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<blockquote data-quote="jomjom" data-source="post: 832332" data-attributes="member: 73037"><p>You're portraying this in the wrong manner. We didn't beat NZ <em>then</em> lose to SA, France, etc. It was of course the other way around. Ireland last 6N were more unsettled and less defined. Arguably we were still finding our feet in the summer and very much should have gotten at least 2 in SA but that's just how it went. Those tours in SA definitely paved the way for a more thorough looking squad that beat NZ, one that helped the likes of Stander, Olding, Jackson, etc, build up some quality game. So I wouldn't say the past year is a totally accurate prediction of how Ireland will perform. Like politics, a year is a long time in rugby. England being a perfect example of this. Look at England from October 2015 to December 2016 - a completely different team. Would it be fair to use England's dismal performance at their WC as an indication of this year's 6N? I wouldn't say so.</p><p></p><p>The AI's as Alpha Bro says are definitely a clearer indication of where the squad is, and judging from our performance at the AIs I would say we have a very good chance of winning. Despite the injuries I would still put my money on England. Also kind of fretting about away to Wales. I know Wales have been in poor form recently but nothing is ever set in stone. Wales away is never easy and I fear there is an upset or two due. Everyone is saying it's England and Ireland's 6N this year but we'll see.</p><p></p><p>My ideal outcome is for England and Ireland to win every match until the final game for a GS decider, like many English/Irish fans presumably. I really want Scotland to finally come 3rd, so them beating Wales, France and Italy would also be a treat, and also not at all impossible.</p><p></p><p>But yeah, based on the AIs, it has to be England or Ireland... It's just way too close to call unfortunately! I think our game against Oz was a fantastic sign of things to come. I had resigned myself to the typical gallant Irish defeat against a big nation, but it was not to be. Being able to re-organize under pressure and not buckle in is a quality attribute, one that was sorely missed last 6N. Can't wait for it anyways, the excitement for this year's 6N compared to last years is incomparable! (yes I know I just compared both of them)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jomjom, post: 832332, member: 73037"] You're portraying this in the wrong manner. We didn't beat NZ [I]then[/I] lose to SA, France, etc. It was of course the other way around. Ireland last 6N were more unsettled and less defined. Arguably we were still finding our feet in the summer and very much should have gotten at least 2 in SA but that's just how it went. Those tours in SA definitely paved the way for a more thorough looking squad that beat NZ, one that helped the likes of Stander, Olding, Jackson, etc, build up some quality game. So I wouldn't say the past year is a totally accurate prediction of how Ireland will perform. Like politics, a year is a long time in rugby. England being a perfect example of this. Look at England from October 2015 to December 2016 - a completely different team. Would it be fair to use England's dismal performance at their WC as an indication of this year's 6N? I wouldn't say so. The AI's as Alpha Bro says are definitely a clearer indication of where the squad is, and judging from our performance at the AIs I would say we have a very good chance of winning. Despite the injuries I would still put my money on England. Also kind of fretting about away to Wales. I know Wales have been in poor form recently but nothing is ever set in stone. Wales away is never easy and I fear there is an upset or two due. Everyone is saying it's England and Ireland's 6N this year but we'll see. My ideal outcome is for England and Ireland to win every match until the final game for a GS decider, like many English/Irish fans presumably. I really want Scotland to finally come 3rd, so them beating Wales, France and Italy would also be a treat, and also not at all impossible. But yeah, based on the AIs, it has to be England or Ireland... It's just way too close to call unfortunately! I think our game against Oz was a fantastic sign of things to come. I had resigned myself to the typical gallant Irish defeat against a big nation, but it was not to be. Being able to re-organize under pressure and not buckle in is a quality attribute, one that was sorely missed last 6N. Can't wait for it anyways, the excitement for this year's 6N compared to last years is incomparable! (yes I know I just compared both of them) [/QUOTE]
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