RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland

[Kirwan]

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

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

Pretty good 49 mins from O'Keefe out there

He is very clear and consistent which is all you want for a ref really. Both teams now know exactly how he does the breakdown and scrums etc.

Yeah he’s been good. Only quibble is I’d like him to hurry up Ireland more. They are the worst time wasters.

[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