I'm going into this world cup with extremely low expectations for Ireland. The only chance we have is if Schmidt really did sacrifice the 6N to hold back everything for it. Which sounds nuts.
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The lads on the 1014 did a great piece on Schmidt a few months ago, about how he is the leading innovator in world rugby and how so many of his tactics and insights have been incorporated into the gameplans of all the other leading international sides.
Then they showed this six nations and how Ireland offered absolutely nothing knew. Relying on a more conservative version last years tactics which everyone else had caught onto and had passed us out. They're convinced that he didn't want to give away our game plan ahead of the world cup and that we'll see a very different team this autumn.
I don't know if I believe it at all but it's the only thing I'm clinging onto at the moment. If we go into the tournament the same way we did the 6N, we won't get out of the pool, let alone beat South Africa.
Since New Zealand beat South Africa 57-0 in Albany on September 16 2017...
25-24 to NZ, 36-34 RSA, 32-30 NZ and 16-16 tonight.
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25-24 to NZ, 36-34 RSA, 32-30 NZ and 16-16 tonight.
Who's that female host on the rugby league show on at the mo? She's shouting like a pissed person in a loud pub.
Poor form by Barrett there and it really says all you need to know about his confidence in his goalkicking that he's trying to gain extra metres on a penalty from basically straight on, on the 22.
Agreed, its strange how such a great player, and someone who sometimes looks like he kicks the ball so cleanly misses so many pressure kicks. This suggests a mental issue.
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What is Mike Haley still doing in the squad, I don't think I've seen a worse full back at Munster than him.
What is Mike Haley still doing in the squad, I don't think I've seen a worse full back at Munster than him.
"Specialist fullback"...
I hope Dillane gets another shot. Not out of the question with attritional injuries.
We usually get a big injury in the warm up games. Geordan Murphy and Tommy O'Donnell spring to mind.
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Australia and New Zealand have named their teams for Bledisloe 1 in Perth on Saturday. Both starting teams listen below are listed 15-1, reserves are 16-23 in numbered order.
Wallabies: Kurtley Beale, Reece Hodge, James O'Connor, Samu Kerevi, Marika Koroibete, Christian Lealiifano, Nic White, Isi Naisarani, Michael Hooper (c), Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Rory Arnold, Izack Rodda, Allan Alaalatoa, Tolu Latu, Scott Sio. Reserves: Folau Fainga'a, James Slipper, Taniela Tupou, Adam Coleman, Luke Jones, Will Genia, Matt To'omua, Tom Banks.
All Blacks: Beauden Barrett, Ben Smith, Jack Goodhue, Anton Lienert-Brown, Rieko Ioane, Richie Mo'unga, Aaron Smith, Kieran Read (c), Sam Cane, Ardie Savea, Sam Whitelock, Scott Barrett, Owen Franks, Dane Coles, Joe Moody. Reserves: Codie Taylor, Atu Moli, Angus Ta'avao, Patrick Tuipulotu, Matt Todd, TJ Perenara, Ngani Laumape, George Bridge
Can't say I'm confident whenever Bledisloe 1 rolls around, I'm always hopeful.
Wallabies: Kurtley Beale, Reece Hodge, James O'Connor, Samu Kerevi, Marika Koroibete, Christian Lealiifano, Nic White, Isi Naisarani, Michael Hooper (c), Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Rory Arnold, Izack Rodda, Allan Alaalatoa, Tolu Latu, Scott Sio. Reserves: Folau Fainga'a, James Slipper, Taniela Tupou, Adam Coleman, Luke Jones, Will Genia, Matt To'omua, Tom Banks.
All Blacks: Beauden Barrett, Ben Smith, Jack Goodhue, Anton Lienert-Brown, Rieko Ioane, Richie Mo'unga, Aaron Smith, Kieran Read (c), Sam Cane, Ardie Savea, Sam Whitelock, Scott Barrett, Owen Franks, Dane Coles, Joe Moody. Reserves: Codie Taylor, Atu Moli, Angus Ta'avao, Patrick Tuipulotu, Matt Todd, TJ Perenara, Ngani Laumape, George Bridge
Can't say I'm confident whenever Bledisloe 1 rolls around, I'm always hopeful.
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Here's the Bok side. All new front row. Surprised Louw and Kriel not coming back in. Win with a bonus point and South Africa will win their first Rugby Championship in ages.
Bledisloe Cup highlights from years past with a distinct gold tinge. My favourite moments: George Gregan's tackle on Jeff Wilson in 1994, Radike Samo's try in 2011, Toutai Kefu's Tri Nations winning try in 2001 John Eales final test and speaking of John Eales, his penalty goal to retain the Bledisloe Cup in Wellington in 2000.
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How'd you rate your chances?
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I'm not expecting the Wallabies to win, I just don't want a blowout.
Disappointing to hear the minute silence for Sir Brian Lochore not observed impeccably.
Pretty good start @Xaviesta
yeah great start by the aussies
Verrrrrrry good start @Xaviesta !
This will be a try sadly.
Very important that the early territorial dominance was turned into points.
Those scramble sort of tries are always agonizing.
Veteran commentator Gordon Bray got James O'Connor and Michael Hooper mixed up and then got Ardie Savea and Rieko Ioane mixed up.
Nice fast start so far.
Put that try down to unforced errors - Beale not finding touch from a kick and Solakaia Lotu dropping a regulation pass.
That's harsh considering the good start Australia had. Surely forward pass there at the end.
Aussies creating nice space with those skip passes. Not making huge yards but looking dangerous.
Great defence but the Wallabies butchered a try there.
Good to see Garces alert to Joe Moody's scrummaging which is suspect from time to time.
Red card for Scott Barrett! Not sure about the level of force.
Is this going to be a red?
Edit: Yes!!
Edit: Yes!!
Seemed like nothing initially in the mix, but it's a letter of the law one. Very unlucky perhaps. Potentially very dangerous rather than actually dangerous maybe.
Jerome Garces's popularity in New Zealand will plummet even further than it currently is if the Wallabies win.
Unlucky but the illegal manner in which Scott Barrett attempted to tackle Hooper put him in trouble.
By the way @Xaviesta, is that a bar in the tunnel that leads out to the pitch?
No excuses for the Wallabies if they lose - they're 16-12 up at the break and a man up for the rest of the match.
Yes.By the way @Xaviesta, is that a bar in the tunnel that leads out to the pitch?
The stats are all in Australia's favour but worryingly, the Wallabies are only ahead by 4.