RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland

[Billy Tell]

@stodders said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:

@Billy-Tell Ireland will have to lift again to play Scotland next. It will be v impressive if they can sustain this level into the QF

Yeah they have 5 tough games in a row to win. This is the best Irish side I’ve ever seen. So well coached.

[chimoaus]

@taniwharugby said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:

@chimoaus only 1 scrum free kick, no resets or pens?

One penalty vs SA for early hit I think. But yep scrums going well so far.

[stodders]

@Billy-Tell yep. Lots of leaders and so calm under pressure.

[Mattasaurus]

Combined penalty count of both teams would be exceeded by us in 40mins

[stodders]

@Mattasaurus 15 mins you mean

[Smuts]

Good game so far. Wish we’d taken our chances.

[Dan54]

Well I have to say this is a proper test match. 2 teams going well, seems well reffed etc, loving it. Even Mrs Dan is

[chimoaus]

I’m curious how Ireland consistently have one of the lowest penalty counts each game. If they can do it why can’t we.

[Darren]

@Mattasaurus said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:

Combined penalty count of both teams would be exceeded by us in 40mins

At least we are guaranteed to finish 1st in something.

[stodders]

@Smuts you had the same issue at Twickers. You don’t seem to be ruthless.

[stodders]

@chimoaus they paint better pictures 😉

[kiwiinmelb]

@stodders said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:

@Billy-Tell Ireland will have to lift again to play Scotland next. It will be v impressive if they can sustain this level into the QF

From a kiwi pov, I still think I’d prefer the boks ,

Just think the key is to match their physicality, not easy but at least you know what you have to do,

Beating Ireland for me feels a bit more complex .

[Jailbreak7]

I also want to know why we cantt be as quick to the cleanout or as well drilled.

[Billy Tell]

Our clean out work and discipline will need to be exemplary to beat either of those sides.

[Bones]

@chimoaus they get away with a lot, but I guess that just means they're doing it well.

If we tried to run their phase play obstruction we'd run into each other and the Barretts would knock each other out.

[sparky]

@chimoaus We’re coached by a clown.

[Machpants]

@Jailbreak7 said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:

I also want to know why we cantt be as quick to the cleanout or as well drilled.

I love how an Irish carrier looks isolated, at the tackle, but the cleaners come from a distance with such perfect timing. So they have awesome momentum and hit exactly as the ball carrier goes down

[mencey]

Not sure we have a chance against either of these teams at the moment. Roll on the Razor era !!

[Steven Harris]

Aki has been sensational , makes you wonder why NZ rugby didn’t keep Ngani Laumape, it’s such a point of difference having a big dynamic ball carrying 12
Especially with the rush defence

[mencey]

@Steven-Harris said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:

Aki has been sensational , makes you wonder why NZ rugby didn’t keep Ngani Laumape, it’s such a point of difference having a big dynamic ball carrying 12
Especially with the rush defence

To right. Why didn't we keep Bumdi ?