When reviewing a landslide win, it can be easy to make the mistake of either getting carried away with it and ignoring the standard/quality of the opponent on the day, or disregarding the positives completely for the same reason. A 55-point win over a team who beat Ireland on the world stage two years ago … Continue reading Roadkill
Category: Ireland
Hard Sun
While Ireland’s team selection and manner of victory over the US back in July generated a lot of positive energy around them from fans and the media, it’s fair to say that the Japan game had the opposite effect. Andy Farrell’s decision to pick the most experienced side available to him was nowhere near vindicated … Continue reading Hard Sun
Born Again
Aside from a few bright sparks, it’s fair to say that Ireland have looked out of sorts since getting beaten out the gate by England in the 2019 Six Nations. Plenty of underlying causes have been theorised, but whether it came down to injury/loss of form to key players, a game plan/style of play that … Continue reading Born Again
Glass Ceiling
Had Ireland not conceded a red card against Wales and then played Eddie Jones’ side when they were finding their footing, this fixture probably wouldn’t instil the same sense of foreboding for Ireland, but unfortunately for Andy Farrell’s team, they have to go toe-to-toe with England right when they have rediscovered their best form. The … Continue reading Glass Ceiling
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