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Ireland v Fiji - 23/11/2024 (15.10)

OllyM97

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Looking forward to this one actually, Fiji are always exciting to watch and Ireland maybe having a look at 2 or 3 of the next generation.
 
Should win this even though it's probably the worst time to get Fiji after a month of cohesion, think either Prendergast or Izuchukwu are needed to add a bit of energy to the backrow. Bringing the average age of the bench down about 7 years should happen too.

Nothing drastic though in terms of changes.
 
IRELAND (possible v Fiji): Jamie Osborne (Leinster); Mack Hansen (Connacht), Robbie Henshaw (Leinster), Bundee Aki (Connacht), Jacob Stockdale (Ulster); Sam Prendergast (Leinster), Craig Casey (Munster); Andrew Porter (Leinster), Gus McCarthy (Leinster), Finlay Bealham (Connacht); Joe McCarthy (Leinster), Tadhg Beirne (Munster); Cormac Izuchukwu (Ulster), Josh van der Flier (Leinster), Caelan Doris (Leinster, capt).

Replacements: Rob Herring (Ulster), Tom O'Toole (Ulster), Thomas Clarkson (Leinster), James Ryan (Leinster), Cian Prendergast (Connacht), Conor Murray (Munster), Ciarán Frawley (Leinster), Garry Ringrose (Leinster).
 
That Ireland team is interesting. Tom O Toole going to LHP, Stockdale back, Gus McCarthy is in and Izzy getting a game.

I feel for Nash as he has been 1 of good players for us this season but won't get any game this Autumn.
Porter will be really burnt as he will have played 4 international games then 2 European games in a row.
Henderson and POM you feel that is the end.
 
Ireland (v Fiji):
15. Jamie Osborne (Naas/Leinster)(4)
14. Mack Hansen (Corinthians/Connacht)(23)
13. Robbie Henshaw (Buccaneers/Leinster)(75)
12. Bundee Aki (Galwegians/Connacht)(58)
11. Jacob Stockdale (Lurgan/Ulster)(37)
10. Sam Prendergast (Lansdowne/Leinster)(1)
9. Craig Casey (Shannon/Munster)(16)

1. Andrew Porter (UCD/Leinster)(68)
2. Gus McCarthy (UCD/Leinster)*
3. Finlay Bealham (Corinthians/Connacht)(44)
4. Joe McCarthy (Dublin University/Leinster)(14)
5. Tadhg Beirne (Lansdowne/Munster)(54)
6. Cormac Izuchukwu (Ballynahinch/Ulster)*
7. Josh van der Flier (UCD/Leinster)(66)
8. Caelan Doris (St Mary’s College/Leinster)(45)(captain)

Replacements:

16. Rónan Kelleher (Lansdowne/Leinster)(35)
17. Tom O’Toole (Ballynahinch/Ulster)(14)
18. Thomas Clarkson (Blackrock College/Leinster)(1)
19. Iain Henderson (Academy/Ulster)(82)
20. Cian Prendergast (UCD/Connacht)(3)
21. Conor Murray (Garryowen/Munster)(119)
22. Ciaran Frawley (UCD/Leinster)(7)
23. Stuart McCloskey (Bangor/Ulster)(18).

Gus must really have impressed. Heaps of strike runners for Sam.
 
Quick halfback line, and probably our most physical midfield there. Can we adapt to the new kicking interpretation?
 
Good to see Davidson jn the middle, Joy Neville was really forced into an elite position despite her lacking, Davidson had really outshone her for a few seasons, and really deserves some big games!
 

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