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[2015 RWC] Warm Up Match: Wales vs Ireland (08/08/2015)
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<blockquote data-quote="snoopy snoopy dog dog" data-source="post: 737630" data-attributes="member: 13611"><p>I think you've misinterpreted me. I meant game management is Madigan's main weakness. </p><p></p><p>My issue with Jackson is that poor kicking displays are far too frequent for him. His goal kicking stats are abysmal for a top level player. I don't see him taking charge of a backline. Today, Eoin Reddan was clearly the dominant half back. For Ulster, Ruan Pienaar always takes charge. Jackson's contestable up and under were fine. His pressure relieving kicks were inaccurate often going straight to the defending winger or ending up too far away from the touchline thus helping Wales set up counter attacks if they wanted to.</p><p></p><p>I think a decision needs to be made with him. Four years ago Luke Fitzgerald and Tomas O'Leary drastically underperformed in the warm ups and missed out on World Cup selection. It was the correct call in each instance. If it were me (and thankfully for all concerned it isn't), Paddy Jackson's performances over a prolonged period are of concern and need monitoring.</p><p></p><p></p><p>In 2007, Ireland did just that. Ronan O'Gara and Paddy Wallace were the only 10s selected. It's inarguable that Ireland underperformed at that tournament but it doesn't hide the fact that they didn't waste a spot on an undeserving 3rd choice 10. In 1999, they did the same with just Eric Elwood and David Humphreys selected. The 2001 hosts New Zealand selected just two flyhalves Dan Carter and Colin Slade and called up replacements when necessary. 2003 hosts Austrlia selected just Stephen Larkham and Elton Flatley. </p><p></p><p>Given the World Cup is taking place just a one hour flight or less from here (like in 1999 and 2007), it's possible that only two flyhalves will go. It's not like 2003 or 2011 when an emergency situation would see a player having to endure 24 hours of travel and jetlag issues to make it to camp.</p><p></p><p>EDIT - Correction: Matt Giteau also went to the 2003 World Cup for Australia making it three players in their squad who could play 10.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="snoopy snoopy dog dog, post: 737630, member: 13611"] I think you've misinterpreted me. I meant game management is Madigan's main weakness. My issue with Jackson is that poor kicking displays are far too frequent for him. His goal kicking stats are abysmal for a top level player. I don't see him taking charge of a backline. Today, Eoin Reddan was clearly the dominant half back. For Ulster, Ruan Pienaar always takes charge. Jackson's contestable up and under were fine. His pressure relieving kicks were inaccurate often going straight to the defending winger or ending up too far away from the touchline thus helping Wales set up counter attacks if they wanted to. I think a decision needs to be made with him. Four years ago Luke Fitzgerald and Tomas O'Leary drastically underperformed in the warm ups and missed out on World Cup selection. It was the correct call in each instance. If it were me (and thankfully for all concerned it isn't), Paddy Jackson's performances over a prolonged period are of concern and need monitoring. In 2007, Ireland did just that. Ronan O'Gara and Paddy Wallace were the only 10s selected. It's inarguable that Ireland underperformed at that tournament but it doesn't hide the fact that they didn't waste a spot on an undeserving 3rd choice 10. In 1999, they did the same with just Eric Elwood and David Humphreys selected. The 2001 hosts New Zealand selected just two flyhalves Dan Carter and Colin Slade and called up replacements when necessary. 2003 hosts Austrlia selected just Stephen Larkham and Elton Flatley. Given the World Cup is taking place just a one hour flight or less from here (like in 1999 and 2007), it's possible that only two flyhalves will go. It's not like 2003 or 2011 when an emergency situation would see a player having to endure 24 hours of travel and jetlag issues to make it to camp. EDIT - Correction: Matt Giteau also went to the 2003 World Cup for Australia making it three players in their squad who could play 10. [/QUOTE]
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