November test matches

[Neill_M]

Saturday's Autumn Tests involving the 6N sides. All KO Times - UK Time.

2pm Italy v Australia Premier Sports 1
2.30pm Wales v Tonga BBC1
3pm England v Japan Sky Sports
5.20pm Scotland v South Africa BBC2
7pm Ireland v New Zealand Channel 4
8.05pm France v Argentina Premier Sports 1

[againstthehead]

Firstly, Ireland's performance against Argentina means nothing, nada, zilch. It was just a hit-out for the game Joe has been building to for a while now. Unfortunately for Joe et al., a few key injuries will test Ireland to the core. I had placed a few bets with work colleagues that Ireland would win this one but with a couple more injuries I am now thinking NZ should have the edge across the park. If the irish pack have the game of their lives then certainly Ireland have a great chance at home but I think without Murray and Henshaw it's going to be tough. Can't wait though, should be a good contest.

[rumncoke]

I expect to be on my own on this but this a game I would prefer Ireland to lose — play well but lose . A win might make the squad over confident .

The fact is while their is a strong squad with cover in most positions we all know that the squad lacks depth at half back .

While the available cover is adequate at Pro14 there is a lack of assurance of consistency at International level .

The memories of Ireland playing Bulgaria in the World Cup under EoS expose the mistake of over confidence .For many teams Ireland’s current form and recent record make them a target for all second raters .
Ireland’s weakness at halfback means should a team rise to the occasion they might pull a surprise if Ireland fail to show the proper respect due to over confidence.

A reality check might be the best thing to happen




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[rumncoke]

Be honest Baggy as the World’s Grumpest — you wish a pox on Cinderella.


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[BaggyTrousers]

Be honest Baggy as the World’s Grumpest — you wish a pox on Cinderella.


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Does she goto Ollie's and has she two ugly sisters for my mates?

[jean valjean]

All Blacks team:
1. Karl Tu'inukuafe, 2. Codie Taylor, 3. Owen Franks, 4. Sam Whitelock, 5. Brodie Retallick, 6. Liam Squire, 7. Ardie Savea, 8. Kieran Read, 9. Aaron Smith, 10. Beauden Barrett, 11. Rieko Ioane, 12. Ryan Crotty, 13. Jack Goodhue, 14. Ben Smith, 15. Damian McKenzie
Reserves: 16. Dane Coles, 17. Ofa Tuungafasi, 18. Nepo Laulala, 19. Scott Barrett, 20. Matt Todd, 21. TJ Perenara, 22. Richie Mo'unga, 23. Anton Lienert-Brown


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[222toHounslow]

Looks week in the pack, half back and the three quarter line. Full back is outright crap.

[BaggyTrousers]

I'd expect that team to eviscerate Ireland, no Conor Murray, no chance nor a hint of a chance. Bloodbath.

Can't wait, I'll watch this with utter relish, g'wan NZ, in the repeated words of Stevie Ferris, "Smash them" the bogtrotting lowlife FIRFU quisling dogs, not one of whom publicly spoke up for their innocent colleagues fed to the social media howling mob and the hypocritical sponsors.

#FOFIRFU

#BringThemHome.
#GingerPrince
#WeeStu

[Dave]

Ireland: R Kearney; K Earls, G Ringrose, B Aki, J Stockdale; J Sexton, K Marmion; C Healy, R Best (capt), T Furlong; D Toner, James Ryan; P O'Mahony, D Leavy, CJ Stander.
Replacements: S Cronin, J McGrath, A Porter, I Henderson, J van der Flier, L McGrath, J Carbery, J Larmour.

[Dave]

Looks week in the pack, half back and the three quarter line. Full back is outright crap.

[BaggyTrousers]

Looks week in the pack, half back and the three quarter line. Full back is outright crap.

SNAP

I win. So will NZ, hopefully by an enormous margin with Bob flattened.

[shamalicious]

Is it just a recent thing that they're listing vice-captains?

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[jean valjean]

Is it just a recent thing that they're listing vice-captains?

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Already setting up rory's replacement.

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[Shan]

Is it just a recent thing that they're listing vice-captains?

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There was a time when the captain was a guy who not only was a good leader but also was expected to last the distance in a game. That is no longer the case. Our captain is most likely expected to get 50 minutes. Of course it could just be the IRFU having another stab at poor old Ulster.

[rumncoke]

222 Dave in disguise no two like minded idiots could make the same mistake ?


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