Ireland vs Australia match thread, Saturday 22nd Nov. KO 4:30PM

19543261

Euphoria is the only emotion I feel right now.

Piliger

Well that's a game we had the winning of after half an hour but made a series of massive bad decisions that nearly lost it. We were 17-0 up and the game SCREAMED OUT for Ireland to change our committee to the breakdown and move them out wide.
But yet again, as we have seen in the past, there was no one to make that decision until half time.
Half time is TOO LATE. I find it appalling that O'Connell cannot lead by making that decision.
In the end we won and it's great ! But we won't go anywhere in the WC until we have a leader who will make decisions on the field.

Celly Smunt

leakyboots wrote: »

He had a fine game, tavkled like a demon

Now add the numerous errors and laziness to chase.

LowOdour

Thought the way heaslip held on to the loose ball in the last few minutes and made yards across the pitch to allow his teammates to get back into position was massive...quite possibly a game saver

Swan Curry

Piliger wrote: »

Well that's a game we had the winning of after half an hour but made a series of massive bad decisions that nearly lost it. We were 17-0 up and the game SCREAMED OUT for Ireland to change our committee to the breakdown and move them out wide.
But yet again, as we have seen in the past, there was no one to make that decision until half time.
Half time is TOO LATE. I find it appalling that O'Connell cannot lead by making that decision.
In the end we won and it's great ! But we won't go anywhere in the WC until we have a leader who will make decisions on the field.

what

phog

Why didn't Reddan stay on when Murray was concussion subbed? Is there something about him having to come back on if he's declared fit?

Billy86

Let's all talk about Zebo.

phog

Piliger wrote: »

Well that's a game we had the winning of after half an hour but made a series of massive bad decisions that nearly lost it. We were 17-0 up and the game SCREAMED OUT for Ireland to change our committee to the breakdown and move them out wide.
But yet again, as we have seen in the past, there was no one to make that decision until half time.
Half time is TOO LATE. I find it appalling that O'Connell cannot lead by making that decision.
In the end we won and it's great ! But we won't go anywhere in the WC until we have a leader who will make decisions on the field.

Do as Joe says.

Piliger

Piliger wrote: »

Well that's a game we had the winning of after half an hour but made a series of massive bad decisions that nearly lost it. We were 17-0 up and the game SCREAMED OUT for Ireland to change our committee to the breakdown and move them out wide.
But yet again, as we have seen in the past, there was no one to make that decision until half time.
Half time is TOO LATE. I find it appalling that O'Connell cannot lead by making that decision.
In the end we won and it's great ! But we won't go anywhere in the WC until we have a leader who will make decisions on the field.

we just beat two of the top 3 teams in the world outside of ourselves id say we have a fair chance of going somewhere

Borders no.2

O'Connell made a hit in the last play that said to Australia you can go through as many phases as you want you have no chance!

Pudsy33

phog wrote: »

Why didn't Reddan stay on when Murray was concussion subbed? Is there something about him having to come back on if he's declared fit?

He doesn't have to but they obviously want him on the pitch. And thank god he did come back on because Sexton was forced off.

Molester Stallone II

No medal for POC....he didn't get his chance to whip it off in disgust... Sponsors learned their lesson from the first 2 games

webels

Hooked wrote: »

Met Paulie in UL before the Springboks game, just casually strolling with the missus and the little fella (Paddy I think) around campus...

You'd never think the Superhuman out the in green was the same guy.

Just unreal today. Has the man peaked yet??? He's 36 right?

When he puts on a green Jersey he is like a 21 yr old again. He is a super athlete leader and any think you are having yourself. He is showing his age for munster last 2 years but in green irreplaceable. He is 35 I think.

Clearlier

10 minutes later and I'm still not sure how we hung on to that one.

sydthebeat

Thoughts from the game, can't comment on the breakdown cos its hard to see what happening, but poc was simply immense.

Aussie played a very flat back line, especially on a scramble ball. They just fixed defenders and passed before the tackle. They got lads of reward for that in the first half. They were willing to risk the percentages by leaving no body home to get this over lap. ThThus the 40 point first half. We capitalised when r could and so did they.

Second half, today different, we blitzed their line when we could cutting off the early pass. Joe must have had harsh words cos we didn't slip off many tables in the second half.

