RWC: All Blacks v Ireland (QF2)
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@Luigi said in RWC: All Blacks v Ireland (QF2):
@Blackheart said in RWC: All Blacks v Ireland (QF2):
This was the most appalling match Nigel Owens has refereed....at least three yellows missed by head high and neck rolls by the Irish and the penalty try was absurd...Todd was hemmed in there against the post by an Irish player and couldn't get away even if he tried...lucky that wasn't a decision that could've effected the out come of the match. The world's best Ref?????
Fucking hell. Never happy aye?
I remember when Dan Carter got yellowed for a horrendous tackle against Wales and the Fern foamed endlessly at the mouth about the IRB (as was) conspiring with the illuminati, aliens, English rugby clubs and the man on the grassy knoll to besmirch his sainted name.
Get a grip.@Luigi, there's a blast from the past. Welcome back. Been lurking?
I'll disagree with you, although I don't fully agree with @Blackheart. But Nige made some strange calls.
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@antipodean said in RWC: All Blacks v Ireland (QF2):
Quick question - how many tries did Ireland's starting wingers score over the tournament?
at a guess below 1?
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@booboo said in RWC: All Blacks v Ireland (QF2):
@sparky said in RWC: All Blacks v Ireland (QF2):
Whether his beloved boys in green win or whether they lose, Ewan MacKenna is still a tool:
Stay classy Ewan. I won't conflate an individual's crassness to be representative of
the whole countryboth countries.I hope his tweets stop getting posted here, he's just as vile about his own countrymen and seems mentally unwell.
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I don't know how some of you guys manage to comment during the game, you must be better typists than me (not saying much), I'd miss half the action if I tried.
It's also pretty fun to wake up with a smile on my face, make a BLT and sit down with a coffee to scroll through the 1000+ posts here over brekkie.
Happy days!
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@voodoo said in RWC: All Blacks v Ireland (QF2):
I don't know how some of you guys manage to comment during the game, you must be better typists than me (not saying much), I'd miss half the action if I tried.
It's also pretty fun to wake up with a smile on my face, make a BLT and sit down with a coffee to scroll through the 1000+ posts here over brekkie.
Happy days!
It's the only time I can multitask!
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@canefan said in RWC: All Blacks v Ireland (QF2):
@voodoo said in RWC: All Blacks v Ireland (QF2):
I don't know how some of you guys manage to comment during the game, you must be better typists than me (not saying much), I'd miss half the action if I tried.
It's also pretty fun to wake up with a smile on my face, make a BLT and sit down with a coffee to scroll through the 1000+ posts here over brekkie.
Happy days!
It's the only time I can multitask!
I can drink and watch rugby.
Posting here as well is just a step too far I discovered yesterday @SynicBast -
So far it just seems to be a masterclass from Hansen and his coaches, Despite my complaints about leaving J. Ioane at home and B Smith out of the 23, the selections have been outstanding so far. The balance of experience and youth has been perfect, even if it would have been easier to go the conservative route Hansen has been aggressive and it’s paid off. The young Crusaders in the backs have repaid Hansen’s faith enormously. Also amazing is tactically the ABs seem to be adjusting to the rush defenses and defensively they also seem to be going lower in the tackle. Was always confident ABs would win by more than a try but the possibility of a hiding was material and that’s what we got. Bring on England.
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The definite shift in our tactics, to avoid traditional rucks wherever possible, has significantly sped up the game and negated a strength for many opposition teams. Ireland were faking injuries after about 25 minutes because they were totally gassed. So clearly we are as fit or fitter than everyone else too
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@canefan also they used the off load just prior to contact alot more than normal too, just got that extra metre or so but bent the line forcing Ireland to adjust again and again.
ABs have stepped up a gear, adapted to the rush defence they had struggled with since 2017, England will now need to look at thier game and look at where to exploit the ABs.
Lamour probably the only Irish backline threat and he wasnt there form the start.
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@canefan yeah, even when abs win they change. When they lose, badly (Ireland and lions series, plus some crap Vs Oz and boks, close to England), the change is even bigger and better. Evolve or get wasted. And man have the ABs evolved, just amazing coaching.
