Ireland v New Zealand match thread

Anthracite · 20-11-2018 12:11AM

Elvisjuice wrote: »

https://twitter.com/i/status/1064497646109409280

unreal

Look how higgledy-piggledy Ireland's defensive line is in 2013, and how organised in 2018. That's largely down to fitness, I would suggest.

clsmooth · 20-11-2018 12:25AM

Anthracite wrote: »

Look how higgledy-piggledy Ireland's defensive line is in 2013, and how organised in 2018. That's largely down to fitness, I would suggest.

Fitness and being well drilled. That was a team at the start of a cycle after Schmidt and the coaching team had come on board. We’re 5 years down the track and you can see how everybody is singing off the same hymn sheet

Dubinusa · 20-11-2018 01:08AM

I think a grand slam will be really tough to do. Scotland and Wales away is very tricky.
A lot will come down to who's available and injuries.
I think we'll win the tournament but not the slam..
If we do win the slam, I'll start drinking again.

ixus · 20-11-2018 02:29AM

ItsChecoTime wrote: »

Huge moment at 64:40 when VDF nearly gets caught as he is momentarily concerned that Cronin could struggle to defend a Perenara snipe on his inside and Barrett goes between Earls and Josh. Looks for the world Barrett would go on and likely get over the line but fantastic recovery with Kearney managing to intercept the offload.

Wasn't a fluke by Kearney. Firmly believe that was premeditated to move there in anticipation of Barret's off loads and how they typically score. Quite brilliant if I'm right.

AbusesToilets · 20-11-2018 03:22AM

For all the missed opportunities for NZ, we had quite a few ourselves. Those three amazing lineout steals when we were in there 5m , the poor pass by Ringrose when we were attacking, with a 2v2 on the outside and lots of space. We could've scored a lot more

aloooof · 20-11-2018 10:53AM

Conas wrote: »

I think Eamon Dunphy once said 'as nation we are best in adversity'.

I believe it was actually George Hook, during the 2011 RWC. That's Hook who has also said Schmidt could possibly be the worst Ireland coach ever. There's been a lot of rugby played since then...

kuang1 · 20-11-2018 11:16AM

Next match thread I'll do is our world Cup QF.

Synode · 20-11-2018 11:42AM

AbusesToilets wrote: »

For all the missed opportunities for NZ, we had quite a few ourselves. Those three amazing lineout steals when we were in there 5m , the poor pass by Ringrose when we were attacking, with a 2v2 on the outside and lots of space. We could've scored a lot more

The pass called forward? Absolutely nothing wrong with it

crisco10 · 20-11-2018 11:51AM

Synode wrote: »

The pass called forward? Absolutely nothing wrong with it

Assume he was talking about the pass from left to right on the kiwi 22 in the second half. Kearney was the intended recipient with Earls outside him. Ringrose went for the killer outside shoulder pass but overcooked it a little and Kearney failed to get to it. But Earls regathered and dinked down the line.

arsebiscuits1 · 20-11-2018 12:49PM

Anthracite wrote: »

Look how higgledy-piggledy Ireland's defensive line is in 2013, and how organised in 2018. That's largely down to fitness, I would suggest.

The length of that play time in 2013 apparently made Joe bring in a drill where they basically go all out and lung busting for the longest realistic time that a ball can be in play on a rugby pitch. Definitely adds to the fitness but also the mentality of defending backs to the wall.

That and Jason Cowman the S&C is apparently unbelievable at what he does

AbusesToilets · 20-11-2018 01:11PM

crisco10 wrote: »

Assume he was talking about the pass from left to right on the kiwi 22 in the second half. Kearney was the intended recipient with Earls outside him. Ringrose went for the killer outside shoulder pass but overcooked it a little and Kearney failed to get to it. But Earls regathered and dinked down the line.

I was yea, rewatching it last night, didn't realise the first time how much space there was to attack. Kearney and Earls were in acres, with only 2 defenders in front of them.

DellyBelly · 20-11-2018 01:31PM

Watched the full game yeaterday again. At the time I thought Earlsey was quiet enough but he actually played very well. Also a player I've been critical of in the past was Kearnsey but he really is playing well and has the No 15 sewn up for the WC.

My only concern is in the NO 2 position. Besty really is vital. I like Crons but he is suspect with his darts. Also special mention to Tones he has turned into a vital cog in this team and not just in the lineout...

dastardly00 · 20-11-2018 01:51PM

DellyBelly wrote: »

Watched the full game yeaterday again. At the time I thought Earlsey was quiet enough but he actually played very well. Also a player I've been critical of in the past was Kearnsey but he really is playing well and has the No 15 sewn up for the WC.

