Ireland

jonesy2 says...

paddy91317 -- aw you think an irish player would make an allblacks squad how cute. kearney would find himself behind dagg, smith, taylor and robinson for starters then jane and barrett from there. maybe he would be next in line if ice man was still injured. healy? dont have time for that reply.

Posted 14:23 07th June 2012

Euskadi says...

Deep down the Irish know they cant beat the ABs, their fans know it as well. I have watched Ireland play the All Blacks at both the new Aviva and the match that was played at Croake park and whilst the Irish supporters are patriotic rugby is just not their game, they dont have the same general passion and therefore their kids dont have the skills necessary to beat NZ at rugby. After a match vs Ireland in Dublin you talk to the locals and whilst they are gracious losers you get the feeling they knew they were without a chance. SImilar in Wales, four time I have seen matches at Cardiff and whilst the Welsh are more passionate supporters and have come close to bettering NZ in recent times I got the feeling talking to people that they were happy to be competitive, the 1 point loss back in 2004 (I think) was a prime example, the Welsh supporters were very happy with that result, it wasn't a win nor a draw but they took satisfaction out of it anyway.

Back to this game Ireland are going to get hammered, less than 20 points then the Irish can consider themselves lucky

Posted 11:53 07th June 2012

anotherfarce says...

@Trader2

The AB's held on by the skin of their teeth in the RWC to win by 1 point to an under-done French side who would probably have won if another 5 minutes had elapsed.

How do you think you would have gone against SA??

That was the most blatantly rigged match ever seen in this competition. If it wasn't bad enough Wales got cheated in one quarter final, it certainly made it obvious that the AB's weren't going to get stiff opposition with Bryce Lawrence guiding proceedings in the other.

In fact it would be fair to say that "Bryce Lawrence" was by far NZ's player of the tournament. He certainly had more impact than the rest of the (playing squad).

I have replayed this game on more than 6 occassion's, & having played this game for most of my life, I would have found it understandable to see SA walk off against Australia. I challenge you to revisit that game with (eye's open) & make judgement. Perhaps he was all to aware of the "choking syndrome" the AB's suffer in WC's & wanted to give them an easier ride?????

Posted 09:55 07th June 2012

anotherfarce says...

Yes I got the names wrong but I did see the game & (remember the incident very well). So just cut the crap and call a spade a spade or in your case a spude.

I really think Wales will not have to wait another 59 years to beat the AB's in fact I'm certain that they will beat them in the next few. As for the typo's check some of yours. So thunks again mute!!

Posted 08:50 07th June 2012

anotherfarce says...

@kennyisgay

The welsh certainly don't struggle beating the Irish tho, aye mate!!!

Posted 08:36 07th June 2012

Carpelone says...

kahui

Not sure about what you wrote. Dagg is more brilliant and creative, however he has so many days off yet. Kearney is more functional to help his team regain territory and his extremely solid in defence.

Two extremely good players, will be exciting to watch.

Posted 10:42 06th June 2012

StunTheMullet says...

@ peachlegs - 4 more years.

Posted 09:46 06th June 2012

Mace says...

If the AB's smash the Irish first up, then im afraid its gonna be a 3-0 whitewash.

Posted 21:33 05th June 2012

kennyisgay says...

pog_mahone, the leinster contigent can produce all the form they want but this ain't school provincial... it's the men's league

Posted 20:39 05th June 2012

kennyisgay says...

Posted 20:21 05th June 2012