The IRISH RUGBY thread

[Itchy]

Jesus win a few challenges games yer the world no 1, lose a few and you might not get out of the group stages of the world cup. Funny.

[Capt Pat]

It will be all ok on the big day. As long as we don't pick up any more injuries to key players in the next 2 games. England are the type of team that will run up a big score if they get on top. It was also very hot today, not typical wintry rugby playing conditions which contributed to the outcome.

[seafoid]

It's all about performing on the big stage

Limerick hammered Tipp in June

https://mobile.twitter.com/ShaneSaint/status/1145346439519846401

The All Ireland isn't won in  June

https://youtu.be/ipMYwLtDESg

Schmidt is the best coach we ever had . They will be ready for Scotland

[GetOverTheBar]

It's all about performing on the big stage

Limerick hammered Tipp in June

https://mobile.twitter.com/ShaneSaint/status/1145346439519846401

The All Ireland isn't won in  June

https://youtu.be/ipMYwLtDESg

Schmidt is the best coach we ever had . They will be ready for Scotland

All true, but there can be no dressing up yesturday. That is the World Cup...if Sexton doesn't make it.

[galwayman]

It will be all ok on the big day. As long as we don't pick up any more injuries to key players in the next 2 games. England are the type of team that will run up a big score if they get on top. It was also very hot today, not typical wintry rugby playing conditions which contributed to the outcome.

I'm not sure I agree that it will be all ok on the big day.
This team has been in obvious decline since the start of this year - the 6N was the proof of that.
You can't just switch form on and off like a tap.
Now Scotland aren't up to much so we will probably beat them and top the group.
But the way the teams have performed in 2019 up to now there is no chance of us beating either NZ or South Africa in a quarter final.

[Owen Brannigan]

It's all about performing on the big stage

Limerick hammered Tipp in June

https://mobile.twitter.com/ShaneSaint/status/1145346439519846401

The All Ireland isn't won in  June

https://youtu.be/ipMYwLtDESg

Schmidt is the best coach we ever had . They will be ready for Scotland

All true, but there can be no dressing up yesturday. That is the World Cup...if Sexton doesn't make it.

Not too late to send for Jackson, Zebo and Ryan, maybe even Madigan. Perhaps John Cooney could be persuaded back with Ultan Dillane.

[LilySavage]

The last thing they need now is Wacko Jacko joining the squad for obvious reasons. Zebo and Ryan would improve the squad for sure.

[seafoid]

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/dark-clouds-gather-as-ireland-captain-rory-best-runs-out-of-road-1.3996697

[seafoid]

As long as they were winning the Nucifora strategy of only picking Irish-based players was maybe coherent. But now ? 

[Farrandeelin]

Arra sure they'll be grand. Sure they beat the All Blacks a couple of months back.

[seafoid]

https://www.offtheball.com/sport/keith-wood-rory-best-898093

[johnnycool]

https://www.offtheball.com/sport/keith-wood-rory-best-898093

Wales make wholesale changes, Ireland really need to put on a show.

[GetOverTheBar]

https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12506/11797494/joe-schmidt-felix-jones-south-aifrca-role-an-awkward-situation

He might not need to worry about the Quarter Finals depending if last week was a one off.....we'll find out tomorrow.

[screenexile]

Better but still not great Wales with a 2nd string team on . . . a lot of work to do!1

[Tony Baloney]

Everyone okay now?