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Wales backrow is good but it is never a good idea to go into a game with only 2 in yer backrow. Conan should have started. SOB is a non-player at this stage, hence his impending move down the ranks to London Irish.OldMan wrote:J Don’t know when I’ve seen the Ireland back row as ineffectual ( though that maybe does the Welsh back row a disservice)
Is he a great player though? There's a huge difference between looking great at provincial / club level even in the H Cup versus real greatness which can only be at international level. He may be great but we need to see it on the international stage.Dave wrote:Apart from an early steal Tadgh Beirne was anonymous. IMO he is not a tight head lock. The overhead camera on 46 mins reveals he was struggling in the scrum. Great player though.
Agree. Should have qualified that by saying at club level.Shan wrote:Is he a great player though? There's a huge difference between looking great at provincial / club level even in the H Cup versus real greatness which can only be at international level. He may be great but we need to see it on the international stage.Dave wrote:Apart from an early steal Tadgh Beirne was anonymous. IMO he is not a tight head lock. The overhead camera on 46 mins reveals he was struggling in the scrum. Great player though.
There's a P.Jackson playing in France. He might be worth a look.Dublin4 wrote:It was a horror show.
All 15 were useless, backrow and half backs beaten up.
I had predicted a good defeat but not a hiding.
Schmidt was top of world three months ago with not just a GS from last year but the ABs' scalp.What a funny old world.
He now has to find a way back but he has time. He may need new half backs. Back row is a big problem too.
On a separate note, Wales has the Grand Slam but an utterly dysfunctional regional system which has never had a team in the final of the H Cup in 20 years. Scotland even has a better structure but under Gats Wales get the international results. Go figure.
Beirne is a great poacher but not a great 2nd row. Suspect joe knows he needs a solid grafter alongside Ryan and beirne is not that. He may however make the plane due to his versatility but roux and dillane are still in with a shout. IMO O'Brien is now 3rd choice 7 and may not make the WC.Dave wrote:Agree. Should have qualified that by saying at club level.Shan wrote:Is he a great player though? There's a huge difference between looking great at provincial / club level even in the H Cup versus real greatness which can only be at international level. He may be great but we need to see it on the international stage.Dave wrote:Apart from an early steal Tadgh Beirne was anonymous. IMO he is not a tight head lock. The overhead camera on 46 mins reveals he was struggling in the scrum. Great player though.
IRFU top shaggers.Columbo wrote:Quite.. the IRFU screwing PJ,
Shan wrote:IRFU top shaggers.Columbo wrote:Quite.. the IRFU screwing PJ,
Olding wrote that, but sure.Dave wrote:Shan wrote:IRFU top shaggers.Columbo wrote:Quite.. the IRFU screwing PJ,
The Flower of Scotland has had a dose of BabyBio at half time!justinr73 wrote:Things could be worse.
The Flower of Scotland has wilted rather badly.
Hopefully the Edinburgh players will struggle to pick themselves up for the Pro 14.
Kinghorn is out for the season.
We need Hendo to stay fit. Simple as that.jean valjean wrote:Beirne is a great poacher but not a great 2nd row. Suspect joe knows he needs a solid grafter alongside Ryan and beirne is not that. He may however make the plane due to his versatility but roux and dillane are still in with a shout. IMO O'Brien is now 3rd choice 7 and may not make the WC.
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