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Ireland u20s 6 Nations and World Championahip 2020

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  • #202
    stephen_n
    Registered Users Posts: 12,920 ✭✭✭✭stephen_n


    Neil3030 wrote: »
    In addition, that pack (of teenagers) weighs 833kg, that's frightening.

    Couple of very big lads in there including the latest incarnation of SOB


  • #203
    Bridge93
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    England leading away to Scotland 14-10

    Italy 12-0 up after 15 at home to France


  • #204
    Granny15
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    Been very impressed with Kelly in the centre. Big hitter and good on the crash ball


  • #205
    Buer
    Registered Users Posts: 24,258 ✭✭✭✭Buer


    I know we're much improved but this Welsh side are utter gash.

    I can see them going 0/5.


  • #206
    vienne86
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    Finlay is a great passer.


  • #207
    vienne86
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    Careless stuff now from Ireland.


  • #208
    Bridge93
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    Don’t actually think it’s a particularly good Irish team. Some very good individuals


  • #209
    FrancieBrady
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    Jaysus don't blow it now Ireland, I've been annoying a few Welsh friends.


  • #210
    Buer
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    Bridge93 wrote: »
    Don’t actually think it’s a particularly good Irish team. Some very good individuals

    3 or 4 guys who look the real deal but I can see them getting stuffed this summer when other nations are dealing from a full deck.


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  • #211
    vienne86
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    Too many errors now.


  • #212
    Faugheen
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    That’s the second time Crowley has kicked it too low. He got away with that one but he needs to make sure of it first and foremost.


  • #213
    Faugheen
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    What was Finlay trying to do there? Got away with it again.


  • #214
    Bridge93
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    Really poor game at the minute


  • #215
    Squidgy Black
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    Crowley's starting to get a bit sloppy now and taking big risks


  • #216
    sydthebeat
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    Donald lenihan not knowing ruck laws....


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  • #217
    Buer
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    Regardless of whether we score here, going to the corner is incredibly stupid.


  • #218
    Faugheen
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    Ref being very kind to us as well.


  • #219
    Buer
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    And we don't score. Why on earth turn down a kick in front to go 3 scores ahead?! We're all over the place and need to steady the ship... And the BP is already secured!


  • #220
    Bridge93
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    Scotland beating England 17-14 and should be further ahead
    Italy 19-7 up in France

    Mad comp this year


  • #221
    Squidgy Black
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,722 ✭✭✭✭Squidgy Black


    Shut up Buer.


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  • #222
    Faugheen
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    What an unbelievable pass from McCann


  • #223
    Buer
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    Squidgy Black wrote: »
    Shut up Buer.

    I see Thomond has got to you. I shall not be silenced!


  • #224
    Faugheen
    Site Banned Posts: 12,341 ✭✭✭✭Faugheen


    Why would you box kick into a wind like this? Baffling.


  • #225
    Squidgy Black
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    Some of the footwork from our backs is unreal.

    Also will someone please give the ref a tissue


  • #226
    ClanofLams
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    Missed last weeks game, thought I read this years crop wasn’t the best? Look fairy impressive this evening.


  • #227
    Squidgy Black
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    ClanofLams wrote: »
    Missed last weeks game, thought I read this years crop wasn’t the best? Look fairy impressive this evening.

    Big improvement on last week but also Wales have been fairly dire


  • #228
    Buer
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    ClanofLams wrote: »
    Missed last weeks game, thought I read this years crop wasn’t the best? Look fairy impressive this evening.

    We look OK this evening. Wouldn't put us above that. Keep in mind this Welsh side didn't even get a LBP at home to Italy.


  • #229
    Bridge93
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    What’s with all the welsh lads playing for English clubs? What’s happening to the regions? Or are there an abnormally large number of English born welsh men in the squad?


    Really poor second half this


  • #230
    kingofthekong
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    Tom Stewart is bloody impressive, Ulster should try and get him involved as soon as possible, outstanding player


  • #231
    Faugheen
    Site Banned Posts: 12,341 ✭✭✭✭Faugheen


    What’s the point in sub half backs if you’re not going to use them when your starters are clearly wrecked?


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  • #232
    Squidgy Black
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    Bridge93 wrote: »
    What’s with all the welsh lads playing for English clubs? What’s happening to the regions? Or are there an abnormally large number of English born welsh men in the squad?


