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June International Test: South Africa vs. Ireland [1st Test] (11/06/2016)
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<blockquote data-quote="Diomedes" data-source="post: 800864" data-attributes="member: 73296"><p>Sexton out is a massive blow to Ireland's chances - Paddy Jackson will start in his place.</p><p></p><p>The real question is who start at fullback with Kearney gone?</p><p></p><p>Jared Payne has been playing all his club rugby at FB and has been excellent there; many believe FB to be his best position and that he should be our FB. Joe Schmidt, unfortunately, is not one of these people - he regards Payne as being instrumental to our midfield denfensive system. I'm doubtful we'll see him anywhere outside of the 13 jersey, which I think is a shame.</p><p></p><p>Robbie Henshaw is a nailed on starter who also has experience at fullback. We have other options at 12 in Olding and Marshall so this could be an interesting possibility.</p><p></p><p>Tiernan O'Halloran, fullback for Pro12 champions Connacht has been called into the squad following Kearney's injury. He's in very good form, and some would say he should simply slot into the starting 23. However his lack of test level experience won't help his chances with Schmidt. </p><p></p><p>Matt Healy and Craig Gilroy are primarily wingers but can play FB too. Both speedsters with an eye for the try line (top 2 scorers in the Pro12). If selected, either would add some additional speed and attacking finesse to our backline. Healy's inexperience and possible questions surrounding Gilroy's defensive solidity could make either starting at the rear unlikely.</p><p></p><p>Earls, Olding and Madigan all can play FB too...in short, there's a lot of options! We'll have to wait and see</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Diomedes, post: 800864, member: 73296"] Sexton out is a massive blow to Ireland's chances - Paddy Jackson will start in his place. The real question is who start at fullback with Kearney gone? Jared Payne has been playing all his club rugby at FB and has been excellent there; many believe FB to be his best position and that he should be our FB. Joe Schmidt, unfortunately, is not one of these people - he regards Payne as being instrumental to our midfield denfensive system. I'm doubtful we'll see him anywhere outside of the 13 jersey, which I think is a shame. Robbie Henshaw is a nailed on starter who also has experience at fullback. We have other options at 12 in Olding and Marshall so this could be an interesting possibility. Tiernan O'Halloran, fullback for Pro12 champions Connacht has been called into the squad following Kearney's injury. He's in very good form, and some would say he should simply slot into the starting 23. However his lack of test level experience won't help his chances with Schmidt. Matt Healy and Craig Gilroy are primarily wingers but can play FB too. Both speedsters with an eye for the try line (top 2 scorers in the Pro12). If selected, either would add some additional speed and attacking finesse to our backline. Healy's inexperience and possible questions surrounding Gilroy's defensive solidity could make either starting at the rear unlikely. Earls, Olding and Madigan all can play FB too...in short, there's a lot of options! We'll have to wait and see [/QUOTE]
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