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<blockquote data-quote="snoopy snoopy dog dog" data-source="post: 238768"><p>As things stand, O'Gara is undisputed #1 with the backups being Humphreys, Wallace and Keatley in that order.</p><p></p><p>Humphreys has been on fire for Ulster of late. I'd like to see him continue to perform for the rest of the season as he has done for the last 10 weeks. It's too early to judge whether he's a viable alternative to ROG but signs are promising. He should be the bench option during the 6 Nations.</p><p></p><p>Wallace would be 3rd on my depth chart for the simple reason that he can effectively run a backline. He's nearly 30 years of age and will never be a long term solution but I wouldn't have too much of a problem if he was asked to cover 10, even though he's a better inside centre. His versatility is important and keeps him ahead of Keatley for now.</p><p></p><p>Keatley has been developing nicely with Connacht. I see no reason to place the added pressure of a place in the Ireland 22 on him right now. Let him keep developing for Connacht for the next 18 months while also starting for Ireland A. I don't think move to Leinster is advisable for him until summer 2010 (if at all). Perhaps he could get a gig backing up ROG at Munster next season if Paul Warwick leaves for a regular starting job.</p><p></p><p>Of the other flyhalves, Sexton and O'Connor both have talent but probably need to move to realise it fully. Sexton in particular should be looking towards a stint in the Premiership (or perhaps look to pick up the Munster backup role). Eoghan Hickey is little more than a solid club player.</p><p></p><p>Further down the line, Andrew Burke and Ian McKinley seem best placed to make an impact on the pro game but it's a long way off in both their cases.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="snoopy snoopy dog dog, post: 238768"] As things stand, O'Gara is undisputed #1 with the backups being Humphreys, Wallace and Keatley in that order. Humphreys has been on fire for Ulster of late. I'd like to see him continue to perform for the rest of the season as he has done for the last 10 weeks. It's too early to judge whether he's a viable alternative to ROG but signs are promising. He should be the bench option during the 6 Nations. Wallace would be 3rd on my depth chart for the simple reason that he can effectively run a backline. He's nearly 30 years of age and will never be a long term solution but I wouldn't have too much of a problem if he was asked to cover 10, even though he's a better inside centre. His versatility is important and keeps him ahead of Keatley for now. Keatley has been developing nicely with Connacht. I see no reason to place the added pressure of a place in the Ireland 22 on him right now. Let him keep developing for Connacht for the next 18 months while also starting for Ireland A. I don't think move to Leinster is advisable for him until summer 2010 (if at all). Perhaps he could get a gig backing up ROG at Munster next season if Paul Warwick leaves for a regular starting job. Of the other flyhalves, Sexton and O'Connor both have talent but probably need to move to realise it fully. Sexton in particular should be looking towards a stint in the Premiership (or perhaps look to pick up the Munster backup role). Eoghan Hickey is little more than a solid club player. Further down the line, Andrew Burke and Ian McKinley seem best placed to make an impact on the pro game but it's a long way off in both their cases. [/QUOTE]
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