Ireland Team Talk X: The Long Hard Road to a Semi. MOD WARNING POSTS #1, #1474, #5707

Larbre34

Hmmm, odd one. Hard to judge with Italy given resources, but they did look good in spells going forward when they managed to piece something together.

So long as Andy Robinson doesn't fetch up to D4 in a fresh green tracksuit I'm happy to give Farrell his head and see what happens in the first 12-18 months.

Welcome Mike and best of luck.

Squidgy Black

From 2018 and 2019 were two of Italy's highest points scored 6N tournaments since like 2007 and they looked fairly threatening at times.

I agree it's hard to judge what effect he's had in Italy given the way they've performed overall.

I'd imagine Lancaster may have had some input into it or at least a conversation with Catt given their relationship at England.

sydthebeat

coming in to what position?

Squidgy Black

sydthebeat wrote: »

coming in to what position?

Attack coach

sydthebeat

Squidgy Black wrote: »

Attack coach

humm.... who had been over that aspect recently? Doc or Stu?

Buer

sydthebeat wrote:

humm.... who had been over that aspect recently? Doc or Stu?

Wrong thread/team.

Squidgy Black

sydthebeat wrote: »

humm.... who had been over that aspect recently? Doc or Stu?

Nobody for the national team, Joe covered it.

sydthebeat

sh!t... thought this was the leinster thread and was very confused.....

although...... ;)

Dog Botherer

Catt is a good attack coach, Italy’s attack play has been much more cohesive of late. In previous years they relied on a powerful forward pack to turn possession into points but now they can actually do damage out wide.

I’d be cautiously optimistic with the appointment.

ionadnapokot

Underwhelmed with Catt. A few months ago I had hoped for Lancaster.
Still thought they would be looking to bring in an experienced coach to help Farrell.
Good he will be at WC to help Joe and for transition. Hopefully he will be able/allowed to tweak Ireland’s ruck heavy possession game.

Edit misread that he would be part of WC team. He will be with Italy at WC!

Faugheen

I think this could work out very well.

Italy’s attack has been very good the last couple of years.

JJJackal

Faugheen wrote: »

I think this could work out very well.

Italy’s attack has been very good the last couple of years.

Ireland and the provinces have by and large appointed well over the last ten years - no reason to think they have not done so again.

Ireland and the provinces have achieved more than we could have hoped for in that time

stephen_n

Italy’s attack in the 6N this season was one of the few positives from the team. With a better backline Catt should go well. Though I wonder does this mean we will be moving away from Joe’s more set play based attacking structure.

Exclamation Marc

New Ireland RWC kit being revealed on 12 July

https://twitter.com/Elverys/status/1142416948447178757?s=19

how.gareth

E mac wrote: »

Mike Catt joining the Irish setup after the World Cup. Did not see that coming.

Mike hunt also in the frame

how.gareth

how.gareth wrote: »

Mike hunt also in the frame

That's hilariously unnecessary!

PTH2009

Exclamation Marc wrote: »

New Ireland RWC kit being revealed on 12 July

https://twitter.com/Elverys/status/1142416948447178757?s=19

Another new range of stuff. Sum money racket

I'll hold to my 2 polos from the last 2 ranges thank you very much

Exclamation Marc

PTH2009 wrote: »

Another new range of stuff. Sum money racket

I'll hold to my 2 polos from the last 2 ranges thank you very much

I find the World Cup stuff pretty tough to decide on because it has the beauty of not having a sponsor on the front but the emblazoned 'RWC 2019' dates it pretty quickly.

stephen_n

PTH2009 wrote: »

Another new range of stuff. Sum money racket

I'll hold to my 2 polos from the last 2 ranges thank you very much

Elverey’s are selling off all the stock of the last disgusting jersey for €28 if you want one cheap. Even at that price I wouldn’t wear it.

Clegg

SoB has been 'sanctioned by the IRFU' following the incident in May.

Exclamation Marc

Clegg wrote: »

SoB has been 'sanctioned by the IRFU' following the incident in May.

Squidgy Black

Senior, women's, 7s and all underage national teams to be based at the Sport Ireland facility in Blanchardstown. Been out there a couple of times and it really is a top class setup. Looking at building a hotel out there also so the Carton House days could be over.

Exclamation Marc

Devin Toner returned to preseason training and will be fit for World Cup.

https://twitter.com/IndoSport/status/1143823309718675456?s=19

PTH2009

Just looked at the world cup fixtures

Last game of the group stage is Japan vs Scotland on the 13th Oct at 11.45am. Big possibility it could be 1st/2nd playoff if we lose our first 2 games and the Ireland va Russia/Samoa ones will be joe Smit testamonial games. Main point a win is needed against Scotland or/and Japan

bilston

PTH2009 wrote: »

Just looked at the world cup fixtures

Last game of the group stage is Japan vs Scotland on the 13th Oct at 11.45am. Big possibility it could be 1st/2nd playoff if we lose our first 2 games and the Ireland va Russia/Samoa ones will be joe Smit testamonial games. Main point a win is needed against Scotland or/and Japan

You're always full of optimism PTH aren't you!!

irelandrover

PTH2009 wrote: »

Just looked at the world cup fixtures

Last game of the group stage is Japan vs Scotland on the 13th Oct at 11.45am. Big possibility it could be 1st/2nd playoff if we lose our first 2 games and the Ireland va Russia/Samoa ones will be joe Smit testamonial games. Main point a win is needed against Scotland or/and Japan

So if Ireland lose to both of their main rivals in the group they are probably out. Someone should tell Joe.

irelandrover

irelandrover wrote: »

So if Ireland lose to both of their main rivals in the group they are probably out. Someone should tell Joe.

He'll be too busy planning his testimonial.

sydthebeat

PTH2009 wrote: »

Just looked at the world cup fixtures

Last game of the group stage is Japan vs Scotland on the 13th Oct at 11.45am. Big possibility it could be 1st/2nd playoff if we lose our first 2 games and the Ireland va Russia/Samoa ones will be joe Smit testamonial games. Main point a win is needed against Scotland or/and Japan

if we cant beat scotland and japan, we deserve to be going home

Former Observer

Not feeling super confident. Japan and Scotland will actually fancy their chances.

Yeah_Right

sydthebeat wrote: »

if we cant beat scotland and japan, we deserve to be going home exiled or shot.

FYP