Six Nations 2018

Ireland beats the All Blacks

And without allowing a try... after 111 years of failing to do so, they’ve beaten them twice in the space of a couple of years. And with a Grand Slam in between.

Their poor historic World Cup record counts against them, and they may have peaked a year early, but Ireland look clearly the Northern Hemisphere’s best side right now.

beamer wrote:And without allowing a try... after 111 years of failing to do so, they’ve beaten them twice in the space of a couple of years. And with a Grand Slam in between.

Their poor historic World Cup record counts against them, and they may have peaked a year early, but Ireland look clearly the Northern Hemisphere’s best side right now.

Wonderful win. The commentators were in tears.

Kiwi coach trying to heap the pressure on Ireland by naming them World Cup favourites...

There are similarities to England 2003 - a relentless forward pack, a world class fly-half and goal kicker, and players capable of a moment of inspiration to grab a try. They’re not going to put 40 points on top sides like the All Blacks can, so they will have to win a few tight games to go all the way, but it’s certainly possible.

beamer wrote:Kiwi coach trying to heap the pressure on Ireland by naming them World Cup favourites...

There are similarities to England 2003 - a relentless forward pack, a world class fly-half and goal kicker, and players capable of a moment of inspiration to grab a try. They’re not going to put 40 points on top sides like the All Blacks can, so they will have to win a few tight games to go all the way, but it’s certainly possible.

At least the Wallabies won't have to contend with that sort of pressure.

Hehehehe! I doubt they'll make the last eight on their form atm.

England drop Danny Care - he’s been living off past glories for some time, but appears the 35-year-old Wigglesworth will be on the bench instead. Where are our future scrum-halves? We need to bring someone through, though amazed to realise Ben Youngs is still under 30.

Big Dog wrote:

beamer wrote:Kiwi coach trying to heap the pressure on Ireland by naming them World Cup favourites...

There are similarities to England 2003 - a relentless forward pack, a world class fly-half and goal kicker, and players capable of a moment of inspiration to grab a try. They’re not going to put 40 points on top sides like the All Blacks can, so they will have to win a few tight games to go all the way, but it’s certainly possible.

At least the Wallabies won't have to contend with that sort of pressure.

Seems Chubby is not under pressure.

He and cbnlg could swap jobs without discernible difference in performance of the Oz rugger and cricket teams.

The green wave continues ...!>