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International Test Matches
New Zealand v Ireland, 7th June 2008, Westpac Stadium, Wellington New Zealand
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<blockquote data-quote="shazbooger" data-source="post: 199180"><p>The season has been such a contrast for us. From the lows of the WC and the 6 Nations at international level to the highs of the Magners League (a relatively low-key high associated with winning winning a poor league) and the HEC. </p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>The biggest factors for me are;</p><p></p><p><strong>Home advantage</strong> - Still worth in or around 8 points in my mind. </p><p></p><p><strong>Post season hangover</strong> - I'm not convinced the Munster lads will mentally be in the right place for this series. If they are, they could do some serious damage to this NZ pack.</p><p></p><p><strong>No EOS</strong> - Given that we sent Bradley down with the team I'm not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing. </p><p></p><p><strong>New NZ Team</strong> - Possible defensive frailties (not talking about Nonu here) due to lack of time together.</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>The players have proven they can compete at club level, but those same players have consistently underperformed at international level that I dont really understand any Irish optimism at this stage. The facts are, Ireland have been totally **** all year. Swapping Eddie O'Sullivan for Michael Bradley is hardly an instant cure for general shitness.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="shazbooger, post: 199180"] The season has been such a contrast for us. From the lows of the WC and the 6 Nations at international level to the highs of the Magners League (a relatively low-key high associated with winning winning a poor league) and the HEC. The biggest factors for me are; [b]Home advantage[/b] - Still worth in or around 8 points in my mind. [b]Post season hangover[/b] - I'm not convinced the Munster lads will mentally be in the right place for this series. If they are, they could do some serious damage to this NZ pack. [b]No EOS[/b] - Given that we sent Bradley down with the team I'm not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing. [b]New NZ Team[/b] - Possible defensive frailties (not talking about Nonu here) due to lack of time together. The players have proven they can compete at club level, but those same players have consistently underperformed at international level that I dont really understand any Irish optimism at this stage. The facts are, Ireland have been totally **** all year. Swapping Eddie O'Sullivan for Michael Bradley is hardly an instant cure for general shitness. [/QUOTE]
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