[2019 Six Nations] Wales v Ireland (16/03/2019)

[Groundhog]

Ok Valley Commando cool the jets

 

[TommiG88]

Ok Valley Commando cool the jets

Valley or a close relative.

 

[Leinster Fan]

Christ only reading this now, this is hilarious.

Thread of the year material right here.

 

[bushytop]

Ok Valley Commando cool the jets

Valley or a close relative.

The funny thing is for someone so maligned... he gets so many call outs on here and I think we all secretly miss him. It's like that crazy Jock calling people racists the other week, people moan a lot about stuff like that but in reality it makes my week!

 

[Every Time Ref]

Valley or a close relative.

By close relative you mean sister-wife?

 

[Jimbo]

How about getting rid of the roof and save the constant pre match debates, no other six nations home fixture has this constant debate.

All it seems to do is allow the opponents to be made to look unreasonable, the principality is a hell of a stadium and in reality having the roof closed just amplifies the home advantage everyone knows it, what are opposition coaches suppose to do turn around and say they are scared closing it, it will make it an even more difficult assignement, whilst showing they have confidence in their teams ability.

 

[bushytop]

How about getting rid of the roof and save the constant pre match debates, no other six nations home fixture has this constant debate.

All it seems to do is allow the opponents to be made to look unreasonable, the principality is a hell of a stadium and in reality having the roof closed just amplifies the home advantage everyone knows it, what are opposition coaches suppose to do turn around and say they are scared closing it, it will make it an even more difficult assignement, whilst showing they have confidence in their teams ability.

''Tis just good copy these days.

 

[Jimbo]

''Tis just good copy these days.

Enjoy the atmosphere tomorrow will be Awsome whatever the outcome it's good to see such a strong NH offering this close to a World Cup England, Ireland, Wales all looking very positive in recent times, Scotland could cause a few suprises if they get key players fit in time and keep them that way, I could be wrong but can't remember the NH all looking so good at once this close to a World Cup getting pretty excited for it.

 

[bushytop]

Enjoy the atmosphere tomorrow will be Awsome whatever the outcome it's good to see such a strong NH offering this close to a World Cup England, Ireland, Wales all looking very positive in recent times, Scotland could cause a few suprises if they get key players fit in time and keep them that way, I could be wrong but can't remember the NH all looking so good at once this close to a World Cup getting pretty excited for it.

Have a good day yourself Jimbo!

 

[truthteller]

Enjoy the atmosphere tomorrow will be Awsome whatever the outcome it's good to see such a strong NH offering this close to a World Cup England, Ireland, Wales all looking very positive in recent times, Scotland could cause a few suprises if they get key players fit in time and keep them that way, I could be wrong but can't remember the NH all looking so good at once this close to a World Cup getting pretty excited for it.

great post jimbo and very true

ireland and wales are stronger than ever and england are looking very tasty for a tilt at the world cup....scotland are a decent outfit who cant seem to step forward...france are a shambles of wasted talent...enjoy it lads and laddesses and may the best team win

 

[bushytop]

Alright alright alright... game day boys! Honestly this game could go in so many directions but I think that the most likely pattern of play will be Ireland securing the lions share of possession and Wales defending for their lives. The crazy thing is that if that does come to pass, Wales could actually still get the win within that template, though I would much rather us have some ball!

Nervous, excited, stressed and 'thirsty'... there's no place like Cardiff on a day that 'could' result in a Grand Slam.

 

[munstermuffin]

Fox is a lions legend hes won the pro 14 with scarlets and european final last year... 80 odd caps...15 test tries.. 2 six nations ***les and a grand slam....his passing can be sumblime...hes a master of the pop pass when he gets hit and offloads....he has a wonderful left peg and serious gas for a big guy of 16 and a half stones...oh and defensively hes a rock. if ringrose is better than that he was be another BOD.

