Ireland vs England

by No 7&1/2 Tue 16 Mar 2021, 7:12 am

First topic message reminder :

Thought I'd set up a neutral venue.

Some team news is that Ryan and Ringrose have been ruled out for the home team.

No sign as yet of Underhill so Wilson on for another start unless Jones gets brave and picks Martin from the off. May actually be tempted as POM is back available.

by No 7&1/2 Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:27 pm

On 6 nations history whoever had led a game between these 2 at half time has always won the game.

by doctor_grey Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:27 pm

C'mon guys, Ireland look really good. Solid and under control.

by hugehandoff Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:28 pm

England offering nothing...again

by doctor_grey Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:28 pm

hugehandoff wrote:England offering nothing...again

But Ireland is helping with that.

by TightHEAD Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:29 pm

Embarrassing

by bsando Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:29 pm

Good reffing

by Geordie Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:30 pm

Meh it's clear England haven't been bothered about this 6n..and aren't worried about some losses.

God farrell is even laughing out there...he's not bothered about this game.

by doctor_grey Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:30 pm

Farrell doesn't know how to release a ball?

by Duty281 Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:30 pm

At least England won't be able to paper over the cracks. There's huge problems for Jones to sort.

by hugehandoff Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:30 pm

if only we could sub the entire team

by No 7&1/2 Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:31 pm

GeordieFalcon wrote:Meh it's clear England haven't been bothered about this 6n..and aren't worried about some losses.

God farrell is even laughing out there...he's not bothered about this game.

Yeah right.

by hugehandoff Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:31 pm

But take nothing away from Ireland...some decent play and they are looking much improved. Unlucky against Wales and overall heading in the right direction.

by Heaf Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:32 pm

Oh well - hopefully the France Wales match later will be better ....

by doctor_grey Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:33 pm

I still think the issue is England trying to play too fast. The players on the pitch are too keyed up. I wonder if any of them are actually enjoying playing.

by Brendan Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:33 pm

Good enough game. Ireland making good progress from the ANC but there is plenty in the England 23 to still bring this back to a tight finish

by No 7&1/2 Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:34 pm

Would like Robson on at the start of the second half and let's just move daly away from full back. Wing or off for marchant. Really should have put more points on the board in that 1st 15 so just need to get back to that. Scrum is being mangled by the ref though, Ireland yet to want to contest it.

by Geordie Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:35 pm

No 7&1/2 wrote:
GeordieFalcon wrote:Meh it's clear England haven't been bothered about this 6n..and aren't worried about some losses.

God farrell is even laughing out there...he's not bothered about this game.

Yeah right.

I genuinely believe it.

They looking at tactics etc...keeping players fit.. and their focus has not been winning the championship.

Same as the cycle four years ago.

by Brendan Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:35 pm

Also think the game last week for England was so good and mentally draining it's hard to get back up for it this week

by No 7&1/2 Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:36 pm

GeordieFalcon wrote:
No 7&1/2 wrote:
GeordieFalcon wrote:Meh it's clear England haven't been bothered about this 6n..and aren't worried about some losses.

God farrell is even laughing out there...he's not bothered about this game.

Yeah right.
I genuinely believe it.

They looking at tactics etc...keeping players fit.. and their focus has not been winning the championship.

Same as the cycle four years ago.

Jones and Farrell want to win everything. If they're playing cards they'd be gutted to lose a hand.

by Heaf Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:36 pm

I'd like to see the early rolling maul again - looked clearly brought down by Ireland before it hit the line ...

by bsando Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:37 pm

Woodward looks angry

by Geordie Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:39 pm

No 7&1/2 wrote:
GeordieFalcon wrote:
No 7&1/2 wrote:
GeordieFalcon wrote:Meh it's clear England haven't been bothered about this 6n..and aren't worried about some losses.

God farrell is even laughing out there...he's not bothered about this game.

Yeah right.
I genuinely believe it.

They looking at tactics etc...keeping players fit.. and their focus has not been winning the championship.

Same as the cycle four years ago.

Jones and Farrell want to win everything. If they're playing cards they'd be gutted to lose a hand.

Oh I agree they don't like losing...but I think they've picked this tournament to concede a few defeats .

Of course I may be proved wrong...just an opinion

by theslosty Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:42 pm

The best half of rugby I've seen from Ireland since 2018. Willing to admit a few little things have gone our way though, don't think the game is over just yet

by formerly known as Sam Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:49 pm

Brendan wrote:Also think the game last week for England was so good and mentally draining it's hard to get back up for it this week

Yeah that's not acceptable at international level. If you want to win Grand Slams and World Cups then you need to back up big performances.

Glad to see some changes in the front row. They weren't good enough first half.

by **RiscaGame** Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:49 pm

A lot of posts removed. There won’t be any more chances given to some posters.

by hugehandoff Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:49 pm

discipline is such a killer.....amazingly dull side

by hugehandoff Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:51 pm

reverting to non-stop kicking....Eddie needs to go

by No 7&1/2 Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:51 pm

England just need to be seen being doing the right thing. Ireland really killing us playing the ref.

by No 7&1/2 Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:51 pm

Superb kick by daly.

by hugehandoff Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:51 pm

the kicking is insane

by doctor_grey Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:52 pm

That was weird. Ford's first impulse was to kick, though getting it off was not the percentage play with a guy bearing down on him. Pass and get settled.

by No 7&1/2 Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:53 pm

Back to really poor kicking options. Don't mind the kick but play what's in front.

by No 7&1/2 Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:53 pm

Daly and Ford just not on it today. Needs Robson.

by Heaf Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:54 pm

No 7&1/2 wrote:England just need to be seen being doing the right thing. Ireland really killing us playing the ref.

And yet as mentioned not even a second look at the collapsed maul on their try line at the start of the match ... could have been a PT and YC if checked ...

by Geordie Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:54 pm

England are half hearted in this game....as I said above...

by Duty281 Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:54 pm

England getting bested in every area. Once again, no leadership on the field and no ability to adapt to the man with the whistle.

by hugehandoff Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:54 pm

Superb try.....England being put away with ease here.

by miltonkeynesengland Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:54 pm

Ireland are playing rugby god above only knows what England are playing

by TightHEAD Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:54 pm

Eddie rugby by numbers isn't working. What's the next plan?

by Geordie Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:55 pm

Eddie has told them to play a certain way to try things.

Been happening all tournament.

by bsando Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:55 pm

Tagdh Beirne has been awesome this 6N, standout player for me.

by hugehandoff Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:55 pm

Lucky England

by Geordie Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:56 pm

TightHEAD wrote:Eddie rugby by numbers isn't working. What's the next plan?

He's using this tournament to trial things.

by hugehandoff Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:56 pm

bsando wrote:Tagdh Beirne has been awesome this 6N, standout player for me.

totally agree

by No 7&1/2 Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:56 pm

Ah they've learnt the knock on laws.

by Heaf Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:56 pm

GeordieFalcon wrote:Eddie has told them to play a certain way to try things.

Been happening all tournament.

I really hope you're right ...

by Collapse2005 Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:56 pm

Not convinced that was a knock on

by TightHEAD Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:56 pm

Eddie is at fault for all of England's problems. Again!

by TightHEAD Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:57 pm

GeordieFalcon wrote:
TightHEAD wrote:Eddie rugby by numbers isn't working. What's the next plan?

He's using this tournament to trial things.

If that's the case he has to go.

by miltonkeynesengland Sat 20 Mar 2021, 5:58 pm

Why bring on merchant to just chase kicks??

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