Rugby World Cup

[Murph]

Our Chances ??  Personally I think we could go all the way if we have a bit of Irish luck and a better line out average, interested to hear your thoughts.

[Gabhal Luimnigh]

Ireland? In the world cup? I am reminded of groundhog day!

[RANGERMOUSE]

On our day we can beat anyone as we have proved over the last two years. The question is not whether we can beat them, it's can we beat them one after the other with the pressure of a knock out tornament.

[jhb171achill]

2 hours ago, Murph said:

Our Chances ??  Personally I think we could go all the way if we have a bit of Irish luck and a better line out average, interested to hear your thoughts.

I would be inclined to agree - albeit somewhat cautiously.

 

[Murph]

Starting line up looks pretty good for Saturday , modelling on hold till after game from 2pm, NOW , Connie Doolans, Jack Doyles or Village Inn (known locally as The Village Idiot lol)     COYBIG     

Edited September 8, 2023 by Murph

[Murph]

WOW, looking good, we should be doing that against sides like Romania (no disrespect meant) , bonus point and awesome performances by the likes of Aki, Sexton, Mahony, the whole team actually. Well impressed but lineouts still need sorting    COYBIG    

[derek]

On 10/9/2023 at 7:59 AM, Murph said:

WOW, looking good, we should be doing that against sides like Romania (no disrespect meant) , bonus point and awesome performances by the likes of Aki, Sexton, Mahony, the whole team actually. Well impressed but lineouts still need sorting    COYBIG    

South Africa was a totaly different animal last night, but we got through okay. And the lineouts were atrocious earlier on. The lads got it sorted though. Great win. Aki is on fire. Just a word of caution though, I wonder would be better facing France in the quarters than All Blacks. Those New Zealand lads dont go away easily. They are always there at the business end of things. Hope I am wrong, but I am fearful.

[Railway Lyons]

Sure was a step up. Had to take smart watch off, kept alarming for heart rate.

We need SA out of the tournament, and would figure FRA might do that, over NZ. 

Think NZ in quarter, FRA in Semi, and see what comes of it. We do need to tighten up a few areas too though. 

[derek]

19 minutes ago, Railway Lyons said:

Sure was a step up. Had to take smart watch off, kept alarming for heart rate.

We need SA out of the tournament, and would figure FRA might do that, over NZ. 

Think NZ in quarter, FRA in Semi, and see what comes of it. We do need to tighten up a few areas too though. 

Yeah, I suppose we will have to beat the best teams along  the way if we want to win the thing out, regardless of when we meet them.