June International Tests: USA vs. Ireland (1st Test) (10/06/2017)

[Groundhog]

Back three is savage. Wish we'd started Scannell for the whole duel playmaker stuff. Marshall has been so off boil this season. Won't learn a huge amount from him. Back row are all exciting carriers too. Hope young Ryan gets a good run out, but hope Toner also gets some form back. Most experimental backline we've had in ages. Will hopefully be fun.

 

[Groundhog]

Men's Eagles | v. Ireland
1. Ben Tarr
2. Peter Malcolm
3. Chris Baumann
4. Nate Brakeley
5. Nic Civetta
6. John Quill
7. Tony Lamborn
8. David Tameilau
9. Nate Augspurger (C)
10. AJ MacGinty
11. Martin Iosefo
12. Marcel Brache
13. Ryan Matyas
14. Mike Te'o
15. Ben Cima

Men's Eagles | Reserves
16. James Hilterbrand
17. Joe Taufete'e
18. Paddy Ryan
19. Matthew Jensen
20. Andrew Durutalo
21. Shaun Davies
22. Will Magie
23. Bryce Campbell

Three Irish men in the squad. Well it's a good start.... Recognise far fewer USA players than I used to outside

 

[Groundhog]

Men's Eagles | v. Ireland
1. Ben Tarr
2. Peter Malcolm
3. Chris Baumann
4. Nate Brakeley
5. Nic Civetta
6. John Quill
7. Tony Lamborn
8. David Tameilau
9. Nate Augspurger (C)
10. AJ MacGinty
11. Martin Iosefo
12. Marcel Brache
13. Ryan Matyas
14. Mike Te'o
15. Ben Cima

Men's Eagles | Reserves
16. James Hilterbrand
17. Joe Taufete'e
18. Paddy Ryan
19. Matthew Jensen
20. Andrew Durutalo
21. Shaun Davies
22. Will Magie
23. Bryce Campbell

Three Irish men in the squad. Well it's a good start.... Recognise far fewer USA players than I used to outside

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Anyone in the USA team you can claim to be @Groundhog

Ireland should destroy the USA.

Which would be a shame IMO.

 

[Groundhog]

Anyone in the USA team you can claim to be @Groundhog

Ireland should destroy the USA.

Which would be a shame IMO.

Eyeing up Mike Te'o there actually. Where in the world is ***i anyway?

 

[Jockstap]

Watching rugby union with American commentary is a very unsettling experience.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Also that was the best irelands call ever..

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

Real chickenshit move to go for scrum penalty against a high school team.

Just beat them in open play.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

I wish Earls would just retire, Ireland would be infinitely more likeable without him in the side.

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

Us rugby. Score a try and the trainer forgets to bring the tee out.

 

[Welshdragon2000]

Us rugby. Score a try and the trainer forgets to bring the tee out.

The only way is up my friend...

 

[Jockstap]

Pretty sure he lost control of that ball before it was held up by an American player. Try anyway, thank you Mr Pierce.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

God USA Rugby is in such a mess.

 

[Welshdragon2000]

God USA Rugby is in such a mess.

The annoying thing is that if the USA really wanted then they could be a top 10 side. There is so much potential in the US market which is thus far going to waste.

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

God USA Rugby is in such a mess.

Ummmm we scored a touchdown

 

[Jockstap]

Need to bring on Dan Leavy at half time to ensure we get the win.

 

[snoopy snoopy dog dog]

Eagles are a shambles.

Ireland haven't been great either. Niall Scannell, Keith Earls and Kieran Marmion the pick of the players so far. Joey Carbery has been poor. Happy for Jacob Stockdale to get a try on his debut. With the game virtually dead, hopefully Andrew Porter and James Ryan get a good chunk of game time.

 

[Jockstap]

Ummmm we scored a touchdown

Did you see your openside's totally awesome block on the Irish backrow to keep him away from the ruck. Twas hilarious.

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

It's hard to judge either side here accurately. I think the USA have enough talent for a Pro12 side that could compete in home fixtures against mid-table opposition. I mean this second string Irish side is still bloody good.

Funny the US putting up adverts during breaks in play. Another "innovation" there from our friends across the pond!

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

Case in point, some nice play and patience there from the US and the scoreline is respectable. John Mitchell will be a loss to them.