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Adetroy

Okay, so this is not going to be subtle. But two weeks ago there was a semi meltdown about dropping Toner. Now let me be clear, that may still be a bad decision, but on the basis of the Scotland game it was the right decision. Wut? Did I miss Kleyn having a stormer? There may have been arguments ov...

Adetroy

Okay, so this is not going to be subtle. But two weeks ago there was a semi meltdown about dropping Toner. Now let me be clear, that may still be a bad decision, but on the basis of the Scotland game it was the right decision.

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Fair play to Neil Francis, it’s never grey, it’s always black and white. Last week, it was all doom and gloom as we had to few leaders and too many players out of form. This week, I’m glad to report we are now a match for anyone in the world!

Adetroy

The Oracle, Neil Francis, described the bench as weak. Frankly, is it just me or is he f**king clueless. I think it is a terrific bench.

Adetroy

The Oracle, Neil Francis, described the bench as weak. Frankly, is it just me or is he f**king clueless. I think it is a terrific bench.

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For once, he is right. McFadden is an embarrassment. We should applaud his wholehearted commitment and deplore his total lack of judgement and self control. There's been worse done by bigger liginds that all gets slid under the rug as a "mistake", you go ahead and agree with Jumper though. Thanks f...

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For once, he is right. McFadden is an embarrassment. We should applaud his wholehearted commitment and deplore his total lack of judgement and self control.

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Essentially, our pool in terms of fixtures has been set up (deliberately by the organisers) for Japan to take a crack at Ireland but mostly Scotland. Japan have been given the closest thing to a gimme of any side the World Cup with the opening fixture against Russia. It is clear the assumption is th...

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The idea that Gary Ringrose is the answer to this problem is rather dubious. He is horribly out of form and frankly his tackling since the turn of the year has been nothing short of pathetic. I would not be surprised today Bundee Aki/ Farrell midfield.

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Unfortunately, this is behind the Irish Times paywall, but this is a superb set of pictures of every single Irish player going to the WC and the management and support team with their families taking over the last six months. There is a way to get around the payroll most of the time and that is to c...

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Pulls up seat, gets out bowl of popcorn.

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My God but Gatland is a whiny bitch. He reminds me of a Brexiteer who glories in the idea that Ireland will get a hammering with a crash out Brexit and at the same time doesn’t connect this up to the idea that it will be because Britain will get an even bigger hammering as well. Gatland was dismissi...

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Duff Paddy wrote:
Flametop wrote:Another questioning Ringrose’s form.
He has a point, Ringrose has been playing badly.
Retired Munster forward Alan Quinlan knows his backs alright

Going on his form since the turn of the year, Gary Ringrose should not even be the 23. His defence has been truly awful at times.

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Pleased in the sense that Joe has not done an EOS. Asserted his authority in a way that sends a clear approach and game plan. I may not like the decisions, especially at scrum half but clearly Joe has decided not to die wondering. Now Joe, how about on Saturday it’s Farrell at 12 and Aki at 13? You ...

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Could you imagine the ranting about Stalinists from our resident mental case if McDonnell went on national TV and refused to confirm that a Labour government would enact legislation passed by Parliament? Can you imagine the outrage if a Labour government lost control of the order book in a constitu...

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Believe strongly that Farrell has to go. Especially considering how piss poor our backrow have been. Look at England, Farrell is the only one who can compete with that shit.

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LOL. “knows Ringrose better”. Ringrose does not deserve to on the plane. He has been awful for the best part of 6 months. At the very least, if Joe is not an EOS clone, Ringrose has played himself off the first team.

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So Schmidt sounding almost certain the Carbery will make it. It really is nice to get some good news after several weeks of shitness.

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Agree with pretty much all of that but it’s not gonna happen. Joe has made his bed

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Fundamentally don’t disagree with any of this. Pretty negative view of Ireland’s World Cup prospects and concerns about future selection. He clearly wants Farrell and Beirne to go, I don’t disagree. Nor do I disagree with his view that the 2015 first team was more gifted than the current first team....

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I really would not read too much into that Scotland result. However, if they get beaten at home next week then they are in trouble. Nevertheless, for Scotland read Ireland in 2011. All they have been focused on and have been for about six months, is springing a surprise in the first game up, on the ...

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It’s hard to make any claims at this stage before any serious warmup game but nevertheless, in some respects we are in a very good position for the World Cup. Firstly, whilst it is true that we had a very poor Six nations it has lowered some of the rather unreasonable expectations they were beginnin...

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Plenty on here will be pleased with this:
https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/cou ... 06614.html

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Only 5 props.

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Just seen the English selection. Obviously it will all be taken as evidence of Eddie Jones’ adventurism and ruthlessness and all of that bullshit, but ending up with a WC squad containing 8/31 with 10 or less caps is piss poor planning.

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It seems clear to me that between yesterday‘s games and ironically enough, today’s game between England and Wales that Farrell must now be a serious contender to start in the World Cup. It is quite clear that the conundrum of rush defences is being addressed by teams like England and Australia putti...

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And so does everybody else in the EU. It’s just the usual simplistic bullshit from Brexiteers. When it comes to negotiating free trade agreements, for Britain it will be Lube up and bend over

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Yes it does. The EU is a Reglatory superpower, in the way that America is and potentially China is. The idea that UK will have the freedom to pick and choose is simply laughable.

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The same Lions coaching staff also picked Alex Cuthbert along with various other duds.

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Just want to say those who keep referring to the “minor provinces” there is one minor province whose name is still powerful and retains credibility..! One of the greatest pieces of advice in Hollywood was, be nice to everyone, because inevitably you will go down and it’s important that you conduct y...

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Mullet 2 wrote:What's the big deal

Munster have a main sponsor and they're the Greece of Irish Provinces

Whereas, Leinster are the Great Britain of the provinces

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Do I think that Paddy Jackson’s a wit kant? Yes I do. Do I think that his career should be ruined by a trial in which he is found innocent? No I don’t. This is shit from Guinness.

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Fitzgerald gone. The clear out at Munster continues.

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Jacob having a bit of a mare.

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Your constant whining about the ref is embarrassing. Garcis has refereed many Irish victories.Newspaper articles before the game had kicked off made it clear that he would not referee the breakdown cleanly and if Leinster couldn’t see that they’re fuuuccking idiots

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It is hard to know what to think about yesterday‘s performance and result. Part of me thinks that the ladyboys should not get carried away. Saracens play a very simple and brutal game plan designed to pressurise the opponents into making mistakes in their own half. They are the high pressing Liverpo...

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I personally think the loss of Flannery is very disappointing. However, despite his apparent good reputation and popularity with the players, there is no evidence that Felix Jones has done anything positive or substantial with the back line play of Munster. We actually have a good set of backs and h...

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Really? Because frankly during this tournament, which is very similar to WC he totally f**ked up

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I fully expected us to win today. And that is why this is also disappointing. Shocking as this defeat has been, it allows us to see the truth. Rory Best is done. As is Sean O’Brien. And probably Sexton. The measure of Joe Schmidt will be that he has the courage to make the decisions that need to be ...

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