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[2018 November Tests] Ireland vs USA (24/11/18)
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<blockquote data-quote="Welshdragon2000" data-source="post: 923078" data-attributes="member: 74797"><p>Ireland can't afford to underestimate the USA! Especially coming off the back of such a wonderful result last weekend there may be a 'post New Zealand hangover' and some players may become complacent for this one. Although saying that, this is likely to be very much a second team Ireland so the players will want to make a mark and secure a place for the World Cup. </p><p></p><p>As for the USA, MacGinty missing is a big loss but Hooley and Maggie have done well this window so far. Ruben de Haas at scrum half looks like a good player and he'll cause problems. Paul Lasike at 12 is a great big lump who will get them over the gain line every time. He's not a one dimensional player though, he's quick for his size, he has good handling (not great against Romania but it was freezing cold!) and he's very solid in defence. In the pack, look out for Samu Manoa of the Cardiff Blues and Cam Dolan at 8 who always seems to score for the Eagles. Front row isn't amazing but it should be solid and the bench players are of a similar standard to the starting players. Hanco Germushuys off the bench will be a threat and he's a player I really like the look of. </p><p></p><p>My prediction is that Ireland will not find it easy at all in the first half but will be ten points to to the good at the break. A solid second half showing from the USA will result in the Eagles keeping the score line down to a 17 point margin. 42-25</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Welshdragon2000, post: 923078, member: 74797"] Ireland can’t afford to underestimate the USA! Especially coming off the back of such a wonderful result last weekend there may be a ‘post New Zealand hangover’ and some players may become complacent for this one. Although saying that, this is likely to be very much a second team Ireland so the players will want to make a mark and secure a place for the World Cup. As for the USA, MacGinty missing is a big loss but Hooley and Maggie have done well this window so far. Ruben de Haas at scrum half looks like a good player and he’ll cause problems. Paul Lasike at 12 is a great big lump who will get them over the gain line every time. He’s not a one dimensional player though, he’s quick for his size, he has good handling (not great against Romania but it was freezing cold!) and he’s very solid in defence. In the pack, look out for Samu Manoa of the Cardiff Blues and Cam Dolan at 8 who always seems to score for the Eagles. Front row isn’t amazing but it should be solid and the bench players are of a similar standard to the starting players. Hanco Germushuys off the bench will be a threat and he’s a player I really like the look of. My prediction is that Ireland will not find it easy at all in the first half but will be ten points to to the good at the break. A solid second half showing from the USA will result in the Eagles keeping the score line down to a 17 point margin. 42-25 [/QUOTE]
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