RWC 2023 Ireland v Tonga Match Thread: Group B - Sat 16th Sep 20:00 Nantes

irelandrover · 16-09-2023 9:17pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121120167#Comment_121120167

Theres 2 or 3 posters you can set on ignore and then the thread is fine.

Looking good so far. Bonus point sorted before half time. Murray looking quick and Aki been great so far. He's been in scrums, in line outs and then doing his normal job quite well as well.

Barnes has been grand so far.

pickarooney · 16-09-2023 9:18pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121120183#Comment_121120183

And the scrum immediately goes to pieces

fitz · 16-09-2023 9:19pm

What was that penalty for? Was the ball in yet? If it was early shove, why not free kick?

tayto lover · 16-09-2023 9:19pm

Giving away far too many penalties.

pickarooney · 16-09-2023 9:19pm

Ryan playing with fire with those upright tackles

CptMonkey · 16-09-2023 9:19pm

Barnes straight away with a bull call. Not balanced. What even is that call.

Soups123 · 16-09-2023 9:20pm

When Barnes is in charge it’s all about him

Clegg · 16-09-2023 9:21pm

Not a great start to the second half.

Need to get POM back on without conceding more points.

TheRona · 16-09-2023 9:21pm

I'm actually quite surprised how happy people are with Ireland only being up by 18 points at half time, especially with the worrying penalty count.

Lots to improve on before next week.

StevenToast · 16-09-2023 9:21pm

Tongas worst enemy is themselves.....

Lost Ormond · 16-09-2023 9:22pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121120211#Comment_121120211

No surprise considering how little they actually play together

Clegg · 16-09-2023 9:23pm

It's a shame Ringrose knocked that on, but it's encouraging to see us trying those 'onside' grubber kicks. It's sewing chaos into the Tonga defence.

Clegg · 16-09-2023 9:25pm

I just want people to know that Hugo Keenan is the best fullback in the world.

irelandrover · 16-09-2023 9:28pm

Who's captain now?

razorblunt · 16-09-2023 9:29pm

There's a few of the Tongans hanging off necks particularly when the Irish lads are picking and going.

I think Baird could do some damage when he gets launched.

JRant · 16-09-2023 9:29pm

Hilarious how the TMO is on the ball when we score.

tayto lover · 16-09-2023 9:30pm

Good man Rob.

razorblunt · 16-09-2023 9:30pm

Fiji were pinged for that too so at least there's consistency in that regard.

TheRona · 16-09-2023 9:30pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121120232#Comment_121120232

He was miles short. It's not exactly controversial.

Furze99 · 16-09-2023 9:30pm

Ah the TMO appears again!

CptMonkey · 16-09-2023 9:31pm

Feck off Barnes and tmo

jones · 16-09-2023 9:31pm

Need to score next here

pickarooney · 16-09-2023 9:31pm

Ref sees try, calls it, then asks for a replay. I just don't get it. If you know what you've seen, don't second guess yourself. If you're not sure, don't pretend you saw the try