[2020 Six Nations] Ireland vs Wales (08/02/20)

[TRF_Olyy]

Didn't realise Wales haven't won in Ireland for 8 years - genuinely surprised at that

 

[bushytop]

Getting very nervous about today and I think it stems from the lack of confidence within Ireland (both media and fans)... I think the Irish team will be extremely dialled in as a result. I also think Farrell May have been targeting this match in particular (over last week) in terms of achieving optimal fitness and tactics.

I get nervous before every Wales game though, so who knows.

@TRF_Olyy heard a stat the other day that the Irish home record is second to none in the 6N over the last 6 years or so. So even though England smashed them last year, it's a tough old place to get a win.

 

[big ginger 8]

Still sunny here but rain is predicted for around kick off and it's very very windy. Fun day for the fullbacks. Expecting a tense slugfest.

So final score 54-46

 

[Leinster Fan]

Didn't realise Wales haven't won in Ireland for 8 years - genuinely surprised at that

You guys winning last year was the first time we lost a home six nations game under Schmidt.

 

[munstermuffin]

Didn't realise Wales haven't won in Ireland for 8 years - genuinely surprised at that

Soon to be 10

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

That worries me, last year at this point you were super confident...

Haha fair! Posted up in one of the best pubs in Dublin for Guinness. Gonna be a good day regardless of the result!

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Unlike last year!

 

[bushytop]

Haha fair! Posted up in one of the best pubs in Dublin for Guinness. Gonna be a good day regardless of the result!

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Unlike last year!

Have a good one bro.

 

[Groundhog]

Have a good one bro.

You too x

 

[bushytop]

You too x

Oh, Ireland vs Wales and Scotland vs England... I'll get by.

 

[Gavin]

Little bit of work going on with Sexton during the President's team handshakes.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Bloody hell, they almost did a Rob Howley on Dan Biggar then

 

[Leinster Fan]

Brilliantly judged kick from Stockdale, great work rate from Josh as well.

Ni idea what Biggar was at.

 

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

That was laughably bad from Biggar. How did he think he had time to wait for it to roll under that kind of pressure?

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Biggar not at the races today at all

 

[TheOvalBall]

I honestly cannot call this one. Two new coaches, and still early days. Exciting draw perhaps lol

 

[Leinster Fan]

Biggar not having his best game...

 

[Bluemoon]

Very good scrum. To push Ireland off that was huge in setting the tone for the game.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

How did they miss that knock on from Tipuric on the floor lol


Edit:
Yikes. Ireland's kicking spot on, Wales the opposite so far (maybe Tipuric should go to 10 - his kick the only good one)

 

[Leinster Fan]

Blatant knock on right in front of the touch judge, if they're not willing to do their job what's the point.

That's just pathetic, although thankfully the welsh have a great sense of justice and gave us the ball anyway.

 

[Leinster Fan]

Ooh look it's a semi competent Welsh kick