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Ireland World Cup 2019 Thread aka "Quarter Final 4"
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<blockquote data-quote="Leonormous Boozer" data-source="post: 944438" data-attributes="member: 45598"><p>Addison and Conway wouldn't be starting for Leinster either like, Byrne was selected for a QF where both Lowe and Larmour were available, he's Leinster's second best Irish wing, same as Conway in Munster or Addison in Ulster and definitely the best wing out of those guys if you ask me. He's not far behind Larmour in my opinion at all, and definitely better when his side are in possession. </p><p></p><p>Looking at your squad you've gone for 6 halfbacks who only play one position (one of whom has played approximately the same amount of minutes for Ireland as Byrne). I think that's too many half backs. You've also left out a back three player. I also don't understand why you're requiring tried and tested players and later stating we need to play differently to what has (and has not) worked in the past, you're arguments against Byrne appear to be red herrings and ignore how Byrne matches up to his rivals for that World Cup spot. </p><p></p><p>I agree with you muff that based on precedent Conway is far more likely but in Byrne we've a guy with a great strike rate in Europe, 6 in 10, and probably the best athlete playing rugby in the country right now. If we get out to Japan and plan A of Stockdale, Kearney, Earls with Larmour on th bench isn't working I'd much rather have Byrne as back up than Conway or Addison.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Leonormous Boozer, post: 944438, member: 45598"] Addison and Conway wouldn't be starting for Leinster either like, Byrne was selected for a QF where both Lowe and Larmour were available, he's Leinster's second best Irish wing, same as Conway in Munster or Addison in Ulster and definitely the best wing out of those guys if you ask me. He's not far behind Larmour in my opinion at all, and definitely better when his side are in possession. Looking at your squad you've gone for 6 halfbacks who only play one position (one of whom has played approximately the same amount of minutes for Ireland as Byrne). I think that's too many half backs. You've also left out a back three player. I also don't understand why you're requiring tried and tested players and later stating we need to play differently to what has (and has not) worked in the past, you're arguments against Byrne appear to be red herrings and ignore how Byrne matches up to his rivals for that World Cup spot. I agree with you muff that based on precedent Conway is far more likely but in Byrne we've a guy with a great strike rate in Europe, 6 in 10, and probably the best athlete playing rugby in the country right now. If we get out to Japan and plan A of Stockdale, Kearney, Earls with Larmour on th bench isn't working I'd much rather have Byrne as back up than Conway or Addison. [/QUOTE]
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