McCabe was here because we didn't have enough fit players to do scrum practice, and to audition for a contract with us. Worked out just fine for us,

Borlase wasn't being kept by Munster but the IRFU wanted to keep him for some reason. Connacht were pressured into taking him on loan to try him out. He made one appearance for us and was sent back down the road to Limerick.

Myself I don't think it was clear whether Friend was saying we needed a new outhalf from outside, or for someone internal (e.g. Fitzgerald) to step up. I don't see us needing someone from outside unless Carty is in the Irish squad, which while deserved would be unlikely. If we do need someone Keatley is the best available by some distance.

sligsup wrote:

salmson wrote:

sligsup wrote: heard from a man in the Munster region that Kealtey may be on the way makes sense for all parties.

Not cup-tied in Europe, still only 31, covers 12,13,15 as well. With Bleyendaal back they have 5 senior outhalves so maybe it'll happen.

And also a quality player.

Can’t see it happening. Tyler B is still a major doubt. When did he last play.

I hate Munster and there loans. If Keatley comes here, then I hope it’s on our terms or till end of the season.
Munster like to loan players here and recall them quickly again. Peter McCabe was here on loan for 3 weeks, before that Peter Borlase was 2 weeks I recall. Played 1 game and Munster recalled him. I don’t think he played for Munster again for remaining 3 months. If he could of stayed here he might of gotten a contract with us.

Ronaldson gone for most or all of the season, McKeon out until early next year:

www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport...-be-over-878729.html

Marmion back for Ospreys.

salmson wrote:

sligsup wrote: heard from a man in the Munster region that Kealtey may be on the way makes sense for all parties.

Not cup-tied in Europe, still only 31, covers 12,13,15 as well. With Bleyendaal back they have 5 senior outhalves so maybe it'll happen.

And also a quality player.

sligsup wrote: heard from a man in the Munster region that Kealtey may be on the way makes sense for all parties.

Not cup-tied in Europe, still only 31, covers 12,13,15 as well. With Bleyendaal back they have 5 senior outhalves so maybe it'll happen.

connachta wrote:

Accidentally Onside wrote: Our first and two of our second to fourth choice outhalfs are available (not sure what the pecking order under Jack is), we'll be getting no replacement OH. We've not really seen Horiwitz or Fitgerald and the only way to find out if they're going to sink or swim is to play them.

Need for a LH is much greater.

Completely agree, but Friend himself talked about a 10...

heard from a man in the Munster region that Kealtey may be on the way makes sense for all parties.

Accidentally Onside wrote: Our first and two of our second to fourth choice outhalfs are available (not sure what the pecking order under Jack is), we'll be getting no replacement OH. We've not really seen Horiwitz or Fitgerald and the only way to find out if they're going to sink or swim is to play them.

Need for a LH is much greater.

Completely agree, but Friend himself talked about a 10...

Our first and two of our second to fourth choice outhalfs are available (not sure what the pecking order under Jack is), we'll be getting no replacement OH. We've not really seen Horiwitz or Fitgerald and the only way to find out if they're going to sink or swim is to play them.

Need for a LH is much greater.

Then you have Brett Connon (IQ), lacking gametime with Newcastle, but was on the bench vs both Toulon and Montpellier. If they agree a loan deal when Flood is back from his shoulder injury...

connachta wrote: Scholes seems out for a while too, Reece won't come,
So a 10/15 profile à la Carbery (like Peter Lydon) would be nice. Kelleher would focus on the wing

Lydon hasn't played 10 since his Seapoint days. Almost exclusively 15 at Std Francais, London Scottish and Ealing. Excellent place kicker, but not a viable 10 option anymore really....

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Scholes and SOB back to training!

FACECUTTR wrote: If it's for an outhalf to step up the 2 lads will get loads of games to show there stuff. If it is for a new outhalf then it brings up a few questions. 1 is it just as a precaution because we are down to 3 10s or 2. Are they seen as not good enough and the branch are trying to source a new recruit at 10 for asap and going forward into next season.
I'm sure the craggy crew might have a better insight into it on the podcast.

Scheduled for listening tonight.

Scholes seems out for a while too, Reece won't come,
So a 10/15 profile à la Carbery (like Peter Lydon) would be nice. Kelleher would focus on the wing

If it's for an outhalf to step up the 2 lads will get loads of games to show there stuff. If it is for a new outhalf then it brings up a few questions. 1 is it just as a precaution because we are down to 3 10s or 2. Are they seen as not good enough and the branch are trying to source a new recruit at 10 for asap and going forward into next season.
I'm sure the craggy crew might have a better insight into it on the podcast.

Quote from Linley McKenzie today's times
" And with Craig Ronaldson ruled out for the season, Friend is looking for another outhalf. "
In the context of the article I don't know whether she is implying he's looking to sign one or looking for Fitzgerald or Horwitz to make the step up,

McCartney is turning 34 next season.
www.irishrugby.ie/rugby/fixturesandresults/42746.php
Time for Cian to give a call to the young brother!
(sadly Cronin is ageing too, so Leinster might sign him...)