I just came on five minutes from the end on the wing, there was an injury to Andrew Trimble in the back line. I was the last man on the bench, so I got five minutes on.
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I just came on five minutes from the end on the wing, there was an injury to Andrew Trimble in the back line. I was the last man on the bench, so I got five minutes on.
I lost my place to (Andrew) Trimble and didn't get it back again for two years. He's got 20-odd caps. It was very frustrating for me.
The Ulster Rugby Academy system has a great success record - players like Andrew Trimble, Stephen Ferris, Ryan Caldwell, Paul Marshall and young Niall O'Connor have all benefited greatly from the academy expertise and support. I hope to be able to add my own experience and give those young aspiring players an insight into the reality of being a pro player.
New Zealand is a undoubtedly one of the most challenging places to tour ... and to win test matches and that is quickly followed up with a game against an Australian side that will have the fresh input of a new coach.
We have a good young side and we want to see how some of the younger players perform in a tough environment down in Munster, there is not a lot between any of the players but this is just an opportunity for them to come out and play
We've decided to give the Leinster guys a run ... Their form has been good and we wanted to see how they got on last week after coming off the bench.
Both players [(Jackman and Heaslip] are ball carriers and that will be beneficial in Paris
The Tri-Nations might be higher quality, but this is the best tournament in the world. Just love it. Living here as a Scot in Slovenia the withdrawal symptoms are particularly acute, no pictures (except for Wales games via Sky Welsh land channel - lengths I go to!) but I have tickets for Scotland v England. Pains me greatly to forecast wins for England, Ireland and France this weekend.