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BBC SPORT -Carney is Munster target
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<blockquote data-quote="snoopy snoopy dog dog" data-source="post: 106318"><p>Do you really think that steady Eddie would pick an untested league to union convert solely on his reputation?[/b]</p></blockquote><p>Since Carney has signed an IRFU contract (reportedly), my simple answer is yes. </p><p></p><p>I'm not a massive O'Sullivan fan but I can't understand where this "Steady Eddie" tag has come from. O'Sullivan is the guy who initiated a change in playing style under Gatland 7 years ago. He's the guy who converted Denis Leamy to #8 with great success. He's the first guy who had the guts to try O'Driscoll and D'arcy in the centre together. He gave Andrew Trimble and Luke Fitzgerald their international debuts after only a handful of games. Likewise Jerry Flannery (albeit in different circumstances). While he could probably make better use of his bench, O'Sullivan isn't as conservative as many make him out to be. The fact that he almost certainly gave the Carney move the go ahead makes me think that the former rugby league player will be afforded every opportunity to break into the World Cup squad. I'd rather see Luke Fitzgerald, Rob Kearney or even Tommy Bowe given the opportunity but it's a nice selection problem to have.</p><p>[/QUOTE]</p>
[QUOTE="snoopy snoopy dog dog, post: 106318"] Do you really think that steady Eddie would pick an untested league to union convert solely on his reputation?[/b][/quote] Since Carney has signed an IRFU contract (reportedly), my simple answer is yes. I'm not a massive O'Sullivan fan but I can't understand where this "Steady Eddie" tag has come from. O'Sullivan is the guy who initiated a change in playing style under Gatland 7 years ago. He's the guy who converted Denis Leamy to #8 with great success. He's the first guy who had the guts to try O'Driscoll and D'arcy in the centre together. He gave Andrew Trimble and Luke Fitzgerald their international debuts after only a handful of games. Likewise Jerry Flannery (albeit in different circumstances). While he could probably make better use of his bench, O'Sullivan isn't as conservative as many make him out to be. The fact that he almost certainly gave the Carney move the go ahead makes me think that the former rugby league player will be afforded every opportunity to break into the World Cup squad. I'd rather see Luke Fitzgerald, Rob Kearney or even Tommy Bowe given the opportunity but it's a nice selection problem to have. [/QUOTE]
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