Last time I checked Leinster won Europe last year and 2nd tier would be considered a "Cup" and not Europen Final which implies winning sn elite comp

 

[Jimbo]

Alright alright alright... game day boys! Honestly this game could go in so many directions but I think that the most likely pattern of play will be Ireland securing the lions share of possession and Wales defending for their lives. The crazy thing is that if that does come to pass, Wales could actually still get the win within that template, though I would much rather us have some ball!

Nervous, excited, stressed and 'thirsty'... there's no place like Cardiff on a day that 'could' result in a Grand Slam.

Wales defence has been epic no question, however I am not sure they can hold out the Irish if they dominate possession particularly if they discover the fluidity and cutting edge they have been lacking By comparison to their last campaign, I think for Wales to win (which they are more than capable of) they will need to fairly close on possession stats.

Call it arrogance but I may actually be looking forward to this game more than any other this weekend despite being English, I don't realistically see anything but an English victory over Scotland, this one I simply can't call.

Roll on mid day it then becomes acceptable to start on the beers.

 

[bushytop]

Wales defence has been epic no question, however I am not sure they can hold out the Irish if they dominate possession particularly if they discover the fluidity and cutting edge they have been lacking By comparison to their last campaign, I think for Wales to win (which they are more than capable of) they will need to fairly close on possession stats.

Call it arrogance but I may actually be looking forward to this game more than any other this weekend despite being English, I don't realistically see anything but an English victory over Scotland, this one I simply can't call.

Roll on mid day it then becomes acceptable to start on the beers.

I never said we would win and even started the suggestion with how crazy it would be. All I was saying was that in all probability (when analysing the last 12 - 18 months of both teams) Ireland probably will have more possession... then my observation prefixed by how crazy it would be... is that of all the teams Wales (due to an amazingly defence during the last 13 games) 'could' (& that is the operative word here) still get the W.

I too think that in reality feel that Wales need more ball.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Getting buzzed now. Come on Ireland, raise the roof!

 

[Bluemoon]

What a day this will be in Cardiff. Love the Six Nations for times like these. Win or lose, see you after at the bar.

 

[truthteller]

Around 300,000 are descending into the majestic city of Cardiff/Caerdyddd today...The atmosphere will be stupendous and all that magic will roll into the best rugby stadium in the world with lets face it the best and most tuneful fans in the world....|Regardless of result I really hope every last man and woman squeezes every drop of joy from the best occassion ever.........

 

[The5thOfficial]

I think the roof thing is hilarious. It's based on reverse psychology. Wales want the roof closed so Ireland (or any team) say "nope, leave it open. So at its simplest, Wales could say, "its imperative that the roof stays open". The opposing team will say - "nope we want it closed." And Wales get their own way.

But, even to reverse the reverse the psychology - Wales want the roof closed, Ireland (or any team) say "nope its got to stay open." So on match day, the teams come out, and Wales come out making 'clucking' noises like 'chickens' indicating that's what the opposing team are, chickens for not having the roof closed. And that has reversed the psychology right back, because no team of big tough rugby players wanna be called chickens. LOL!

 

[truthteller]

I think the roof thing is hilarious. It's based on reverse psychology. Wales want the roof closed so Ireland (or any team) say "nope, leave it open. So at its simplest, Wales could say, "its imperative that the roof stays open". The opposing team will say - "nope we want it closed." And Wales get their own way.

But, even to reverse the reverse the psychology - Wales want the roof closed, Ireland (or any team) say "nope its got to stay open." So on match day, the teams come out, and Wales come out making 'clucking' noises like 'chickens' indicating that's what the opposing team are, chickens for not having the roof closed. And that has reversed the psychology right back, because no team of big tough rugby players wanna be called chickens. LOL!

it is really but ultimately gats wins the mind games as the irish and schmidt look lik the bad guys and the press conferences have been all about the roof and taken pressure off the welsh players

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

You Welsh are just mental, not necessarily in a bad way but just bloody mental!