[2020 Six Nations] Ireland vs Italy (24/10/20)

[Leonormous Boozer]

Cant see us pulling off the BP but a win next week would be a successful campaign imo.

 

[Groundhog]

Wouldn't be opposed to swapping Stockdale and Keenan. Hard to shake the feeling that Stockdale would struggle with the inevitable French line breaks. Equally a lot of responsibility to throw on Keenan at the same time.

I would also do this. Stockdale beat players well and had a few breaks today but didn't do the 15 part of his game particularly well. Let him do that from the wing and let Keenan play 15.

 

[munstermuffin]

Wouldn't be opposed to swapping Stockdale and Keenan. Hard to shake the feeling that Stockdale would struggle with the inevitable French line breaks. Equally a lot of responsibility to throw on Keenan at the same time.

Wouldn't disagree. Keenan looks a natural 15. As does Daly. Conway is capable there. But Stockdale looks like a winger just filling at 15

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

I was fairly happy with Stockdale to be honest. If he could sure up a bit I think he's the most threatening option.

 

[Leinster Fan]

I was fairly happy with Stockdale to be honest. If he could sure up a bit I think he's the most threatening option.

He looks threatening there and I do think he has genuine potential as a 15, but for next week specifically I'd be tempted to make the switch.

 

[big ginger 8]

I was fairly happy with Stockdale to be honest. If he could sure up a bit I think he's the most threatening option.

Yeah I like seeing him in space. Certainly wouldn't switch him now. The big left boot is also useful from 15.

Ringrose has a suspected broken jaw. Can you stop hyping people/teams pre-match?

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Yeah I like seeing him in space. Certainly wouldn't switch him now. The big left boot is also useful from 15.

Ringrose has a suspected broken jaw. Can you stop hyping people/teams pre-match?

Never

 

[munstermuffin]

Yeah I like seeing him in space. Certainly wouldn't switch him now. The big left boot is also useful from 15.

Ringrose has a suspected broken jaw. Can you stop hyping people/teams pre-match?

Shows how dangerous 9 is. Appreciate Murray more now.

 

[Groundhog]

Ringer apparently 4-6 weeks with the jaw. You'd have to imagine there will be a big lawsuit from the Irish government if Ringrose's incredible jawline is ruined

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Ringer apparently 4-6 weeks with the jaw. You'd have to imagine there will be a big lawsuit from the Irish government if Ringrose's incredible jawline is ruined

Gotta feel bad for whichever Italian player cut themselves on it.

 

[duncanb]

Good display by the paddies, other than Murrys slow play at 9 ( passing) all looks fine.
Will last second try come back to bite you on the arse , only time will tell.
Enjoy the win.

 

[Curls]

Ruck was formed but 21 green was the only player in the ruck, 12 blue tried to counter ruck and got told no? Why? Wasnt using his hands? A rule im missing?

JGP(21) Was playing 9 and so in law "the receiver". You cannot play him until he lifts the ball off the ground

 

[Scotty]

JGP(21) Was playing 9 and so in law "the receiver". You cannot play him until he lifts the ball off the ground

I know he is the SH but he went over the ball at the ruck not as the SH but as part of the ruck. And a team wasnt aloud to counter ruck

 

[TheOvalBall]

Really tough game for Italy. They were just nowhere the last 20 minutes. But they did show some promise. Sexton is such a good goal kicker.
Ireland deserved their win. That offload for the Bundee Aki try was sublime.

 

[Umaga's Witness]

Most importantly, when is James Lowe eligible, and will he make the team? I'll be following Ireland as a resident fan (or fan of a resident, close enough) and watching all their games if he starts. I'm practicing my oirish ucksant ull'rraddie.

and yeah, nice offload from pom

 

[TRF_Olyy]

November, and yes - I imagine he'll go straight in as a starter