King_D'Arcy
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Lately I've become quite interested in the career of Rob Kearney. The man was once considered the best fullback on PLANET EARTH! In 2008 he was a beacon of hope in an otherwise desperate Irish team. In 2009 he helped Ireland win the grand slam and Leinster win the Heineken Cup (although he didn't play in the final or semi-final because of glandular fever). He was one of the first names on the team sheet for Ireland and Leinster. He became famed for his inability to drop a high ball or lose a 50-50. He made a habit of exposing the Spring Boks for their tactical weaknesses...
Since early 2010 Kearney's skill sets seem to be in decline. His famously steady hands have become unreliable. He's been lacking in any attacking flair and his defense and decision making has been awful at times. He was dropped for Gerodan Murphy in the 6 nations because of his poor performances. At 1st it seemed like this was just poor form but after a year one has to assume that Kearney has just sort of lost it... With Leinster playing the best rugby we've seen them play since 2009 while Kearney's been injured it seems SuperJesus Rob Kearney just doesn't really fit into the strongest team anymore.
What does the future hold for Kearney? Can he fight his way back into the Leinster XV? Do you think he has an international career in the near future?
Since early 2010 Kearney's skill sets seem to be in decline. His famously steady hands have become unreliable. He's been lacking in any attacking flair and his defense and decision making has been awful at times. He was dropped for Gerodan Murphy in the 6 nations because of his poor performances. At 1st it seemed like this was just poor form but after a year one has to assume that Kearney has just sort of lost it... With Leinster playing the best rugby we've seen them play since 2009 while Kearney's been injured it seems SuperJesus Rob Kearney just doesn't really fit into the strongest team anymore.
What does the future hold for Kearney? Can he fight his way back into the Leinster XV? Do you think he has an international career in the near future?