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[June Tests 2018: 3rd Test] Australia vs. Ireland (23/06/2018)
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<blockquote data-quote="Bada-Bing!" data-source="post: 908812" data-attributes="member: 70552"><p>Yeah, but can they take a series away from home v the Wobblies? That is the question. All very well beating them at home in a one off test; different dynamic to beating the SH side's in their back yard, when Ireland are coming off their own domestic season and Wobblies relatively fresh and starting theirs. Losing to SA (yes I know it's ironic seeing as England have also done) in their back yard in 2016 , this is such a good time to correct that close 3 series defeat from 2 years ago. Two series defeats v the SH sides doesn't help the first choice believe they can win when it does matter next year. Confidence would filter down the squad after a series win. </p><p></p><p>Schmidt should know 25 of his 31 squad by now and his "ideal" 23 who he would play should Ireland progress from pool A. Yes, covering for Kearney will be important, but I think that Schmidt can Test cover for full back in November and even 6Ns. Time to play as close to the first test team as possible. </p><p></p><p>Just think This is a great opportunity for Ireland to win a series and score a psychological advantage. One, I personally think is too good to turn down just to test the wider squad in a series decider.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bada-Bing!, post: 908812, member: 70552"] Yeah, but can they take a series away from home v the Wobblies? That is the question. All very well beating them at home in a one off test; different dynamic to beating the SH side’s in their back yard, when Ireland are coming off their own domestic season and Wobblies relatively fresh and starting theirs. Losing to SA (yes I know it’s ironic seeing as England have also done) in their back yard in 2016 , this is such a good time to correct that close 3 series defeat from 2 years ago. Two series defeats v the SH sides doesn’t help the first choice believe they can win when it does matter next year. Confidence would filter down the squad after a series win. Schmidt should know 25 of his 31 squad by now and his “ideal” 23 who he would play should Ireland progress from pool A. Yes, covering for Kearney will be important, but I think that Schmidt can Test cover for full back in November and even 6Ns. Time to play as close to the first test team as possible. Just think This is a great opportunity for Ireland to win a series and score a psychological advantage. One, I personally think is too good to turn down just to test the wider squad in a series decider. [/QUOTE]
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