World cup squad

[Bobbievee]

How many UR reps in:

Training squad
Travelling squad
Playing 23


6/4/0?

( assuming Tot and IH fit)

[Bobbievee]

How many UR reps in:

Training squad
Travelling squad
Playing 23


6/4/0?

( assuming Tot and IH fit)

Should have said travelling squad defined by world rugby at 33.

[Dave]

There could well be none.

[CIMANFOREVER]

Hendo, Balacoune, Herring, TOT, McCloskey- TOT, Hendo and Herring probably most likely

[Bart S]

Agree TOT, Herring and Hendy if all fit make the trip. Herring and TOT are 3rd choices and Hendy offers less than Baird off the bench so none in the 23.

[Big-al]

Hendo, Balacoune, Herring, TOT, McCloskey- TOT, Hendo and Herring probably most likely

Stockdale will be there as well.

Henderson if fit is sure to be in the 23.

[waggonsroll]

Hendo, Balacoune, Herring, TOT, McCloskey- TOT, Hendo and Herring probably most likely

Stockdale will be there as well.

Henderson if fit is sure to be in the 23.

Has Stockdale been signed up as a pundit?

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[So It Is]

Agree TOT, Herring and Hendy if all fit make the trip. Herring and TOT are 3rd choices and Hendy offers less than Baird off the bench so none in the 23.

This.
Big Stu maybe makes the squad but now that Bundee and Henshaw are fit, his chances diminish.

[Dave]

Big Stu isn't versatile enough. Foreigners coming in covering more options are preferable across Ireland, in all sectors. Hendy must be borderline. Ryan, Baird, Byrne well ahead. They will take four locks but Hendy's injury profile must be an issue. TOT if they take 6 props but maybe Porter's versatility will usurp him. Stockdale and Baloucoune would be borderline at best.

[Jetstream]

World Rugby has confirmed the team of match officials who have been selected for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France later this year. Four Irish officials are included in the total of 26 Emirates Match Officials (12 referees, seven assistant referees and seven Television Match Officials) representing nine nations with more than 630 test appearances between them.

Andrew Brace is named in the Referee panel, Chris Busby in the Assistant Referee panel and Joy Neville and Brian MacNeice are in the TMO panel.

[solidarity]

I guess it would be politically unacceptable, so not likely to happen, but there really could be no Ulster players in the 33, never mind the matchday 23. it only needs a couple of injuuries and a few 50/50 calls going the wrong wy.

[promenader 2]

Ulster boys will also lose out because their rivals for places will get the chance to press their claims in big semi final and finals games in next few weeks.

[Cockatrice]

With Stockdale losing his central contract I would be surprised if he goes may depend on injuries yet to come.. Hendo well down the list.. Herring as they need 3 hookers

[UlsterNo9]

Ulster boys will also lose out because their rivals for places will get the chance to press their claims in big semi final and finals games in next few weeks.

Would agree with this, and also say too bloody right!

Wouldn't trust any Ulster player in a high pressure knock out World Cup game. I take no enjoyment in saying that either.

[Dharper]

Ulster boys will also lose out because their rivals for places will get the chance to press their claims in big semi final and finals games in next few weeks.

Would agree with this, and also say too bloody right!

Wouldn't trust any Ulster player in a high pressure knock out World Cup game. I take no enjoyment in saying that either.

100% this.

I genuinely think SMcC has just missed out after Fridays game, a fairly ineffective performance against a big rival.
I think ire will take a back 5, not 6, with an extra forward. Lowe Keenan Hansen obrien….that leaves 1. Obrien covers fb and wing and is left footed as is lowe. This May for balance favour a right wing option, like larmour or Balacoune-earls looks done.
Stockdale may just make it by the skin of his teeth but it’d be a trust rather than form pick by Farrell.

As an aside I see Stewart won the league “next gen” league player award….I hope his mindset is “this gen” player…if herring makes the WC, if Stewart I’d be making sure he never gets that UR shirt back. Time for the younger players to push through and take the shirts next season, Sheridan especially too, there is a definite space in the 2nd row even if Henderson re signs.