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Dick Tooth (41)
I hope that Ireland will leave Ross, Best, Ryan, DOC etc at home and send a team of young lads on this tour.
I think if Kidney was still in charge his "win every game" attitude, partly IRFU enforced, would have made him take the above lads as he did in 2009 when the likes of Leamy and Best toured when they should have been resting. Golden Joe, according to Fanning yesterday, isn't on as tight restrictions as Kidney re results. He has been given leeway for development which is crucial. This means that hopefully all the above, not that DOC should be considered for Ireland unless there is an emergency, should be left to recuperate for the summer. Ryan looks completely shagged and is probably in need of surgery, Ross has looked knackered for a long time and could do with some time off. Rory Best could do worse than go to Limerick to work on his throwing with Jerry Flannery.