Match preview and thread: IRE v SCO (Sat 10th Mar 14:15) TV3, ITV & FR2.

one world order

Both Sexton and Kearney were poor last day out. Hopefully they put in a better shift this time

prawnsambo

one world order wrote: »

Both Sexton and Kearney were poor last day out. Hopefully they put in a better shift this time

That's completely wrong. Perhaps you should read what the Welsh fan posted about Sexton only a few posts up from yours. Can't get more unbiased than that.

molloyjh

one world order wrote: »

Both Sexton and Kearney were poor last day out. Hopefully they put in a better shift this time

Sexton had a lower back issue that affected his kicking from the tee. Aside from that he was excellent. Picked good options constantly, switching the point of attack, putting guys into space and creating tries. His overall game was excellent and I’d agree with ponty that he was the real MOTM.

Kearney was good too. Put Earls away down the wing in the lead up to Leavys try and was there helping Earls take Williams (?) into touch in the build up to the Healy try. His DG attempt aside it was a good performance from him too.

Losty Dublin

My kinda write up. Excellent work, PS

one world order

Brainfart of a decision to run into Wales players instead of kicking an easy penalty almost cost Ireland the game. Would have been too much for Wales to reel in, instead they went up the field, got a try and we were barely hanging in. Kicking game all day was also terrible. Didn't look to offer much in general play either bar one decent pass to Stockdale. He looked very poor overall.

scotland 34 ireland 24 high scoring game that scotland to dominate the breakdown and to punish us wide.
it wouldnt a bad result for 2 reasons

1. scotland are a good team and i expect the england victory to push them on further
2. schmidt could do with the humility, his attitude lately to the media and supporters is bordering on the bizarre.

The Rape of Lucretia

one world order wrote: »

Brainfart of a decision to run into Wales players instead of kicking an easy penalty almost cost Ireland the game. Would have been too much for Wales to reel in, instead they went up the field, got a try and we were barely hanging in. Kicking game all day was also terrible. Didn't look to offer much in general play either bar one decent pass to Stockdale. He looked very poor overall.

He did yes. Beyond debate really. Everyone agrees with you on that. Brutal effort in every facet. Should have been given the shepherds after 20 minutes. They guy was a liability, and really hadnt a clue what he was doing. Just wasnt up to the pace of international rugby. My Granny would have made a better effort from the tee. Luckily our other 14 rescued him. Yes.

The Rape of Lucretia

Samara Tangy Baggage wrote: »

scotland 34 ireland 24 high scoring game that scotland to dominate the breakdown and to punish us wide.
it wouldnt a bad result for 2 reasons

1. scotland are a good team and i expect the england victory to push them on further
2. schmidt could do with the humility, his attitude lately to the media and supporters is bordering on the bizarre.

Do I get this right - you think Ireland are going to lose this one ?
Do you think people will be calling for Schmidt's head after it ?

Samara Tangy Baggage

Samara Tangy Baggage wrote: »

scotland 34 ireland 24 high scoring game that scotland to dominate the breakdown and to punish us wide.
it wouldnt a bad result for 2 reasons

1. scotland are a good team and i expect the england victory to push them on further
2. schmidt could do with the humility, his attitude lately to the media and supporters is bordering on the bizarre.

Gwan then, tell me more about this

mangobob

2. schmidt could do with the humility, his attitude lately to the media and supporters is bordering on the bizarre.

I don't mean any disrespect, but what on Earth are you talking about?

.ak

It never ceases to amaze me that people think their national team losing “wouldn’t be a bad result” because they don’t like X player or X coach. Baffling.

There’s no circumstance where losing is a good result unless you don’t really support the team.

Even in Deccies darkest days I’d never wish a loss upon the team, and that’s when we were losing more often than winning. Now we’re winning more often than not and somehow people want us to lose a game now??

MJohnston

It's remarkable how people will find literally every possible angle of attack on Schmidt. Losing? Time to go. Picking a consistent squad? Too conservative. Picking some new starters? Something something too soon for that player. On a winning streak of good results? He's getting cocky.

