RWC 2019 1/4 Final New Zealand vs Ireland

[aeneas]

Some sort of atmosphere

 

[molman]

Im so glad those are no longer yellow cards.

 

[Derpus]

It's a relief watching a game that doesn't involve the Wallabies

 

[The Honey Badger]

Idea was right

 

[molman]

what happened to Ardies googles?

 

[aeneas]

Brilliant

 

[tragic]

ABs exit - one phase. Big boot. Half way. Chalk and cheese.

 

[zer0]

I see we're gone for the Lions I opening approach. F*cken finally. Good start. Ideally need to grab another try, or two penalties, before Ireland score. Big test at this lineout given Schmidt's penchant for tricky bespoke lineout moves.....

EDIT: Or not! Though could've done without that madcap runaround in-goal!

 

[molman]

Brilliant

Hard to argue.. just manipulating that defence and a 9 who is so aware.

 

[Derpus]

ABs exit - one phase. Big boot. Half way. Chalk and cheese.

Rugby 101.

 

[aeneas]

They should still give the yellow there as that’s pretty cynical

 

[zer0]

 

[tragic]

Stupid play by Ireland. Gave away the penalty and left the wing open. If you're going to commit a professional foul at least stop the try and don’t create one.

 

[molman]

That tackle on Savea wasn't good.

 

[zer0]

Seen some criticism of O'Mahony being poor, but seems to be playing like he did in Dublin 2016. The rest of the Irish team less so.

Need to capitalise now we're back in their 22. Missed out last time due to him (O'Mahony). Can't afford too many unsuccessful forays like that. Even just a penalty or droppie will do for now.

EDIT: Silly knock-on. Grrrr.....

 

[molman]

They should still give the yellow there as that’s pretty cynical

I don't agree. I think he thought he was a chance (yes I know it went down).

 

[The Honey Badger]

All Blacks are in another league

 

[The Honey Badger]

Ireland, STOP BOX KICKING

 

[molman]

Ireland, STOP BOX KICKING

When there is Barrett back there it's not a great tactic.

 

[aeneas]

What are Ireland doing. Panic has set in.