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2024 Guinness Six Nations
[Six Nations 2018] Round 3: Ireland vs Wales (24/02/2018)
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<blockquote data-quote="snoopy snoopy dog dog" data-source="post: 891719" data-attributes="member: 13611"><p>Other teams have improved.</p><p></p><p>Even at Leinster, Joe Schmidt coached teams tended to defend quite narrowly and leave space on the wings. It was a gamble that opponents couldn't pass the ball effectively enough. The only Pro 12 team who could were the Ospreys and they reaped rewards from it.</p><p></p><p>Now skills are improving in the 6 Nations. All teams have the ability to throw it wide with the possible exception of France. It's something that needs to be addressed.</p><p></p><p>If Robbie Henshaw is the defensive leader, while never nice to see someone get injured, his absence means others have to step up and assume a more prominent role. With 2019 in mind, that can only be positive.</p><p></p><p>Depth is now looking quite good in most positions. Agree with others who suggest an alternative option for Rob Kearney needs to be found and blooded. An attacking fullback could add a huge amount to this team. Game time at 10 for Joey Carbery is essential. I don't think we'll see much of it in the 6 Nations but he'll get a lot of minutes during the summer in Australia. Niall Scannell needs time at 2 also.</p><p></p><p>While an outstanding player, I'm not sure a deputy for Conor Murray is as pressing a need as the other positions outlined above. Kieran Marmion will go into the next World Cup with at least 25 caps behind him, a lot of club experience and a handful of starts against top 10 opposition including a win over England. Luke McGrath plays with Ireland's flyhalves at provincial level, has captaincy experience with Leinster and will have around 15 caps behind him in Japan. Murray going down isn't the disaster that Sexton going down could be.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="snoopy snoopy dog dog, post: 891719, member: 13611"] Other teams have improved. Even at Leinster, Joe Schmidt coached teams tended to defend quite narrowly and leave space on the wings. It was a gamble that opponents couldn't pass the ball effectively enough. The only Pro 12 team who could were the Ospreys and they reaped rewards from it. Now skills are improving in the 6 Nations. All teams have the ability to throw it wide with the possible exception of France. It's something that needs to be addressed. If Robbie Henshaw is the defensive leader, while never nice to see someone get injured, his absence means others have to step up and assume a more prominent role. With 2019 in mind, that can only be positive. Depth is now looking quite good in most positions. Agree with others who suggest an alternative option for Rob Kearney needs to be found and blooded. An attacking fullback could add a huge amount to this team. Game time at 10 for Joey Carbery is essential. I don't think we'll see much of it in the 6 Nations but he'll get a lot of minutes during the summer in Australia. Niall Scannell needs time at 2 also. While an outstanding player, I'm not sure a deputy for Conor Murray is as pressing a need as the other positions outlined above. Kieran Marmion will go into the next World Cup with at least 25 caps behind him, a lot of club experience and a handful of starts against top 10 opposition including a win over England. Luke McGrath plays with Ireland's flyhalves at provincial level, has captaincy experience with Leinster and will have around 15 caps behind him in Japan. Murray going down isn't the disaster that Sexton going down could be. [/QUOTE]
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