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Match Thread: Ireland v Wales [2.30pm 29/08/15 Aviva Stadium] Guinness Series

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    #92
    .ak
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    connachta wrote: »
    Agree. Especially McGrath Heaslip SOB Murray Sexton and Henshaw, the 6 essential players IMO (McGrath because of Healy uncertainty)

    Double edged sword I suppose; they need the game time.


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    #93
    The Lost Sheep
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    Korat wrote: »
    I feel guilty that I don't want Nathan White to do well today.

    Marty Moore could be back by the time we meet the serious teams. I'd really prefer him coming on in the 60th minute v [insert SH team or France here]
    That's ridiculous though. Marty Moore may be back able to play but that doesn't mean he will be up to playing against "serious teams" without any game time in lead up. Nathan White doing well is better today for everyone


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    #94
    smiley_face
    Closed Accounts Posts: 469 ✭✭smiley_face


    TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »
    George North becomes the youngest ever player to reach 50 international caps aged 23 and 5ish months.

    Assuming he manages to avoid any more head injuries he's probably the player most likely to eventually catch up to Richie McCaw's record?

    I could see him transitioning to the outside centre over the next few years and then inside centre when Roberts retires, that is hopefully if he can continue with good health.


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    #95
    connachta
    Registered Users Posts: 7,965 ✭✭✭connachta


    The Lost Sheep wrote: »
    That's ridiculous though. Marty Moore may be back able to play but that doesn't mean he will be up to playing against "serious teams" without any game time in lead up. Nathan White doing well is better today for everyone

    Except Connacht:rolleyes:


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    #96
    irishbucsfan
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    Nathan White is a solid option for us. The only reason I could see someone caring too much about Moore v. White would be the whole nationality issue. White has much more experience and certainly was the preferred option for Leinster.


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    #97
    Korat
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    irishbucsfan wrote: »
    Nathan White is a solid option for us. The only reason I could see someone caring too much about Moore v. White would be the whole nationality issue. White has much more experience and certainly was the preferred option for Leinster.

    I'm sorry? ..what?

    Regardless of heritage a fit Martin Moore is better than Nathan White.


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    #98
    Tox56
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    irishbucsfan wrote: »
    Nathan White is a solid option for us. The only reason I could see someone caring too much about Moore v. White would be the whole nationality issue. White has much more experience and certainly was the preferred option for Leinster.

    Preferred over Moore? If so that has no real relevance given Moore's age at the time


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    #99
    total former
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    Yeah, Moore being 21 is somewhat relevant...

    Moore is more proven at test level, even if only by virtue of White being ineligible, but he is the more proven player.

    Still, White is a good player, no concerns if he gets the nod.


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    #100
    irishbucsfan
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    Korat wrote: »
    I'm sorry? ..what?

    Regardless of heritage a fit Martin Moore is better than Nathan White.

    Based on what exactly?


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    #101
    irishbucsfan
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    total former wrote: »
    Yeah, Moore being 21 is somewhat relevant...

    Yeah of course that's relevant, but what's also relevant is that Leinster wanted to keep White the season he left, which was also the season Moore kicked on in the Irish setup. I don't think it's particularly hard to believe that had Leinster convinced White to stay (or Connacht not offered 3 years) then he would have continued to be selected ahead of Moore.


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    #102
    molloyjh
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    Some good intensity and intent but poor execution.


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    #103
    irishbucsfan
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    Jenkins was all over White there. Maybe Jenkins has been saving himself for the past 4 years!


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    #104
    molloyjh
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    Jesus Joubert, don't mind the Welsh lads all in the side.


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    #105
    thomond2006
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    Nathan White saves the day in the end!


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    #106
    leakyboots
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    Poor defence there. Unorthodox clearance by O Mahony!


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    #107
    Larbre34
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    Need to sound a bit of general quarters, Wales much better at getting back into position


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    #108
    leakyboots
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    Good aerial displays by both Kearneys


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    #109
    irishbucsfan
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    Oh god please stop kicking the ball Wales before someone gets hurt... time for a moratorium on that!


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    #110
    molloyjh
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    irishbucsfan wrote: »
    Oh god please stop kicking the ball Wales before someone gets hurt... time for a moratorium on that!

    Might be too late. Bigger not looking at all comfortable there.


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    #111
    aimee1
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    think biggar jumped into kearneys knee, that would hurt


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    #112
    thomond2006
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    Sexton has had a dodgy start.

    Edit: and then a great clearance from the 22! :p


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    #113
    Larbre34
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    Jonny looking a little rusty getting back and choosing options on the fly


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    #114
    leakyboots
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    Jonny looks a bit rusty


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    #115
    Squidgy Black
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    Absolutely butchered that kick there.


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    #116
    molloyjh
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    We look fairly sloppy here but that's to be expected I suppose. After a good start though Wales have had the momentum for a bit.


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    #117
    connachta
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    McGrath dominated here


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    #118
    aimee1
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    tipuric was bound on mcgrath there ffs


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    #119
    Buer
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    Few very sloppy and rusty starts (Sexton and Earls notably) but also some guys who look really sharp and hungry.


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    #120
    leakyboots
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    Henderson you animal


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    #121
    pickarooney
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    Scrum is ****e


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