Ireland got a winning formula and kept it. For two years, far too long at international rugby level.
…and this from Niall Quinn
“Ireland have a plan to expose the offside ABs all day. NZ have never scored a try against our defence coach Andy Farrell. NZ will give away over 20 points as referee Nigel lays down the laws. Irish players grow an extra arm and leg against the ABs especially as underdogs. Ye dream about the world cup final whilst Ireland win this quarter final. This is Irish rugby history made by a team who know what it feels like to defeat the mighty ABs. Only once before have NZ got dumped out in the quarters. By an underated northern hemisphere side. The best of luck to each team but NZ will be held tryless by Ireland again and Ireland will be in the semi finals.”Are we going to see some pie eaten and apologies/mea culpa published? Like fuck, not checked but there will be ' ABs were great but Nige let them do it' articles everywhere in Ireland.
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@voodoo said in RWC: All Blacks v Ireland (QF2):
I don't know how some of you guys manage to comment during the game, you must be better typists than me (not saying much), I'd miss half the action if I tried.
It's also pretty fun to wake up with a smile on my face, make a BLT and sit down with a coffee to scroll through the 1000+ posts here over brekkie.
Happy days!
Same here. After what felt like two minutes to grab another beer there were another 10 pages - gave up during most of the second half so I could enjoy the game.
Woke up, made coffee, bacon and eggs, wind has died down, cloudless day. Things are pretty good.
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@Machpants said in RWC: All Blacks v Ireland (QF2):
@canefan yeah, even when abs win they change. When they lose, badly (Ireland and lions series, plus some crap Vs Oz and boks, close to England), the change is even bigger and better. Evolve or get wasted. And man have the ABs evolved, just amazing coaching.
Ireland got a winning formula and kept it. For two years, far too long at international rugby level.
…and this from Niall Quinn
“Ireland have a plan to expose the offside ABs all day. NZ have never scored a try against our defence coach Andy Farrell. NZ will give away over 20 points as referee Nigel lays down the laws. Irish players grow an extra arm and leg against the ABs especially as underdogs. Ye dream about the world cup final whilst Ireland win this quarter final. This is Irish rugby history made by a team who know what it feels like to defeat the mighty ABs. Only once before have NZ got dumped out in the quarters. By an underated northern hemisphere side. The best of luck to each team but NZ will be held tryless by Ireland again and Ireland will be in the semi finals.”Are we going to see some pie eaten and apologies/mea culpa published? Like fuck, not checked but there will be ' ABs were great but Nige let them do it' articles everywhere in Ireland.
Fuck 'em. And who cares what some old soccer player thinks?
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@canefan said in RWC: All Blacks v Ireland (QF2):
The definite shift in our tactics, to avoid traditional rucks wherever possible, has significantly sped up the game and negated a strength for many opposition teams. Ireland were faking injuries after about 25 minutes because they were totally gassed. So clearly we are as fit or fitter than everyone else too
Certainly looked that way. Ireland could not have been any slower getting to lineouts, or any set piece for that matter. Was really pissing me off.
The way the ABs (and now Japan) play really is good to watch and is winning matches so fck the slow pokes.
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@Snowy said in RWC: All Blacks v Ireland (QF2):
@canefan said in RWC: All Blacks v Ireland (QF2):
The definite shift in our tactics, to avoid traditional rucks wherever possible, has significantly sped up the game and negated a strength for many opposition teams. Ireland were faking injuries after about 25 minutes because they were totally gassed. So clearly we are as fit or fitter than everyone else too
Certainly looked that way. Ireland could not have been any slower getting to lineouts, or any set piece for that matter. Was really pissing me off.
The way the ABs (and now Japan) play really is good to watch and is winning matches so fck the slow pokes.
And Barnes on the aussie panel , was saying before the game, ireland need to slow the game right down, like that is good tactics
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@Machpants vast majority of the social media stuff I have seen, very little moaning, just congrats to ABs and comiserations to the Irish.