Jonnys kicking was suspect throughout. Jesus I wish he could get even another ten meters from those penalty kicks. He leaves loads of change.

More after.

Strong Life in Dublin

Molester Stallone II wrote: »

No medal for POC....he didn't get his chance to whip it off in disgust... Sponsors learned their lesson from the first 2 games

why what happened?

sydthebeat

Thoughts from the game, can't comment on the breakdown cos its hard to see what happening, but poc was simply immense.

Aussie played a very flat back line, especially on a scramble ball. They just fixed defenders and passed before the tackle. They got lads of reward for that in the first half. They were willing to risk the percentages by leaving no body home to get this over lap. ThThus the 40 point first half. We capitalised when r could and so did they.

Second half, today different, we blitzed their line when we could cutting off the early pass. Joe must have had harsh words cos we didn't slip off many tables in the second half.

Jonnys kicking was suspect throughout. Jesus I wish he could get even another ten meters from those penalty kicks. He leaves loads of change.

More after.

Celly Smunt

Clearlier wrote: »

10 minutes later and I'm still not sure how we hung on to that one.

I suppose giving credit to the team would be on way.

Stheno

Zaylee Damaged Violist wrote: »

we just beat two of the top 3 teams in the world outside of ourselves id say we have a fair chance of going somewhere

Are we not third in the world rankings?

Joe says he's feeling relief lol

awec

Were going to win the 6N and the World Cup.

I'm a fully paid up member of the church of Joe. Hallelujah! Praise Joe.

Stheno

Stheno wrote: »

Are we not third in the world rankings?

Joe says he's feeling relief lol

yup i said outside of ourselves

The Lost Sheep

phog wrote: »

Why didn't Reddan stay on when Murray was concussion subbed? Is there something about him having to come back on if he's declared fit?

There is nothing about having to come back on If declared fit. Schmidt simply wanted Murray on the pitch

aimee1

Teferi wrote: »

Zebo had a good game.

1. I think today zebo was very good. If this is his benchmark performance then the debate is over. Bar the dodgy offload it was the sort of performance he needs to replicate.

2., D'Arcy, one of my favourite players, is finished at this level. He just looks off the pace

3. Madigan at 12 looks viable to me.

4. POC immense

5. Henshaw looks top class. What a start to his career


edit 6. wales or england are gone at the group stage next year. Cheika is going to make this aussie side some outfit

Piliger

Zaylee Damaged Violist wrote: »

we just beat two of the top 3 teams in the world outside of ourselves id say we have a fair chance of going somewhere

Just because we scrambled over the line doesn't mean all is well in every way. We need to accept that we gave away a 17pt lead in the blink of an eye because of a massive tactical error. At half time we fixed it but we have to learn to be able to make the change in the middle of a game.

Clearlier

Celly Smunt wrote: »

I suppose giving credit to the team would be on way.

I suppose that I am. I just don't understand how we managed it. We were under enormous pressure for what seemed like most of the second half. Our attacking game was almost non-existent after the first 20 minutes. We held our discipline wonderfully in defence.

Peregrine

awec wrote: »

I'm a fully paid up member of the church of Joe. Hallelujah! Praise Joe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aYN5XpWzpM

Piliger

Piliger wrote: »

Just because we scrambled over the line doesn't mean all is well in every way. We need to accept that we gave away a 17pt lead in the blink of an eye because of a massive tactical error. At half time we fixed it but we have to learn to be able to make the change in the middle of a game.

i accept that and i have no doubt its something they will be kicking themselves for and they will have learned there lesson but you have to accept we did get out to a 17 point lead day one and we have beaten two of the top teams on the planet so saying we are not going anywhere in the world cup is just silly

aimee1

Piliger wrote: »

Half time is TOO LATE. I find it appalling that O'Connell cannot lead by making that decision.

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Very few stoppages in the first half, the game went at some pace, very hard for anyone to make that change. He is a forward, he is often in the breakdown area so very hard to appreciate what is going on out in the backline


This wales NZ game is some sh1te by comparison

TheDoctor

No one shocked as Ireland beat lower ranked nation

My name is URL

Gotta love how Hook almost has a fit demanding that others calm down and not lose the run of themselves

razorblunt

CptMackey wrote: »

Had the match recorded and was going to watch it once I got home but the inlaws were watching it when I got home :mad:

Great last 10 mins and a great win will have to watch the rest of it back now

Grab a bottle of whiskey, have a shot everything you get exasperated with the officials.

