[2025 Six Nations] Ireland vs England - 01/02/25

[AngloScotsHybrid]

Yeah it's two very contrasting sides in terms of style. Big Joe is a loss from the bench for sure, I wouldn't fear the impact of the 6/2 at all if he was joining Conan, Sheehan, Crowley and Henshaw off the bench. Still a more than physical enough though.

Winning the gainline and territory battles will be key for us. Expect Prendergast to be kicking long to find grass a lot, Furbank a big loss to England in that regard.

What is England's style? I haven't seen a clear gameplan, strategy and selection to match for several years.

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

What is England's style? I haven't seen a clear gameplan, strategy and selection to match for several years.

That's the plan, if we don't know what we're doing then our opponents have no chance.

 

[Saintjay]

Let's be honest we all know Predergast only got in the Ireland team because for some reason Andy Farrell thinks he's the 10 playing son he wished he'd had.

#justiceforjack

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Prendergast gets in the side because he's better than the Byrne brothers, which is arguably the lowest bar for praise in world rugby

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

What is England's style? I haven't seen a clear gameplan, strategy and selection to match for several years.

Tight carrying, contestable kicks, poke Marcus Smith with a stick and hope he does something (added to the plan in autumn). I'm sure there's more that hasn't yet been executed due to systems failures but it's definitely not a plan founded in possession and territory with a high importance on phase-to-phase attacking play like Ireland.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Let's be honest we all know Predergast only got in the Ireland team because for some reason Andy Farrell thinks he's the 10 playing son he wished he'd had.

#justiceforjack

Prendergast gets in the side because he's better than the Byrne brothers, which is arguably the lowest bar for praise in world rugby

England fans when a nation picks their best 10, and not their 2nd best 10, to start a game of rugby:

 

[Welsh Exile]

England fans when a nation picks their best 10, and not their 2nd best 10, to start a game of rugby:

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Little known fact, many people think that Sam Neill gif is taken from Jurassic Park but it was his reaction seeing AWJ in the flesh for the first time.

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

Little known fact, many people think that Sam Neill gif is taken from Jurassic Park but it was his reaction seeing AWJ in the flesh for the first time.

TBF AWJ is old enough to belong in Jurassic park

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

TBF AWJ is old enough to belong in Jurassic park

Does Jurassic Park have a roof?

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

Does Jurassic Park have a roof?

If by Jurassic Park you mean the Millennium stadium, then yes.

 

[Saintjay]

England fans when a nation picks their best 10, and not their 2nd best 10, to start a game of rugby:

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Playing to my obvious Saints bias is harsh.

I take it all back your best 10 still is that fella I forget his name, the one who only ever got to a RWC quarter final. Sacked off by Gats for the Lions. The one in your coaching set up late 30's. Who's like AWJ old, old.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Playing to my obvious Saints bias is harsh.

I take it all back your best 10 still is that fella I forget his name, the one who only ever got to a RWC quarter final (Skill issue of every other Irish person alive (plus a few kiwis and aussies)). Sacked off by Gats for the Lions (Proof of GOAT, see 2013 also). The one in your coaching set up late 30's (This is just fact). Who's like AWJ old, old (Importantly, still has a full head of hair (and to be critical is too old for the fresh fade he rocks)).

You're correct.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Andy Farrell going into the toilet store and seeing they have a 10 in stock

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

The best place for Andy to look if he needs an English 10 for his Lions squad.

Olyy, you're getting into a scrap with a man with unlimited time amd very few ways to use it right now!

 

[AlRums]

Little known fact, many people think that Sam Neill gif is taken from Jurassic Park but it was his reaction seeing AWJ in the flesh for the first time.

Only because he couldn't identify the species.

 

[Welsh Exile]

Only because he couldn't identify the species.

AWJ is a different breed that's for sure.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Only because he couldn't identify the species.

I just presumed he was at least part sasquatch - I mean compare the head shape/hairline to Harry from Harry and the Hendersons

 

[TRF_Olyy]

The best place for Andy to look if he needs an English 10 for his Lions squad.

Sitting in the bright sunshine and warmth of God's love?
Yeah, sounds about right

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Sitting in the bright sunshine and warmth of God's love?
Yeah, sounds about right

Sir, it's a bench.

Please put your trousers back on.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Sir, it's a bench.

Being a follower of Ireland players on Lions tours I'm sure it's something you're very accustomed to seeing, then

Can't relate