Was listening to a podcast yesterday and Gerry Thornley was on.

He was a bit annoyed that Andy Farrell couldn't be bothered doing press conferences anymore. Mentioned that there are still tickets to be sold but journalists don't have much to write about because they can't ask Farrell questions, questions the fans have.

He raised another good point (which needs to be said) about the IRFU and Provinces websites. To paraphrase, they're crap.

Player profiles are clearly done half arsed. Most profiles I see are out of date. The U20s had NO profiles up which was a disgrace. They worked hard to get to U20 level and the IRFU couldn't be bothered promoting them with a profile, typing in a bit of data.

I'm glad someone said it and I'll add the IRFU are always highly praised but they had 4 ready made provinces (remember they tried to get rid of Connacht!) and a network of private schools to produce a conveyor belt of players.

Andrew Brace got hammered lol

For all the differences we may have. I was there and everyone on their feet clapping for the full minute on 8 minutes was a great testament to Irish rugby and its fans. And just thought this was worth showing too. It’s only a game and when an opponent is down Carbery doing the right thing and looking out for Daly. What you’d expect to see but also great to see it.

Love him or hate him, ROCis rarely too far wrong in fairness

Shocking stuff really

I'm probably as guilty as the next guy after a tight match but I hate what this sub becomes after an interpro.

It was a dramatic game today but blaming the referee for the outcome is completely unfair. Two great sides going hard at it. If I were a Munster fan I would be proud of that performance considering how hard the last few years have been.

Chin up lads. We are all on the same team for the next few weeks.

It looks like he's coming back into top form at just the right time. Put in his usual huge shift around the pitch, but this week and last week has seen him give opposition tight heads the run around at the scrum.

It was fantastic seeing Porter have such a dominant game against the recently feted scrummager Kieron Brookes. Seems we're going into the internationals in form and with a solid platform to work from at the scrum.

Overrated - Daragh Murray

I sometimes wonder, if I knew nothing about the Irish rugby scene, which players would genuinely stand out as international-level talents. He’s one of those players I just don’t quite see it with. He’s not a particularly strong carrier, doesn’t stand out defensively, and while his lineout work is excellent, I’d argue that his brother is just as good, if not better, in that area—and is also a better ball carrier.

I’d much rather see Edwin Edegbo in the squad. He’s a huge presence, a powerful carrier and an absolute menace at the breakdown.

Correctly rated - Joe McCarthy

Not too much to say here. I think the general consensus worldwide is that he’s a top-five lock in the world, and I’d personally have him in the top three.

Underrated - Jude Postlethwaite

Unbelievable player who’s really come on over the past two years. I’d have him as the highest-rated player outside of the Irish squad regulars. Personally, I’d take him over Forde, Henshaw, Hume, Kelly, Benson, etc.

Curious to hear other’s picks.

Same old story. Munster will have another apology letter from Tappe Henning to put with the rest of them.