    Really poor second half this

    There's four lads in the 23 (Llyod, Costelow, John and Griffin) playing in England and all but Griffin were born in Wales and moved to English schools for sixth form.
    Rest of the squad are playing with the regions.


  • #233
    FrancieBrady
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    Eeked it out. Well done lads.


  • #234
    vienne86
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    Guys being brought on with 10 seconds to play. I hate that.


  • #235
    vienne86
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    A win is a win, but disappointing second half. Concentration dropped big time.


  • #236
    Granny15
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    Hernan had a quietly effective game. I’d say his tackle count was up in the high teens


  • #237
    Buer
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    vienne86 wrote: »
    Guys being brought on with 10 seconds to play. I hate that.

    You'd have to be disappointed but someone like Corkery is very young. If he was 1 month younger he could play 2 more years at this level.


  • #238
    stephen_n
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    vienne86 wrote: »
    A win is a win, but disappointing second half. Concentration dropped big time.

    I think the weather made a big difference in both halves. We possibly handled it slightly better than the Welsh overall but just about.


  • #239
    Faugheen
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    Buer wrote: »
    You'd have to be disappointed but someone like Corkery is very young. If he was 1 month younger he could play 2 more years at this level.

    Ah Corkery has started at 10 for Leinster As. He’s well able for this level.

    He’s better than the last 10 seconds.

    There’s not a whole lot between Finlay and Murphy as well. Let the boys play.

    EDIT: Mind you Nucifora being there and looking over McNamara’s shoulder probably didn’t help.


  • #240
    mfceiling
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    Faugheen wrote: »
    What’s the point in sub half backs if you’re not going to use them when your starters are clearly wrecked?

    PM Joe Schmidt and he'll tell you.


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  • #241
    clsmooth
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    Thought Stewart, McCann, Finlay, Crowley, Dan Kelly and Andrew Smith were all very good.


  • #242
    Paul Smeenus
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    clsmooth wrote: »
    Thought Stewart, McCann, Finlay, Crowley, Dan Kelly and Andrew Smith were all very good.

    Spot on. Not impressed with McNulty this game. McCarthy either.


  • #243
    Buer
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    Paul Smeenus wrote: »
    Spot on. Not impressed with McNulty this game. McCarthy either.

    McCarthy is a kid. Still 18. I've solid hopes for any player that manages 2 seasons at this level.


  • #244
    stephen_n
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    Buer wrote: »
    McCarthy is a kid. Still 18. I've solid hopes for any player that manages 2 seasons at this level.

    He was brilliant last week, a bit headless chicken tonight but that’s just youth I’d imagine, very physical.


  • #245
    Digifriendly
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    Scotland vs England U20s was streamed on Youtube by SRU. Scotland pushed England all the way but England edged it in the end 21-17. They play Ireland at home next and they must be favourites for mini grand slam. Italy likewise pushed France but 2 late scores saw France triumph 31-19. Ireland still have to go to France. Despite our 2 opening wins both with a bp and being top of the table I think 3rd place is probably our finishing posiition.


  • #246
    Paul Smeenus
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    Buer wrote: »
    McCarthy is a kid. Still 18. I've solid hopes for any player that manages 2 seasons at this level.

    Ach, I'm not writing anybody off. They're just kids. He just wasn't very good last night.


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  • #247
    Scottmactom
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    Not a vintage year group for Leinster really... Despite the large number of players.

    Of this age group only Hernan, SOB, Smith look like possible Academy additions.

    U19 age group on the other hand..


  • #248
    Squidgy Black
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    Scottmactom wrote: »
    Not a vintage year group for Leinster really... Despite the large number of players.

    Of this age group only Hernan, SOB, Smith look like possible Academy additions.

    U19 age group on the other hand..

    Clarkson and Deeny are already in the academy on top of the lads you've named who could be in for a spot, I wouldn't say it's a bad crop for the u20 age group but it's probably not as strong in terms of standouts compared to other years.


  • #249
    Scottmactom
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    Didn't say it was bad but that it wasn't a vintage age group for Leinster which is fine.. Given the heaps of talent at u19 level.


  • #250
    alanb92
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    Scottmactom wrote: »
    Didn't say it was bad but that it wasn't a vintage age group for Leinster which is fine.. Given the heaps of talent at u19 level.

    Who are the stand-out players at u19 level?


  • #251
    Dubinusa
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    Anywhere this is posted?


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