Ireland Under 20 2017
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Great win.
Great maturity shown by the squad but big time for the backs with all the changes especially in the first half. I think it was 4 HIAs and one sub got subbed off in the second half yet we still did well.
Great maturity shown by the squad but big time for the backs with all the changes especially in the first half. I think it was 4 HIAs and one sub got subbed off in the second half yet we still did well.
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Great win. Larmour is a freak.
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A big question mark over the coaching ticket.
In a scrum the No. 8 supplies 15% of the power to scrum.
Ireland used their No. 12 to lock the scrum.
That's pathetic, I've never seen this done before and there's a f^cking good reason why.
In a scrum the No. 8 supplies 15% of the power to scrum.
Ireland used their No. 12 to lock the scrum.
That's pathetic, I've never seen this done before and there's a f^cking good reason why.
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Not sure if you're serious...but we were really struggling in the scrum and were down a forward due to a yellow.Oldschool wrote:A big question mark over the coaching ticket.
In a scrum the No. 8 supplies 15% of the power to scrum.
Ireland used their No. 12 to lock the scrum.
That's pathetic, I've never seen this done before and there's a f^cking good reason why.
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Sean Masterson had been sin binned and Doris (the had moved to blindsideOldschool wrote:A big question mark over the coaching ticket.
In a scrum the No. 8 supplies 15% of the power to scrum.
Ireland used their No. 12 to lock the scrum.
That's pathetic, I've never seen this done before and there's a f^cking good reason why.
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Thought the coaches made the best of a bad situation.
Only question marks I'd have is
1. why they took Connolly off at the time they did , we were under immense pressure in the scrum at the time and
2. why did they feel the need to put Fitzgerald on the bench when Frawley can cover 10? That spot could have been used for another back three player. Thought the decision backfired on them slightly. In their defense though, they couldn't have predicted the injuries to both Nash and McHenry.
Only question marks I'd have is
1. why they took Connolly off at the time they did , we were under immense pressure in the scrum at the time and
2. why did they feel the need to put Fitzgerald on the bench when Frawley can cover 10? That spot could have been used for another back three player. Thought the decision backfired on them slightly. In their defense though, they couldn't have predicted the injuries to both Nash and McHenry.
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Yes and in that situation you move your 6 to 8, your 7 to 6 and a back to 7.LeRouxIsPHat wrote:Not sure if you're serious...but we were really struggling in the scrum and were down a forward due to a yellow.Oldschool wrote:A big question mark over the coaching ticket.
In a scrum the No. 8 supplies 15% of the power to scrum.
Ireland used their No. 12 to lock the scrum.
That's pathetic, I've never seen this done before and there's a f^cking good reason why.
And you know beforehand that, that is what you are going to do and you practice it.
The fact that we were struggling makes all of the above even more important
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I thought they were unlucky with the injuries but the Irish backline had a few players who could play in multiple positions.
Good to see the set pieces have improved from the first game. Cooper will be under pressure if his scrummaging doesn't improve.
Johnston lived up to the hype. Apart from one or two kicks charged down (he plays very flat) I thought he gave the backs some great ball. His passing is exceptional. Larmour and O'Brien also lived up to the hype. Great talents those two. Larmour looks ready for pro rugby already.
There was a big difference between both backlines. The French passing was all over the place while the Irish passing was generally very precise.
Good to see the set pieces have improved from the first game. Cooper will be under pressure if his scrummaging doesn't improve.
Johnston lived up to the hype. Apart from one or two kicks charged down (he plays very flat) I thought he gave the backs some great ball. His passing is exceptional. Larmour and O'Brien also lived up to the hype. Great talents those two. Larmour looks ready for pro rugby already.
There was a big difference between both backlines. The French passing was all over the place while the Irish passing was generally very precise.
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And just to reinforce the point.Oldschool wrote:Yes and in that situation you move your 6 to 8, your 7 to 6 and a back to 7.LeRouxIsPHat wrote:Not sure if you're serious...but we were really struggling in the scrum and were down a forward due to a yellow.Oldschool wrote:A big question mark over the coaching ticket.
In a scrum the No. 8 supplies 15% of the power to scrum.
Ireland used their No. 12 to lock the scrum.
That's pathetic, I've never seen this done before and there's a f^cking good reason why.
And you know beforehand that, that is what you are going to do and you practice it.
The fact that we were struggling makes all of the above even more important
The women's no. 8 was binned today against France and the 6 moved to 8, the 7 to the TH side and the 12 went to LH side
Text book.
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dropkick wrote: Good to see the set pieces have improved from the first game. Cooper will be under pressure if his scrummaging doesn't improve.
Or maybe we should ask is it that Connolly is good? He is the same height and weight as Marty Moore (5'10 and 17st 11) which is ideal for scrummaging and he popped up with a few carries. He could be one of those under the radar players.
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very impressive alright.. didn't ever start in school.dropkick wrote:dropkick wrote: Good to see the set pieces have improved from the first game. Cooper will be under pressure if his scrummaging doesn't improve.
Or maybe we should ask is it that Connolly is good? He is the same height and weight as Marty Moore (5'10 and 17st 11) which is ideal for scrummaging and he popped up with a few carries. He could be one of those under the radar players.
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Jack Kelly will be back for next game.
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I've been really impressed with him - he's not just built to play tighthead, he seems to have the right mentality for it. Tough and understated.dropkick wrote:dropkick wrote: Good to see the set pieces have improved from the first game. Cooper will be under pressure if his scrummaging doesn't improve.
Or maybe we should ask is it that Connolly is good? He is the same height and weight as Marty Moore (5'10 and 17st 11) which is ideal for scrummaging and he popped up with a few carries. He could be one of those under the radar players.
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Will he start?goreyguy wrote:Jack Kelly will be back for next game.
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To quote a previous post regarding Bill Johnston, will he live up to all the hype?BrockBoy wrote:ugoreyguy wrote:Jack Kelly will be back for next game.
Will he start?
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Valid questions.All Blacks nil wrote:To quote a previous post regarding Bill Johnston, will he live up to all the hype?BrockBoy wrote:ugoreyguy wrote:Jack Kelly will be back for next game.
Will he start?
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I presume Gavin Mullin will be back as well. It is going to be a tight call between Frawley, O'Brien & Mullin for the 2 centre berths. I presume if Nash is fit the back three will be Nash, Kelly and Larmour. If he is not fit O'Brien will surely go on the wing. He is a great finisher but Frawley has also been going well at 12.goreyguy wrote:Jack Kelly will be back for next game.
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Lyttle will surely be there too.El Diablo wrote:I presume Gavin Mullin will be back as well. It is going to be a tight call between Frawley, O'Brien & Mullin for the 2 centre berths. I presume if Nash is fit the back three will be Nash, Kelly and Larmour. If he is not fit O'Brien will surely go on the wing. He is a great finisher but Frawley has also been going well at 12.goreyguy wrote:Jack Kelly will be back for next game.
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Kelly and Nash are fit to play.
Gallagher needs another week to recover.
McPhillips and Mullen are out for the rest of the tournament.
Gallagher needs another week to recover.
McPhillips and Mullen are out for the rest of the tournament.