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Where do teams stand ahead of the WC?
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<blockquote data-quote="Bruce_ma gooshvili" data-source="post: 938611" data-attributes="member: 74121"><p>Sorry for being negative about Ireland (I feel I'm always ragging on them this year). I'm a bit frustrated because I want to see more sides throwing their hats into the ring for contention and Scotland, France, Ireland and Argentina have all had really tough months where they seem to have regressed rather than stepped up. </p><p></p><p>- I meant humidity. September is meant to be the warmest month for parts of Japan. It does apparently calm down in October which might give the 'Celts' half a chance. You could scrape the Scots off the park after one of their recent tests in Japan in June. Japan should have one that fixture but for Laidlaw expertly coaching the ref. </p><p>- Toner will be on the plane at lock I'm sure and will be 33 (like Kearney). Earls will be 32. They'll be blowing out their backsides if the warm season extends into early October - at least you'll be playing Siberians! I dont think any of the other 6N sides have stalwarts at those sort of ages (barring Italy due to depth issues) </p><p>- Really surprising stat about players used, so maybe I am being unfair. It didn't feel like that, certainly among the starting XV it felt very conservative to me from Ireland (which is fine if you are winning and competing for the ***le). You have good options at wing and scrum half that never got much game time. For example, compare the Welsh and Irish selections in Rome. </p><p></p><p>If I flip it round. Is there a player for Ireland who wasn't featuring in the 23 in 2017 or 2018 OR was in the 23 in those years and might be looking to step up as a starter who:</p><p></p><p>a) got sizeable playing opportunities at this 6N?</p><p>b) took that chance?</p><p>c) is probably now a good shout for going to Japan?</p><p></p><p>Beirne maybe, but only due to Toner's injury. A wee cameo from Cooney (and Marmion?) - have we learnt about the pecking order there. Are we further forward in learning if Carty or Carbery should stand in if Sexton goes down? Or if Kearney goes down? </p><p></p><p>Italy, France and Scotland had bad tournaments but at least their coaches have the silver lining of having a few options for consideration for the RWC squad. Obviously I'd rather be Ireland than any of those circuses, but I feel you've missed a real opportunity to identify your strongest 23 or 31 to increase your chances of success.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bruce_ma gooshvili, post: 938611, member: 74121"] Sorry for being negative about Ireland (I feel I'm always ragging on them this year). I'm a bit frustrated because I want to see more sides throwing their hats into the ring for contention and Scotland, France, Ireland and Argentina have all had really tough months where they seem to have regressed rather than stepped up. - I meant humidity. September is meant to be the warmest month for parts of Japan. It does apparently calm down in October which might give the 'Celts' half a chance. You could scrape the Scots off the park after one of their recent tests in Japan in June. Japan should have one that fixture but for Laidlaw expertly coaching the ref. - Toner will be on the plane at lock I'm sure and will be 33 (like Kearney). Earls will be 32. They'll be blowing out their backsides if the warm season extends into early October - at least you'll be playing Siberians! I dont think any of the other 6N sides have stalwarts at those sort of ages (barring Italy due to depth issues) - Really surprising stat about players used, so maybe I am being unfair. It didn't feel like that, certainly among the starting XV it felt very conservative to me from Ireland (which is fine if you are winning and competing for the ***le). You have good options at wing and scrum half that never got much game time. For example, compare the Welsh and Irish selections in Rome. If I flip it round. Is there a player for Ireland who wasn't featuring in the 23 in 2017 or 2018 OR was in the 23 in those years and might be looking to step up as a starter who: a) got sizeable playing opportunities at this 6N? b) took that chance? c) is probably now a good shout for going to Japan? Beirne maybe, but only due to Toner's injury. A wee cameo from Cooney (and Marmion?) - have we learnt about the pecking order there. Are we further forward in learning if Carty or Carbery should stand in if Sexton goes down? Or if Kearney goes down? Italy, France and Scotland had bad tournaments but at least their coaches have the silver lining of having a few options for consideration for the RWC squad. Obviously I'd rather be Ireland than any of those circuses, but I feel you've missed a real opportunity to identify your strongest 23 or 31 to increase your chances of success. [/QUOTE]
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