Super Saturday build up thread

15-03-2019 10:42am

I presume Wales have probably had the sprinklers on from the second that letter was received and won't turn them off until around 1 minute before kick off so.

Gatland is standing in a fine mist chuckling away to himself as a type.

Former Former · 15-03-2019 10:48am

What is the rationale that a wet pitch favours Wales more than us?

15-03-2019 10:52am

Former Former wrote: »

What is the rationale that a wet pitch favours Wales more than us?

I think this is Joe's version of mind games.

KBurke85 · 15-03-2019 1:11pm

https://twitter.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1106523118020055040

troyzer · 15-03-2019 1:18pm

KBurke85 wrote: »

https://twitter.com/Murray_Kinsella/status/1106523118020055040

Better find my raincoat.

pc7 · 15-03-2019 4:20pm

troyzer wrote: »

Better find my raincoat.

Some of our gang already there, said rotten weather wise but already heaving with lots of Irish. Can’t wait to join them!

Larbre34 · 15-03-2019 4:33pm

Former Former wrote: »

What is the rationale that a wet pitch favours Wales more than us?

No, its just to p1ss all over Gatland, literally, for no other reason.

In all seriousness, if the pitch is going to be watered anyway, and the heat and humidity adds to the fatigue of the players, you might as well have the roof open and contend with the wet ball anyway albeit in fresh cool air.

crisco10 · 15-03-2019 5:12pm

Must say, I'm worried for Ireland in this one. Just think we don't have the form/invention to overcome the Welsh defence (which is always pretty epic against us).

And I also expect Wales to seriously turn up on the day, as BOD said on off the ball earlier this week, no Wales player will play less than a 7/10 so we'll need to be at 8+ across the board.

Jump_In_Jack · 15-03-2019 6:27pm

Former Former wrote: »

What is the rationale that a wet pitch favours Wales more than us?

From another thread saw a post saying Schmidt was critical of the way the pitch was very wet last time with the roof closed so the inference was that the Welsh purposely let the sprinklers on extra-long to wet the pitch and they prepared to play a tactical game for a wet pitch, whereas Ireland had prepared expecting a dry pitch knowing the roof would be closed.
Therefore, Schmidt was probably still a bit pissed off by that experience and hence why he said earlier in the week that he would prefer the roof closed but then actually refused the request to close it later on as a bit of mind games back at the Welsh.
He doesn’t trust them.
Hopefully it wasted some of their time if they were planning to do simething like that again.
At least now both teams will be prepared for a wet pitch.
It’s a shame that it couldn’t be played under a closed roof though, assuming the pitch wouldn’t be tampered with, as there should be more passing if no wind or rain.

Here’s a very interesting quote from Schmidt saying exactly that.

https://www.google.ie/amp/s/www.balls.ie/amp/rugby/joe-schmidt-roof-closed-wales-ireland-six-nations-roof-closed-407436

joseywhales · 15-03-2019 6:47pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I think this is Joe's version of mind games.

Well we play a possession game, slippy ball might make it into a territorial game. Wales best weapon is their defense, they might be better without the ball on a wet day.

Onecoolcookie · 16-03-2019 1:35am

Anyone hazard a guess at who the French goal kicker will be tomorrow?

Exclamation Marc · 16-03-2019 2:31am

pc7 wrote: »

Some of our gang already there, said rotten weather wise but already heaving with lots of Irish. Can’t wait to join them!

Yep, there's a sea of green since this morning over here. Weather is absolutely abysmal though and it's not looking much better for tomorrow. Bring the rain gear!

Lots of confident Irish fans here and lots of slightly less but still confident Welsh fans from my increasingly tipsier conversations through the day. Atmosphere already in good stead with the U20s game this evening (shame it was on in northernmost Wales though) so hopefully the good vibes will roll into Saturday.

