Italy vs Ireland match thread

OldRio

Discipline is poor from Ireland.

Scratchly

Harsh by Horgan calling Italy borderline pathetic

mfceiling

Poor oul Niall09....he was throwing a few quid on Italy in this game.

Hopefully he hasn't thrown the mortgage on it.

UnknownSpecies

bilston wrote: »

Look Ireland have had a good half (up to the last 2 minutes) and it is good to see good attacking shape and excellent depth in the backs. Sexton makes the team tick, especially in partnership with Ringrose at 13.

At the same time I don't think it's wrong to point out that Italy's defence is very soft.

I agree completely with your point, my previous post wasn't in relation to fair criticism. It's just funny to see the same pattern in Ireland threads of posters who would never ever praise Ireland but are quick to post belittling comments.

sydthebeat

blackwhite wrote: »

JGB caught jumping out of the line again

No he didn't.

The attacker inside got through the line and the ball never even made it out as far as JGP

OldRio

Before this game Ireland had conceded no penalties on the scrum. 2 today so far but in defence of the scrum the time it takes Raynal to set the scrum is beyond stupid.

blackwhite

sydthebeat wrote: »

No he didn't.

The attacker inside got through the line and the ball never even made it out as far as JGP

If he hadn’t shot up he’d have been in position to make a tackle after first man was beaten.

He’s been very good attacking - but defensively he still has some work to do

TomsOnTheRoof

Italy are ****e. Aside from being offside their kicking strategy is ridiculous.

dublinman1990

Italy had shown some promise with their last try before the half ended. The question here now is would they be able to score more tries if they keep their discipline in check for the remainder of the game. Italy are focused when they see a clear path ahead to score a try. It's just the mistakes and errors can bring them apart. Ireland should we'll be able to exploit those Italian moves if Italy get into further trouble.

Clegg

Bonus point secured.

Bring on the kids.

fitz

Clinical.

bilston

Good power from the pack

Shelby Foote

Stander is such a consistent performer.

leakyboots

Gwan CJ, super work by the forwards.

dublinman1990

Stander has our bp already. Lovely.

Clegg

Did Larmour go off injured?

That's pretty rubbish if true. Only come back from a bad one

Shelby Foote

Bit of payback for the Hendo try maybe.

almostover

Shelby Foote wrote: »

Bit of payback for the Hendo try maybe.

Don't think he made the line but it cancels out the Hendo try

Scratchly

Lovely stuff from Kilcoyne

prawnsambo

Monster counter ruck from Kilcoyne

Lovely bit of ruck play from Kilcoyne

Shelby Foote

Opposition to be taken into account, but Killer offering more than Healy?

Bluwave

Subs please.

leakyboots

Gwan Killer, great aggression

the perfect ten

Having attempted to ground the ball on the line is Furlong legally allowed to then bring it back again?

leakyboots

Lowe ducking the kick, put up your hands like!

dublinman1990

Kilcoyne off for a HIA.

sydthebeat

blackwhite wrote: »

If he hadn’t shot up he’d have been in position to make a tackle after first man was beaten.

No he wouldn't.

You said he was caught jumping out of the line

He wasn't

Clegg

Hell of an offload from Lowe.

prawnsambo

Minor muscle injury for Larmour apparently.

fitz

Harsh, didn't think Ryan was held there.

Shelby Foote

Very tasty play, Lowe, Kelleher

TomsOnTheRoof

Offload was forward

leakyboots

Thought the offload was definitely forward but the intention is good

leakyboots

Lowe is probably lucky Larmour went off injured because he hasn't been great again today. Still time to make his mark though

Scratchly

Very high on Stander

fitz

fitz wrote: »

Harsh, didn't think Ryan was held there.

Even if he wasn't held, the crawling isn't allowed. No?

fitz

Cassius Purring Remote wrote: »

Even if he wasn't held, the crawling isn't allowed. No?

He fell over, he can try getting back up surely?

Cluedo Monopoly

If the match was Barbarians v Fiji, this referee would ruin it

Cluedo Monopoly

Young Italy 10 smashed by Beirne

Shelby Foote

Healy has knocked on a few like that so far in the 6N

bilston

Lovely depth by the backs there.

theVersatile

I'd just like to point out that CJ threw a tip on to Kelleher there. Don't let the Hesly knock on distract you from the fact that CJ passed the ball.

leakyboots

Beirne doing a POM out on the wing. Earls didn't seem to kick long or chip, poor

bilston

Sit yourself down CJ!

TomsOnTheRoof

Someone needs to teach JGP not to come in.

PhlegmyMoses

Shelby Foote wrote: »

Healy has knocked on a few like that so far in the 6N

Yeah, great servant but think his abilities are deserting him. Doesn't have long left at international

Shelby Foote

bilston wrote: »

Sit yourself down CJ!

Powerful fella..

Shelby Foote

PhlegmyMoses wrote: »

Yeah, great servant but think his abilities are deserting him. Doesn't have long left at international

Never forget his debut v Australia in 2009. Great servant.

leakyboots

Shelby Foote wrote: »

Powerful fella..

That's the first time I think I've seen CJ getting CJ-ed. I'm all confused now