How is Cronin the familiar pick at hooker? Surely if anyone, its Rory (presuming Flannery isn't fit). I'm guessing Rory's scrummaged more with Healy than Cronin has.

Frankly, if you're really picking on familiarity, pick your line out targets and then pick the guy who throws at them. Which means Varley/Flannery - or Best if you play Tuohy.

edit: Actually, maybe add the lifters to that equation too. Doesn't alter the outcome though.