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Ireland vrs England

It was a deserved win for Ireland. It was expected but it was a highly competitive game. Ultimately, the difference was the amount of possession. Ireland spent much of the second half camped in England's 22. As well as England defended, the pressure was always going to tell. And it did.

England did some things well and is an improving young team but it is still a level below the best four in the world. Ireland's game against France is now the likely title decider.
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22Michelle · 61-69, T
Watching yhe game my take was that England put in a massive effort, but it all seemed rather thud and blunder. Ireland took some time to get going, but in the end won with some ease. That said, as in the autumn internationals it looked a bit off the pace. It just didn't look like the kind of performance Ireland have shown in previous years. The question is whether that's just first game rust or signs the changes, ageing etc., are having an effect.
I akways treat the gurst round results with a pinch of salt. Teams usually shake off some rust, work out what worked, what didn't. Other teams do the same, but of course look at the opposition and gauge what they can exploit, what they gave to guard against. So let's see who improves, who looks more vulnerable in the second round.
22Michelle · 61-69, T
@Burnley123 Optimistic much? Seriously their power game could work given the players Scotland are missing. However, if Scotland can just about match the power game then they have too much flair and options to open England up. As previously, for me England are too one dimensional both in defence and attack. They will have to improve a lot before the Calcutta Cup rolls round to be considered favourites. It could happen, but it's a big call to say they will. A heavy defeat to France could see them drop further back into their shell.
Burnley123 · 41-45, M
@22Michelle I think England is improving and has better players overall. We have more power and potentially more skill. I'm going to piss you off even more by saying that I think Marcus Smith should get the Lions ten jersey ahead of Finn Russel.

I do think it will be close and Scotland is a bogey team but England is at home. I think we win. I'll eat humble pie if I'm wrong.
22Michelle · 61-69, T
@Burnley123 Home advantage is certainly an advantage. Whether it will be enough I'm not sure. As before I think England are far too one dimensional and reliant on bludgeoning the opposition. And yes it could work, but Scotland only need to be close in that physicality to allow their flair to make openings. So can England win, yes. Will they win? Let's see the second round performances. Based on the first round I'd still make Scotland slight favourites.
As for Marcus Smith he's good, but Lions good, again let's see his performances over the whole 6N. He's definitely a media favourite in an England team that is pretty much devoid of flair. Finn Russell is still favourite for that berth, but again let's see over the entire 6N.
probably going to the rugby 7s later this month in vancouver....always draws a good crowd. a brit we know always flies in for the week too
Burnley123 · 41-45, M
@beermeplease Do you watch the six nations.
@Burnley123 i'm not an avid follower but my friend is. she's been on local rugby committees her entire life. but i do have the utmost respect for these athletes.

 
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