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2024 Guinness Six Nations
2018 NatWest Six Nations: Round 1 - France v Ireland
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<blockquote data-quote="Hanley!" data-source="post: 887352" data-attributes="member: 77015"><p>Schmidt is obviously a great coach and has done big things for the Irish team, but the narrative around him can be bewildering at times. He gets credit for Ireland's successes, but he scarcely receives blame for their failures. Which is not only inconsistent, it discredits a very strong group of Irish players. One of the best we've ever had. It's not like Schmidt has turned a bunch of nobodies into contenders.</p><p></p><p>Under Schmidt, Ireland have beaten the All Blacks and won two Six Nations tournaments, so I don't want to diminish his accomplishments. But there's nothing wrong with taking him to task for how little our attack has progressed in the last four years. We're so blunt, and struggle to convert dominance into points. So even when we're playing well, it often feels like we're one mistake away from defeat. That almost happened this weekend.</p><p></p><p>Ireland were stronger in nearly every facet of play against France, and were dominant for 90% of the game. They still almost lost. That's not good. When they go behind in a game, they have a bad track record of clawing their way back. That's not good either. These are things that the coaching staff need to address, if we ever want to see a World Cup semi-final.</p><p></p><p>Also on a more selfish note, it would also make the games a lot more enjoyable to watch. I love watching all the provincial sides play, but it's been a while since an Ireland game has held my attention. I was bored to tears on Saturday.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hanley!, post: 887352, member: 77015"] Schmidt is obviously a great coach and has done big things for the Irish team, but the narrative around him can be bewildering at times. He gets credit for Ireland's successes, but he scarcely receives blame for their failures. Which is not only inconsistent, it discredits a very strong group of Irish players. One of the best we've ever had. It's not like Schmidt has turned a bunch of nobodies into contenders. Under Schmidt, Ireland have beaten the All Blacks and won two Six Nations tournaments, so I don't want to diminish his accomplishments. But there's nothing wrong with taking him to task for how little our attack has progressed in the last four years. We're so blunt, and struggle to convert dominance into points. So even when we're playing well, it often feels like we're one mistake away from defeat. That almost happened this weekend. Ireland were stronger in nearly every facet of play against France, and were dominant for 90% of the game. They still almost lost. That's not good. When they go behind in a game, they have a bad track record of clawing their way back. That's not good either. These are things that the coaching staff need to address, if we ever want to see a World Cup semi-final. Also on a more selfish note, it would also make the games a lot more enjoyable to watch. I love watching all the provincial sides play, but it's been a while since an Ireland game has held my attention. I was bored to tears on Saturday. [/QUOTE]
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