Rugby Union 23/24 Discussion
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No way they keep this up for 80.
Well it's an Ireland team so it's not representative of everyone but you know that.
Aye. I totally understand it, but still.
England are so up for this.
I was slightly concerned at the unbridled optimism.
England need (at least) a two score lead and hold at HT. Very good so far but always think Ireland can get two quick scores when they click
Could be an off day for Ireland. They've shown nothing yet.
Ireland will be very happy to only be 2pts down instead of 2 tries down.
Some of the rules are so vague and difficult for a non regular to understand
I think England have played well… I just don’t think any side stops/controls Ireland for 80. Take the points when they come and while in the ascendancy
I think we'll weather the storm
That’s a clear knock on
Not sure if I like ref telling George to go away or not. Bit dismissive.
Players are far too gobby but captains can ask questions. Don’t think ref liked inference they’d rushed decision
Players are far too gobby but captains can ask questions. Don’t think ref liked inference they’d rushed decision
He asked about four times to be fair. The ref was telling him they'd already checked whatever it was every time.
George plays the ref a bit from what I've seen in the past.
Yeah it didn't need 75 replays
Watching his kicks and thinking “adjust, aim a couple of yards to the left”.
doesnt, waste.
doesnt, waste.
The kick before only just snuck in too.
A couple maybe
. I think George’s issue was ref didnt explain the why. They’re usually better at explaining decisions.Hence why said 50/50. A good ref has better communication.
(I’ve no dog in this race)
Can't believe Ireland are ahead.
Kicking the difference so far. Always been Ford’s weakness.
Yeah, most (all?) been right. Would have thought someone that experienced would adjust. Wales have Jenkins coming on and he can mutter a comment when thinks needed…
Basics.
So many terrible mistakes by England
Thank feck. Keeping Ireland in it.
Delighted to see Ireland ahead. It's been a rough ride so far, England the better team for first half hour.
Can't see Ireland being that bad again second half, so being ahead is pretty promising.
England have been excellent. Ireland barely in the game. Can’t believe the scoreline. Squeaky bum time.
Finely balanced.
England have thrown more than expected at Ireland, and it still hasn't been enough.
What do they have left for the second half.
England have thrown more than expected at Ireland, and it still hasn't been enough.
What do they have left for the second half.
Scoreline is a prime example of making sure you stay in the game. Can England keep that pace up second half?
The last three scores have all came from Ireland who have been playing in second gear.
The last three scores have all came from Ireland who have been playing in second gear.
Ahh we'll do them second half. Shades of Ireland pulling out great first half performances and not getting enough on the scoreboard. We've the better bench as well.
Trading super tries after halftime.
Great England try
Incredible try
Ouch. Kicking the only difference at the mo'.
Never a try if the touch judge wasn't blind