Ireland v Scotland Match Thread

[Deleted User] · 21-09-2019 10:38pm #1

I think it says it all that we got to near midnight the evening before the game and there has been no match thread.

We are going to do a number on Scotland tomorrow. The main story on Monday isn't going to be the scale of Ireland's victory - it will be that Japan have a serious chance of making the play offs - such will be our dismissal of Scotland.

Out of the doldrums folks, it's finally time for Joe to put on that Show.

robertpatterson · 21-09-2019 10:41pm

Id agree with that
We've some forward line ,with sexton and murray firing on all cylinders we've nothing to worry about, I'm really looking forward to it.

One More Toy · 21-09-2019 10:42pm

IRELAND IRELAND TOGETHER STANDING TAAALLL

Idbatterim · 21-09-2019 10:59pm

its so funny that it will likely go from doddle of a group to the knockouts when its immediately a chance of us getting knocked out!

This is it · 21-09-2019 11:04pm

Really hope it all comes together, slightly anxious, incredibly excited.

munsterlegend · 21-09-2019 11:10pm

I really feel we’re primed for this. I expect a big performance tomorrow. Hopefully one where we avoid any serious injuries.

One More Toy · 21-09-2019 11:14pm

COMETH THE MAN COMETH THE HOUR COMETH THE DAY COMETH THE HOUR

DOOT DOOT DOOT DOOT DOOTDE DOOT

IRELAND

IRELAND

TOGETHER STANDING TALL

FrancieBrady · 21-09-2019 11:15pm

Will this night never pass! Might be even awake for the Italy V Namibia match! :eek:

Squidgy Black · 21-09-2019 11:15pm

From an Irish point of view, I think tomorrow is about setting the standard for our performances through the rest of the tournament.

A big performance and a win tomorrow means we top the group and have three games with little pressure. Japan were poor against Russia, it may have just been opening match jitters for the home team, but Russia also lost by 13 points to Jersey less than a month ago.

It's also the opportunity to show the media and the fans that they're not in a slump or have peaked too early, like the narrative has been since the 6 Nations. I know they're professional athletes and all, but being able to read social media etc and not see as much negativity and proving a point to certain individuals will have a huge psychological boost for the team.

I'm buzzing for it. 2015 we were ruined by injuries because of a tough last game, and as a result we were gassed in the quarters. This time around, it's setup to be Ireland's best chances of being in a great place going into the knockouts.

thebaz · 21-09-2019 11:17pm

I'm expecting a good performance from both teams , expect Ireland to win well, really hope back row play well, and obviously rest of team , Ireland by 15

One More Toy · 21-09-2019 11:20pm

One More Toy wrote: »

COMETH THE MAN COMETH THE HOUR COMETH THE DAY COMETH THE HOUR

DOOT DOOT DOOT DOOT DOOTDE DOOT

IRELAND

IRELAND

TOGETHER STANDING TALL

I'm so drunk

This is it · 21-09-2019 11:27pm

alwald · 21-09-2019 11:27pm

I am expecting a strong performance tomorrow but it'snot tomorrow's game that I am worried but more the quarters as both NZ and SA look very good.

OOnegative · 21-09-2019 11:28pm

Narrow Irish win.

turnikett1 · 21-09-2019 11:48pm

alwald wrote: »

I am expecting a strong performance tomorrow but it'snot tomorrow's game that I am worried but more the quarters as both NZ and SA look very good.

I actually thought both were exceedingly poor. Mo'Unga in particular was quite pedestrian. I'd say Italy are a bit of a dark horse now, they'd be a handy one to place a 10er on to top the group.

PTH2009 · 22-09-2019 12:20am

Sleep Is going to be tough roll on 8.45am

Go out and make a statement. Think its going to be a tough tough game

Good morning to anyone ever over there

MikeCork2009 · 22-09-2019 12:28am

PTH2009 wrote: »

Sleep Is going to be tough roll on 8.45am

Go out and make a statement. Think its going to be a tough tough game

Good morning to anyone ever over there

Good morning from Yokohama ðŸ˜ Looking out the window it's dry and overcast. Come on Ireland!!! I think we'll put in a performance this afternoon!!

OOnegative · 22-09-2019 12:34am

MikeCork2009 wrote: »

Good morning from Yokohama ðŸ˜ Looking out the window it's dry and overcast. Come on Ireland!!! I think we'll put in a performance this afternoon!!

Many of us over there Mike from what you can gather? Enjoy the game if you are going.

MikeCork2009 · 22-09-2019 12:37am

OOnegative wrote: »

Many of us over there Mike from what you can gather? Enjoy the game if you are going.

A fair lot from what I've seen and met. Was a significant number of Irish at the NZ game last night. I've seen a fair few Scots about as well but my rough estimate would be Irish fans will outnumber them 3:1 at least.

One More Toy · 22-09-2019 12:41am

Any eir login going spare?

DellyBelly · 22-09-2019 12:49am

Ireland by 15+. Scotland are poor we need to lay down a marker like NZ did today

One More Toy · 22-09-2019 12:51am

DellyBelly wrote: »

Ireland by 15+. Scotland are poor we need to lay down a marker like NZ did today

Where will the goals come from do you think?

punisher5112 · 22-09-2019 12:52am

I've after drinking a sheite load.... I think I'm going to miss it in the morning but set to record so I'll be a but behind..... I'll be staying off boards...

MikeCork2009 · 22-09-2019 12:55am

DellyBelly wrote: »

Ireland by 15+. Scotland are poor we need to lay down a marker like NZ did today

I wouldn't say Scotland are a poor team, they have some really world class players and can beat anyone on their day. However, I agree that we need to lay down a marker today. If we want to entertain any hopes of winning the whole thing we need to dispatch Scotland today and show the world that we deserve to be seen as contenders.

Forty Seven · 22-09-2019 1:00am

DellyBelly wrote: »

Ireland by 15+. Scotland are poor we need to lay down a marker like NZ did today

Scotland are far from poor and if we can target Sexton and keep him out of the game we are in with a chance. You're missing a few big names there. I'm expecting a close game.

ionadnapokot · 22-09-2019 1:48am

Expecting a close game myself.
If yesterday’s games is anything to go by there will be allot of scrums, carnage at the breakdown and no offside line.
With Sexton getting pummeled again and again as he tees up The POWER plays.
Ireland to maul their way to victory. Henderson to score from one early and Best to get on the end of another.
With Conway to score off a launch play from a LO.
Hogg to run amok

just noticed a pic of Sexton during the captains run. Still has a sizable wrapping around that thumb.

Podge_irl · 22-09-2019 1:50am

We lose this and I've bought the wrong quarter-final tickets.

I'm not that worried.

DaithiMa · 22-09-2019 3:10am

I am Irish and hope we win, but 7/2 about Scotland is crazy. Looking at team selections we have eyes on the quarters, they are solely focussed on winning this match. They beat us in 2017 and were savage in that draw at Twickenham in the 6 Nations.