I think that’s harsh. I’m not good at analysing defence though. So he may be right. They were decent with ball in hand, I thought.
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I think that’s harsh. I’m not good at analysing defence though. So he may be right. They were decent with ball in hand, I thought.
When Kinghorn and Ritchie went off they got very static. A few of their players were either caught flat or in no-mans land (unsure what runner to commit to). They also didn't move around quickly enough when we recycled out wide.
You can attribute some of that to how quickly we clear rucks or go around the corner after a breakdown, but they were woeful positionally, and their players had huge periods where they just didn't try.
I remember it from Aisling Daly in the UFC and have loved it for Irish crowds since then.
Well yeah we really had to be on it in defence especially for the first 20. That was a great effort to keep them out til the game was well out of sight.
Ollie smith is certainly not as good as he thinks he is. Ireland Vs NZ is gonna be a cracker.
Things mightn't be too bad fitness-wise for Ireland.
Now they’re through hopefully the Irish posters will stop moaning about the draw until they got knocked out
We weren't overly worried we wouldn't get through because of the draw. It's bad for the quality of games in the knockout stages.
It's mostly likely that the winner of NZ/IRE goes on to play the winner of Wales/Japan and that the winner of France/SA goes on to play the winner of England/Fiji which is a bit ridiculous, don't you think?
I guess not!
But yeah it’s ridiculous but at least you’ll get an easyish semi if you get through
I don't see this All Blacks side beating Ireland next weekend. Ireland have had New Zealand's measure during this World Cup cycle and I expect that to continue next week.
The World Cup Quarter Final Stage has had Ireland's measure for 36 years though.
An easyish semi seems to be a daily occurrence for me.I guess not!
But yeah it’s ridiculous but at least you’ll get an easyish semi if you get through
Yeah, NZ will struggle upfront against the Irish & I think ireland takes it. NZ look excellent - still the best attacking team in world rugby but if you dominate upfront and at the breakdown, the cracks start appearing and their backs are starved of the ball. Expecting ireland to take it by 7-12 points.
So Ireland have opened at -1 vs the ABs and France at -1 vs South Africa.
Basically even money both.
I’ll be keeping away from France SA financially but already on Ireland -1 and might look at the odds of a 7+ or even 10+ winning margin
Basically even money both.
I’ll be keeping away from France SA financially but already on Ireland -1 and might look at the odds of a 7+ or even 10+ winning margin
I don't think they will either, to be fair. I just think they've really gone under the radar a bit. Most of that has to do with the quality of opposition I suspect. It has been poor, but NZ have certainly racked up some impressive points. I just don't see them competing physically with Ireland. I know it's the obvious answer, but only France can stop Ireland.
Typical of Ireland to get the easy side of the draw, though. Whereas England and Wales have to do it the hard way...
True but this is the best opportunity Ireland have ever had to win a QF and the QF curse is the only thing stopping them. The All Blacks haven't really looked convincing on a consistent basis during this cycle and have looked very beatable against the likes of Ireland, France and South Africa. The one thing the AB's have going for them is they haven't conceded a first half try in this tournament. If they keep that up against the Irish maybe your blokes get jittery. You guys have a better coach, better players at the moment and are a better team than New Zealand.
Ireland by 15. South Africa vs France is far too close to call.
Argentina vs Japan
Argentina vs Japan in about 20 minutes. Winner into the last 8, the loser is out.
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Argentina took just 70 seconds to score the first try, bursting through the Japan defence like a hot knife through butter.
Argentina have underdelivered this WC. There’s a really decent team in there….this is the day if they’re going to show it
Big time. I think they're a really good team. Or at least much better than they've shown. I think they'll beat Wales (if they get through)
Of course Japan score as I praise Argentina
Of course Japan score as I praise Argentina
It was a sensational try though.
NIce try!
We have a Labuschagne playing for Australia in the Cricket World Cup and a Labuschagne playing for Japan in the RWC but South Africa don't have a Labuschagne at either World Cup.
Great counter attacking try by Argentina. Kramer might need an HIA after charging that drop goal attempt down with his head.
Such is lifeOf course Japan score as I praise Argentina
Take it it’s a South African name?
Where’s all the Irish posters? All too hungover? 
Some seriously good rugby in this match
Yes
There have been some excellent tries in this match.
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Where’s all the Irish posters? All too hungover?
At Mass probably. Or visiting their Mammies.
Hungover, at mass, or at their mams. Yup, that’s the stereotype covered
Entertaining game between Argentina and Japan.
Why did they not pass there?
Great game this.
Wales will have a game on their hands against both of these.
They're both making lots of mistakes
Every time Japan get close, Argentina score again to give themselves some breathing space.
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