[Rowley_1812]

I read this morning that Matt Dawson agrees with me, or rather I agree with him! Adding to my earlier view, as Dawson quite rightly points out, it's going to be difficult to drop your appointed Captain but sooner or later I feel it's inevitable. I really think Smith and Tuilagi are a better option going forward, with Farrell on the bench.

 

[JimboV8]

He was saying that after the match, can’t fault the logic.

 

[ColmO]

What a start from Ireland, seems all too easy for them at the moment. Very disappointing from the Welsh.

Roll on St Patricks weekend....!!!

 

[JimboV8]

Roll on St Patricks weekend....!!!

I see the competition winners coming from the Ireland v France match.

 

[ColmO]

I see the competition winners coming from the Ireland v France match.

There is a lot of Rugby yet to be played but realistically the pressure is on Ireland to convert their #1 world ranking into a tournament win Grand slam or not... I think France are looking 7 months down the road.

 

[JimC64]

Roll on St Patricks weekend....!!!

Any excuse for a pint of the the black stuff, not that its needed lol

Jim

 

[JimboV8]

There is a lot of Rugby yet to be played but realistically the pressure is on Ireland to convert their #1 world ranking into a tournament win Grand slam or not... I think France are looking 7 months down the road.

It’s a fair point and I think England may well do the same.

 

[ColmO]

Any excuse for a pint of the the black stuff, not that its needed lol

Jim

There will be one or two had tomorrow Jim, regardless of the result at Lansdowne road....

 

[taffyhornblower]

I am just dreaming 🤣

 

[Rowley_1812]

I think it's a big mistake dropping Marcus Smith to the bench ... and excluding Ben Youngs from the squad is error No.2.

But Borthwick is in command ... I do hope he knows what he's doing!

 

[JimboV8]

I think it's a big mistake dropping Marcus Smith to the bench ... and excluding Ben Youngs from the squad is error No.2.

But Borthwick is in command ... I do hope he knows what he's doing!

The proof will be in the pudding, so to speak.

 

[j777stp]

It’s a fair point and I think England may well do the same.

I think the message got lost in translation with England from 7 months to 7 years

 

[JimboV8]

Thrilling first half. Sin bin was the right call I thought though it could quite easily have gone red. Ireland’s second try was magnificent.

 

[RickG2021]

Ireland have got this in the bag, fantastic pressure and kicking from the boys in green.

 

[JimboV8]

Excellent win for the Irish. Damage done in the first half really. Certainly a team that won’t be easy to beat.

 

[JimC64]

Ireland have got this in the bag, fantastic pressure and kicking from the boys in green.

Well played the Irish, good result

Jim

 

[Rowley_1812]

A home game for Ireland and yet Wayne Barnes was continually providing his commentary in French!

Just showing off I reckon .

Great result nonetheless 👏 .

 

[JimC64]

Scotland playing well, another cheeky wee win under their belt

Jim

 

[JimboV8]

A home game for Ireland and yet Wayne Barnes was continually providing his commentary in French!

Just showing off I reckon .

Great result nonetheless 👏 .

Just wonder if they are peaking at the wrong time for later in the year.

 

[JimboV8]

Much better from England in the first half.