Six Nations 2014
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Dick Tooth (41)
I think Marshall does everything that D'Arcy does and more its just that there is more instinctive trust in the Sexton, D'Arcy, BOD defensive system which will be crucial this week. Last week BOD came inside to Marshalls man a few times because he didn't trust Marshall to make the tackle, Wales would have punished these mistakes.
Its disappointing we are still persevering with them but I expect we'll see a lot more of Marshall in this tournament, BOD's successor for the 2015 World Cup is not yet Irish qualified and his long term replacement is injured.
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Alfred Walker (16)
Surprised to see Marshall omitted but can see the reasons in selecting D'Arcy.
Is BOD definitely calling it a day ? If he's still performing to a good standard won't the RWC be a good way too bow out ? It's not too far away.
I guess he's hoping for an Irish championship/slam to go out in style this season maybe.
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John Solomon (38)
He needs to use his influence to keep his centre partner out, if BOD starts shooting, as he has been doing this season, the giants on the wing will tear Ireland to shreds.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
Have been affected by an uncontrolable wave of optimism since Irish team was announced. Since this condition is usually a prelude to crushing disappointment I've developed a few mantras to put the gnome back in his box. Murray better than Philips. Sexton better than priestland. These work well but everywhere else I think we re on a par or better..... so the upshot is this isn't helping.
Provided that Ireland don't run riot for 50 minutes then it's going to come down to fitness and use of the bench. C'mon wales!
Provided that Ireland don't run riot for 50 minutes then it's going to come down to fitness and use of the bench. C'mon wales!
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Jim Lenehan (48)
From a purely selfish welsh perspective I'd like to bod continue
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Jim Lenehan (48)
Apparently Adam has sustained a head injury and may wear a scrum cap. Could be a great ploy to distract the Irish, who will be falling about laughing
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Jim Lenehan (48)
I see psa has continued his idiosyncratic selection policy. Not surprised medard is out tho
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Alfred Walker (16)
Can't possibly be as funny as RWC in 2003 (i think or was it 2007) with his fully braided head of hair !
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Jim Lenehan (48)
I remember that! Priceless. The man is a legendCan't possibly be as funny as RWC in 2003 (i think or was it 2007) with his fully braided head of hair !
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Jim Lenehan (48)
IMHO the regions have been and always will be a waste of time. Back to clubs, let's call them Cardiff, Newport, Llanelli, Neath and the other one
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Jim Lenehan (48)
There is an uncanny resemblance between Lancaster and Arnold rimmer. And whist I'm on the subject, have Scott Johnson and Gerard depardieu been seen in the same room. Might explain strange selections
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Jim Lenehan (48)
The run up to this game has been strangely free of the usual hatred and loathing. I blame the lions tour. There's significant proportion of this Irish team that I greatly admire. Fortunately I despise Barnes the ref
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Mark Ella (57)
Bairdy
Peter Fenwicke (45)
Heh, except for the hatred of the Englishman.
The forecast on Google says that the weather in Dublin is 8 degrees, or thereabouts, with light showers forecast? I hope this match is not played in the mud; it would be a shame considering the two teams are in good form.
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Who are these two players alluded too?
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John Solomon (38)
The press are trying to dredge up the Gatland BOD rivalry but it is a load of bollix. There are a fair whack of Irish supporters who couldn't give a fuck about the Lions anyway.
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Peter Fenwicke (45)
I think he's referring to Jared Payne and Stuart Olding
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Jim Lenehan (48)
Pitch is pretty good
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