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Jim Lenehan (48)
All in all, a good squad. If this was the squad for England, Ireland, Scotland or Wales we would all be happy, and I am happy with it.
Looks like Big Kev will be captain, his emotions can get the better of him so working a ref can be hard, but he is a damn inspiring leader and the team is better for him being captain.
Backline looks really exciting, we all saw how big an impact having a playmaker at 10, 12 and 15 had in the Chiefs this year - let's hope that translates to test level. Having Ioane, Tomane or Cummins on the wing gives enthusiasm and diffuses any Lions aerial threat. Hell, it looks like our entire backline can take the high ball.
The forward pack might struggle at scrum time, we don't really have a dominant scrummaging tighthead, but in all other departments it looks safe to strong. We have two lineout generals in contention and breakdown speed and impact is very good.
All in all a good team announcement.
Looks like Big Kev will be captain, his emotions can get the better of him so working a ref can be hard, but he is a damn inspiring leader and the team is better for him being captain.
Backline looks really exciting, we all saw how big an impact having a playmaker at 10, 12 and 15 had in the Chiefs this year - let's hope that translates to test level. Having Ioane, Tomane or Cummins on the wing gives enthusiasm and diffuses any Lions aerial threat. Hell, it looks like our entire backline can take the high ball.
The forward pack might struggle at scrum time, we don't really have a dominant scrummaging tighthead, but in all other departments it looks safe to strong. We have two lineout generals in contention and breakdown speed and impact is very good.
All in all a good team announcement.