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LeRouxIsPHat wrote:Is the IRFU actually trying to use 7s as a development tool for the full game? I can't actually remember if they stated that they were or if we all just assumed that was the case when they put more focus on it years ago, but either way it seems very separate now to me.
I've always felt that it's most valuable asset for the full game would be to give game time to guys who might be low on confidence and they could get their mojo back. Jack Kelly could potentially be a candidate for that happening.
the spoofer wrote:LeRouxIsPHat wrote:Is the IRFU actually trying to use 7s as a development tool for the full game? I can't actually remember if they stated that they were or if we all just assumed that was the case when they put more focus on it years ago, but either way it seems very separate now to me.
I've always felt that it's most valuable asset for the full game would be to give game time to guys who might be low on confidence and they could get their mojo back. Jack Kelly could potentially be a candidate for that happening.
Nucifora is a big fan. I assume it's his son that's involved with the team. I think it's a waste of money.
leinsterforever wrote:How realistic is it that Dublin replaces Paris as a leg on the World Series?
LeRouxIsPHat wrote:Is the IRFU actually trying to use 7s as a development tool for the full game? I can't actually remember if they stated that they were or if we all just assumed that was the case...
David Nucifora on Sevens contracts being below minimum wage wrote:Their contracts are the equivalent of a development contract roughly, and we think that’s where it equates into the game because it is a development programme for us
You have to make it there though to get the cash, and we haven't yet.Morf wrote:Hope for more Sport Ireland $$$s as it's an olympic sport and one women have a good shot at being successful at cheaper/quicker than 15s?
The way the focus changed pre WRWC with the final in Belfast was a disgrace, superb 15's team at their peak and they changed emphasis and blew a final spot and who knows a cup even.Dave Cahill wrote:You have to make it there though to get the cash, and we haven't yet.Morf wrote:Hope for more Sport Ireland $$$s as it's an olympic sport and one women have a good shot at being successful at cheaper/quicker than 15s?
The women were successful at XVs, they beat NZ, won knockout games at world cups, grand slams etc. Now, post the Sevens programme becoming the be all and end all, we're ranked behind Spain in the world rankings
Dave Cahill wrote:You have to make it there though to get the cash, and we haven't yet.Morf wrote:Hope for more Sport Ireland $$$s as it's an olympic sport and one women have a good shot at being successful at cheaper/quicker than 15s?
The women were successful at XVs, they beat NZ, won knockout games at world cups, grand slams etc. Now, post the Sevens programme becoming the be all and end all, we're ranked behind Spain in the world rankings
leinsterforever wrote:These are the core teams for next year (ranked by how they finished in 2018/2019)
1. Fiji
2. USA
3. NZ
4. SA
5. England
6. Samoa
7. Australia
8. France
9. Argentina
10. Scotland
11. Canada
12. Spain
13. Kenya
14. Wales
15. Ireland (promoted)
Looking at that, I'd say the target should maybe be to finish inside the top 10. Doing that would be pretty impressive. The main thing is to get established and avoid relegation. Ireland got 19 points from two appearances as an invitational team in 2018/19, while relegated Japan only got 27 from their involvement in the whole 10-event series. So you'd have to think at least not finishing last is very doable.
I didn't realise Samoa finished that high up the standings. They could be a tough nut to crack at the Olympic repechage comp.
neiliog93 wrote:Sixth is a realistic albeit 'best-case scenario' for Ireland next season.
neiliog93 wrote:Sixth is a realistic albeit 'best-case scenario' for Ireland next season.
neiliog93 wrote:I would be surprised if we don't get top 10 next season - I think 8th is a realistic enough prediction. The Irish (and indeed, Scottish) inferiority complex isn't going to help us!
leinsterforever wrote:Wonder what position Aaron Sexton will play. There's a bit of an opening at flyhalf if Keenan isn't gonna be playing 7s anymore. I understand Sexton played some flyhalf in 15s, so he'd probably have the vision and creativity.neiliog93 wrote:I would be surprised if we don't get top 10 next season - I think 8th is a realistic enough prediction. The Irish (and indeed, Scottish) inferiority complex isn't going to help us!
Realistic, more like. Ireland won't have the element of surprise they had in their invitational appearances to date and teams will come up with tactics to counteract them. I don't watch a huge amount of 7s if Ireland aren't playing, but I heard somewhere Ireland are one of the few teams to keep 7 defenders up and not have a sweeper in behind. There must be a reason most other teams don't do that. That kind of thing will be scrutinised and targeted at this rarefied level.
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