RWC Week 5: Ireland v Scotland
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Watching Ireland finally makes me understand why everyone hated Richie McCaw and called him the biggest cheat, etc. They're pretty good at walking the thin line. Fuckers
@Tordah they are excellent at pushing the limit across the board...at rucks, taking players out ahead of the ball carrier and ahead of the ruck, thier d line that is always just ahead of the off side line...thier superb discipline makes it all appear legit
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If Scotland win and Ireland no BP then don’t the scots go through? Both on 14 and first decider is the match winner?
So why not take the 3?
@MajorRage said in RWC Week 5: Ireland v Scotland:
If Scotland win and Ireland no BP then don’t the scots go through? Both on 14 and first decider is the match winner?
So why not take the 3?
Probably think it’s harder to stay 8 points in front then score 4 tries perhaps. But yes scoreboard pressure makes more sense.
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@Bones said in RWC Week 5: Ireland v Scotland:
What is it about Ireland that allows them to walk around the side of breakdowns, or just plain enter from where the opposition halfback should be?
I think they often start from hindmost but then do every thing they can to end up in front of the ball or disrupt the ruck.
@chimoaus said in RWC Week 5: Ireland v Scotland:
@Bones said in RWC Week 5: Ireland v Scotland:
What is it about Ireland that allows them to walk around the side of breakdowns, or just plain enter from where the opposition halfback should be?
I think they often start from hindmost but then do every thing they can to end up in front of the ball or disrupt the ruck.
They seem to be consistently allowed to come around the side of the rucks..... which regardless of entry .. should be called... but hey they have been doing it for ages -- so why stop now.
Ireland looking very composed, and seem to expect to have breaks every 7 - 8mins...
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Thatbwas out
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LOL so France and Ireland ..... untouchable by the the TMOs
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What is the rule when an Irish players literally lies on top of the ruck in front of the ball with no attempt to move. Should players entering the ruck also not try to stay on their feet. That last ruck the Irish player actually looked like a dead fish and made no attempt to stay on feet.
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At this point Scotland’s only hope is an Irish red card
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At this point Scotland’s only hope is an Irish red card
@His-Bobness and that ain't happening
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That's an exit
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At this point Scotland’s only hope is an Irish red card
@His-Bobness said in RWC Week 5: Ireland v Scotland:
At this point Scotland’s only hope is an Irish red card
You're forgetting there are rules against give Ireland and France cards
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Excellent play by Scotland to get out of their half
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Good kicking bynireland
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4th stoppage at 18 mins -- not major injury yet
@Mattasaurus said in RWC Week 5: Ireland v Scotland:
4th stoppage at 18 mins -- not major injury yet
It’s a farce how often these teams are allowed to force a break in play.
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@Mattasaurus said in RWC Week 5: Ireland v Scotland:
4th stoppage at 18 mins -- not major injury yet
It’s a farce how often these teams are allowed to force a break in play.
@Gunner said in RWC Week 5: Ireland v Scotland:
@Mattasaurus said in RWC Week 5: Ireland v Scotland:
4th stoppage at 18 mins -- not major injury yet
It’s a farce how often these teams are allowed to force a break in play.
This alone - will be a big factor counting against the ABs .... in the quarters
