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2024 Guinness Six Nations
[Six Nations 2018] - Ireland
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<blockquote data-quote="snoopy snoopy dog dog" data-source="post: 894326" data-attributes="member: 13611"><p>Perhaps a small thing to be peeved about but I'm slightly disappointed that Joey Carbery and Jordan Larmour weren't brought on immediately after Johnny Sexton kicked the conversion for the 4th try to put the result beyond doubt. They need minutes in international rugby and it was an opportunity to rest Rob Kearney and Sexton ahead of the game in Twickenham.</p><p></p><p>Great to see second row depth developing. Donnacha Ryan's departure left Ireland light at the position. James Ryan has stepped in seemlessly and looks like a future captain. He ha the most carries and most tackles for Ireland today. Terrific work rate. </p><p></p><p>If Tadhg Beirne can also step up to international level, Ireland are in great shape at second row. The fact that he's played more in the backrow this season is a slight concern but it's possible to make the full time switch to second row and be very successful there; just look at Scott Fardy. Beirne is a turnover machine. If he brings this to the international setup, it could have a knock on effect on Rory Best. Best is also outstanding over the ball but is fading slightly. Beirne's emergence could make the decision to drop the Ireland captain in favour of Niall Scannell easier.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="snoopy snoopy dog dog, post: 894326, member: 13611"] Perhaps a small thing to be peeved about but I'm slightly disappointed that Joey Carbery and Jordan Larmour weren't brought on immediately after Johnny Sexton kicked the conversion for the 4th try to put the result beyond doubt. They need minutes in international rugby and it was an opportunity to rest Rob Kearney and Sexton ahead of the game in Twickenham. Great to see second row depth developing. Donnacha Ryan's departure left Ireland light at the position. James Ryan has stepped in seemlessly and looks like a future captain. He ha the most carries and most tackles for Ireland today. Terrific work rate. If Tadhg Beirne can also step up to international level, Ireland are in great shape at second row. The fact that he's played more in the backrow this season is a slight concern but it's possible to make the full time switch to second row and be very successful there; just look at Scott Fardy. Beirne is a turnover machine. If he brings this to the international setup, it could have a knock on effect on Rory Best. Best is also outstanding over the ball but is fading slightly. Beirne's emergence could make the decision to drop the Ireland captain in favour of Niall Scannell easier. [/QUOTE]
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