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Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:25 pm
by DOB
Crash_12 wrote:Chuckles1188 wrote:New Zealand have defended very well but huge props to Ireland, they have never stopped having a go
Nine points is a very poor return considering the possession and territory Ireland have had.
They'll look back and see a few times when taking 3 or a dg would've been the way to go. This could be a 6 point game right now.
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:25 pm
by Torquemada 1420
Retallick's pass more fwd than a Geordie lass in a layby.
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:25 pm
by ScarfaceClaw
Dork Lard wrote:Fekitoa...NZ need to do better at 13.
We need Crotty back.
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:25 pm
by The MCM
AND FEKITOA WITH A KNOCK ON.
Goddamn end this suffering with a shit 13.
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:25 pm
by Crash_12
Chuckles1188 wrote:Crash_12 wrote:Chuckles1188 wrote:New Zealand have defended very well but huge props to Ireland, they have never stopped having a go
Nine points is a very poor return considering the possession and territory Ireland have had.
I'm applauding their effort and intent, not their accuracy
This is test rugby not an U11s tournament.
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:25 pm
by Clog50Percent
franch fan wrote:NZ can pay some champagne for Ardie savea, he saved the day multiple times for his team
Just quietly or else chiefs region based posters will
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:25 pm
by iarmhiman
That was a good Ireland performance. New Zealand's defense too good
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:25 pm
by danthefan
Gutted.
Well done NZ.
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:25 pm
by kiweez
Job done...clinical performance.
Stay classy Ireland.
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:25 pm
by Jim Lahey
Can a Kiwi put his hand on his heart and tell me Retallick's pass was not forward?
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:25 pm
by Tschussie
Very proud of the Irish team.
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:25 pm
by Yourmother
What a battle!!!
Thanks Ireland!
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:25 pm
by DragsterDriver
Both sides deserve a beer there, out on their feet.
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:25 pm
by Nolanator
Fuckit. Well done NZ, clearly the superior team. Savage defence.
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:25 pm
by CrazyIslander
Great match yall.
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:25 pm
by SecretAgentMan
That'll do.
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:25 pm
by Rhinosaur
Winnie wrote:BBB wrote:Winnie wrote:BBB wrote:Pass fine on replay.
Best has been a disgrace today.
The kiwis have been awful, truly disgusting in their cynicism and you have a go at best
A couple of marginal tackles v constant referee badgering.
I know which one most would find better.
That says a lot about you as a person to be honest
Questioning the referee as to why he is letting a team trying to decapitate yours doesn't make you a whinge
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:25 pm
by akann
Dork Lard wrote:Fekitoa...NZ need to do better at 13.
There are lots better than him thankfully. His last game in a black jersey for sure.
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:26 pm
by Jim Lahey
Congrats NZ. The better team won well.
Great game
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:26 pm
by Dobbin
good game....looking forward to the decider
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:26 pm
by decado
marcopolio wrote:NZ midfield as weak as it's been in years. Fekitoa is a very warm point in the attack.
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:26 pm
by Marshall Banana
Great defence overcame poor discipline.
Ireland had enough ball to win 2 matches...
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:26 pm
by hp18
Turbogoat wrote:JM2K6 wrote:Rhinosaur wrote:hp18 wrote:Taranaki Snapper wrote:"Another one here for Inara..."
Post of the day
Canceling that show was a crime against humanity.
No no. It would've turned bad.
Seeing Inara turn bad would've been worth another couple of seasons, surely.
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:26 pm
by JM2K6
An appropriate finish - various Kiwi players who've been shown up a bit in the last few matches showing themselves up a bit.
Good win for NZ. Tough game. Great defence by Andy Farrell's Ireland but not being able to score more than 9 points with a man advantage for 20 minutes is a bad sign.
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:26 pm
by franch fan
DragsterDriver wrote:Both sides deserve a beer there, out on their feet.
+1
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:26 pm
by Chuckles1188
Fekitoa cocks up to finish the game. NZ deserved winners after a phenomenal defensive performance. Commiserations Ireland, gave it a good crack but weren't at the same level as in Chicago.
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:26 pm
by Turbogoat
brat wrote:Been saying it all season ..fekitoa is shit
Too many mistakes tonight. I'd rather have the safety type midfielders than X factor if those are our options right now.
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:26 pm
by Conservative Eddie
Really disappointing not to score more with so much possession and territory.
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:26 pm
by nardol
What do Ireland lose in world ranking points
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:26 pm
by Cabbage
A forensic analysis of this game isn't necessary. NZ simply too good.
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:26 pm
by Dukie
Jim Lahey wrote:Can a Kiwi put his hand on his heart and tell me Retallick's pass was not forward?
It was miles forward.
Maybe they launch a full investigation and turn over the result.
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:27 pm
by Brian9848
Toner, VdF and Heaslip have been outstanding for Ireland. But we lacked penetration and out attacking structure still needs work. Henshaw was a big loss as we struggled to break that gain line. We are just too dependant on sealing the edge of the ruck and an attritional getting around the corner in the oppo 22. There were many times we simply ran out of numbers, and NZ were never really exposed once they numbered up and made their tackles.
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:27 pm
by unseenwork
Don't think Ringrose is ready yet.
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:27 pm
by Tehui
marcopolio wrote:NZ midfield as weak as it's been in years. Fekitoa is a very warm point in the attack.
Injuries haven't helped. Crotty, SBW and Ngatai are three injured players who come to mind.
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:27 pm
by IBWT
CrazyIslander wrote:Great match yall.
2 great test matches between the two sides to be fair. Beers all round.
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:27 pm
by maxbox
Well done Ireland, very good sports
French and neutrals need to lift their game tho
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:27 pm
by supreme0verlord
Jim Lahey wrote:Can a Kiwi put his hand on his heart and tell me Retallick's pass was not forward?
Wouldn't have changed the outcome anyway, but gasp away.
50 million "the ref cheated us" threads to come
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:27 pm
by Jim Lahey
Dukie wrote:Jim Lahey wrote:Can a Kiwi put his hand on his heart and tell me Retallick's pass was not forward?
It was miles forward.
Maybe they launch a full investigation and turn over the result.
Good to hear
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:27 pm
by Torquemada 1420
Jim Lahey wrote:Can a Kiwi put his hand on his heart and tell me Retallick's pass was not forward?
Well, it did not matter but that was pretty disgraceful between the 3 officials.
Re: AIs: Ireland V New Zealand II Official Match Thread
Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2016 8:27 pm
by franch fan
JM2K6 wrote:An appropriate finish - various Kiwi players who've been shown up a bit in the last few matches showing themselves up a bit.
Good win for NZ. Tough game. Great defence by Andy Farrell's Ireland but not being able to score more than 9 points with a man advantage for 20 minutes is a bad sign.
I'm curious to see if England could have scored tries to this NZ defense (which again was infinitely better than in the Chicago game)