[2025 Six Nations] Ireland vs France - 8/3/25

[Jimbo]

Ireland aren't asking any questions either too predictable, only so many loops they can make.
Sexton can change his gameplay up Prendergast can't yet, and with the Irish forwards looking powderpuff the defence don't need to commit much

I'd agree to a point, I can't recall seeing it so energised post WC.

 

[ChicagoKid]

Our refusal to compete on defensive ball with 3 top defensive jumpers is baffling.

7 1 working unfortunately well. Very hard to counter this when not at full strength.

You've been physically dominated the entire game. The first 15 minutes showed Ireland don't have the horses against the top teams.

McCarthy needs to take a massive step. He's been so-so for a while at the international level.

 

[IT157]

France should go for the points.

And 7-1 split working well again...

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Not to take anything away from them, but I'd argue the others teams were not playing well in most of those.

Nah Ireland have rightly been one of the best teams in the world for a while. No point in down playing that

 

[Yulia]

I was expecting something very different from this game

 

[ChicagoKid]

hmmm he will learn a lot from a game like this though.

He needs another 5-7 kilos of muscle. He looks like a big kid versus an adult man.

 

[Weldit]

Nah Ireland have rightly been one of the best teams in the world for a while. No point in down playing that

Definitely. But they do have those moments.

 

[General Melchett]

Gok Wan earned his corn with his half time message.

 

[dirty harry]

Strange comment considering they have won three championships in a row and two grand slams in that run.

Not to be that guy but noone has done a 3 peat. Ireland have won 2.

Also they've lost every rwc quarter final they've played, would lend credence to his comment

 

[ChicagoKid]

Pendergast turned into dust. Drink.

 

[big ginger 8]

You've been physically dominated the entire game. The first 15 minutes showed Ireland don't have the horses against the top teams.

McCarthy needs to take a massive step. He's been so-so for a while at the international level.

Hence beating SA down there last summer.

Bit reactionary.

 

[Bluemoon]

France had to turn up today and play, but surprised Ireland have been heavily second best in most areas, bar the first 10 mins or territory. It's like they emptied the tank too early.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Think that's a yellow in that part of the field tbh

 

[IT157]

Not to be that guy but noone has done a 3 peat. Ireland have won 2.

Also they've lost every rwc quarter final they've played, would lend credence to his comment

Yes, sorry, just the two championships in a row...

My overall point still stands.

 

[ChicagoKid]

Hence beating SA down there last summer.

Bit reactionary.

Having two miracle drop goals proves the exception to the rule. First SA game you were atomized.

All Blacks in the autumn. Now this.

 

[dirty harry]

Nah Ireland have rightly been one of the best teams in the world for a while. No point in down playing that

???

How so? They havnt been any sort of player in RWC history.

Rankins I'll give you they're up there, but one of the best in the world? Big claim

 

[curtbob7]

Strange comment considering they have won three championships in a row and two grand slams in that run.

Have they?

 

[Lé Ddanno]

Smooooooooooooth Murray

 

[TommiG88]

Ryan is lucky there, charged in and headbutted a French player

 

[Saintjay]

You could say this is a Lowelight for them

ha ha ha

Not quite an all time Lowe.