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Simon Easterby confirmed as Irish Forwards Coach

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I see the IRFU have confirmed Easterby as forwards coach, I have to say I personally think this is a major step back from Plumtree. I haven't been overly impressed with the Scarlets forward play over this past few seasons and if I remember correctly he has been quote hostile towards Ulster and the crowds here when the Scarlets have visited Ravenhill. Well and truly underwhelmed but I hope Joe is right on this one.
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pg106 wrote:I see the IRFU have confirmed Easterby as forwards coach, I have to say I personally think this is a major step back from Plumtree. I haven't been overly impressed with the Scarlets forward play over this past few seasons and if I remember correctly he has been quote hostile towards Ulster and the crowds here when the Scarlets have visited Ravenhill. Well and truly underwhelmed but I hope Joe is right on this one.
I'd suggest he was only hostile towards the Ravenhill support as a way of protecting his players. I have no issue with this and take it as a compliment. You can't really compare coaching Scarlets' forwards and Ireland's. Different as day and night.
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Can't think of many more astute forwards in recent history, in terms of both lineout and breakdown play. Assuming the IRFU continue with a dedicated scrum coach, these two areas should be the forwards coach's key areas.
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This is a disaster

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Russ wrote:This is a disaster

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brad pitt coach

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No, no, no, no
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Snipe Watson wrote:
pg106 wrote:I see the IRFU have confirmed Easterby as forwards coach, I have to say I personally think this is a major step back from Plumtree. I haven't been overly impressed with the Scarlets forward play over this past few seasons and if I remember correctly he has been quote hostile towards Ulster and the crowds here when the Scarlets have visited Ravenhill. Well and truly underwhelmed but I hope Joe is right on this one.
I'd suggest he was only hostile towards the Ravenhill support as a way of protecting his players. I have no issue with this and take it as a compliment. You can't really compare coaching Scarlets' forwards and Ireland's. Different as day and night.
Your certainly correct here Snipe - as Rory Best wouldn't make the Scarlets bench :cheers:
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Ospreylian wrote:
Snipe Watson wrote:
pg106 wrote:I see the IRFU have confirmed Easterby as forwards coach, I have to say I personally think this is a major step back from Plumtree. I haven't been overly impressed with the Scarlets forward play over this past few seasons and if I remember correctly he has been quote hostile towards Ulster and the crowds here when the Scarlets have visited Ravenhill. Well and truly underwhelmed but I hope Joe is right on this one.
I'd suggest he was only hostile towards the Ravenhill support as a way of protecting his players. I have no issue with this and take it as a compliment. You can't really compare coaching Scarlets' forwards and Ireland's. Different as day and night.
Your certainly correct here Snipe - as Rory Best wouldn't make the Scarlets bench :cheers:
:lol: :lol: :lol:
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Give him a chance. FFS people writing folk off before they even get a chance. Tis fecking mad Ted.


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Snipe Watson wrote: No, no, no, no

Nice one Mags. :D
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Shan wrote:Give him a chance. FFS people writing folk off before they even get a chance. Tis fecking mad Ted.


Good luck to him and may he have much success.
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Wee Woman wrote:
Ospreylian wrote:
Snipe Watson wrote:
pg106 wrote:I see the IRFU have confirmed Easterby as forwards coach, I have to say I personally think this is a major step back from Plumtree. I haven't been overly impressed with the Scarlets forward play over this past few seasons and if I remember correctly he has been quote hostile towards Ulster and the crowds here when the Scarlets have visited Ravenhill. Well and truly underwhelmed but I hope Joe is right on this one.
I'd suggest he was only hostile towards the Ravenhill support as a way of protecting his players. I have no issue with this and take it as a compliment. You can't really compare coaching Scarlets' forwards and Ireland's. Different as day and night.
Your certainly correct here Snipe - as Rory Best wouldn't make the Scarlets bench :cheers:
:lol: :lol: :lol:
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Ospreylian wrote:
Wee Woman wrote:
Ospreylian wrote:
Snipe Watson wrote:
pg106 wrote:I see the IRFU have confirmed Easterby as forwards coach, I have to say I personally think this is a major step back from Plumtree. I haven't been overly impressed with the Scarlets forward play over this past few seasons and if I remember correctly he has been quote hostile towards Ulster and the crowds here when the Scarlets have visited Ravenhill. Well and truly underwhelmed but I hope Joe is right on this one.
I'd suggest he was only hostile towards the Ravenhill support as a way of protecting his players. I have no issue with this and take it as a compliment. You can't really compare coaching Scarlets' forwards and Ireland's. Different as day and night.
Your certainly correct here Snipe - as Rory Best wouldn't make the Scarlets bench :cheers:
:lol: :lol: :lol:
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Which one looks like my brad pitt?

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That'll be Samson Lee - Tight-head for Wales until WWIII
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