RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland
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But nothing I watched today makes me think either side is unbeatable
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@mariner4life True, but sadly I don’t really see Foster’s Flops winning three big knockout games in a row.
Ireland the favourites for me, then SA and France, then NZ and England as dark horses. I don’t think any other side can win.
@sparky said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@mariner4life True, but sadly I don’t really see Foster’s Flops winning three big knockout games in a row.
Ireland the favourites for me, then SA and France, then NZ and England as dark horses. I don’t think any other side can win.
I'd have SA personally. Forward dominance usually leads to wins - it's very unusual they don't have a decent kicker. In tighter games as referees swallow whistles (ie the knockouts) I'd pick them.
So yeah, Ireland are probably more beatable. They'll still roll us, but we'll have a shot
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Not having a kicker, then opting to take long shots at goal instead of touch is an, interesting, option.
@reprobate said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
Not having a kicker, then opting to take long shots at goal instead of touch is an, interesting, option.
Keeping their biltong dry?
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Ireland’s issue is going to be the consecutive games they’re gonna have to get up for. Scotland game of their life. All Blacks/Italy game of their life. Semi against whoever game of their life. Boks/France in the final… Nobody will have ever done it harder
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No country has done professionalism better than Ireland. They’ve gone from a joke of a team in the 1990s to seriously good. Don’t think it’s a flash in the pan either they have well structured development pathways.
@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
No country has done professionalism better than Ireland. They’ve gone from a joke of a team in the 1990s to seriously good. Don’t think it’s a flash in the pan either they have well structured development pathways.
Totally agree. At one point, the interplay between Aki, Gibson Park, Lowe snd Hansen had this development on show perfectly.
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@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
No country has done professionalism better than Ireland. They’ve gone from a joke of a team in the 1990s to seriously good. Don’t think it’s a flash in the pan either they have well structured development pathways.
Totally agree. At one point, the interplay between Aki, Gibson Park, Lowe snd Hansen had this development on show perfectly.
@MajorRage said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
No country has done professionalism better than Ireland. They’ve gone from a joke of a team in the 1990s to seriously good. Don’t think it’s a flash in the pan either they have well structured development pathways.
Totally agree. At one point, the interplay between Aki, Gibson Park, Lowe snd Hansen had this development on show perfectly.
Basically taken a bunch of players who couldn't get a look in playing in NZ, and built them into a system which allows them to shine. Exactly how it should be
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Ireland’s issue is going to be the consecutive games they’re gonna have to get up for. Scotland game of their life. All Blacks/Italy game of their life. Semi against whoever game of their life. Boks/France in the final… Nobody will have ever done it harder
@game_film said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
Ireland’s issue is going to be the consecutive games they’re gonna have to get up for. Scotland game of their life. All Blacks/Italy game of their life. Semi against whoever game of their life. Boks/France in the final… Nobody will have ever done it harder
I don’t know whether to laugh or cry that you’ve listed them as a potential quarter final opponent
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@MajorRage said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
No country has done professionalism better than Ireland. They’ve gone from a joke of a team in the 1990s to seriously good. Don’t think it’s a flash in the pan either they have well structured development pathways.
Totally agree. At one point, the interplay between Aki, Gibson Park, Lowe snd Hansen had this development on show perfectly.
Basically taken a bunch of players who couldn't get a look in playing in NZ, and built them into a system which allows them to shine. Exactly how it should be
@canefan said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@MajorRage said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
No country has done professionalism better than Ireland. They’ve gone from a joke of a team in the 1990s to seriously good. Don’t think it’s a flash in the pan either they have well structured development pathways.
Totally agree. At one point, the interplay between Aki, Gibson Park, Lowe snd Hansen had this development on show perfectly.
Basically taken a bunch of players who couldn't get a look in playing in NZ, and built them into a system which allows them to shine. Exactly how it should be
If that’s the case then we need to stop
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@canefan said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@MajorRage said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
No country has done professionalism better than Ireland. They’ve gone from a joke of a team in the 1990s to seriously good. Don’t think it’s a flash in the pan either they have well structured development pathways.
Totally agree. At one point, the interplay between Aki, Gibson Park, Lowe snd Hansen had this development on show perfectly.
Basically taken a bunch of players who couldn't get a look in playing in NZ, and built them into a system which allows them to shine. Exactly how it should be
If that’s the case then we need to stop
Pretending these are teams of a country.@MajorRage said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@canefan said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@MajorRage said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
No country has done professionalism better than Ireland. They’ve gone from a joke of a team in the 1990s to seriously good. Don’t think it’s a flash in the pan either they have well structured development pathways.
Totally agree. At one point, the interplay between Aki, Gibson Park, Lowe snd Hansen had this development on show perfectly.
Basically taken a bunch of players who couldn't get a look in playing in NZ, and built them into a system which allows them to shine. Exactly how it should be
If that’s the case then we need to stop
Pretending these are teams of a country.I think you misunderstand. I was just talking about the fact that they have created a system that allows their players to shine. I don't believe ours is doing that right now. The poaching of international players is another issue entirely
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@MN5 said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
I@Chester-Draws said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@Canes4life said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
Because they’ve consistently played together over a long period. Our team chops and changes every two seconds.
Given that Foster has more or less refused to make any changes not forced on him, I find this an incredible statement.
The team we named against France had one greenhorn, and he was on the wing.
That's been one of our biggest issues -- players remain in the starting team regardless.
