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<blockquote data-quote="BoksburgBokke" data-source="post: 448494" data-attributes="member: 56187">After watching the Australia vs Ireland game i noticed that Australia&#039;s biggest advantage had become their biggest disadvantage. Cooper and Genia combo seemed to be electric during the S15 and tri-nations having quick ball and using coopers magical rugby skills to create opportunities. But Ireland displayed some clever rugby, by slowing down the ball in the breakdowns the Australians could not do much on the field from an attacking game play (Although i did not agree with the Irish players for illegally slowing the breakdowns from the supporting defenders and the ref was inconsistent at the breakdowns not blowing the illegal play but that is another story), Cooper did not even exist on the field and the Irish did not give Genia/Cooper space to play with. I feel those two are very good playing together but they should of played a different tactic towards the Irish once their game declined every minute during the game (This is where experienced players come very handy at a world cup level). Any Opinions about this issue and if there are any remedies to help fix this problem?Dont get me wrong i still believe Australia can win this world cup, they have the players to do so and maybe the Irish game was a wake up call. Well done to the Irish for the smart game play and passion for the game on that particular day.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="BoksburgBokke, post: 448494, member: 56187"] After watching the Australia vs Ireland game i noticed that Australia's biggest advantage had become their biggest disadvantage. Cooper and Genia combo seemed to be electric during the S15 and tri-nations having quick ball and using coopers magical rugby skills to create opportunities. But Ireland displayed some clever rugby, by slowing down the ball in the breakdowns the Australians could not do much on the field from an attacking game play (Although i did not agree with the Irish players for illegally slowing the breakdowns from the supporting defenders and the ref was inconsistent at the breakdowns not blowing the illegal play but that is another story), Cooper did not even exist on the field and the Irish did not give Genia/Cooper space to play with. I feel those two are very good playing together but they should of played a different tactic towards the Irish once their game declined every minute during the game (This is where experienced players come very handy at a world cup level). Any Opinions about this issue and if there are any remedies to help fix this problem? Dont get me wrong i still believe Australia can win this world cup, they have the players to do so and maybe the Irish game was a wake up call. Well done to the Irish for the smart game play and passion for the game on that particular day. [/QUOTE]

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