Khalil rahme was the stand out prop for me. Had a great game

He was good and can play prop and 13.

He seems to be a free agent too. Reality is we may need to punt on one or two but there’s some handy looking players and he’s one of them. To be able to cover 13 is also a bonus.

I didn’t see it that way tbh.

I saw him drive in well and more crucially get quick play of the balls which is a positive in todays fast paced game to get on the front foot. I accept he didn’t get many post contact metres today though but he only got dominated in the one challenge and then the unfortunate head knock.

Not as good as his first hit out that was impressing but he may be worth a look. We still need a prop who can rack up some metres post contact though as he’s not that type of prop.

Interesting how people have different opinions on players. Perhaps they should take this into account when criticising the club's recruitment. Obviously therefore there will be criticism whoever we sign , unless it's an absolute top grade player, which we cannot afford. No win situation.

thought across the game Lebanon's forwards bullied and bashed the Irish... until the usual suspects started to lose control and discipline... the time Irish players had the ball stolen was embarrassing...

Lebanon looked bigger, faster and stronger... better organised, better game plan and better coaching (of the basics)

I agree and there was a decent amount of superleague experience in that Irish quad.

I wouldn’t be against bringing a few of these Lebanon forwards to trinity if it’s possible. They do look well conditioned and well drilled like you say.

Don’t know how true it is but according to GB news the Lebanon coach is also the Argentine RU coach. That’s odd enough but if Lebanon make the semi finals, or could have been quarters, he will be coaching both teams on the same day!

Is that right, utterly bizarre if it is.

He’s a big name in the Union code coached Australia for a long time. Similar reputation to Eddie Jones on the world Union coaching stage. Saw an interview with him and he said he was a league player before he focussed on Union and he is also of Lebanese heritage.

Argentina are one of the top national teams in Union and it does seem bizarre that if they get to the quarters as now seems nailed on he will only have one day prep with the Argentina team before their test match.

I wouldn’t be against Proctor as is rumoured he is a player who has been part of some exceptional squads over the years and brings bags of experience.

From what I’m hearing our pack will be a bit of a “dads army” which to be honest I’m not against as long as it gives us some stability for a year and an opportunity to provide more balance in 25 and beyond.

Not strictly correct. With Eseh and possibly Shaw and Windrow in the mix next year there will be a younger element. So old hands will be useful.

I’m actually more bothered about signing up the youngsters than import places, although both are important.

We really are taking our time, you can view that as good or bad. I think it’s good as Applegarth is clearly a planner. The way he assembled his back room first impressed me. Whether they are the right guys only time will tell but I do think it’s the right way around.

Just because it’s not been announced it doesn’t mean the business has not been done.

I don’t think Eseh, Shaw or Windrow will be regular starters next year unless injuries kick in, which they inevitably will at some point.

I’m hopeful though that Eseh could force his way in to the 17 over the course of the season.