Agree - little bit concerned the Irish pack won’t have much “dog” in it when he goes. I’m a Leinster fan but I do think there is a bit of a soft underbelly with their players - class operators but sometimes you need that grit.
I’m not buying the Joe Mc hype yet. Had a stormer against France but hasn’t been anywhere near it since. Saturday was the type of game he was brought in for to be honest but felt was matched (still think he is going to be class in the next few years). His partner in the row is a different class...
I really don’t think they’ll win in the Aviva late Saturday afternoon St Patrick’s Day weekend. Nothing against Scotland but winning a 6N ***le should be more motivation that a triple crown.
He is a Rolls Royce of a player, but can’t help but think Doris hasn’t been particularly great...
Not too fussed as an Ireland fan - best team won on the day. I think Ireland fans need to get a reality check that Ireland now have a target on their back as NZ did for most of the 2010s - every team want to put in their best performance against what many perceive the best. Some poor...
Actually good point on the defensive lineout - POM is going to be missed quite a lot here.
Impossible to say so far out but do we think 2027 might be a little too soon for the next version? We have a lot of youth coming through but wonder if 2027 is even too soon for the under 20s. Isn't it...
How do we see Ireland's season next year? Start of a new era defending a 6N ***le + a tough summer tour to the likely world champions.
There is a rebuild required but not sure it will start with the 6N. Might see one or two players but think we will keep the same team to try keep up the results...
Obviously it’s better for Irish born / heritage people, but the loss of the project players will be quite hard in the next few years. Aki is a superb servant to Irish rugby and a real point of difference bulk wise.
Hopefully it’s a case of some props appearing quite suddenly - difficult...