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[RWC2019][Quarter-Final 2] New Zealand vs. Ireland (19/10/2019)
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<blockquote data-quote="cardassian" data-source="post: 967763" data-attributes="member: 39181"><p>Ireland are the last team I wanted New Zealand to face in the quarterfinals. </p><p>While on current form we must be considered favourites, I feel this is the situation most likely to cause an upset and knock us out early. </p><p>Ireland has beaten NZ two of the last three times we have played each other. This means that despite form this Ireland team will believe they can win this game. The All Black aura that often gives us a mental edge won't be there.</p><p>The fact that Ireland have never won a knock is it game in a rugby World Cup adds to the danger. Mentally this is Ireland's final. Over the years I have often seen the black caps peak in the early stages of knock out, especially against teams ranked better than us, only to be spent and get thrashed in the next game. I feel Ireland are a danger of doing that to us here. Getting up for the big game and beating NZ only to play poorly in the semi. </p><p>I still think NZ will win but I'd feel more comfortable against any other team in the quarterfinals.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cardassian, post: 967763, member: 39181"] Ireland are the last team I wanted New Zealand to face in the quarterfinals. While on current form we must be considered favourites, I feel this is the situation most likely to cause an upset and knock us out early. Ireland has beaten NZ two of the last three times we have played each other. This means that despite form this Ireland team will believe they can win this game. The All Black aura that often gives us a mental edge won't be there. The fact that Ireland have never won a knock is it game in a rugby World Cup adds to the danger. Mentally this is Ireland's final. Over the years I have often seen the black caps peak in the early stages of knock out, especially against teams ranked better than us, only to be spent and get thrashed in the next game. I feel Ireland are a danger of doing that to us here. Getting up for the big game and beating NZ only to play poorly in the semi. I still think NZ will win but I'd feel more comfortable against any other team in the quarterfinals. [/QUOTE]
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