A great big Munster thread

[Groundhog]

Good shift put in on and off the pitch on Sunday

 

[munstermuffin]

Good shift put in on and off the pitch on Sunday

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Well I think lad behind in wooly hat isn't impressed.

 

[munstermuffin]

FWIW I'm hearing Rowntree could be head coach sooner rather than later and players are the ones who are eager for this. Could make a superb head coach if a DoR is with him and will be fun as he is 1 of the maddest coaches I've seen pass through this training field

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Rowntree to learn his trade at Munster then comes back to Tigers to replace Borthwick in 2023/24. Sounds plausible.

 

[Groundhog]

Rowntree to learn his trade at Munster then comes back to Tigers to replace Borthwick in 2023/24. Sounds plausible.

You usually only drop down to smaller clubs if you've failed, so I hope not!

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Matt Williams, Bernard Jackman, Eddie O'Sullivan.

****, marry, sign as Head Coach

 

[Groundhog]

Linked with Dave Wessels now and also Jason Holland

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

You usually only drop down to smaller clubs if you've failed, so I hope not!

First Tigers lose their captain now this

 

[sugary tae]

Linked with Dave Wessels now and also Jason Holland

Wessels was in the mix before wasn't he ? Dutchy would have a very good idea what he's getting himself into at least. And his coaching ability has been proven at the canes

 

[munstermuffin]

Wessels was in the mix before wasn't he ? Dutchy would have a very good idea what he's getting himself into at least. And his coaching ability has been proven at the canes

 

[munstermuffin]

Can guarantee Wessels is is not coming. Can't see Dutchy either.
DDA and RG looking likely to go to at end of season although it very unlikely these are linked to Johann departure.
Rumour has it Bath have made him 1 of highest paid men in Premiership on long term contract. JP likely to go with him.

 

[sugary tae]

Would have expected rg and DdA to go. Unfortunately with covid times and injuries we have t seen either. Probably don't seen a lock signing with all the talent coming through. Would Jenkins be expected to stay? A top class centre should be a priority I'd imagine. Hopefully we'll get clarity on a coaching setup soon as player contracts and replacements will be needed.

Would be sad to see jp go. Defense has been impressive

Big ask for whoever gets the big gig to get the support staff he requires. I'm not fond of the idea of irfu foisting people who don't match up

 

[Amiga500]

I just inherently believe in my soul that people from Cork shouldn't be in management positions when there's a slightly less qualified option from Limerick.

#LangersOut

 

[munstermuffin]

Would have expected rg and DdA to go. Unfortunately with covid times and injuries we have t seen either. Probably don't seen a lock signing with all the talent coming through. Would Jenkins be expected to stay? A top class centre should be a priority I'd imagine. Hopefully we'll get clarity on a coaching setup soon as player contracts and replacements will be needed.

Would be sad to see jp go. Defense has been impressive

Big ask for whoever gets the big gig to get the support staff he requires. I'm not fond of the idea of irfu foisting people who don't match up

RG will be right call. No guarantees on his recovery being smooth. But DDA I'd keep. Reliable and durable. Jenkins is going too.

All I'll saybis from what I know all things are further along that reported

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

ROG pretty blunt in his feelings toward JvG I guess

 

[Groundhog]

Good to see that Rowntree is staying put, he's the only one of the main coaching ticket I really wanted to keep. He is a perfect fit for this club. I'm not opposed to Ferreira staying either as you'd have to say we're at least tough to beat. I would imagine he will leave too though.

After Saturday, I would honestly like to see Van Graan given whatever money he's contractually owed and sent packing at this stage, it's very clear that we're stagnating and we need fresh blood sooner than later, even if its Costello taking over in a caretaker capacity, Rowntree in a caretaker capacity or whatever. We really don't owe the man anything. Other takeaways from that game:

• Archer and Scannell both need dropping ASAP. Neither got off the bus. Archer in particular gave away so many stupid penalties for a guy who has been in the game this long.
• O'Donoghue, while a very good player is not a great captain. Tried to get in the refs ear constantly early on and then nothing later in the game. Was clearly just ******* the ref off too. A young guy like Kendellen even clearly knew when to pick his battles, acting ****ly early on, but then being the one to pull lads away from the scraps when the ref started to get sick of it.
• We clearly have no ability in the squad to adapt our style of play. Was clearly decided before the game that the conditions were bad so we would boot the everloving **** out of the ball. Also the period under the Connacht sticks where we tried to bash our way over was an embarrassment and we just kept trying it. A scrum or maul would have been the way better option.

Whoever comes in to the top job(s), I hope they come in with 0 loyalties and just do what needs to be done with the squad. The players are there for the most part outside of I would say notably 3 and 13, but they're not necassarily the ones getting minutes right now.

 

[sugary tae]

Murray kindella linking us with frawley and Sheehan

 

[munstermuffin]

Murray kindella linking us with frawley and Sheehan

Both BS I can say. And neither need moves.

Should add alot who have left Leinster haven't had the desired success but Sheehan is battling Kelleher and is getting time in meaningful games. So is progressing and Frawley actually is disturbing the status quo of Henshaw and Ringrose and is a realist option in big games while also having versatility. Is a realistic bet on extended 6Nations squad spot

 

[sugary tae]

Both BS I can say. And neither need moves.

Should add alot who have left Leinster haven't had the desired success but Sheehan is battling Kelleher and is getting time in meaningful games. So is progressing and Frawley actually is disturbing the status quo of Henshaw and Ringrose and is a realist option in big games while also having versatility. Is a realistic bet on extended 6Nations squad spot

Are we recruiting in these positions

 

[munstermuffin]

Are we recruiting in these positions

We are always looking at all positions. Actively I think centre and Frontroq are up the list but not hooked on