Happy with that selection, has anyone seen Toulouse play this season? How are they going in the Top 14?

15. Robbie Henshaw, 14. Fionn Carr, 13. Eoin Griffin, 12. Dave McSharry, 11. Matt Healy, 10. Dan Parks, 9. Kieran Marmion, 1. Brett Wilkinson, 2. Sean Henry, 3. Nathan White, 4. Mick Kearney, 5. Craig Clarke (capt), 6. John Muldoon, 7. Jake Heenan, 8. George Naoupu,
16. Jason Harris Wright, 17. Denis Buckley, 18. Rodney Ah You, 19. Michael Swift, 20. Eoin McKeon, 21. Frank Murphy, 22. Craig Ronaldson, 23. Gavin Duffy,


15. Clément Poitrenaud, 14. Yoann Huget, 13. Florian Fritz, 12. Yann David , 11. Hosea Gear, 10. Jean-Pascal Barraque, 9. Jano Vermaak, 1. Gurthro Steenkamp, 2. Chiliboy Ralepelle, 3. Census Johnston, 4. Edwin Maka, 5. Yoann Maestri, 6. Yacouba Camara, 7. Thierry Dusautoir (capt), 8. Louis Picamoles ,
16. Jaba Bregvadze, 17. Schalk Ferreira, 18. Yohan Montes, 19. Romain Millo-Chluski, 20. Christopher Tolofua, 21. Jean-Marc Doussain, 22. Lionel Beauxis, 23. Timoci Matanavou,

Only spotted this now (and you've seen the thread in the other post) but yep. You can take it that any televised away game will be hosted in the Dail by the Clan.

Or the Clan will be hosted by the Dail. I can never get the order straight.

Is the Dail the base for anyone not going over?
Was a class trip the last time but can't make it this time

Heineken Cup Pool 3 Round 3
Toulouse v Connacht Sunday 8th December K/O 16.00(Irish Time)

Connacht travel to Toulouse on Sunday looking to regain some pride after a 43-10 trouncing away to Edinburgh brought a disappointing season to a new low. Connacht have recorded only 2 wins from 11 this season (both against Zebre) and will expect a tough evening against the four time European Cup winners. Having won away to Saracens in round 2 Toulouse will now be targeting an all important home quarter final berth.

Details on Toulouse
www.toulouse-visit.com/

Toulouse Stats
Founded: 1907
Ground: Stade Ernest Wallon
Capacity: 19,500
Captain: Thierry Dusatoir
Coach: Guy Noves

French Top 14 League Position 2013/14: 2nd P:13 Pts:36
2012/13: Position: 3rd P: 26 Pts: 79 (Lost to Toulon 24-9 in the semi-final)
Heineken Cup 2012/13: Pool 2 Position: 2nd P: 6 Pts: 19 (Failed to Progress)
Amlin Challenge Cup 2012/13: Quarters Finalists (Lost 30-19 to Perpignan)

Achievements:
Heineken Cup Winners: 1996, 2003, 2005, 2010 (4 Times)
French Champions: 19 Times
Coupe De l'Espérance: 1916
Challenge Yves Du Manoir: 5 times
French Cup: 1946, 1947, 1984
World Club Championship: 1986

Recent Results
Brive 25-13 Toulouse (Top 14)
Toulouse 14-3 Oyonnax (Top 14)
Grenoble 25-18 Toulouse (Top 14)

Next Fixture:
Friday 21st December 2013 19.35 Toulouse v Begles-Bordeaux @ Stade Ernest-Wallon

Heineken Cup (Pool 3) (Current Standings)
Toulouse 9
Saracens 5
Connacht 5
Zebre 0

Previous Meetings

Saturday 14th January 2012 Heineken Cup Pool 6: Toulouse 24-3 Connacht
www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/heineken-cup/2012...8-toulouse_connacht/

Saturday 19th November 2011 Heineken Cup Pool 6: Connacht 10-36 Toulouse
www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/heineken-cup/2011...oulouse_heinekencup/

Wasrednowgreen wrote: Gutted not to be making this trip as the last one was such a blast. The lads were brilliant the last time out over there. However, I fear for us this time - rudderless & clueless these days, without any leaders stepping up to the plate.

Was full sure you were chatting about the pints up till the end there, now that shelflife is out of the picture.

Gutted not to be making this trip as the last one was such a blast. The lads were brilliant the last time out over there. However, I fear for us this time - rudderless & clueless these days, without any leaders stepping up to the plate.

Still ,let's crack open the cliche bag - its 15 v 15 , anything can happen on the day, it only takes a second to score a try , they can have an off day, they mightn't turn up................nah, even I can't believe these

Still the best of luck to the lads and to all travelling over there , enjoy it for what it is ...a fantastic trip to a beautiful (but deadly) rugby loving city

I'd like to see Kearney get the nod at 4.
Create a bit of competition for the jersey. Dropping Muldowney would be harsh but I think Swifty will offer more from the bench.

I want my 2nd row to hold firm just before HT and between the 50th and the 60th min, period when we lost so many matches (Leinster Scarlets Ulster Glasgow...). And I think Kearney has this freshness

I'd pick Parks for the away game anyways.

Connachta are you saying you'd drop Swift altogether? That seems harsh I can't see why unless you really want your second row to play 80?

[quote="Sol_ie" post=22574I think he was spot on for the Leinster game
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I think he missed a straightforward penalty at the start of the second half that would have put us 7 points clear. I'd still pick him though.

The OH choice is always a tough one. I'd be the first to say that Dan hasn't had a great season so far, but when he steps up it shows. I think he was spot on for the Leinster game (which was probably our best performance this year - but am open to correction on that).

I'd also like to think that Ronaldson would shine on the european stage, but might be a bit much to start him.

And I think George is out, isn't he?

We shall see!

its_phil wrote: So what are people fancying for a line up? I'd go for this:

15. Henshaw
14. Carr
13. Griffin
12. McSharry
11. Healy
10. Parks Ronaldson? maybe Parks is more relevant for these high level matches
9. Marmion

1. Wilkinson
2. JHW
3. White
4. Swift Kearney
5. Clarke
6. Muldoon
7. Heenan
8. GeorgeMcKeon<

16. Henry
17. Buckley
18. Ah You
19. Muldowney
20. McKeon/Kearney George
21. POD
22. Ronaldson
23. Duffy Leader or Layden or Mc Auley

I'd be happy with that. That looks well but its all about how they turn up on Sunday. On paper fine but it needs to show on Sunday.
Some fine players but were still lacking quality and direction from 10 when we play a good side.
Can Ronaldson make the step I dont know.

So what are people fancying for a line up? I'd go for this:

15. Henshaw
14. Carr
13. Griffin
12. McSharry
11. Healy
10. Parks
9. Marmion

1. Wilkinson
2. JHW
3. White
4. Swift
5. Clarke
6. Muldoon
7. Heenan
8. George

16. Henry
17. Buckley
18. Ah You
19. Muldowney
20. McKeon/Kearney
21. POD
22. Ronaldson
23. Duffy

We don't need Lote Tuquiri he offers us nothing that we don't have already (maybe a bit of experience) but blood the young guys.
Would Leo Auva'a be worth a look at ??
He is not getting much action at Leinster and he is an abrasive ball carrier. Something we are lacking.