RugbyRebels

The Irish U20s were so good in almost every way. We seemed to get the best of a few scrums but did not exploit them. We lost the ball too easily in good attacking positions.

Apart from that we were tactically naive, weak at the breakdown, exhibited poor selection of passes and were generally inconsistent.

There were a few flashes that suggested we have the potential to do better, but the grim consistency and strength of the Irish gave us no chance. The Irish coaching team must be feeling very satisfied today.

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LATE NEWS:

"There's been a late change to the Welsh bench for this afternoon's game out in Dublin as Dragons second row Ben Carter comes in to replace Seb Davies who has withdrawn with a back spasm.

The 21-year-old Carter will make his Six Nations debut if he comes on at the Aviva."

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I’m nervous now. But hopeful!

Oh fuck me. That’s not a great start.

Oh sh*te!

We look really half cooked

What's the story with the sheriff, no line out no win

paddy no 11 wrote:What's the story with the sheriff, no line out no win

Injured

Ireland are all over us. Nothing going right except for a couple of sexton misses

189 metres plays 12. Are we sure we have all 15 out there?

Referee giving us nothing.

We’re giving the ball away far too easily

No high tackle there then ref?

Peyper is a Homer!

Ah Francis didn't clean it out but ye won't get 50 50's either

Is it me or does LRZ not look as turbo charged as previously?

Sandydragon wrote:Is it me or does LRZ not look as turbo charged as previously?

Just shown him with strapping on his ankle. Not great

We need to defend that wrap around better

Swedish commentators have mentioned lrz"s bandage a lot. Clearly not moving like he can.

Low level contest here

Wales at least 4 players who are international in name only

Jgp is gash for Ireland

We might need to make an early sub. The Adams experiment isn’t working. If LRZ isn’t at full pace then move Adams to the wing and bring on Watkin.

Mr Mwenda wrote:Swedish commentators have mentioned lrz"s bandage a lot. Clearly not moving like he can.

In the kick and chase a few minutes ago, he was a long way off top speed. I thought he looked sluggish when defending the line break in the second minute but he’s not quite right.

paddy no 11 wrote:Low level contest here

Wales at least 4 players who are international in name only

Jgp is gash for Ireland

Lots of rusty players out there. You should have scored another try and it’s been a mix of around defence and some poor passing to blame for not doing that.

We look like we’re terrified every time we have the ball.

No clue how this is only 10-0.

Had to laugh when Shane said something to the effect of "The thing about Ireland is, they all look like they know what they're doing..."

The cheating bastards probably practice, I expect.

We’re hanging on by our finger tips but Ireland will be disappointed they don’t have many more points.

There are a few signs we’re getting more into the game. Any score from us first off could give Ireland a few jitters.

All to play for.