If it was say on the verge of a big game or tactical I agree but in the league they could let know the medium/long term injuries at least i.e. Dave Nolan. We don't need to know every single player right away but an up-date on how the players recuperating or how long they are out for is bread and butter for most teams at this stage. I think its one of those ones we'll have to agree to disagree.

connachtexile wrote: My point cows is this if they gave a proper injury list ala the following players are ruled out due to injury then we wouldn't be focusing on second hand information or rumours because we'd know who was available or not. It's not that hard for them to do when there say releasing the team that are going to be picked for a game.

I can understand that, but its not something they usually announce, or keep us up to date on. In all honesty (and this is probably from days of following Soccer), I prefer that this information isnt common knowledge. I dont see why they should announce who's injured. It's helping our next opposition. Imagine all our wingers got hurt in training, and this was announced 5 days before a game. This could severely impact the team our opposition choose

ummm, wrote: Jays, McCrea can't even get on <strong>that</strong> team!

my bad... :blush: :oops:

A west of Ireland/pacific island fusion backline. Cool!

My point cows is this if they gave a proper injury list ala the following players are ruled out due to injury then we wouldn't be focusing on second hand information or rumours because we'd know who was available or not. It's not that hard for them to do when there say releasing the team that are going to be picked for a game.

Very interesting team alright. Loads of potential. And as mentioned, seems to be a weaker Cardiff team then usual.

fifthcolumn wrote:
Speaking of which, match definitely not televised? Can't see it on d'interweb or anything?

Devastated can't make it, really excited now.

Fraid not, one of many that won't be televised this season. Better get used to it!

One bit of good news is TG4 have decided to take up Skysports Italia's feed for the Zebre game next week.

salmson wrote: Just a thought, but here's a team that (through injury etc.) didn't even make the 23:

Layden
Poolman
Tonetti
McSharry
Loxton
Parks
Murphy

Wilkinson
Harris-Wright
White
Browne
Kearney
Anderson
Grace
McKeon

Nver seen such strength in depth in Connacht before.

Jays, McCrea can't even get on that team!

Cows- fair point and well made. I agree totally.

Salmson thats some team thats missin alright. Gives some credibility to the more ambitious forcasts fpr season!

salmson wrote: Just a thought, but here's a team that (through injury etc.) didn't even make the 23:

Layden
Poolman
Tonetti
McSharry
Loxton
Parks
Murphy

Wilkinson
Harris-Wright
White
Browne
Kearney
Anderson
Grace
McKeon

Nver seen such strength in depth in Connacht before.

You're so right, both teams have the same (very correct) strenght

Cardiff team:

15. Dan Fish 14. Harry Robinson 13.Gavin Evans 12. Gareth Davies 11. Tom James 10. Ceri Sweeney 9. Lewis Jones

8. Andries Pretorius (c) 7. Josh Navidi 6. Rory Watts- Jones 5. James Down 4. Robin Copeland 3. Taufa'ao Filise 2. Andi Kyriacou 1. Thomas Davies


16. Rhys Williams 17. Beniot Borrust 18. Nathan Trevett 19. Lou Reed 20. Luke Hamilton 21. Lloyd Williams 22. Cory Allen 23. Tom Williams 24. Owen Williams

Just a thought, but here's a team that (through injury etc.) didn't even make the 23:

Layden
Poolman
Tonetti
McSharry
Loxton
Parks
Murphy

Wilkinson
Harris-Wright
White
Browne
Kearney
Anderson
Grace
McKeon

Nver seen such strength in depth in Connacht before.

ummm, wrote: Interesting going with the Fifita pick in the centre, I guess Eric sees him as a direct Henry replacement, bit of bosh up the middle and (hopefully) create space for Grico. Really glad to see Grico is starting and that reports of his demise were greatly exaggerated.

Can't fault the pack and looking forward to seeing Faloon make his debut.

Well, I say, 'seeing', but I'll be listening on't radio.

Speaking of which, match definitely not televised? Can't see it on d'interweb or anything?

Devastated can't make it, really excited now.

rossie wrote: Cows- almost all other teams announce players injured list when releasing squad selections
Its the norm these days.

What I'm arguing, is that Griffin isnt injured, so why would expect anything to be announced about him. As for listing injured players, Connacht do that sometime in the Press Release. Just didnt do it today. I'm not sure what the branch did wrong, and why the website is being blamed here. Yes, I'd prefer if the website had more articles and was updated more often, but I dont want to see gossip up there either

Blooos:

15. Dan Fish 14. Harry Robinson 13.Gavin Evans 12. Gareth Davies 11. Tom James 10. Ceri Sweeney 9. Lewis Jones

8. Andries Pretorius (c) 7. Josh Navidi 6. Rory Watts- Jones 5. James Down 4. Robin Copeland 3. Taufa'ao Filise 2. Andi Kyriacou 1. Thomas Davies


16. Rhys Williams 17. Beniot Borrust 18. Nathan Trevett 19. Lou Reed 20. Luke Hamilton 21. Lloyd Williams 22. Cory Allen 23. Tom Williams 24. Owen Williams


I think I know about 6 players on that team.

Cows- almost all other teams announce players injured list when releasing squad selections
Its the norm these days.