Here's to a crackin' match tomorrow.

lbc2019 · 16-03-2019 2:32am

After my Rosslare to Fishguard train was cancelled- delighted to be in Holyhead now waiting on the train to South Wales!

Come on Ireland! We can do this!

mattser · 16-03-2019 2:53am

Ireland will roll over to deny England the championship. Just watch.

Mike Oxlong · 16-03-2019 7:37am

A Welsh GrandSlam would hurt more than an English championship win.

pc7 · 16-03-2019 8:14am

lbc2019 wrote: »

After my Rosslare to Fishguard train was cancelled- delighted to be in Holyhead now waiting on the train to South Wales!

Come on Ireland! We can do this!

Hope you got a bit of sleep!

lbc2019 · 16-03-2019 8:38am

pc7 wrote: »

Hope you got a bit of sleep!

Slept on the boat, slept on the train til a couple woke me complaining I was in their seat! No reservations displayed

lbc2019 · 16-03-2019 9:16am

Fcuk Warren Gatland And Fcuk Wales- didnt vote for us in World Cup!

fryup · 16-03-2019 11:18am

if Ireland were to deny Wales the championship in front of a loud partisan crowd ..would it go down as the best win ever? even bigger than beating the all blacks??

Mike Oxlong · 16-03-2019 11:20am

fryup wrote: »

if Ireland were to deny Wales the championship in front of a loud partisan crowd ..would it go down as the best win ever? even bigger than beating the all blacks??

Absolutely not

Exclamation Marc · 16-03-2019 11:20am

fryup wrote: »

if Ireland were to deny Wales the championship in front of a loud partisan crowd ..would it go down as the best win ever? even bigger than beating the all blacks??

No, not a chance.

Exclamation Marc · 16-03-2019 11:23am

Today is about Ireland getting a great win and showing their ability on the road, whoever wins the championship (if its not Ireland) is secondary.

Anyone who wishes for a Welsh win just to deny England the championship needs their head checked.

Support your team. COYBIG!

pc7 · 16-03-2019 11:32am

If we win this I feel this will set a mark for QF/SF at the World Cup, this will be a great test for similar set up. Big one off game, get up for it, win!

Diabhal Beag · 16-03-2019 11:53am

In Cardiff and have already have 6 pints this morning and nearly left my credit card behind. Already a success today.

mangobob · 16-03-2019 12:14pm

Exclamation Marc wrote: »

Anyone who wishes for a Welsh win just to deny England the championship needs their head checked.

Support your team. COYBIG!

Are there actually Irish fans who would hope for this? :eek:

Wow.

irishbucsfan · 16-03-2019 12:22pm

Former Former wrote: »

What is the rationale that a wet pitch favours Wales more than us?

It matters if you know what the conditions will be and you can specifically plan for them. A soaking wet pitch has a big impact on the tradeoff in territory/possession. If you know it'll be like that 24 hours in advance its a pretty nifty advantage and I'd say its the type of thing that'd drive Schmidt crazy. That's why they did what they did before, which was shrewd but hardly game breaking.

The rest of the stuff this week isn't even mind games I'd say. It's both teams giving the media a little toy to play with and keep themselves busy, and the usual sorts are falling for it hook, line and sinker.

munsterlegend · 16-03-2019 12:23pm

pc7 wrote: »

If we win this I feel this will set a mark for QF/SF at the World Cup, this will be a great test for similar set up. Big one off game, get up for it, win!

To be honest I think a workd cup q/f would be easier subject to us having best players available. Beating a strong welsh team in Cardiff going for the grand slam will be mightily difficult. I think we’ll have plenty possession but like 2 years ago might not be able to do much with it. A good start is vital to settle nerves and quieten the crowd.

Zzippy · 16-03-2019 1:00pm

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

In Cardiff and have already have 6 pints this morning and nearly left my credit card behind. Already a success today.

Just put it behind the bar. They'll look after it for you. Thank me later...

stephen_n · 16-03-2019 1:12pm

Zzippy wrote: »

Just put it behind the bar. They'll look after it for you. Thank me later...