Come hunt me down on Monday!

Grid.

Well done fellas.....great result and a cracking match!!;)

Aidric

aimee1 wrote: »

2., D'Arcy, one of my favourite players, is finished at this level. He just looks off the pace

3. Madigan at 12 looks viable to me.

Yes and Yes. Problem and solution.

Dave_The_Sheep

TheDoctor wrote: »

No one shocked as Ireland beat lower ranked nation

Kinda waiting for a piss-take Waterford Whispers News piece with this title.

Daroxtar

Australia are a work in progress under Cheika, they will be awesome in the WC. The thing is, We're a work in progress under Joe. Have we had our absolute best 15 on the pitch so far under him? How good can we get? The hairs on the back of my neck are standing up just thinking about it

Kanrith

Disappointed By Cheika's attitude there.

dublinman1990

To win a clean sweep against two of the biggest teams in the SH is just brilliant for Ireland.

If Schmidt has the tenacity for victory for the Irish team I have every confidence in him that he will achieve the task for the 6 Nations and the WC for next year. The continuity of the performance from Schmidt's coaching is badly needed for this team to win these two tournaments.

The team itself has been responding to that brilliantly so far but they need to do more now because the team knows from Schmidt that performance counts in winning every game of rugby.

leakyboots

Celly Smunt wrote: »

Now add the numerous errors and laziness to chase.

Ah give over. He won an up and under when we were under the cosh, every time he got the ball he beat fellas on a six pence, one pass that on another day could have lead to a try (last week the line was 'Zebo doesn't pass') and the knock on I'm gonna lay 50% on Kearney who was like a deer in headlights running at them, I don't think even he knew what he was going to do in that passage of play. There are more experienced fellas you should be pointing fingers at

Aidric

Daroxtar wrote: »

Australia are a work in progress under Cheika, they will be awesome in the WC.

They're offloading today was brilliant at times. They will be a strong contender come WC.

Pudsy33

Can we ban Zebo discussion please?

UnitedWeStand

Difference between this and the past is it felt like a SH win before would be simply catching one of them in a one off game. This time its not just two in a row, but we beat a Wallaby team coming off the back off a loss, when they're vying to make amends which makes it all the more sweeter. What a team this is.

chupacabra

Everytime I hear Hook praising Bowe I smile from ear to ear.

Inspector Coptoor

Piliger wrote: »

Just because we scrambled over the line doesn't mean all is well in every way. We need to accept that we gave away a 17pt lead in the blink of an eye because of a massive tactical error. At half time we fixed it but we have to learn to be able to make the change in the middle of a game.

It was a great game.

Australia scored two tries that were score in broken, loose, almost 7s style offloading play.
Very hard to structure a defence or change tactics to deal with it.

Ireland closed out the game and showed they have grown from is time last year and the game vs the All Blacks.

Let's enjoy the win and being third in the world til February

durkadurka

Kanrith wrote: »

Disappointed By Cheika's attitude there.

Ah he's a bit of a grumpy old git by nature - that's his normal disposition .

dtpc191991

What a Win!!! Great Autumn!!

JRant

As Hannibal Smith would say "I love it when a plan comes together"

That was one of the best performances from POM I've seen.

freyners

Feel Henshaw has earned his place as a starting centre going into the 6ns, barring injury, only question is his partner now.

stephen_n

chupacabra wrote: »

Everytime I hear Hook praising Bowe I smile from ear to ear.

He tries hard but lacks the pace for an international winger :pac::pac::D

razorblunt

Will Cheika have Australia playing like those though in the four nations and WC campaign? I almost get the impression he was drafted in on relatively short notice, cut a "let's have a go up in the NH" approach any will put his own stamp on them afterwards. I haven watched much of the waratahs though so could be very wrong.

Pudsy33

freyners wrote: »

Feel Henshaw has earned his place as a starting centre going into the 6ns, barring injury, only question is his partner now.

Madigan. Madigan Madigan Madigan.