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2024 Guinness Six Nations
Ireland v England, 10/02/13
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<blockquote data-quote="lynam1104" data-source="post: 548903" data-attributes="member: 39443"><p>Can't believe that this game is so early on I'm not used to this sort of tension til mid-march. Anyway much like the Wales game I think this is in the to hard to call section. England look on great form I have to say, Farrel is playing well for them they'll have Tuillagi back it's one going to be one of the strongest England sides for awhile. Ireland should keep the team as near as possible to last week IMO, i questioned a few calls namly POM, Murray and Zebo but they really impressed me on saturday so keep them in. </p><p></p><p>IMO the key battle in this game</p><p></p><p>Ross/Healy V Marler/Cole</p><p></p><p>As always the front row is vital, it's where one team begins to dominate the other and the momentum swings one way or the other first. I'm sure Healy and Ross will be spurred on by events last year. One interesting element here is the breakdown work done by Cole V Healy, both are considered some of the better props in the lose and have the ability to hold a scrum well we'll see how big a part that plays. </p><p></p><p>Back rows </p><p></p><p>Should England allow Ireland to slow down ball for them it could become tough to utilize their excellent backline so if england want to win they need to stop this. Equally if Ireland manage quick ball they could be devastating with the pace of Zebo and Gilroy. </p><p></p><p>Sexton V Farrell </p><p></p><p>Two who will most likely be playing for the Lions 10 shirt, both had great games last week kicked their points and distributed well. I feel (providing conditions) teams need to keep the ball in hand should be interesting to see this match up directly and Farrell precede weakness in passing where as that is Sextons strength, should Farrell do weel in this aspect he's staking a real claim on Lions honors.</p><p></p><p>BOD V Tuilangi </p><p></p><p>Contrasting center styles Tuilangi's pace and power have proved to much for Earls in the last few encounters, BOD shall be able to deal with this much better. I feel this is a really key match up as these players could really unlock defense albeit in different ways they both do the job and do it well. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Who ever wins the majority of these match ups should find it hard to lose IMO.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lynam1104, post: 548903, member: 39443"] Can't believe that this game is so early on I'm not used to this sort of tension til mid-march. Anyway much like the Wales game I think this is in the to hard to call section. England look on great form I have to say, Farrel is playing well for them they'll have Tuillagi back it's one going to be one of the strongest England sides for awhile. Ireland should keep the team as near as possible to last week IMO, i questioned a few calls namly POM, Murray and Zebo but they really impressed me on saturday so keep them in. IMO the key battle in this game Ross/Healy V Marler/Cole As always the front row is vital, it's where one team begins to dominate the other and the momentum swings one way or the other first. I'm sure Healy and Ross will be spurred on by events last year. One interesting element here is the breakdown work done by Cole V Healy, both are considered some of the better props in the lose and have the ability to hold a scrum well we'll see how big a part that plays. Back rows Should England allow Ireland to slow down ball for them it could become tough to utilize their excellent backline so if england want to win they need to stop this. Equally if Ireland manage quick ball they could be devastating with the pace of Zebo and Gilroy. Sexton V Farrell Two who will most likely be playing for the Lions 10 shirt, both had great games last week kicked their points and distributed well. I feel (providing conditions) teams need to keep the ball in hand should be interesting to see this match up directly and Farrell precede weakness in passing where as that is Sextons strength, should Farrell do weel in this aspect he's staking a real claim on Lions honors. BOD V Tuilangi Contrasting center styles Tuilangi's pace and power have proved to much for Earls in the last few encounters, BOD shall be able to deal with this much better. I feel this is a really key match up as these players could really unlock defense albeit in different ways they both do the job and do it well. Who ever wins the majority of these match ups should find it hard to lose IMO. [/QUOTE]
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