My only concern is in the NO 2 position. Besty really is vital. I like Crons but he is suspect with his darts. Also special mention to Tones he has turned into a vital cog in this team and not just in the lineout...

Earlsey, Kearnsey, Besty, Crons, Tones... WTF?

20-11-2018 02:01PM

DellyBelly wrote: »

Watched the full game yeaterday again. At the time I thought Earlsey was quiet enough but he actually played very well. Also a player I've been critical of in the past was Kearnsey but he really is playing well and has the No 15 sewn up for the WC.

My only concern is in the NO 2 position. Besty really is vital. I like Crons but he is suspect with his darts. Also special mention to Tones he has turned into a vital cog in this team and not just in the lineout...

You're forgetting about Rosser, Scans, Rozzle-dozzle and Nidge-weasel

troyzer · 20-11-2018 02:13PM

DellyBelly wrote: »

Watched the full game yeaterday again. At the time I thought Earlsey was quiet enough but he actually played very well. Also a player I've been critical of in the past was Kearnsey but he really is playing well and has the No 15 sewn up for the WC.

My only concern is in the NO 2 position. Besty really is vital. I like Crons but he is suspect with his darts. Also special mention to Tones he has turned into a vital cog in this team and not just in the lineout...

Luke?

Yeah_Right · 20-11-2018 02:14PM

Deleted User wrote: »

What is the takeaway from this?

Richie McCaw is God.

molloyjh · 20-11-2018 02:16PM

Yeah_Right wrote: »

Richie McCaw is God.

Gone. Richie McCaw is Gone. :P

The Rape of Lucretia · 20-11-2018 02:25PM

Fun fact : Jacob Rees-Mogg could have played rugby for Ireland.

lawred2 · 20-11-2018 02:25PM

dastardly00 wrote: »

Earlsey, Kearnsey, Besty, Crons, Tones... WTF?

Sure

Carbs
Marms
Stocks or Daler
Aksy
Ringsy
Standersey
Furlsey
Healsy

and so on an so forth

stephen_n · 20-11-2018 02:26PM

molloyjh wrote: »

Gone. Richie McCaw is Gone. :P

He’s not gone, he’s just so far offside you can’t see him anymore.

Squidgy Black · 20-11-2018 02:30PM

The Rape of Lucretia wrote: »

Fun fact : Jacob Rees-Mogg could have played rugby for Ireland.

Under what grounds? I know his grandmother was "Irish American" but she was born in the USA and didn't hold Irish citizenship as far as I know.

dulpit · 20-11-2018 02:39PM

The Rape of Lucretia wrote: »

Fun fact : Jacob Rees-Mogg could have played rugby for Ireland.

Would he be Jakes? Or Reesy? Or Moggsy?

prawnsambo · 20-11-2018 02:44PM

The Rape of Lucretia wrote: »

Fun fact : Jacob Rees-Mogg could have played rugby for Ireland.

I don't think there's a position on the pitch that could be taken by a haunted pencil.

20-11-2018 02:55PM

Is it just me or does Rees-Mogg bear a stunning resemblance to Hitler?

BonnieSituation · 20-11-2018 02:57PM

molloyjh wrote: »

Gone. Richie McCaw is Gone. :P

A shoo-in for world player of the year this year.

Yeah_Right · 20-11-2018 03:16PM

molloyjh wrote: »

Gone. Richie McCaw is Gone. :P

Fortunately for y'all. Otherwise you'd once again be trying to forget a narrow loss to the ABs ðŸ˜

20-11-2018 03:40PM

Yeah_Right wrote: »

Fortunately for y'all. Otherwise you'd once again be trying to forget a narrow loss to the ABs ðŸ˜

How's your week going so far? Only had to discuss the match with a few people today, each day gets a little bit easier

I didn't want to let the cat out of the bag, but I actually met Steve Hansen at the team hotel last Wednesday, and he told me they were going to throw the match. Made the loss a bit easier to take.

20-11-2018 03:49PM

Basil3 wrote: »

How's your week going so far? Only had to discuss the match with a few people today, each day gets a little bit easier

I didn't want to let the cat out of the bag, but I actually met Steve Hansen at the team hotel last Wednesday, and he told me they were going to throw the match. Made the loss a bit easier to take.

How many All Blacks does it take to screw in a lightbulb?

One, and he can do it first time with no try's.

20-11-2018 03:56PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

How many All Blacks does it take to screw in a lightbulb?

One, and he can do it first time with no try's.

That joke would have come in useful in 2016!

20-11-2018 03:57PM

Asked how he will reflect on the loss, Retallick said he would need to mullet over.

Ireland v New Zealand match thread

Comments