At some point, an observer might have to accept that those people just have it out for Schmidt for some reason.

joseywhales

Samara Tangy Baggage wrote: »

scotland 34 ireland 24 high scoring game that scotland to dominate the breakdown and to punish us wide.
it wouldnt a bad result for 2 reasons

1. scotland are a good team and i expect the england victory to push them on further
2. schmidt could do with the humility, his attitude lately to the media and supporters is bordering on the bizarre.

There is an imbalance in the force, I feel it.

joseywhales

MJohnston wrote: »

It's remarkable how people will find literally every possible angle of attack on Schmidt. Losing? Time to go. Picking a consistent squad? Too conservative. Picking some new starters? Something something too soon for that player. On a winning streak of good results? He's getting cocky.

At some point, an observer might have to accept that those people just have it out for Schmidt for some reason.

He is not me? POS!

.ak

.ak wrote: »

It never ceases to amaze me that people think their national team losing “wouldn’t be a bad result” because they don’t like X player or X coach. Baffling.

There’s no circumstance where losing is a good result unless you don’t really support the team.

Even in Deccies darkest days I’d never wish a loss upon the team, and that’s when we were losing more often than winning. Now we’re winning more often than not and somehow people want us to lose a game now??

i posted if they lose it was not a big deal, i did not post losing is a good result.
There is a difference, please from now on read all posts three times before posting. Thanks

Also if scotland win saturday remember they are a good team and the 2019 world cup group will be alot of tougher then a true irish rugby fan like yourself realises. Thanks

kuang1

Samara Tangy Baggage wrote: »

i posted if they lose it was not a big deal, i did not post losing is a good result.
There is a difference, please from now on read all posts three times before posting. Thanks

Also if scotland win saturday remember they are a good team and the 2019 world cup group will be alot of tougher then a true irish rugby fan like yourself realises. Thanks

You always make me laugh.
You always make me laugh.
You always make me laugh.

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joseywhales

Samara Tangy Baggage wrote: »

.ak wrote: »

It never ceases to amaze me that people think their national team losing “wouldn’t be a bad result” because they don’t like X player or X coach. Baffling.

There’s no circumstance where losing is a good result unless you don’t really support the team.

Even in Deccies darkest days I’d never wish a loss upon the team, and that’s when we were losing more often than winning. Now we’re winning more often than not and somehow people want us to lose a game now??

i posted if they lose it was not a big deal, i did not post losing is a good result.
There is a difference, please from now on read all posts three times before posting. Thanks

Also if scotland win saturday remember they are a good team and the 2019 world cup group will be alot of tougher then a true irish rugby fan like yourself realises. Thanks

Did he post that the world cup group would not be tough? He posted that there is no circumstance where losing is a good result, there is a difference. Please from now on read all posts three times before posting. Thanks

.ak

.ak wrote: »

It never ceases to amaze me that people think their national team losing “wouldn’t be a bad result” because they don’t like X player or X coach. Baffling.

Samara Tangy Baggage wrote: »

i posted if they lose it was not a big deal, i did not post losing is a good result.

Samara Tangy Baggage wrote: »

scotland 34 ireland 24 high scoring game that scotland to dominate the breakdown and to punish us wide.
it wouldnt a bad result

sydthebeat

Lads, if it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and sounds like a duck..... It's a duck

We all know what count dookoo is at this stage, do we really need to be engaging him, and more importantly, quoting him???

I don't believe his posts are genuine

Jack Kanoff

sydthebeat wrote: »

Lads, if it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and sounds like a duck..... It's a duck

We all know what count dookoo is at this stage, do we really need to be engaging him, and more importantly, quoting him???

Yes, of course...if you don't agree with him that's fine, but enjoy the posts...they make me smile

kuang1

sydthebeat wrote: »

Lads, if it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and sounds like a duck..... It's a duck

We all know what count dookoo is at this stage, do we really need to be engaging him, and more importantly, quoting him???

He reminds me of Farmer Michael on youtube.

https://youtu.be/LmSRGD1dRkI

swiwi_

sydthebeat wrote: »

Lads, if it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and sounds like a duck..... It's a duck

Is that your attempt at a Kiwi accent syd?

sydthebeat

swiwi_ wrote: »

Is that your attempt at a Kiwi accent syd?

