Saracens V Connacht 18th January 13.35

Stander is listed at the same height as McKeon and 114kg, no real reason why McKeon couldn't go from his listed 103 to at least 108-110 without hurting his speed. SOB is 6'2" and 108 according to the Irish rugby website. The power gained from another stone on McKeon would more than make up for any marginal loss in speed/mobility (which really shouldn't be affected in any case until its all flab).

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sea_point wrote:
I'm hoping it's to bulk him up, and not to make a man out of him...

Is that the first recorded instance of a "Yo Mama..." joke on this forum? Well played, sir.

I'm claiming an assist...

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Dave Finn ‏@Furlo 2m
#connachtrugby Injury Update: Mick K has a shoulder knock. He's doing light work atm & is still in contention. Craigs R & C are both ready

Go to have Clarke back! Id stick Ronaldson at 12, Griffin 13, henshaw 15. Carty at 10. we'll have 2 kickers on the pitch!

when did kearney injure himself, was it trying that crazy 22 drop out?

even though Ronaldson has'nt played in a few weeks, i'd still have him back in the team, the advantage of playing him at 12 is that Henshaw can be moved back to 15, it does weaken our midfield however I don't see a viable alternative at 15 where if we play either Duffy or Leader I'd have real concerns, especially against Saracens it will be a a key position, Saracens like to use the kick/chase on their artificial surface where their back 3 put pressure on the other teams back 3.

Carty at 10, Craig R at 12, Robbie at 15, and Dan not in the 23, maybe? Why name 3 outhalves in the matches squad a la Deccie?

Not to add too much levity, but any time he has taken the field, Darragh Leader has caused this song to pop into my head:

After a couple of bad takes on high balls against Zebre I'd be afraid Saracens would target Leader and it's why I would prefer Henshaw back there or even Duffy. Not sure Lam would gamble though with starting Ronaldson at centre or outhalf so I could easily see him starting the more experienced Parks and Duffy. It will be interesting to see his team, a better case can be made for retaining Carty than Leader IMO. It's good to have Clarke returning. The lads have a bit of a break after this one so they should leave it all out on the field.