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[RWC2019][Pool A] Round 2 - Japan vs. Ireland (28/09/2019)
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<blockquote data-quote="corny" data-source="post: 963060" data-attributes="member: 72368"><p>Its hard to be optimistic given the results but the nature of knockout rugby will at least suit us. Everyone tightens up and plays low risk rugby. I remember France in 2007 flatly refusing to make even basic carries against NZ. Everything was kicked. This will suit us.</p><p></p><p>I've read that Murray box kicked twice against Japan. I can't for the life of me work out why we'd ask the best box kicker in the world to stop doing that but thats effectively whats happened over the last year. Interestingly Murray had his best game in an age against Scotland. He kicked the leather off the ball in that game. Coincidence?</p><p></p><p>Thats what keeping me going anyway. Its more than likely fanciful, wishful thinking but a part of me won't let go of the notion that Ireland are trying to paint a picture to the opposition that matter (SA/NZ and hopefully beyond). As in..... 'look we're trying to expand our game but we're not very good'. Then shock and awe box kick mayhem is unleashed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="corny, post: 963060, member: 72368"] Its hard to be optimistic given the results but the nature of knockout rugby will at least suit us. Everyone tightens up and plays low risk rugby. I remember France in 2007 flatly refusing to make even basic carries against NZ. Everything was kicked. This will suit us. I've read that Murray box kicked twice against Japan. I can't for the life of me work out why we'd ask the best box kicker in the world to stop doing that but thats effectively whats happened over the last year. Interestingly Murray had his best game in an age against Scotland. He kicked the leather off the ball in that game. Coincidence? Thats what keeping me going anyway. Its more than likely fanciful, wishful thinking but a part of me won't let go of the notion that Ireland are trying to paint a picture to the opposition that matter (SA/NZ and hopefully beyond). As in..... 'look we're trying to expand our game but we're not very good'. Then shock and awe box kick mayhem is unleashed. [/QUOTE]
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