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<blockquote data-quote="coonor" data-source="post: 545573" data-attributes="member: 39776">Some key areas for Ireland this year: Second Row- I imagine we&#039;ll be starting McCarthy and Ryan, both of whom had a great November series. If they pick up where they left off I&#039;m sure we&#039;ll be in a good position, however I have my doubts and in particular I worry that a lack of test experience as a duo and as individuals could become a problem against the likes of England and France. Dan Touhy is certainly solid at this level but has shown himself to be anything more. It is imperative that all three stay fit for the entire tournement. In terms of depth Stevenson is on good form, and Henderson may flourish in this environment but it&#039;s certainly not ideal.Scrum Half- This is a very problematic area, Murray had a good game on Sunday and through lack of alternatives I would start him in the Wales game with Marshal on the bench. Reddan has in my opinion been very poor this season and he wouldn&#039;t make my squad. Although some have been calling for Marmion to be named in the squad, although he has great potential, I would not be comfortable with him playing and he would gain much more from the Wolfhound match and by continuing to play at Connacht. I would rather bring another experienced scrum half and Boss is on great form.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="coonor, post: 545573, member: 39776"] Some key areas for Ireland this year: Second Row- I imagine we'll be starting McCarthy and Ryan, both of whom had a great November series. If they pick up where they left off I'm sure we'll be in a good position, however I have my doubts and in particular I worry that a lack of test experience as a duo and as individuals could become a problem against the likes of England and France. Dan Touhy is certainly solid at this level but has shown himself to be anything more. It is imperative that all three stay fit for the entire tournement. In terms of depth Stevenson is on good form, and Henderson may flourish in this environment but it's certainly not ideal. Scrum Half- This is a very problematic area, Murray had a good game on Sunday and through lack of alternatives I would start him in the Wales game with Marshal on the bench. Reddan has in my opinion been very poor this season and he wouldn't make my squad. Although some have been calling for Marmion to be named in the squad, although he has great potential, I would not be comfortable with him playing and he would gain much more from the Wolfhound match and by continuing to play at Connacht. I would rather bring another experienced scrum half and Boss is on great form. [/QUOTE]

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