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<blockquote data-quote="gingergenius" data-source="post: 305380"><p>Pointers about the game:</p><p></p><p>1. England really dominated, both posession and territory, thanks to a far better gameplan that would have come off on another day. Our pack looked good going forward and the scrum was excellent. Kicking was kept to a minimum, which was excellent.</p><p>2. Ireland were incredibly clinical. You see the S14 teams get the ball out wide in a matter of seconds from a turnover, and the Irish did the same for their first try. The second was well finished despite lucky field position from a dodgy penalty reversal. 3rd was brilliantly executed.</p><p>3. I thought Lawrence's refereeing of the breakdown was crucial. I really don't want to blame the referee, but the amount of dominance England had was systematically ruined by Lawrence's failure to penalise the Irish players who constantly had their hands in there slowing the ball down.</p><p></p><p>Players:</p><p></p><p>* Dan Cole was excellent, although I'd expect anyone to scrummage well against Cian Healy.</p><p>* Hartley was great in the loose and awful with his throwing. I prefer Mears.</p><p>* Wilkinson really needs to go. His kicking percentage is not immaculate; he still stands too deep; and what's more he doesn't get his backs moving at all.</p><p>* Foden looked very comfortable when he came on.</p><p></p><p>For England, now the Grand Slam is out of the window, we shouldn't worry so much about winning, winning, winning and we need to sort out some problems and try some other options.</p><p></p><p>* Payne is not a great loosehead; Mullan may well be. Let's get him in.</p><p>* Shaw is getting on and injured, Deacon is useless. Lawes needs a go.</p><p>* Saull or even Armitage need a good try at 7. England could do with a fetcher.</p><p>* Flood has to be 10</p><p>* Ashton should come in for Cueto</p><p>* Foden should get a go at fullback for 80 mins</p><p>* Gameplan used today is good. Once things start to click, and with better refereeing, we'll run in tries against most sides.</p><p></p><p>Lastly, hats off to Ireland for a fantastic defensive performance, and being so clinical. Just about deserved the win.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gingergenius, post: 305380"] Pointers about the game: 1. England really dominated, both posession and territory, thanks to a far better gameplan that would have come off on another day. Our pack looked good going forward and the scrum was excellent. Kicking was kept to a minimum, which was excellent. 2. Ireland were incredibly clinical. You see the S14 teams get the ball out wide in a matter of seconds from a turnover, and the Irish did the same for their first try. The second was well finished despite lucky field position from a dodgy penalty reversal. 3rd was brilliantly executed. 3. I thought Lawrence's refereeing of the breakdown was crucial. I really don't want to blame the referee, but the amount of dominance England had was systematically ruined by Lawrence's failure to penalise the Irish players who constantly had their hands in there slowing the ball down. Players: * Dan Cole was excellent, although I'd expect anyone to scrummage well against Cian Healy. * Hartley was great in the loose and awful with his throwing. I prefer Mears. * Wilkinson really needs to go. His kicking percentage is not immaculate; he still stands too deep; and what's more he doesn't get his backs moving at all. * Foden looked very comfortable when he came on. For England, now the Grand Slam is out of the window, we shouldn't worry so much about winning, winning, winning and we need to sort out some problems and try some other options. * Payne is not a great loosehead; Mullan may well be. Let's get him in. * Shaw is getting on and injured, Deacon is useless. Lawes needs a go. * Saull or even Armitage need a good try at 7. England could do with a fetcher. * Flood has to be 10 * Ashton should come in for Cueto * Foden should get a go at fullback for 80 mins * Gameplan used today is good. Once things start to click, and with better refereeing, we'll run in tries against most sides. Lastly, hats off to Ireland for a fantastic defensive performance, and being so clinical. Just about deserved the win. [/QUOTE]
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