Ireland v England - 19 August 2023

[Which Tyler]

Hands all over the floor….. wins the penalty.

Itoje jogs slowly in, mostly just watching it happen

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

He can't be replaced unless he is injured. The squad was apparently submitted officially.

Why on earth would you do that with several games to play? Announce what you like, but seriously.

Borthwick's so far out of his depth it's not funny. As he was as a captain.

 

[Groundhog]

Imagine being physically dominated by Ross Byrne

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Daly is still a crap winger,
Wasn't convinced by people last week, still not convinced by his performances this week

 

[Reiser99]

Daly needs to pass more.

 

[Rugbyfan564]

Why on earth would you do that with several games to play? Announce what you like, but seriously.

Borthwick's so far out of his depth it's not funny. As he was as a captain.

Because injuries can be replaced just not suspensions.

 

[big ginger 8]

Imagine getting emptied by Ross Byrne.

 

[Jimbo]

Could be arranged

I don't think anyone would notice the difference between an injured or fit BV at this point.

 

[General Melchett]

Borthwick and him have apparently had a frosty relationship in the past. Lord knows why Borthwick has went out of his way to mend things with him. You could understand it if he was a superstar or even semi useful to your team (see Townsend with Russel) but Binny is a washed up, grumpy has-been.

Yet we've sacrificed Mercer for him.

Perhaps on some bizarre level there's mutual appreciation between Billy and Borthwick on the brainless muppet front.

 

[Protalus rampart]

Freddie Steward being turned around yet again.

Surely the lawyer we had for Farrell can make a case for us to submit an entirely new 33

 

[Bada-Bing!]

Is it Earls 100th cap?! Don't think that's been mentioned yet

You mean Zebo.

 

[Which Tyler]

7.00, so time for family Zoom (yes, I know. Trust me, I know)

I won't arrive late though, it'll be more interesting than this dirge

 

[Jimbo]

Stewart's absolutely useless in pretty much everything but catching the ball, is that really enough for international and people long criticised Dalys D.

 

[General Melchett]

Can England or Wales please swap RWC groups with Scotland. I can't believe they're both getting to the QFs. FFS!

 

[TRF_Olyy]

What was that pass

 

[Jimbo]

Ffs England are **** but how is Ireland slowing the ball down to **** not releasing the player not pinged.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

If it's a penalty when you lift the leg in the maul why is it allowed to lift both of a ball carriers legs off the floor to form a maul?
Just feels dodgy

 

[Reiser99]

Any good attacking moments are just undone by ****.

 

[McTallshort]

Talk about lackluster

 

[BrokenWing]

Someone basically had steward in a headlock just now… nothing.