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<blockquote data-quote="LiRFCMatt" data-source="post: 711283" data-attributes="member: 72144">I&#039;ve written a preview for this game, I think the key match-ups are the battle of the fullbacks, the master vs the apprentice at fly-half, and the contest at the breakdown. Full report is here: Ireland vs England - Preview <a href="http://fourballsblog.blogspot.com/2015/02/ireland-vs-england-preview.html" target="_blank">http://fourballsblog.blogspot.com/2015/02/ireland-vs-england-preview.html</a>This is the conclusion:It&#039;s going to be a tough, close, nerve-racking game. England need to make sure they start strongly, no silly penalties or Sexton will hurt them. Ireland will make the most of their strong kicking game, and will chase hard, putting pressure on the inexperienced England backs. Before the 6 Nations started, I said Ireland would win this match, but it is just so close, it is going to be a real nail-biter. Both sides know they can win this, but Ireland haven&#039;t beaten England in a while, and the young, fearless England side may have the mental advantage over the Irish, in spite of the fantastic Irish form. We will find out on Sunday, but I am going for another 3 point victory for England, provided they start strongly. Otherwise, they could let Ireland ease in to a 10-15 point lead, and that will be almost impossible to come back from.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="LiRFCMatt, post: 711283, member: 72144"] I've written a preview for this game, I think the key match-ups are the battle of the fullbacks, the master vs the apprentice at fly-half, and the contest at the breakdown. Full report is here: Ireland vs England - Preview [url]http://fourballsblog.blogspot.com/2015/02/ireland-vs-england-preview.html[/url] This is the conclusion:It's going to be a tough, close, nerve-racking game. England need to make sure they start strongly, no silly penalties or Sexton will hurt them. Ireland will make the most of their strong kicking game, and will chase hard, putting pressure on the inexperienced England backs. Before the 6 Nations started, I said Ireland would win this match, but it is just so close, it is going to be a real nail-biter. Both sides know they can win this, but Ireland haven't beaten England in a while, and the young, fearless England side may have the mental advantage over the Irish, in spite of the fantastic Irish form. We will find out on Sunday, but I am going for another 3 point victory for England, provided they start strongly. Otherwise, they could let Ireland ease in to a 10-15 point lead, and that will be almost impossible to come back from. [/QUOTE]

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