[November Tests 2016 EOYT] Ireland vs. New Zealand (05/11/2016)

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

I think it being in Chicago will be of benefit for Ireland IMO less pressure and should get a reasonable support size.

 

[Makos]

They'd have had this week, most of last week and a two day camp about four weeks ago. I don't think we can be sufficiently prepared to beat this NZ team because if you guys play to 95% of your ability you win and anything less needs our lads to be firing on all cylinders for a result. It can only be a smash and grab victory.

Despite all logic and reason saying otherwise I have a strong feeling we'll nick this, it'll make the inevitable harder to swallow!

Would you prefer a win in Ireland? A win the USA makes it feel a tad disconnected? Or just a win against the All Blacks and the monkey off the shoulder is good enough?

The hype on this forum is starting to give me a few nerves

 

[AzaMatt]

this game should be a cracker, theres a big irish contingent in chicago isnt there?

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

this game should be a cracker, theres a big irish contingent in chicago isnt there?

Big enough that they colour the river green on St Patrick's day.

 

[Makos]

this game should be a cracker, theres a big irish contingent in chicago isnt there?

There's actually a great TV show called 'Shameless (USA)' - Which is centered around an alcoholic Irish decedent father and his dysfunctional family living on the South Side of Chicago, it's truly hilarious.

There's a huge Irish contingent in Chicago, so I expect the stadium to be packed with Irish supporters, it will be some what of a home game for them, it's a fantastic occasion.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Would you prefer a win in Ireland? A win the USA makes it feel a tad disconnected? Or just a win against the All Blacks and the monkey off the shoulder is good enough?

The hype on this forum is starting to give me a few nerves

Beggars can't be choosers! I won't be at an Ireland v NZ game for at least two years, whenever you come back to Dublin, and I'm tuning in from Toulouse so I won't be in the mist of huge celebrations regardless! So to answer, I'd take it now and run if it was offered!

 

[Groundhog]

I'm in Hungary they're in Chicago. Same difference for me where they win. I hope I'm actually able to watch it here though. Stupid group dinner **** bruh.

 

[TommiG88]

It's on BT sport

Cheers and god damn it.

 

[AzaMatt]

Cheers and god damn it.

perfect excuse to go to the pub!

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Nice looking stadium

 

[ratsapprentice]

Nice looking stadium

As most American stadiums are.

Hopefully the camerawork is better than last year.

 

[GoTheNaki]

I'm awake. I'm here. Just..

 

[TheOvalBall]

Quite excited to see this game me-self
Lots of Irish support.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

I don't think anyone realised they were supposed to be singing along to the chap on the violin :lol:

 

[GoTheNaki]

Meh...that was pretentious.

I wanted some IRELAND, IRELANDDDD

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Ah I didn't realise Todd wasn't in the 23, really liked what I saw of him during the RC.
Also I don't like Sam Cane one bit

 

[GoTheNaki]

Crunch.... And oooo not kicking for points.

 

[TheOvalBall]

Not going for posts. Mistake. Score board pressure important.

EDIT: Now they go for posts!

 

[GoTheNaki]

Oh wow wais..... lol.

 

[TheOvalBall]

American Rugby commentary is so weird