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Ireland vs England, Sunday 1st March 3pm; RTE/BBC

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    #422
    Pudsy33
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    Gits_bone wrote: »
    Would you agree that it's been the defence that's gotten us where we are?

    How many times has Murray kicked the ball away - it's awful stuff to watch when it happens.

    I would agree, how does that take away from the spectacle?


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    #423
    Clegg
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    Good first half but still very worried. Not making the very most out of good attacking ball. England are too good to not raise their level a bit higher and we're down SOB now. Need to score early in the second.


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    #424
    Wang King
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    Gits_bone wrote: »
    Would you agree that it's been the defence that's gotten us where we are?

    How many times has Murray kicked the ball away - it's awful stuff to watch when it happens.

    Murray is doing brilliantly, his kicking is a potent offensive weapon, you should realize that


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    #425
    Happyman42
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    Gits_bone wrote: »
    Hate this fcuking attitude. A man can support his country in a sport he likes. He can criticise the style if he likes.

    Not being able to appreciate that you have to play the game you are in and not one in your head is an awful attitude imo


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    #426
    Gits_bone
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    ThisRegard wrote: »
    There's criticism, and then there's just nonsense.

    Listen to the experts on TV.

    O Shea - It's a matter of who wins the kicking game.


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    #427
    Mahatma Geansai
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    Not an exciting style of rugby, but its an exciting game and fantastic contest. A 6 point lead after that half of rugby isn't a great return, but we've been in control of the game nonetheless.


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    #428
    Pudsy33
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    How good is the Irish scrum though? Making it look easy


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    #429
    UnitedWeStand
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    Gits_bone wrote: »
    Hate this fcuking attitude. A man can support his country in a sport he likes. He can criticise the style if he likes.

    Keep it to yourself. Don't bring down the mood of the thread and enjoyment if the game for others. Nothing worse than loving a game and coming on to discuss it l, just to see someone moaning about how rubbish they thought the game was.


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    #430
    Swiwi.
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    Belated well-wishes for this game to all the fans on this forum, including English Lurker - we all want Ireland to win, but I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say we genuinely appreciate EL's contribution.

    My thoughts at the interval
    • Best test match I've seen in ages, an absolute game of chess, and completely absorbing
    • I couldn't believe how poorly England started. Even the most casual of fans knew Ireland would give the ball air, but England was almost diabolical under the high ball in the first 10 minutes.
    • Ireland should be proud of their halves pairing, Murray just controls the tempo of the Irish game so well, and Sexton's defence in particular has been class...
    • ...as has Robbie Henshaw's defence. Again.
    • And look, a hint of attacking midfield thread from Henshaw & Payne. Nice!
    • This game might come down to the top 2 inches, can easily see one error or brain explosion being very costly
    • I don't think this lead is enough. Ireland need to score first after the break. Ideally a try. But man, Ireland look so well-coached. So well.


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    #431
    Gits_bone
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    Pudsy33 wrote: »
    I would agree, how does that take away from the spectacle?

    Because attacking play is nicer to watch than defensive play.


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    #432
    Micky Dolenz
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    Best stepping up a gear to cover SOBs intensity.

    A lot more drama to come. C'mon the boys.


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    #433
    CIARAN_BOYLE
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    England
    Gits_bone wrote: »
    Listen to the experts on TV.

    O Shea - It's a matter of who wins the kicking game.

    Which shows the importance of kicking like we are doing

    No one saying anything bad about it


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    #434
    Tox56
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    Pudsy33 wrote: »
    How good is the Irish scrum though? Making it look easy

    McGrath isn't the finished article but he's turning into a serious international


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    #435
    Gits_bone
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    UnitedWeStand wrote: »
    Keep it to yourself. Don't bring down the mood of the thread and enjoyment if the game for others. Nothing worse than loving a game and coming on to discuss it l, just to see someone moaning about how rubbish they thought the game was.

    That would be called a circklejerk.


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    #436
    Lapin
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    Warren Gatland
    I really hate that bloody Guinness ad.


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    #437
    A-Train
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    Clive Woodward on bbc just said sexton was just shading the 10 battle??? Wtf???


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    #438
    Celly Smunt
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    I'm amazed at how people aren't entertained from a garryowen, people say its boring but my bum cheeks are very sore from squeezing every time Murray kicks the ball.


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    #439
    ThisRegard
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    Gits_bone wrote: »
    Listen to the experts on TV.

    O Shea - It's a matter of who wins the kicking game.

    You mean the man who just said, and showed the clips of, how potent a weapon the kicks have been and how much territory and penalties gained from them?

    Barring the up and under near the end of course, you don't need an expert to point that out.


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    #440
    Celly Smunt
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    A-Train wrote: »
    Clive Woodward on bbc just said sexton was just shading the 10 battle??? Wtf???

    There's a battle?


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    #441
    Lapin
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    Warren Gatland
    Gits_bone wrote: »
    Listen to the experts on TV.

    O Shea - It's a matter of who wins the kicking game.

    And ?


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    #442
    Gits_bone
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    ThisRegard wrote: »
    You mean the man who just said, and showed the clips of, how potent a weapon the kicks have been and how much territory and penalties gained from them?

    Seemingly you think effective and nice to watch are the same thing.


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    #443
    .ak
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    This is a proper test match. Really enjoying it. A ding dong battle. Both teams punching well but ireland are boxing smarter.

    I am quite impressed with Murray, sexton and henshaw - Robbie MoTM so far. Looks injured tho Payne needs to straighten and give a pass.


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    ThisRegard
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    Gits_bone wrote: »
    Seemingly you think effective and nice to watch are the same thing.

    You want pretty rugby? That's your main concern?


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    #445
    19543261
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    England
    The impact Henshaw has is amazing, coming off as a bit of an enforcer himself


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    #446
    Gits_bone
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    .ak wrote: »
    This is a proper test match. Really enjoying it. A ding dong battle. Both teams punching well but ireland are boxing smarter.

    I am quite impressed with Murray, sexton and henshaw - Robbie MoTM so far. Looks injured tho Payne needs to straighten and give a pass.

    Would say Jonny. Made some great tackles for turnovers.


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    #447
    mfceiling
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    Worried about the ref...Jordi was over that ball for an age before he gave the penalty.


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    #448
    ssaye2
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    Well done rob


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    #449
    LuckyGent88
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    Good man kearney.

    Poor kicking from us so far.


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    #450
    ssaye2
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    Cmon
    Well done goode


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    #451
    LuckyGent88
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    Ah that was criminal


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