2023 RWC Buildup, Squads, Fixtures 'etc'

boetstark · 24-08-2023 07:50AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121019729#Comment_121019729

Haha , always funny.

I think the word " boet " would give a hint as to my loyalty.

Anyways squads are not locked in until 1st September so any team can drop any player until that date.

Rugbymad2020 · 24-08-2023 09:14AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121019760#Comment_121019760

Irish seem to love to say Sa are bending rules and so on yet the fact is players no where they stand,it’s not a conspiracy at all.anyway Ireland bent the rules for sexton to play against Portugal.but I’m sure plenty on here will say how they didn’t and so on and so on

swiwi_ · 24-08-2023 09:25AM

I see the world renowned boer sense of humour is alive and well.

Clegg · 24-08-2023 06:57PM

Anthony Watson has been ruled out of the World Cup after picking up a calf injury. Crying shame for him. He's a very good player.

With their poor form, bans and injury enforced absentees, England are getting to the stage where they've nothing to lose.

Ben Bailey · 24-08-2023 08:06PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121022586#Comment_121022586

Agreed. Have always admired him as a player. 2 tour Lion & this RWC would have been his 3rd. Good news for Jonny May.

Yeah_Right · 25-08-2023 02:28AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121019760#Comment_121019760

Well with the number of South Africans that fled, I mean emigrated to NZ, you can understand the confusion.

pickarooney · 25-08-2023 05:48AM

Looks like Elliot Daly is out now as well.

Burkie1203 · 25-08-2023 05:59AM

Arundell is also injured atm

stephen_n · 25-08-2023 12:27PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121016244#Comment_121016244

The difference is trying to make a dominant hit and soaking the hit. They are being coached to go for dominant hits, which always runs the risk of a card. This dipping bit is just another red herring from the games gone soft brigade.

TheRona · 25-08-2023 02:07PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121025258#Comment_121025258

Virtually every team goes for dominant hits. I couldn't comment on the specifics of how English players are coached with their tackling, I wouldn't know.

I didn't mention anything about dipping, but you got to throw a cliche in anyway.

The big problem with 'soak' tackles is that you can still hit someone high, break a bone in their face, put them out of action, and you're still golden. Another example of where the framework is broken.

Ben Bailey · 25-08-2023 02:33PM

Surely the easiest method of dislodging the ball while tackling is by using your hands, while also wrapping the ball carrier.

So the 'I was trying to dislodge the ball by driving my shoulder into the torso of the ball carrier' method is both ineffective and illegal. IMHO I believe what these tacklers is attempting to do has nothing to do with ball & all about the man.

pickarooney · 25-08-2023 02:35PM

Farrell is fairly adept at ripping the ball and he does use this upright technique to block the carrier's body and pull the ball away. He plays with fire and gets burned regularly.

Ben Bailey · 25-08-2023 02:38PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121026071#Comment_121026071

Hence his nickname

stephen_n · 25-08-2023 04:32PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121025924#Comment_121025924

A soak tackle by definition absorbs the force. It would be possible in any contact to break a bone but it is far less risky.

Yes all teams including Ireland try make dominant hits when they can. Porter got away with one against NZ last year for instance. However, if a team is consistently getting pinged for high hits, with a high degree of force. Do you not think it’s a coaching issue, rather than a framework issue. Since there are other teams who don’t experience the same issues?

No you didn’t use the word diping. I must have misunderstood your meaning when you said a 6’1” player comes at you at 5’8”. What was that referring to?

sydthebeat · 25-08-2023 05:54PM

Kwagga Smith replace slippy Leroux on the bench versus the kiwis .

Meaning they are going 7-1 on the bench

😁😁😁😁😁😁

fitz · 25-08-2023 06:36PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121026992#Comment_121026992

Bonkers.

Bad first scrum from NZ.

TheRona · 25-08-2023 06:39PM

I wish they would show replays of what's happening in the lineout, to see whether it's valid or the ref just deciding to be pedantic today.

fitz · 25-08-2023 06:40PM

NZ lucky to not get a card already here. SA should have converted one of these to a try though.

TheRona · 25-08-2023 06:40PM

Great maul defence.

standardg60 · 25-08-2023 06:41PM

Great defence there

fitz · 25-08-2023 06:42PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027141#Comment_121027141

Good alright, but SA were very sloppy. Have to do better with that many chances.

MaddChris · 25-08-2023 06:45PM

2nd last warning for NZ 😁

TheRona · 25-08-2023 06:45PM

Although NZ will no doubt end up getting a yellow, it has to be pretty demoralising for SA to be camped in their 22m for almost the entire match without scoring

Brief_Lives · 25-08-2023 06:46PM

there were 5 penalties in 5 plays in the 5 metre and no card, crazy

MaddChris · 25-08-2023 06:46PM

SA creating very little in attack, Warren ball style

standardg60 · 25-08-2023 06:47PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027145#Comment_121027145

Agree some poor attacking options by SA, big overlap wasted by Willemses kick too

fitz · 25-08-2023 06:49PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121027157#Comment_121027157

They should have had a card alright, but SA are just not creative enough in attack against top sides. Criminal that they made nothing from all that opportunity and territory.

Burkie1203 · 25-08-2023 06:52PM

Lomax off injured. Horrible cut to his knee, could be a doubt for France game

fitz · 25-08-2023 06:53PM

Jaysus that's a horrific injury for Lomax.

Burkie1203 · 25-08-2023 06:53PM

NZ with two in the bin

2023 RWC Buildup, Squads, Fixtures 'etc'

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