The Rugby Thread

[Irishnev]

Ireland lost by 7 away to ZA, probably should’ve lost by more yet I felt the bounce of the ball went against them and a few close calls by the ref. Nonetheless the better side won

Ireland need a break and a some fresh blood, we look a tired team

[Zapater]

Ireland lost by 7 away to ZA, probably should’ve lost by more yet I felt the bounce of the ball went against them and a few close calls by the ref. Nonetheless the better side won

Ireland need a break and a some fresh blood, we look a tired team

Good game, we were probably just about better. Carnage at the end there. Can definitely see the Tony Brown influence taking shape.

Rough one on the Lowe try though. Probably the right call but hate delving that deep into things. Both kickers left a lot on the pitch (as did McKenzie and Smith in the England vs AB game). What's happened to kicking?

Should be a good one again next week.

[Zapater]

What a half from Marcus Smith. Kicking from the hand and off of the tee in addition to that try saving recovery. Should be an epic second half.

[Zapater]

Great game, Beauden Barrett game changer off the bench.

[Buzzo]

Intense first half. Can Ireland keep this intensity for another 40?

[Buzzo]

Irish discipline costing them.

[Buzzo]

Pollards boot is relentless.

[RichC]

Balls on him there ! Cracking drop goal

[Irishnev]

Irish discipline costing them.

Never in doubt

[Buzzo]

Never in doubt

Incredible win. Bench made a difference. Very loose end to the game from the Saffers. Most unlike them.

[Buzzo]

Balls on him there ! Cracking drop goal

2 beauties

[Zapater]

Fair play Ireland, thought the second half effort was going to be enough but clearly not. Let down the southern hemisphere. It's a pity there isn't a third match.

[Buzzo]

Probably lucky there weren’t sanctions here. Broken leg for Marx.

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[Irishnev]

Probably lucky there weren’t sanctions here. Broken leg for Marx.

https://twitter.com/analystgus/statu...03064448332250

Ah ****, he’s had rotten luck with injuries…. such a good player.

[Zapater]

That's probably his career. I cringed when it happened in real time. During his prime, he's been the best in the world in his position and most likely our best player. Will be hard to come back from that.

Him out also reduces the English proficiency of our squad by about 90%