pinky wrote:

Sol_ie wrote: Here's hoping that Marmion is released to us. Does anyone know when that might be?

I assume they need a third scrum half in Dublin in case of another warm-up injury, which would mean he wouldn't be released until Saturday eve if it's him. Half nine flight to Bristol, arrive Llanelli midnight. Start at 12.45pm. I'm not liking those chances. ...

Reddan's fit, and Cooney was recalled to Leinster, which would suggest that Boss isn't being released. Marmion trained with Connacht at the end of last week so would expect him to be released again tomorrow.

Sol_ie wrote: Here's hoping that Marmion is released to us. Does anyone know when that might be?

I assume they need a third scrum half in Dublin in case of another warm-up injury, which would mean he wouldn't be released until Saturday eve if it's him. Half nine flight to Bristol, arrive Llanelli midnight. Start at 12.45pm. I'm not liking those chances. ...

lads, we're good to go for the Dail Bar this Sunday for the match. It's being broadcast on SC4, and the Dail have been able to get that up and running for us before.

I have a bad feeling about this match, hopefully the few weeks rest will bring that little bit of extra energy needed.

Here's hoping that Marmion is released to us. Does anyone know when that might be?

ConnachtCows wrote: 5 Scarlets players in the Wales 23 for the Scotland game this weekend

Wales (versus Scotland at BT Murrayfield on Sunday): L Halfpenny (Toulon); A Cuthbert (Cardiff Blues), J Davies (Clermont Auvergne), J Roberts (Racing Metro), L Williams (Scarlets); D Biggar (Ospreys), R Webb (Ospreys); G Jenkins (Cardiff Blues), R Hibbard (Gloucester), S Lee* (Scarlets), J Ball (Scarlets), A-W Jones (Ospreys), D Lydiate (Ospreys), S Warburton (Cardiff Blues, capt), T Faletau (Newport Gwent Dragons).
Replacements: S Baldwin (Ospreys), P James (Bath), A Jarvis (Ospreys), L Charteris (Racing Metro), J Tipuric (Ospreys), M Phillips (Racing Metro), R Priestland (Scarlets), S Williams (Scarlets).

None of whom featured when we narrowly beat them in the Sportsground. For the record, their team that day was:

15 Steffan Evans
14 Harry Robinson
13 Michael Tagicakibau
12 Regan King
11 Kristian Phillips
10 Steve Shingler
9 Aled Davies
1 Phil John
2 Kirby Myhill
3 Peter Edwards
4 George Earle
5 Johan Snyman
6 Aaron Shingler
7 James Davies
8 John Barclay

16 Ryan Elias
17 Wyn Jones
18 Jacobie Adriaanse
19 Lewis Rawlins
20 Rory Pitman
21 Kieran Hardy
22 Josh Lewis
23 Gareth Owen

5 Scarlets players in the Wales 23 for the Scotland game this weekend

Wales (versus Scotland at BT Murrayfield on Sunday): L Halfpenny (Toulon); A Cuthbert (Cardiff Blues), J Davies (Clermont Auvergne), J Roberts (Racing Metro), L Williams (Scarlets); D Biggar (Ospreys), R Webb (Ospreys); G Jenkins (Cardiff Blues), R Hibbard (Gloucester), S Lee* (Scarlets), J Ball (Scarlets), A-W Jones (Ospreys), D Lydiate (Ospreys), S Warburton (Cardiff Blues, capt), T Faletau (Newport Gwent Dragons).
Replacements: S Baldwin (Ospreys), P James (Bath), A Jarvis (Ospreys), L Charteris (Racing Metro), J Tipuric (Ospreys), M Phillips (Racing Metro), R Priestland (Scarlets), S Williams (Scarlets).

As said above its on s4c available on standard sky package and later on tg4

Anyone now what channels it is being shown on or a good streaming website?

menacethedenis wrote: I'm less happy that the 2 assistants and the TMO are all Welsh....

In fairness they need fluent Welsh-speaking assistants as S4C will want to interview them during line-outs

Borders no.2 wrote: it was a game we were one dodgy Neil Patterson call away from winning in the end, .

I was worried about who would be reffing this as it will probably be a very tight game. It's Marius Mitrea, which I'm happy about as I think he's developed into a fine ref after a very shaky start. I'm less happy that the 2 assistants and the TMO are all Welsh....

While they did only beat us 32-30 last season they were leading that match 25-6 or something like that before we launched a fightback which they quelled again only for us to get a late try so in reality while I remember it was a game we were one dodgy Neil Patterson call away from winning in the end, the reality is that they dominated quite comfortably but they did have their full team for that one.

They have been strong at home and have won games minus their internationals at home during November against Glasgow for example.

RonanL wrote: Not feeling too hopeful of a victory at this point I have to admit. Someone convince me I'm being overly pessimistic!

just been on the scarlets forum to get a sense of where they are at, a few negative comments and defintely they are worried about they're own strength in depth.

for ourselves if we get off to a better start than we did for the Home game then I think we can shade it.

last year the same game the result was 32pts-30pts, we're tougher to beat this year and together with having most of our best players available then it's in our favor but someone needs to ensure Barclay is cleaned out legally at ruck time and up steps Jake Heenan.

wp_rathead wrote:
EDIT: totally forgot Heenan is back ha. I'd have George on bench and McKeon start at 8

Very little to choose between McKeon and George. It's one position where I'm happy, as long as one is starting, and one is on the bench. Both have plenty of positives, but are different types of number 8s, so if one is left on the bench, his introduction can change the shape of game

connachtexile wrote:

John Cooney has been recalled to Leinster Rugby this week.

?!?

News was broken last night. No real details have been announced.
Surprising really. Are Leinster making a point after losing Cooney to Connacht?

Finn at 13 maybe? Been playing well
If Leader plays 13, it could allow TOH or Niyi on bench

Kearney to partner Roux
[strike]McKeon to play 7
Muldowney and Masterson on bench[/strike]
I'd have Jack over Miah at 10

With Cooney unavailable, it is so important that Marmion is released (unless he miraculously is picked on Irish bench)

EDIT: totally forgot Heenan is back ha. I'd have George on bench and McKeon start at 8

Furlo is indicating on Twitter, that Ronaldson is back. I wonder will they try himself and Dave McSharry at 12 and 13?
I still expect Marmion to be released. It's just too early to do so yet.

Buckley
McCartney
White
Roux
Kearney
Muldoon (c)
Heenan
Naoupu

Marmion
Carty
Healy
Ronaldson
McSharry
Poolman
Muliaina

Subs
Loughney
Heffernan
Bealham
Muldowney
McKeon
Porter
Nikora
Leader

With the injury update to hand, what do people think our 23 should look like? Our half back pairing seems crucial, with Marmion in Ireland camp, and Ronaldson still out. Great to have Dave Mc available - who should start at 13?

Not feeling too hopeful of a victory at this point I have to admit. Someone convince me I'm being overly pessimistic!