Irish Wolfhounds vs England Saxons 30/1/15 Independent Park ko 19:45

[TommiG88]

Slade and madigan's kicking are both poor.

 

[munstermuffin]

To me, he's never been a 10. I haven't seen it all season. He's brilliant individually but it's better suited to the 2nd five position. I don't think he connects with the backs outside him that well. And at his age, I don't think we can keep calling him a young player that's developing for much longer.

Just the game plan. He can play game but at international level he certainly makes massive impact when legs tire.

 

[big ginger 8]

The big winner from this half is Ian Keatley.

Looked bad live but nothing in that from McCarthy.

 

[TheSaffycen]

How is there arms in the tackle ?

 

[TommiG88]

How is there arms in the tackle ?

Just head to me haha

 

[ruggabee]

Just the game plan. He can play game but at international level he certainly makes massive impact when legs tire.

I don't think it's the game plan. He's the same for Leinster. He's just not a 10. And the reason he makes a bigger impact against tired legs is because of his individual dynamism.

 

[ratsapprentice]

Kvesic and Ewers looking awesome, to the surprise of no-one.

Pennell looking solid as **** - needs to play in the premiership.

 

[TommiG88]

Kvesic and Ewers looking awesome, to the surprise of no-one.

Pennell looking solid as **** - needs to play in the premiership.

Pennell is a very good full back, reminds me of Goode though.

Totally agree with your first comment though, looks so balanced.

 

[goodNumber10]

Agree about Pennell, Ewers and Kvesic.

Itoje is looking comfortable at this level.

 

[big ginger 8]

SO'B above his usual standard for return games at least. Henderson and Ryan putting in good shifts.

 

[McTallshort]

Agree about Pennell, Ewers and Kvesic.

Itoje is looking comfortable at this level.

As someone not able to watch the game, how is Itoje doing? and why is he on so early

 

[TommiG88]

As someone not able to watch the game, how is Itoje doing? and why is he on so early

Gaskell looked to pick up a knock. Other than that, he doesn't look out of place for a 20 year old against a strong wolfhounds side.

 

[Peat]

The ref isnt that bad. In actual fact he's making, on the whole, right decisions. Its just neither pack want to follow any sort of rules at rucks. What else can the ref do if neither side want to make it a fair contest

This. I'm not surprised by England's inaccuracy at the ruck, I am surprised by Ireland's. Turning into one of those typical low intensity A internationals.

 

[TommiG88]

Butchered!

 

[jaffka]

Yarde needs to get a haircut.

Burgess isn't ready for this level.

 

[goodNumber10]

Daly you useless........

 

[TommiG88]

Yarde needs to get a haircut.

Burgess isn't ready for this level.

Agreed, although ford sees him as a future back rower.

 

[big ginger 8]

Good hitout for SO'B. Be interesting to see if he goes back to Leinster now or comes into the 23 for Italy.

 

[TommiG88]

This English discipline is embarrassing

 

[ruggabee]

Good hitout for SO'B. Be interesting to see if he goes back to Leinster now or comes into the 23 for Italy.

I reckon give him a go against Italy to push on his match fitness. He's not going to be a weakness. But there's always a process towards injuries much more complicated than that.