Haha!!

Too true

Noopti

Should be an interesting game this. I feel that, once again, the backrow battle will be the key to this and also important is having a very high tempo, aggressive 1st 15-20 mins. I think rattling Scotland early with some pressure defence (if they have possession) or ticking up the points, even slowly (if we have possession) will do a lot to stifle any confidence they have.

Beating Ireland at home is very hard, but coming from behind to beat Ireland will seem almost impossible. So sowing that thought in Scotlands (and especially Russel's) head would be a good way to take complete control of the game. By pulling ahead by 10 or so points early on. We can then continue with our systematic choking of the opposition, tick up more points and potentially burying them as we have done with most games.

Of course defence is the worry, but I think it will improve. Scotland are probably good for a try or two, but I also feel we have the tools to open them up and score at least 3.

In the end I am confident of us winning this one, and probably comfortably enough. I think we will win by 15 or more, with a BP.

Yeah_Right

Samara Tangy Baggage wrote: »

scotland 34 ireland 24 high scoring game that scotland to dominate the breakdown and to punish us wide.
it wouldnt a bad result for 2 reasons

1. scotland are a good team and i expect the england victory to push them on further
2. schmidt could do with the humility, his attitude lately to the media and supporters is bordering on the bizarre.

Good morning sunshine. How's the knife business? Slow this week? Don't you mean the attitude of the media to Schmidt (the greatest coach Ireland has ever had) is bizarre?

My prediction is Ireland by 20.

Venjur

one world order wrote: »

Brainfart of a decision to run into Wales players instead of kicking an easy penalty

It wasn't that easy a penalty especially as he was struggling with his technique most likely due to injury.

On top of that, Murray said after the game that at half time Sexton told everyone to be awake for a tap and go as the Welsh forwards were turning their back after penalties and there might be an option.

Given those two pieces of context it's slightly less of a mistake. Still an error, but one that you can somewhat understand.

prawnsambo

Venjur wrote: »

It wasn't that easy a penalty especially as he was struggling with his technique most likely due to injury.

On top of that, Murray said after the game that at half time Sexton told everyone to be awake for a tap and go as the Welsh forwards were turning their back after penalties and there might be an option.

Given those two pieces of context it's slightly less of a mistake. Still an error, but one that you can somewhat understand.

The real problem for me is that TV3 were showing a replay and we didn't see what the Welsh were doing prior to Sexton taking the quick tap. Or whether there were any Irish players in a position to support him. Iirc, Murray was the only one who reacted quickly, but that's completely based on seeing so very little of the move.

Birdie Num Num

Yeah_Right wrote: »

Good morning sunshine. How's the knife business? Slow this week? Don't you mean the attitude of the media to Schmidt (the greatest coach Ireland has ever had) is bizarre?

My prediction is Ireland by 20.

I remember similar optimism for the 10th of March last year. Think he makes a good point out wide. Joe tends to be less focused on using the width in championship games unlike Autumn internationals perhaps less so this campaign. I still think we have the capability to score more than Scotland but we've conceded tries in all 3 games and scored just in 2. I do also believe had Sexton not missed his first few kicks against Wales it could have been a very different game. Sexton V Halfpenny for scores. The first try came out of a missed penalty which might have been a lucky mishap and set the game up for what it was.

aloooof

Samara Tangy Baggage wrote: »

i posted if they lose it was not a big deal, i did not post losing is a good result.
There is a difference, please from now on read all posts three times before posting. Thanks.

This is nonsense. AK said the following (hint look at the quotation marks).

.ak wrote: »

It never ceases to amaze me that people think their national team losing “wouldn’t be a bad result” because they don’t like X player or X coach. Baffling.

You said the following.

Samara Tangy Baggage wrote: »

scotland 34 ireland 24 high scoring game that scotland to dominate the breakdown and to punish us wide.
it wouldnt a bad result

Maybe you need to read your own posts 3 times? Thanks.

EDIT: AK pretty much summed this up himself. Along with a very appropriate image!