Yeah it seems a bit hard for some to admit that other countries have better players than NZ at the moment
Razor is literally going to have to lead a revolution to get us back to the top
@canefan said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
Razor is literally going to have to lead a revolution to get us back to the top
Just need to find a lock, openside, blindside, 8 and fly half.
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@reprobate said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
Not having a kicker, then opting to take long shots at goal instead of touch is an, interesting, option.
Keeping their biltong dry?
@canefan said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@reprobate said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
Not having a kicker, then opting to take long shots at goal instead of touch is an, interesting, option.
Keeping their biltong dry?
I think SA will win in a canter
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@canefan said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
Razor is literally going to have to lead a revolution to get us back to the top
Just need to find a lock, openside, blindside, 8 and fly half.
@BerniesCorner said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@canefan said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
Razor is literally going to have to lead a revolution to get us back to the top
Just need to find a lock, openside, blindside, 8 and fly half.
We don't need to invent tactics either, they are there. We just don't play them enough
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@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
No country has done professionalism better than Ireland. They’ve gone from a joke of a team in the 1990s to seriously good. Don’t think it’s a flash in the pan either they have well structured development pathways.
Totally agree. At one point, the interplay between Aki, Gibson Park, Lowe snd Hansen had this development on show perfectly.
@MajorRage said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
No country has done professionalism better than Ireland. They’ve gone from a joke of a team in the 1990s to seriously good. Don’t think it’s a flash in the pan either they have well structured development pathways.
Totally agree. At one point, the interplay between Aki, Gibson Park, Lowe snd Hansen had this development on show perfectly.
Whatever you say. Yes they targeted foreigners but they’ve turned them into way better players. Aki would stroll into an ABs squad.
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@BerniesCorner said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@canefan said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
Razor is literally going to have to lead a revolution to get us back to the top
Just need to find a lock, openside, blindside, 8 and fly half.
We don't need to invent tactics either, they are there. We just don't play them enough
@canefan Wears thin being the dumbest side on the pitch.
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@MajorRage said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
No country has done professionalism better than Ireland. They’ve gone from a joke of a team in the 1990s to seriously good. Don’t think it’s a flash in the pan either they have well structured development pathways.
Totally agree. At one point, the interplay between Aki, Gibson Park, Lowe snd Hansen had this development on show perfectly.
Whatever you say. Yes they targeted foreigners but they’ve turned them into way better players. Aki would stroll into an ABs squad.
@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@MajorRage said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
No country has done professionalism better than Ireland. They’ve gone from a joke of a team in the 1990s to seriously good. Don’t think it’s a flash in the pan either they have well structured development pathways.
Totally agree. At one point, the interplay between Aki, Gibson Park, Lowe snd Hansen had this development on show perfectly.
Whatever you say. Yes they targeted foreigners but they’ve turned them into way better players. Aki would stroll into an ABs squad.
France and England are doing it too, with their academy systems. I'm sure there are others
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@MajorRage said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
No country has done professionalism better than Ireland. They’ve gone from a joke of a team in the 1990s to seriously good. Don’t think it’s a flash in the pan either they have well structured development pathways.
Totally agree. At one point, the interplay between Aki, Gibson Park, Lowe snd Hansen had this development on show perfectly.
Whatever you say. Yes they targeted foreigners but they’ve turned them into way better players. Aki would stroll into an ABs squad.
@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@MajorRage said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
No country has done professionalism better than Ireland. They’ve gone from a joke of a team in the 1990s to seriously good. Don’t think it’s a flash in the pan either they have well structured development pathways.
Totally agree. At one point, the interplay between Aki, Gibson Park, Lowe snd Hansen had this development on show perfectly.
Whatever you say. Yes they targeted foreigners but they’ve turned them into way better players. Aki would stroll into an ABs squad.
Not sure I follow how your point is any different to mine.
We just clearly have different views on targeting of foreigners.
What does Ireland rugby team even mean any more. It certainly isn’t just for Irish.
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@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@MajorRage said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
No country has done professionalism better than Ireland. They’ve gone from a joke of a team in the 1990s to seriously good. Don’t think it’s a flash in the pan either they have well structured development pathways.
Totally agree. At one point, the interplay between Aki, Gibson Park, Lowe snd Hansen had this development on show perfectly.
Whatever you say. Yes they targeted foreigners but they’ve turned them into way better players. Aki would stroll into an ABs squad.
Not sure I follow how your point is any different to mine.
We just clearly have different views on targeting of foreigners.
What does Ireland rugby team even mean any more. It certainly isn’t just for Irish.
@MajorRage said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@MajorRage said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
@Billy-Tell said in RWC Week 3: Springboks v Ireland:
No country has done professionalism better than Ireland. They’ve gone from a joke of a team in the 1990s to seriously good. Don’t think it’s a flash in the pan either they have well structured development pathways.
Totally agree. At one point, the interplay between Aki, Gibson Park, Lowe snd Hansen had this development on show perfectly.
Whatever you say. Yes they targeted foreigners but they’ve turned them into way better players. Aki would stroll into an ABs squad.
Not sure I follow how your point is any different to mine.
We just clearly have different views on targeting of foreigners.
What does Ireland rugby team even mean any more. It certainly isn’t just for Irish.
TBH my post wasn’t about foreign players it was about their systems which work really well. For some reason you decided to turn into a poaching discussion.
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From fitness to technique and strategy I think global rugby is stronger than ever.
We have been treading water for about 5 years.
With SA probably heading north it's going to be a mountain to climb.
