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Luke Marshall added to the squad. Which could mean something. Or nothing.

ROG was shite for Munster yesterday. Probably cemented his spot -v- Scotland in Deccie's eyes unfortunately.

Hee-hee. An Irish mate of mine emailed that to me a while ago. All it needs is a dartboard.

Declan has had myriad opportunities to roll the dice. He doesn't understand the concept. Just a shame. It's playing blokes out of position rather than trying youth that drives me insane. And most Irish supporters, too, I expect.

Unless Declan has a Road to Damascus moment this late in the day, that looks like what he'd go with. Play someone out of position rather than evolve. Earls looked dangerous when he came on for Zebo. Let the lad do what he does best. And how solid is BOB's ankle?

The Healy ban situation has now been clarified by the 6N judiciary committee. It's a four-week ban.

He was sin-binned for the punch. The original penalty call stood. Higgers' offence wasn't part of the penalty process.

Last time I recall the ABs in their change strip was the fateful game against France in the 2007 WC. Might have happened more recently. EDIT. Ah well, Google tells me the ABs wore their white change strip -v- France in Marseilles in 2009.

9. Parra 10. T-D 12. Fofana would be a start.

PSA and the French Fed have had a small victory in the political battle with the French clubs. Historically the squad have played Top-14 during the 6N break. The clubs have agreed to rest the players next weekend. Yet they will still return to their clubs rather than remain as a squad. All very...

Ireland's third quarter proved to be their best with SOB and O'Mahony making plenty of yards carrying, the scrum lifting and lineout firing. England were under pressure for the first time. SOB's injury was crucial and BOD didn't take much further part. Shame it took Ireland till the third...

Half time. Ireland playing their way out of this. Tin hands, creaking lineout, and the scrum looking shaky. England just have to wait for the errors. Shame to lose Zebo early. Sexton off, too, but these conditions might better suit ROG. Healy might be looking at trip to the judiciary for stamping.

Lashing down now, he says. Ah well, I stick by my thought.

A mate of mine in Dublin told me this morning it was only drizzling in his area. Anyway, I can slow conditions working in favour of Ireland's superior defence and back row. Fingers crossed.

My French rugby mate theorised before yesterday's match that the French Fed might not mind a loss. A French 6N wooden spoon, even. In July the French Fed starts negotiations with the clubs over, amongst other things, control of players. Currently they play Top-14 right up till the 6N and during...

And run interference on Ashton, blocking his lines onto the ball carrier's shoulder.

I've seen quite a lot of him with Toulouse. Passing as erratic as ever, running the strength of his game. Spent a lot of time on the bench.

I think he'll go that way but the increasing rumours are that Manu will be on the bench. Believe it when I see it.

I figured it had to be Deccie. I've seen quite a bit of Cave. He looks the goods.

Just read that Earls is unlikely this week anyway with a shoulder injury.