[2025 Six Nations] Italy vs Ireland - 15/3/25

[Leonormous Boozer]

Also we're punters who have jobs and families and watch rugby in our spare time. The IRFU and coaching staff it's their full time job - they know the issues. Not sure why we think they're not completely aware of the strengths and weaknesses

These are the wisest words I've ever seen written about Irish rugby.

 

[AngloScotsHybrid]

Surely Conan will actually play at 8 even though he is named at 6

 

[AlRums]

Ireland don't have the player pool to just do a France and reset and put the kids out with an aim for a World Cup four years later. The way we've done it so far has brought success and I'm not sure what else people want. If a team was meant to win the 6N every year it would be France or England, and that hasn't happened so we shouldn't really criticise the approach too much. People saying ah why are Murray, POM and Healy still around - think people forget these are generational talents, there are so many other players who have 10/15 caps only (see England). These are all proven lions players - not just there making up numbers.

I think perhaps Ireland are slightly too conservative in giving young players a random shot (other than SP). I feel other teams have found great players sort of randomly through this and sometimes you just need to roll the dice.

In fairness you have just described, in your first sentence, for Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Italy.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

RTE whinging about Munster and Ulster representation here. The collective headloss after a loss here is wild.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

I like to think that Tigers helped throw the gas on the fire with this Crowley news

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

I like to think that Tigers helped throw the gas on the fire with this Crowley news

I think he would do very well there and it'd make way for current Leinster u20, Caspar Gabriel, to develop.

You'll also become Munster fans' favourite team after they realise what ***** La Rochelle are in a few weeks!

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

I'm rooting for chaos here today. Forza Italia. Show Lewis how it's done.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

I'm rooting for chaos here today. Forza Italia. Show Lewis how it's done.

Luke Pearse loves to ref based on headlines so I expect the higest penalty count of the tournament today.

So chaos but bad chaos.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Ireland get the best ref in the world reffing their game and they're already moaning about him and it's not even kickoff yet!

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

Pearce lets the dominant team just steam roll teams. Ireland should be happy with their 70 point victory.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Ireland get the best ref in the world reffing their game and they're already moaning about him and it's not even kickoff yet!

England fans only think English refs are the best because they don't ref England. I'm convinced of it.

 

[ncurd]

England fans only think English refs are the best because they don't ref England. I'm convinced of it.

Who's better?

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

1. they get him when Pearce refs their clubs. 2. I get he can be frustrating for fans, he made a weird yet correct call that sent chile to the World Cup and the us to the repechage. But as a neutral he produces the best games.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Who's better?

Paul Williams and Nika. Would say Ridley is the best English ref.

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

I once saw Nika do a thirty minute bi and Tri workout before breakfast. No wonder alpha loves him.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

I once saw Nika do a thirty minute bi and Tri workout before breakfast. No wonder alpha loves him.

Nic Berry is the best referee despite being quite poor at refereeing.

 

[Reiser99]

England fans only think English refs are the best because they don't ref England. I'm convinced of it.

I'll take Luke Pearce for England games if you take Andrew Brace for Ireland games.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

I'll take Luke Pearce for England games if you take Andrew Brace for Ireland games.

The second I claim Brace is the best ref in the world, we have a deal.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Wales can actually have Easterbuy. We'll give a 2 for 1 on Goodman too.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

me oh my what a try