Ireland v Fiji - 23/11/2024 (15.10)

[OllyM97]

Looking forward to this one actually, Fiji are always exciting to watch and Ireland maybe having a look at 2 or 3 of the next generation.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Should win this even though it's probably the worst time to get Fiji after a month of cohesion, think either Prendergast or Izuchukwu are needed to add a bit of energy to the backrow. Bringing the average age of the bench down about 7 years should happen too.

Nothing drastic though in terms of changes.

 

[big ginger 8]

Baird out Furlong and O'Toole back in contention.

 

[big ginger 8]

Prendergast set to start at number 10 for Ireland against Fiji https://the42.ie/5278223

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Prendergast set to start at number 10 for Ireland against Fiji https://the42.ie/5278223

Is there a rumoured team in there? Behind the paywall

 

[irisht]

IRELAND (possible v Fiji): Jamie Osborne (Leinster); Mack Hansen (Connacht), Robbie Henshaw (Leinster), Bundee Aki (Connacht), Jacob Stockdale (Ulster); Sam Prendergast (Leinster), Craig Casey (Munster); Andrew Porter (Leinster), Gus McCarthy (Leinster), Finlay Bealham (Connacht); Joe McCarthy (Leinster), Tadhg Beirne (Munster); Cormac Izuchukwu (Ulster), Josh van der Flier (Leinster), Caelan Doris (Leinster, capt).

Replacements: Rob Herring (Ulster), Tom O'Toole (Ulster), Thomas Clarkson (Leinster), James Ryan (Leinster), Cian Prendergast (Connacht), Conor Murray (Munster), Ciarán Frawley (Leinster), Garry Ringrose (Leinster).

 

[The Seeker]

Looking forward to this one actually, Fiji are always exciting to watch and Ireland maybe having a look at 2 or 3 of the next generation.

I love watching Fiji play and always want them to win, but I think Ireland will pull this one out.

 

[munstermuffin]

That Ireland team is interesting. Tom O Toole going to LHP, Stockdale back, Gus McCarthy is in and Izzy getting a game.

I feel for Nash as he has been 1 of good players for us this season but won't get any game this Autumn.
Porter will be really burnt as he will have played 4 international games then 2 European games in a row.
Henderson and POM you feel that is the end.

 

[big ginger 8]

Ireland (v Fiji):
15. Jamie Osborne (Naas/Leinster)(4)
14. Mack Hansen (Corinthians/Connacht)(23)
13. Robbie Henshaw (Buccaneers/Leinster)(75)
12. Bundee Aki (Galwegians/Connacht)(58)
11. Jacob Stockdale (Lurgan/Ulster)(37)
10. Sam Prendergast (Lansdowne/Leinster)(1)
9. Craig Casey (Shannon/Munster)(16)

1. Andrew Porter (UCD/Leinster)(68)
2. Gus McCarthy (UCD/Leinster)*
3. Finlay Bealham (Corinthians/Connacht)(44)
4. Joe McCarthy (Dublin University/Leinster)(14)
5. Tadhg Beirne (Lansdowne/Munster)(54)
6. Cormac Izuchukwu (Ballynahinch/Ulster)*
7. Josh van der Flier (UCD/Leinster)(66)
8. Caelan Doris (St Mary's College/Leinster)(45)(captain)

Replacements:

16. Rónan Kelleher (Lansdowne/Leinster)(35)
17. Tom O'Toole (Ballynahinch/Ulster)(14)
18. Thomas Clarkson (Blackrock College/Leinster)(1)
19. Iain Henderson (Academy/Ulster)(82)
20. Cian Prendergast (UCD/Connacht)(3)
21. Conor Murray (Garryowen/Munster)(119)
22. Ciaran Frawley (UCD/Leinster)(7)
23. Stuart McCloskey (Bangor/Ulster)(18).

Gus must really have impressed. Heaps of strike runners for Sam.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Big team, more mobile pack and bench options, Henderson aside, gotta like it.

 

[ShropshireAllBlack]

Quick halfback line, and probably our most physical midfield there. Can we adapt to the new kicking interpretation?