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Really, I think Schmidt left Ireland in a better place then when he started, yes they failed at the quarter finals. But the Wallabies could use his attention to detail.

One of the most outdated rules in rugby, couldn't be enforced with so many teams sponsorship being with sports drink companies.

It has, but as an Irish doe hard. I am still worried we won't make it past the quarters and will cop the same thing for another 4 years

As a Irish fan, if Ireland can't win it I'd be happy to see France. Played some great rugby for a couple of years now and probably the team that deserves a rwc crown out of those without one.

For me at the moment it's SA, they don't actually watch any rugby but think they know how they will go. Already talking about the rematch with Ireland in the final when they need to get past France first. And Ireland need to get past NZ which is not an easy feat. I could understand SH teams...

He was asked in a interview if he played in the current day how would he go, he send he wouldn't play cause he would have constantly been suspended.

But let me guess, Gregan 4 more years was ok? O'Mahony is one of the greatest 6's over the last decade, the fact that everybody underrates his work is amazing. Even Irish fans have been dropping him from sides for years and he continues to prove everybody wrong. He disrupts lineouts and get's...

Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (NZR) Assistant Referee 1: Paul Williams (NZR) Assistant Referee 2: James Doleman (NZR) TMO: Brendon Pickerill (NZR

Referee: Wayne Barnes (RFU) Assistant Referee 1: Matthew Carley (RFU) Assistant Referee 2: Christophe Ridley (RFU) TMO: Tom Foley (RFU)

Your a lucky man, while mine would not stand in the way, the current interest rate and daycare fees is standing clearly in the way. I don't know how I am going to handle this weekend, let alone if we make the final. At least with 6am I don't have to worry to much about waking everyone. Kids...

Max Gawn a few years ago would have been the one, played junior rugby and kiwi background.

I'd expect Brad Wilkin to get capped next year if he can remain injury free, he suits the way Eddie had England play back in 20/21. Anyone got ideas who the ARU should be trying to get in as assistant coaches? If I was Eddie I'd be trying to get Joe Schmidt as he has confirmed he won't be with...

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This match should be even money, I don't think anyone in all honesty from both sides of supporters knows how it's going to play out.

France have not lost at home in over 2 years, even with Ireland playing well I find to hard to see the frogs losing if Depont plays. Can't see SA beating them this weekend, hoping for all 4 NH teams to get up, want a Ireland v France final. Two form teams over the last 2 years. Ireland only...

^^^Kind of glad the time difference means I'll be watching this game alone. The nerves are real, NZ want payback for series defeat, NZ don't want to another team to equal 18 games, let alone reach 19.

Updated, I did dreadful

Ireland with injury concerns, Hansen - tweaked calf, passed HIA and returned to feel a bit tight and get dragged straight away Lowe - Couldn't open one eye, should be fit by next weekend Earls - tweaked hamstring Henshaw - tweaked hamstring Ryan - Possible broken hand/wrist Sending one home...

Updated for completion of pool stages RWC Champion (5 pnts) RWC Runner Up (5 pnts) RWC 3rd Place (5 pnts) RWC 4th Place (5 pnts) Pool A Winner (3 pnts) France Pool A Runner Up (3 pnts) New Zealand Pool B Winner (3 pnts) Ireland Pool B Runner Up (3 pnts) South Africa Pool C Winner (3 pnts)...

For this world cup I'd say he didn't need to reach the QF, he knew he was inheriting a side with a less then 40% win ration for 8 years.