Once again Kristian Ross can’t make head nor tail of the selections for the Irish squad…
A few months ago, I wrote an article on Declan Kidney and how it was time for him to go. Sitting here today I can't help but reiterate that point.
To get to it, Andrew Trimble has not been picked for Ireland training squad. Why? Trimble has been in form this season, many intercept tries, and looking very sharp for Ulster. Now before people say it's because he's an ageing player, why has Ronan O'Gara been included for the umpteenth time.
I'll say it once, and I'll say it again O'Gara has been fantastic for Ireland, but surely Ian Madigan should have got a place. Times are changing, Irish Rugby is changing, it's about youth, it's about bringing players through. And then we have Darren Cave, again he's played some terrific rugby this season yet another omission from Kidney. What about Robbie Henshaw? Somehow Michael Bent is included after a disastrous game for the Wolfhounds against the Saxons. People sometimes wonder does Kidney have favourites. At times, it very much looks that way.
Then we come to "provincial bias". Yes, I may be an Ulster fan, Trimble may be an Ulster player. But the reason I would have him in the squad, or any other Ulster player omitted is because they are on form.
With the Six Nations starting at the weekend, and Kidney's contract ending in the next few months, pray that come next February it won't be Declan in charge of the boys in green.
I'm Kristian. 18. And my mind is filled with rugby shaped thoughts. Supporting Ulster Rugby, Newcastle Falcons and of course the mighty Ireland. Tommy Bowe is the MAN !!!! SUFTUM.
