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[RWC2019][Quarter-Final 2] New Zealand vs. Ireland (19/10/2019)
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<blockquote data-quote="james5000" data-source="post: 969386" data-attributes="member: 53353"><p>When you have a strut like the Irish you can't claim to be an underdog.</p><p></p><p>Underdog by definition has little chance of winning.</p><p></p><p>This game is a near 50/50,</p><p></p><p>I actually don't think it is tbf but the Irish confidence has me very worried.</p><p></p><p>A confident team can be hard to beat.</p><p></p><p>Psychology and the mental game is a huge part of sport and life tbf.</p><p></p><p>Ireland feel like they have the mental edge despite form and their World Cup history of shame.</p><p></p><p>I honestly believe that if they were playing Argentina who they haven't lost to in years they wouldn't come with the same swagger. </p><p></p><p>Who would have thought that an Irish coach would be coming in to a QF claiming to have the mental edge. It seems far fetched to me, but it's very real.</p><p></p><p>In 2011 the ABs were crossing every finger and toe.</p><p>We were terrified of losing and it nearly lead to disaster, but it worked for us. On the other hand we have been to many world cups and been koed due to overwhelming confidence.</p><p></p><p>Think the ABs do generally play better with that fear factor, Irish might be on the other side of the spectrum. They don't seem to do well when they are favourites it makes them nervous. They don't seem to have an ounce of nerves atm. Could work for them.</p><p></p><p>Losing this game would be a massive blow to Hansens legacy. I think he is as scared to lose to the Irish as I am.</p><p></p><p>I personally want this win more than any. The thought of losing to England or Aussie next week sounds almost satisfying lol. Losing to the Boks in the final would put a smile on my face for a week.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="james5000, post: 969386, member: 53353"] When you have a strut like the Irish you can't claim to be an underdog. Underdog by definition has little chance of winning. This game is a near 50/50, I actually don't think it is tbf but the Irish confidence has me very worried. A confident team can be hard to beat. Psychology and the mental game is a huge part of sport and life tbf. Ireland feel like they have the mental edge despite form and their World Cup history of shame. I honestly believe that if they were playing Argentina who they haven't lost to in years they wouldn't come with the same swagger. Who would have thought that an Irish coach would be coming in to a QF claiming to have the mental edge. It seems far fetched to me, but it's very real. In 2011 the ABs were crossing every finger and toe. We were terrified of losing and it nearly lead to disaster, but it worked for us. On the other hand we have been to many world cups and been koed due to overwhelming confidence. Think the ABs do generally play better with that fear factor, Irish might be on the other side of the spectrum. They don't seem to do well when they are favourites it makes them nervous. They don't seem to have an ounce of nerves atm. Could work for them. Losing this game would be a massive blow to Hansens legacy. I think he is as scared to lose to the Irish as I am. I personally want this win more than any. The thought of losing to England or Aussie next week sounds almost satisfying lol. Losing to the Boks in the final would put a smile on my face for a week. [/QUOTE]
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