Originally posted by jacko13 Ireland will beat England if they play like they played against Scotland. England's game worked well against France because France are predictable. Plan A Run Plan B Run Plan C Run. It won't wok against Ireland cause they have a more dynamic game and they have a good connection between forwards and backs
Originally posted by jacko13 you forgot O'Gara, O'Driscoll, O'Connell, D'arcy, Bowe, Murphy etc.
The Ireland forwards need to win those lot (O'Connell aside) the ball first. England are ugly and very boring but their forwards aren't going to be dominated by anyone. Thankfully, they haven't got a clue what to do with the ball once it goes wider than Jonny!
Originally posted by Angry Boy The Ireland forwards need to win those lot (O'Connell aside) the ball first. England are ugly and very boring but their forwards aren't going to be dominated by anyone. Thankfully, they haven't got a clue what to do with the ball once it goes wider than Jonny!
If they manage to get the ball to Vainikolo without dropping it then they could do some damage.
I’ve seen some poor England games but even that leaves me speechless, not sure how many need to be shown the exit but I’d start with Rob Andrew. Could anyone explain what he is meant to be doing? Still congratulations to the Scots.