93kg from what I found, still 19, and could have easily gained 3 or 4 for the last 6 months. 97-98 kg would already be correct for a young n°7

Maloney wasn't first choice in the Ireland U-20's from what I can remember of the World Cup he was involved in, even for a NO.7 he looked a bit light weight.

For those who pretend not to understand :evil: :lol: , I was saying the Eagles backline 2014 (Against Munster home and away last spring + Ravens, Bristol and Ponty) is good-looking. This explains the better results in comparison of the Llanelli RFC 76 v 14 Connacht Eagles of 2012

And the best news of the day is Rory Maloney back on the field.

Agreed the lads a talent so lets hope he can kick on from here.

Munster home 15. Tiernan O’Halloran; 14. Shane Layden, 13. Rory Parata, 12. Dave McSharry, 11. Ciaran Gaffney; 10. Miah Nikora, 9. Frank Murphy

I'm pretty sure they all play for Connacht Connachta!

Munster home 15. Tiernan O’Halloran; 14. Shane Layden, 13. Rory Parata, 12. Dave McSharry, 11. Ciaran Gaffney; 10. Miah Nikora, 9. Frank Murphy

Munster away 15. Gavin Duffy 14. Danie Poolman 13. Conor Finn 12. Darragh Leader 11. Matt Healy 10. Miah Nikora 9 Frank Murphy

Pontypridd now

Some quality! Remember 3 years ago Eagles didn't even exist!

The game is DEFINITELY KO at 2pm lads. Not 2:30.

Stuck up a quick arse-tickle on the main page and linked it on the FB page. Could be a cracker!

did'nt think i'd be saying this but i'm looking forward to Sundays game more than tomorrow's game

And the best news of the day is Rory Maloney back on the field. Now I'm relieved, Faloon can now be used slighly less precautionary (even if I maintain he mustn't play tomorrow).

pinky wrote:

connachta wrote: 9.Lloyd Williams.is even Welsh international. But Eagles can still do this!!!!!

Maybe we should play the Eagles against La Rochelle and put the seniors out against Ponty

:silly: not far from what I think

Anyway I'm happy with that, except that I don't know why Gaffney was dropped for Panter. But from 9 to 15 it's very class, problably the best Eagles backline ever

Connacht Eagles team

15 Shane Layden
14 David Panter
13 Conor Finn
12 Peter Robb
11 Fionn Carr
10 Shane O’Leary
9 John Cooney

1 Jamie Dever
2 Pat O’Toole
3 JP Cooney
4 Ultan Dillane
5 Danny Qualter
6 Cian Romaine
7 Rory Moloney
8 Eoghan Masterson (captain)

Replacements:

16 Jack Dinneen
17 Jacob Walsh
18 Stephen McVeigh
19 Marc Kelly
20 Caolin Blade
21 Conor McKeon
22 Ciaran Gaffney

connachta wrote: 9.Lloyd Williams.is even Welsh international. But Eagles can still do this!!!!!

Maybe we should play the Eagles against La Rochelle and put the seniors out against Ponty

connachta wrote: 50-33 = 17
I'm right I think :huh: :lol:

Sorry, you're right..

I know, we've the toughest B&I pool this year anyway : the two best Championship sides (with Worcester) and the best Welsh principalty. Good for our young birdies!

Ponty reached final of this last year AFAIK and won Welsh premiership. They are a good side and many in Wales believe they are better than dragons.
It will be a tough one for eagles.

9.Lloyd Williams.is even Welsh international. But Eagles can still do this!!!!!

At least 5 of that team are blues players.

Looks like the TH Tongian prop comes back to the Sportsground

The Pontypridd team selected to face Connacht Eagles is as follows:

15.Aled Summerhill. 14.Lewis I Williams. 13.Gavin Dacey. 12.Dafydd Lockyer - cpt. 11.Matthew Nuthall. 10.Simon Humberstone. 9.Lloyd Williams.

1.James Howe. 2.Liam Belcher. 3.Taufa'ao Filise. 4.Craig Locke. 5.Chris Dicomidis. 6.Luke Crocker. 7.Rhys Shellard. 8.Ellis Jenkins.

Subs: 16.Will Baird. 17.Lewis K Williams. 18.Garyn Smith. 19.Aled Morris. 20.Jordan Sieniawski. 21.Bradley Thyer. 22.Chris Phillips.