Can't believe we dropped a 60 cap player who's been a key player for years for an average South African with a horribly limited skillset, he's a lump but that's it. He can't even carry, Ryan and Henderson are 10 times the players. I was actually hoping that Henderson would start in the WC because honestly I think he's too good to leave out but still. No Toner?
McGrath over Marmion I can't say I agree with even with my Leinster hat on. Not even too happy about it, it's a loss for Leinster as well. Feel sorry for Ross Byrne because he got a horrible job against England while Carty got the dream gig against the Wales B team, but can't say Carty didn't earn the spot and I'm delighted to see it happen, he was nowhere near the Irish squad even a year ago, it's a great story. As I've said before Ross Byrne being with Leinster is worth 10+ league points during this period, he's that good. Delighted for Ruddock as well, I didn't think there was a space for him but with POM covering 7 as well it opened up for him and he'll do well. Another huge loss for Leinster though, that's our captain and our vice-captain gone. Scott Fardy is the only guy left who's been even a semi-regular captain for us, even Luke McGrath is gone.
Larmour was never not going, he's played 18 of the last 22 Ireland games. The 23 shirt is his at this point, although I can see Conway being preferred as a starter.
Happy enough with that, really don't think Kleyn is good enough though. At the very least it shows Joe isn't playing favourites.
