All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test
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@gt12 said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@hydro11 said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
We just put ourselves under too much pressure. We had only had 25% territory and then we go for the long throw in our own half. We then lose the ball and the red card follows. We just need to play a bit smarter in those situations and take the pressure off.
I still think we have every chance of winning this game, but it will be tough.
Why is our line out not working?
This goes back to selection.
They aren’t getting it right on the room 3 days before the test, god knows what else they are fucking it.
Clearly, Mooar and McLeod need to go.
I expect the players to come up with the right option there.
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Ireland must be wondering why they are only 3 points ahead and it must be getting into their heads.
The kicking has been woeful, too many players doing dumb stuff and no calming down and riding out pressure. But the composure when under the pump in the last 15m has been really, really impressive. Players starting to up their game and a brave decision by Cane to go for the corner backed up by the team stepping up.
IF we win this - and it's a bloody big IF - it could well be a turning point. The subs are going to be crucial.
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@LABCAT said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
Am I correct in thinking that the All Blacks have three props on the field at the moment?
When all carded players came back on it was a bit confusing and now Ardie is off because when needed an extra prop for the scrums?
Angus is off for the game.
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@MN5 said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
Jesus Christ, has Kieran Read been taking shrinking pills ???? Talk about half the man he once was !
The wild eyes look even bigger
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@Bones said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@chimoaus said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@LABCAT No Harris went off.
A few years ago now?
Lol They do look similar sorry I meant Ross.
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@taniwharugby said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@booboo yeah no way Jordie was saving that try.
Rugby has become a joke though.
No one involved seems to be able sort this shit out, somehow, league often called more physical manages to deal with it.
League seem to seperate dirty play from accidents , union just calls it all dangerous,
Or Something like that , I get confused myself
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@kev said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
Why do we kick (poorly) and hand the ball back to Ireland midway 22 and halfway with box kicks. No wonder we end up playing without the ball, defending.
I have no idea, seems retarded. Almost like we copying what the NH was doing to us 5 years ago.
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@MrDenmore said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@antipodean said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Damo said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
Ireland would have to be the least likeable international team. What a bunch of whining plums.
The Karens of World Rugby.
OK, that made me laugh. Sexton storms up the TMO box. “I would like to speak to the manager.”
Even my 88 year old mother said “that guy’s acting like a spoiled toddler “
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@taniwharugby said in All Blacks v Ireland - 2nd Test:
@Kirwan yeah was about as good as you will get on a long lineout throw!
Yeah that was a good call and the throw was on the money by Taylor.
Time for our experienced boys to step up in this half and bring it home.