Wales v Ireland Fri 10th March 8 05pm

[FLIP]

How can you tackle a player that is not on their feet?

You can't, hence you fall on him.

Wrap your arms, put the shoulder in, immediately release. Falling on them prevents the passing or releasing of the ball much like at a ruck. If a player has not undertaken an action immediately you can tackle them. If they have you can jackal them to form a ruck. It's really not hard to fathom.

[munster#1]

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The team is crippled from being afraid to make mistakes.

They weren't afraid to make mistakes on Friday – they made loads of them!

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Another favorite is "The gameplan/strategy/tactics asks too much of the players". Apparently catching the ball, holding onto it, passing, and tackling are too much for the players.

Ha ha, you are the one saying that the players can't perform the basics, and need to walk before the can run.
You losing the run of yourself?

[Oldschool]

Barnes refereeing only France in France v Wales.
Jaysus but I'd hate to be coaching France.
No discipline and sloppy as hell.

[simonokeeffe]

Barnes refereeing only France in France v Wales.
Jaysus but I'd hate to be coaching France.
No discipline and sloppy as hell.

I think Noves has purposefully given them no back plays

[matt]

Barnes refereeing only France in France v Wales.
Jaysus but I'd hate to be coaching France.
No discipline and sloppy as hell.

Barnes hit a new low today and that was before the 20 mins of added time. How he could card French 11 and allow J.Davies stay on field for same offence was usual inconsistency from him but penalty try could have been awarded about 5 times in closing mins.