Wet ground Wet ball the game was never going to one for flowing back line moves hence the kicking game in 1st half with the wind in their backs
2nd half was basically defend the lead time into the wind
Murphy is an eye catcher in the
SoB mould but I would have a ? Against his pace at full international level and as a 6 he faces several players who command consideration before him
Ball in hand Copeland was fine again there are a few ahead of him
Interesting to see Diack subbing as a 2nd row not back row
Ireland are not short of options for 6 & 8 but mobile 2 rows are few @ the moment PoC is getting no younger McCarty is no spring chicken Toner is Toner a lighthouse maul watcher and D Ryan has a ? Against his fitness when he returns
My take is that at least 2 places have yet to filled in the WC squad in the 2 nd row
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