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Magners League: Team for Ospreys

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John McMurtry

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Brian McLaughlin has named his starting XV and replacements for the Magners League clash with the Ospreys on Sunday.

Youngster Craig Gilroy will make his fourth appearance when he starts on the right wing. Gilroy has notched up an impressive 5 tries in his first 3 games. With Paddy Wallace on 6 Nations duty with Ireland, Ian Whitten gets a chance to partner Nevin Spence in the centre. Ruan Pienaar and Ian Humphreys continue their half back partnership.

With both Rory Best and Tom Court unavailable due to international commitments Nigel Brady,  Bryan Young and Declan Fitzpatrick complete the front row. With Dan Tuohy unavailable due to injury (quad tear) Tim Barker comes in to partner captain Johann Muller in the second row. Chris Henry, Willie Faloon and Pedrie Wannenburg make up a robust back row.

Ulster (15-9): Adam Darcy; Craig Gilroy, Nevin Spence, Ian Whitten, Simon Danielli; Ian Humphreys, Ruan Pienaar; (1-8): Bryan Young, Nigel Brady, Declan Fitzpatrick, Johann Muller (capt), Tim Barker, Chris Henry, Willie Faloon, Pedrie Wannenburg.

Replacements: Andi Kyriacou, Jerry Cronin, Alan Whitten, Ryan Caldwell, TJ Anderson, Paul Marshall, Luke Marshall, David McIlwaine.

Ian Whitten ahead of . . .

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5 responses to “Magners League: Team for Ospreys”

  1. Alagria

    Let’s hear it for the ‘one Greek in Ulster’!
    Has he signed a new contract yet?
    If not, why not? He’s too good a player to lose.
    If he has, why has it not been announced by the club?
    C’mon Ulster – let’s treat all players fairly.

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  2. glynncommando

    Well said Planet Rugby. Also find it strange that in past few months, Ulster Rugby have been delighted to announce the re-signing of contracts by all an sundry…..yet not a peep is forthcoming on the subject of our favourite Greek’s new contract?
    Perhaps we can look forward to a selection reversal next time out with Andi K starting, for some much-needed game time and Brady warming the bench…

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  3. Planet Ulster

    Well now John , you pose a very valid question regarding our Greek hooker. Just what has the lad done (or not done) to warrant such shabby treatment? He’s had just one start this season (against Edinburgh at home) when he had a very good 50 mins, only to be inexplicably replaced by Best (no doubt on orders from another source). Since then, not a sniff of a start and only brief cameo appearances off the bench.

    When he has come on, he has added a greater intensity in defence and more options in attack. Yet, his performances do not seem to matter a jot. Why?

    Compare this against his impressive performances last season, culminating in winning two Ireland A caps in the Autumn and it really does pose serious questions over the bizarre man management of this very capable hooker. So what the heck is going on?

    You hit the nail on the head John, the current selection policy leaves us with only two match fit hookers and as you say, if one gets injured, it leaves us in a very vulnerable situation.

    Would be great to see him get a start during the 6N’s ….. it’s long overdue!

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  4. Ballpark

    Noted that Diack said on Twitter he had spent an hour going round IKEA and reported he was exhausted. Suppose an hour round IKEA with the missus might equate to going 80minutes with Gerry Collins et al.

    I believe according to his Twitter that Dan the Man is out for a few weeks yet.

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  5. Raging Raven

    I believe Diack has only just arrived back in the country after his honeymoon. He is obviously exhausted. 🙂

    Anyone know how long Big Dan is likely to be out for?

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