saying he was nailed on. I'm sure there's no smoke without fire but who knows. Maybe Prendergast was thinking about it and has come to a decision. He said no multiple times but it was a sheepish sounding no. If you know what I mean. That might be me wishful thinking.

[munster#1]

Prendergast essentially saying that he won’t be taking the role.
Hopefully he is just deflecting the attention so as cause any distractions.

https://amp.rte.ie/amp/1274926/?fbclid= ... pNVVdU1SgM

I am still hoping that he is just saying no in public.
Mike would be a great addition to the coaching staff.
As a player he spent time in France, and as a coach he has worked with a few clubs, so comes with good experience.

Just after Lenihan saying he was nailed on. I'm sure there's no smoke without fire but who knows. Maybe Prendergast was thinking about it and has come to a decision. He said no multiple times but it was a sheepish sounding no. If you know what I mean. That might be me wishful thinking.

[munster#1]

Prendergast essentially saying that he won’t be taking the role.
Hopefully he is just deflecting the attention so as cause any distractions.

https://amp.rte.ie/amp/1274926/?fbclid= ... pNVVdU1SgM

Just after Lenihan saying he was nailed on. I'm sure there's no smoke without fire but who knows. Maybe Prendergast was thinking about it and has come to a decision. He said no multiple times but it was a sheepish sounding no. If you know what I mean. That might be me wishful thinking.

I am still hoping that he is just saying no in public.
Mike would be a great addition to the coaching staff.
As a player he spent time in France, and as a coach he has worked with a few clubs, so comes with good experience.

[munster#1]

Also hearing that Munster are in the market for both an experienced Hooker and a Tighthead.

If they can sign 2 stong scrummaging mobile options in those positions, along with Fekitoa, Munster will have a very solid squad.

[deco]

Prendergast essentially saying that he won’t be taking the role.
Hopefully he is just deflecting the attention so as cause any distractions.

https://amp.rte.ie/amp/1274926/?fbclid= ... pNVVdU1SgM

Just after Lenihan saying he was nailed on. I'm sure there's no smoke without fire but who knows. Maybe Prendergast was thinking about it and has come to a decision. He said no multiple times but it was a sheepish sounding no. If you know what I mean. That might be me wishful thinking.

I am still hoping that he is just saying no in public.
Mike would be a great addition to the coaching staff.
As a player he spent time in France, and as a coach he has worked with a few clubs, so comes with good experience.

He was never taking the poisoned chalice except in fanboys heads

[deco]

Also hearing that Munster are in the market for both an experienced Hooker and a Tighthead.

If they can sign 2 stong scrummaging mobile options in those positions, along with Fekitoa, Munster will have a very solid squad.

They were supposed to have a solid squad this year and the year before.

[munster#1]

Also hearing that Munster are in the market for both an experienced Hooker and a Tighthead.

If they can sign 2 stong scrummaging mobile options in those positions, along with Fekitoa, Munster will have a very solid squad.

They were supposed to have a solid squad this year and the year before.

Yup, and next year, and the year after, and the year after that, and so on and so on.