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David O'Sullivan. @dos13.bsky.social · 1d

"Here, lad, this isn't cooked!"

David O'Sullivan. @dos13.bsky.social · 1d

There's no way Furlong stays in Ireland if he's not on Irish International money.

He'd make an absolute fortune for a year or two in France or Japan. Although the lack of bacon, cabbage and spuds may be a deal breaker.

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David O'Sullivan. @dos13.bsky.social · 1d

I'm not disputing that, nor did I suggest he be cut.

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David O'Sullivan. @dos13.bsky.social · 1d

This is the issue, and it's been the same for YEARS!

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David O'Sullivan. @dos13.bsky.social · 1d

Beirne will make the WC barring injury and pack it in afterwards, Furlong, the same, I'd say.
Bealham, too, if he hasn't been usurped by Clarckson.
JVDF will be 34 at the WC, that could see him out, too.

I agree that the backs are more urgently requiring an upgrade.

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David O'Sullivan. @dos13.bsky.social · 1d

This is it. Ireland are very poor at introducing players into environments that actually matter.
They'll make wholesale changes for T2 sides, which leads lack of cohesion and poor performances, which leads to, "See, he's not up to it!" from some. Blood lads in big games with experience around them.

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David O'Sullivan. @dos13.bsky.social · 1d

Bealham should be swapped out for Clarkson, too.

There's a serious lack of pace in the Ireland squad as a whole. Tommy O'Brien is probably the fastest, and he'd be embarrassed in a sprint race against the fastest player from any other elite side, and Wales.

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David O'Sullivan. @dos13.bsky.social · 1d

Maybe it's early to throw him on the scrapheap, but they REALLY need to look at other options/combos in the centre.

Jamie Osbourne is the only centre under 30 in the squad at the moment, isn't he?

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David O'Sullivan. @dos13.bsky.social · 1d

From last night's 23, I'd cut Lowe, Aki, Henderson, and maybe Ringrose, whose form is more than concerning.

Bring in Jimmy O'Brien on the wing, and 2 of Dan Kelly, Cathal Forde, James Hume in the centres.

Edogbo, I know he's injured, into the pack.

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David O'Sullivan. @dos13.bsky.social · 1d

A movie you've seen more than 7 times in a gif.

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David O'Sullivan. @dos13.bsky.social · 1d

While I agree, power is a problem, it wasn't the issue last night.

Ireland had loads of go forward ball last night. They lacked the creativity and pace, after that, to do anything meaningful.

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David O'Sullivan. @dos13.bsky.social · 1d

That's attempted murder.

Richard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · 1d

This is worse than even the initial reports and statement from the Justice Minister suggested.

www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...

CCTV catches moment intruder torched asylum centre housing children

Gardai have rebranded attack in Drogheda as a potential attempted murder after camera footage was released

www.thetimes.com

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David O'Sullivan. @dos13.bsky.social · 1d

He may not get a ban.

The red may be deemed sufficient.

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David O'Sullivan. @dos13.bsky.social · 2d

The backline aren't on an upward trajectory, either.

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David O'Sullivan. @dos13.bsky.social · 2d

Ah, it was an Argentina XV vs a Munster A side, really. But it was very enjoyable.

A few senior caps thrown around between the sides.

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David O'Sullivan. @dos13.bsky.social · 2d

Munster beat Argentina in a cracker.

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David O'Sullivan. @dos13.bsky.social · 2d

Kids were fine, though! So it's only me that's like a zombie

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David O'Sullivan. @dos13.bsky.social · 2d

Absolute scumbags.

Prison is too good for the "patriots" that did this.

Richard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · 2d

Justice Minister confirms arson attack on IPAS building in Drogheda last night.

"Fireworks were thrown into the building, causing a fire and putting lives at risk. This was a terrifying ordeal for the women and children living there, a number of whom were taken to hospital."

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David O'Sullivan. @dos13.bsky.social · 2d

I am currently waiting for a ferry to dock in Cork.
Bumpy crossing so any bit of food I've had in the last 36 hours has come back up.

2 pints tonight and I'll be asleep on a high stool!

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David O'Sullivan. @dos13.bsky.social · 4d

We have a family ticket (2 adults, 2 kids) for Munster v Argentina in Thomond Park on Saturday, 5pm.
Available at a great deal for anyone interested.

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David O'Sullivan. @dos13.bsky.social · 5d

Was in bed snoring at 8.30pm last night

David O'Sullivan. @dos13.bsky.social · 5d

I've had that fight for 3 days

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David O'Sullivan. @dos13.bsky.social · 5d

Ah yeah, I get it. My 6YO has me asking me to throw him off my shoulders... no fear!

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David O'Sullivan. @dos13.bsky.social · 5d

I'm safe, I think, but I'll be extra careful for the rest of the week

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David O'Sullivan. @dos13.bsky.social · 5d

Appreciate that.

My lads are still in the float vests, so the waves aren't big enough, even when I'm bollocksed.

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