Ireland u20s 6 Nations and World Championahip 2020

I thought Deeny and Ahern were the 2 standout performers to me. Secured all line out ball and offered a lot in the tight and loose.

jackdidley wrote: »

Ahern is the real deal. He recovered from a couple of early knock on’s to put in a solid performance in the tight, loose and defense. Crowley took his two try’s really well but not sure about his general play, there were a lot of basic errors, handling and game management. Finlay looked impressive at 9.

It's hard to judge Crowley based on last night. He's obviously an excellent runner and that was on display in the first half. Finlay ran the show in the second half and Crowley saw very little ball. Unfortunately for him, the times he saw it, he put it out on the full and spilled a pass.

I'm very encouraged by Finlay given the responsibility he was given in the conditions. He ran the show comfortably and managed his pack fairly well.

Defence has to be the main focus for this week. If Scotland can breeze through us so easily, I'd hate to see what will happen when we go away to France or England unless we transform our defensive showing. And it was across the board. Finlay, Ahern, Crowley, Clarkson... the senior guys and the ones who generally went well were as bad as anyone on the other side of the ball.

McCann actually stepped up on a couple of occasions and made covering tackles that weren't his to make.

Digifriendly wrote: »

Anyone point me to highlights of France U20s vs England U20s? AFAIK Sky were to show this game but showed Sydney 7s instead. Can't find any highligts reel anywhere.

On YouTube.

Scottmactom wrote: »

Weird backrow sub on 20s bench.. Doesn't cover anywhere but 6 really. Interested to see who'd move to 8 if McCann had to go off.. Probably SOB

Interesting to see Ward move back to the bench with Hanan and Noonan returning after both being absent from the bench last week due to illness. Better depth at Prop now IMO.

Notable McCarthy keeps bench place over Eoin O'Connor.

Eoin O Connor is injured and more than likely out for the six nations. Hopefully we’ll see him at the WC

Who are the players to keep an out for?

Some tackle there

Hernan doing some brilliant tackling and straight back to his feet to disturb ruckball

Settle the heads lads!

Brilliant try

For anyone that missed the last 3 minutes it will be on PornHub later.

That was a cracker!

This Irish side is superbly coached. Defence is up quick and in a line, they're not overcommitting to the ruck and are pushing the Welsh back. I also like how in multiple different attacking moves we saw our players draw in the defender and then release at the last second. They're playing like pros.

Smith is some player going forward

Wales are dire

bilston wrote: »

Stewart looks pretty powerful, a bit of a nugget.

His throwing has been spot on, and his line speed and tackle technique have been perfect. Only u19 as well.

I also really like the way Crowley runs with the ball. Reckon he might have a big future at 15 if Munster prefer there other young options at 10. Maybe centre given his size.

Good to kill the game before having to turn around into that weather

Great half of rugby. So much variation and endeavor in that team.

stephen_n wrote: »

It’s good to see all the forwards being ballers, they all look very comfortable handling the ball and looking for space rather than contact.

In addition, that pack (of teenagers) weighs 833kg, that's frightening.