Safer to do that in the bar rather than the lap dancing club later.

Diabhal Beag · 16-03-2019 1:22pm

Diabhal Beag wrote: »

In Cardiff and have already have 6 pints this morning and nearly left my credit card behind. Already a success today.

This is bar owner. *Insert name* is fine.

Kind regards,

Gethin.

SeeMoreBut · 16-03-2019 1:25pm

Pity they don’t decide the last round kick off times based on title position.

Wales game should be last.

PTH2009 · 16-03-2019 1:32pm

Hope we beat those smung singing red baxtards and Joe finally does everything possible in his six nations managerial career by finally beating Wales in the championship in Cardiff

Very hard game though and I think Wales will get over the line. Going too hurling match at 3pm so have too follow on my phone and watch later. The GAA should be shot for putting a game on the same time

Diabhal Beag · 16-03-2019 1:43pm

They give ye pints with lids on them here. Welsh are an odd bunch.

Shefwedfan · 16-03-2019 1:49pm

If Wales win will they jump Ireland in ranking?

techdiver · 16-03-2019 2:39pm

Shefwedfan wrote: »

If Wales win will they jump Ireland in ranking?

Yes

Clegg · 16-03-2019 2:42pm

The Welsh media have gone into overdrive about the roof being left open. Not in the spirit of the game etc. For that reason alone I hope we smash them.

Shefwedfan · 16-03-2019 2:51pm

Clegg wrote: »

The Welsh media have gone into overdrive about the roof being left open. Not in the spirit of the game etc. For that reason alone I hope we smash them.

I am sick of the bloody roof....really it should be just left open....evry bloody 6 nations we have the Welsh crying about that f**king roof.....

thomond2006 · 16-03-2019 2:52pm

Clegg wrote: »

The Welsh media have gone into overdrive about the roof being left open. Not in the spirit of the game etc. For that reason alone I hope we smash them.

Why wouldn't you decide to open the roof? The meltdown every two years about it is gold.

Burkie1203 · 16-03-2019 6:16pm

England 3 tries already. Scotland gonna ship 50 or 60 here

Dave_The_Sheep · 16-03-2019 6:18pm

14 minutes in and all I can think is...

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FrancieBrady · 16-03-2019 6:19pm

Long day for Ireland...might never end for Scotland 21-0 after 15 mins. Ouch

razorblunt · 16-03-2019 6:20pm

Jones will want England to go all out for the 80.

Two big tackles from Johnson and Maitland before the inevitable

Wheres Me Jumper? · 16-03-2019 6:21pm

FrancieBrady wrote: »

Long day for Ireland...might never end for Scotland 21-0 after 15 mins. Ouch

don't worry frankie. Scotland are a team with something to prove.:D

FrancieBrady · 16-03-2019 6:22pm

Wheres Me Jumper? wrote: »

don't worry frankie. Scotland are a team with something to prove.:D

Ireland to win by 7. How did that go for you? :P:P

Wheres Me Jumper? · 16-03-2019 6:24pm

FrancieBrady wrote: »

Ireland to win by 7. How did that go for you? :P:P

i know. that's why i never gamble.
i knew we would not win, but my heart wanted them to.

and as Meat Loaf once said ..

Burkie1203 · 16-03-2019 6:34pm

31-0. If england keep going they could hit 3 figures

FrancieBrady · 16-03-2019 6:39pm

Gwan Scotland!!!

razorblunt · 16-03-2019 6:39pm

Gwan Rambo !

Give that man oxygen.

ScrubsfanChris · 16-03-2019 6:40pm

Johnny May just lost a foot race to a front row :pac:

Wheres Me Jumper? · 16-03-2019 6:40pm

FrancieBrady wrote: »

Gwan Scotland!!!

they'll be a dangerous proposition in the 2nd half!
LOL

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