Ireland vs England, Sunday 1st March 3pm; RTE/BBC

pc7

Warren Gatland

chupacabra wrote: »

Poor weather would suit us no? Going by our dominant kick and chase I would say let it rain.

Rained two years ago and we lost, was miserable in the Aviva, soaked from head to toe and listening to swing low, brutal day.

Stheno

Can't wait for this. Really hoping it's the match if the tournament. Heading to Gibneys in Malahide to watch it

I think Ireland will win

19543261

England

I'm bad at waiting.

twinytwo

people seem to be putting too much stock in nowell and goode.

If you leave out youngs their entire back line has like 50 (approx) caps between them.

We wont fall apart the way italy did.

CantGetNoSleep

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Pm me please!

awec

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

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The_N4sir

Rain seems to have stopped. Hopefully it stays dry

bilston

pc7 wrote: »

Rained two years ago and we lost, was miserable in the Aviva, soaked from head to toe and listening to swing low, brutal day.

Aye but we lost Sexton quite early that day which was just as significant, however Robshaw and co did a job on us alright.

phog

Having watched Earls again last night and Fitz since his return to fitness you'd have to wonder what Joe sees in Jones to retain the 23rd jersey. I'd have both Fitz and Earls on any team but no it to have either is baffling.

awec

awec wrote: »

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twinytwo

phog wrote: »

Having watched Earls again last night and Fitz since his return to fitness you'd have to wonder what Joe sees in Jones to retain the 23rd jersey. I'd have both Fitz and Earls on any team but no it to have either is baffling.

I would assume it has a lot to do with him being a better FB than both and better in the air.

I could be wrong but without Jones we would be weak at FB if kearney gets injured

mfceiling

twinytwo wrote: »

I would assume it has a lot to do with him being a better FB than both and better in the air.

I could be wrong but without Jones we would be weak at FB if kearney gets injured

He's called Jared Payne...he is at 13...he is really a 15!!

awec

twinytwo wrote: »

I would assume it has a lot to do with him being a better FB than both and better in the air.

I could be wrong but without Jones we would be weak at FB if kearney gets injured

Payne.

phog

twinytwo wrote: »

I would assume it has a lot to do with him being a better FB than both and better in the air.

I could be wrong but without Jones we would be weak at FB if kearney gets injured

But then he picks Madigan as he supposedly covers more positions than Keatley.

Jones is an out and out FB, the boys can cover wing, centre and FB, Fitz claimed the FB as his preferred position a few years back and some argue Earls' best position is FB

heybaby

Warren Gatland

How do people think the weather conditions will affect the game? Will they favour Ireland ?

P_1

Getting a bit snowy now, that could make for an interesting match

Bridge93

England

We've got hailstones at the minute

Clegg

It's. Fecking. Snowing.

Getting ready for a slugfest this afternoon. No running rugby please, we're Northern Europe.

twinytwo

phog wrote: »

But then he picks Madigan as he supposedly covers more positions than Keatley.

Jones is an out and out FB, the boys can cover wing, centre and FB, Fitz claimed the FB as his preferred position a few years back and some argue Earls' best position is FB

I remember Fitz played a few games for ireland at FB.... didnt go well

Regardless of what anyone says Earls best position will always be the wing.

Lad im a die hard munster fan... id have madigan in the ireland team ahead of Keatley its a no brainer. Just like payne will never play FB for ireland.... he will either start in the centre of wont be there at all.

awec

I've got to walk from Charlemont to Landsdowne in that

P_1

awec wrote: »

I've got to walk from Charlemont to Landsdowne in that

Bring a hipflask be grand like

twinytwo

awec wrote: »

Payne.

You have henshaw aswell..... but.... there is obviously a reason why joe wants the two of them in the centre.

Thus he has a proper FB on the bench

19543261

England

Clegg wrote: »

It's. Fecking. Snowing.

Getting ready for a slugfest this afternoon. No running rugby please, we're Northern Europe.

Jesus christ Ireland just be normal for one ****ing day please.

Peregrine

Heavy snow here. Hopefully not as bad in D4.

thomond2006

England

I think the rain suits Ireland. Murray, Sexton and Henshaw are all excellent kickers out of hand on their day and I would back them over Youngs, Ford and Burrell (can Burrell kick?).

It's started snowing now. Watching a match in snow would be quite a spectacle!

Zzippy

England

awec wrote: »

I've got to walk from Charlemont to Landsdowne in that

In what? Hipster pink skinny jeans? Yeah that would kill me...

Bridge93

England

Nim wrote: »

Heavy snow here. Hopefully not as bad in D4.

Sleet has just stopped it seems in D4. We have snow now.

Edit: and back to sleet. This weather is mad!

P_1

Coming down pretty heavy now in East Wall, hopefully the pitch is covered up

Teferi

After getting some last minute tickets to the game

kuang1

Dunno what direction the weather is travelling lads but down here in the southeast the rain stopped at 11.00. Blue skies (but blustery) at the mo.

justsomebloke

Has this been called off yet

Bridge93

England

One of those days we see who the softies on the pitch are... Who will wear under armour or a second layer?

awec

Bridge93 wrote: »

One of those days we see who the softies on the pitch are... Who will wear under armour or a second layer?

I have about 5 layers on

.ak

Heavy snow here in D1.

Gonna find an extra hoody to put on...

TheDoctor

Now snowing in Blackrock

Not a great day for rugby

micar

England

snow has eased off in Santry

Peregrine

Just stopped snowing in D11, it was snowing for an hour non stop.

Looks like it went South :pac:

TheDoctor

Looks like it will be a game for the packs to win

Tox56

I normally absolutely despise bad weather when rugby games are on, but we have a backline of fullbacks and two of the best kicking, controlling halfbacks in the game against a pretty inexperienced backline

Whosthis

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

Does anyone have a recipe of how to watch this on an iPad? I'm stuck abroad and can't make it to the pub, don't have a laptop with me.

Pm me please!

Not sure about watching it but if all else fails BBC Radio 5 will have live comms, don't know which Irish station is carrying it.

Zzippy

England

Sun shining here and melting any remaining snow. Should be fine for kickoff in Dublin going by the speed this front crossed the country. I'd bring the shades if you're in the upper tier...

awec

Snowing heavier than ever in d18. Must be heading south.

Micky Dolenz

Apparently the snow is phase one of Joe's plan. is there anything he can't do?

Bridge93

England

Sandymount/Ballsbridge is now properly snowing heavy

TheDoctor

Still heavy snow here, only about 5km from the Aviva

stephen_n

England

kuang1 wrote: »

Dunno what direction the weather is travelling lads but down here in the southeast the rain stopped at 11.00. Blue skies (but blustery) at the mo.

If it's travelling north it's doing it slowly as there's sleet and snow in Wicklow at the minute!

TheDoctor

Its stopping!!!

AdamD

England

Stopped in dundrum

ScissorPaperRock

thomond2006 wrote: »

I think the rain suits Ireland. Murray, Sexton and Henshaw are all excellent kickers out of hand on their day and I would back them over Youngs, Ford and Burrell (can Burrell kick?).

It's started snowing now. Watching a match in snow would be quite a spectacle!

Tox56 wrote: »

I normally absolutely despise bad weather when rugby games are on, but we have a backline of fullbacks and two of the best kicking, controlling halfbacks in the game against a pretty inexperienced backline

Depends... as long as we don't have too many handling errors and England don't have the upper hand in the scrum

Gits_bone

I hope it's hook/pope/o'shea in studio.

ROG is so slow and doesn't know what he's going to say next. Not natural at all.