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<blockquote data-quote="paddybrown" data-source="post: 1042198" data-attributes="member: 84414"><p>Cooney's has missed every game for Ulster since getting knocked out cold against Leicester - but they've called it a neck injury rather than a concussion. I hope he's not so badly hurt that he'll still be unable to play in July, but I'd rather he's back fully fit for Ulster next season than take any silly risks to play for Ireland. Pleased to see Caolin Blade get a call-up - I think it's criminal that he has no Ireland caps to his name at 27. Hope he gets some game time.</p><p></p><p>From an Ulster point of view, I'm delighted that Baloucoune, Timoney and O'Toole have got their call-ups. Baloucoune was knocking on the door before he got injured, and his athleticism doesn't seem to have suffered any during his layoff, although his handling has looked a bit rusty at times. Timoney has really stepped up since Coetzee left - a different style of number 8, less of a bulldozer, but skilful and makes great breaks. Disappointed for Hume, but his call-up will come.</p><p></p><p>Carbery, Billy Burns and Harry Byrne at 10. Carbery was the heir apparent to Sexton a couple of years ago before he got injured - hopefully he can stay fit. Billy Burns has a good skillset but lacks confidence, I think - it took him a couple of years to come out of his shell and impose himself after he joined Ulster. If we could give him a confidence transfusion from Ian Madigan, he'd be a hell of a player. Still haven't seen enough of Harry Byrne to have any idea if the high hopes riding on him are justified. I've been impressed by what I've seen (except his haircut) of Ben Healy, who's had a bit more experience, but he hasn't been selected this time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="paddybrown, post: 1042198, member: 84414"] Cooney's has missed every game for Ulster since getting knocked out cold against Leicester - but they've called it a neck injury rather than a concussion. I hope he's not so badly hurt that he'll still be unable to play in July, but I'd rather he's back fully fit for Ulster next season than take any silly risks to play for Ireland. Pleased to see Caolin Blade get a call-up - I think it's criminal that he has no Ireland caps to his name at 27. Hope he gets some game time. From an Ulster point of view, I'm delighted that Baloucoune, Timoney and O'Toole have got their call-ups. Baloucoune was knocking on the door before he got injured, and his athleticism doesn't seem to have suffered any during his layoff, although his handling has looked a bit rusty at times. Timoney has really stepped up since Coetzee left - a different style of number 8, less of a bulldozer, but skilful and makes great breaks. Disappointed for Hume, but his call-up will come. Carbery, Billy Burns and Harry Byrne at 10. Carbery was the heir apparent to Sexton a couple of years ago before he got injured - hopefully he can stay fit. Billy Burns has a good skillset but lacks confidence, I think - it took him a couple of years to come out of his shell and impose himself after he joined Ulster. If we could give him a confidence transfusion from Ian Madigan, he'd be a hell of a player. Still haven't seen enough of Harry Byrne to have any idea if the high hopes riding on him are justified. I've been impressed by what I've seen (except his haircut) of Ben Healy, who's had a bit more experience, but he hasn't been selected this time. [/QUOTE]
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