Rugby World Cup 2023/ Crochet & Knitting chit chat

[Diabhal]

I don’t think it’s crass to be skeptical about how much medical science can do to stop lads like Henshaw, whom nobody can argue is injury prone, from pulling up in warm-ups. I’ve zero doubt Stephen Mutch would do his due diligence but it’s still a big risk as as tallback has mentioned. Henshaw is a magnificent player with a bit of consistent gametime behind him but hasn’t managed that since 2021.

The last thing you want is to have Henshaw named at 13 (Ringrose on the wing) or 23 (Ringrose at 13) for Saturday and have to change plans again for arguably the biggest match in our history.

[myboyblue]

@glasagusban

I wasn’t trying to be smart, it came across that way. I don’t think you can second guess decisions that presumably are made on the basis of the advice of doctors and physios.

Yea because NO medical team EVER sent a player out who was patently not up to playing

[myboyblue]

@Diabhal

I don’t think it’s crass to be skeptical about how much medical science can do to stop lads like Henshaw, whom nobody can argue is injury prone, from pulling up in warm-ups. I’ve zero doubt Stephen Mutch would do his due diligence but it’s still a big risk as as tallback has mentioned. Henshaw is a magnificent player with a bit of consistent gametime behind him but hasn’t managed that since 2021.

The last thing you want is to have Henshaw named at 13 (Ringrose on the wing) or 23 (Ringrose at 13) for Saturday and have to change plans again for arguably the biggest match in our history.

The 4 year cycle. Do you remember what happened against New Zealand 4 years ago?

[glasagusban]

Yeah fair enough but it’s rugby, you can’t ever cover all eventualities with injuries. Personally I hope Henshaw makes it as he’s one of our best players.

[tallback]

@glasagusban

Yeah fair enough but it’s rugby, you can’t ever cover all eventualities with injuries. Personally I hope Henshaw makes it as he’s one of our best players.

Don’t get me wrong - I’d love Henshaw to make it and would have thought Ringrose on the wing with Henshaw in the centre could look good there.

[neilld]

Ringrose is definitely the most similar player to Hansen I’d say.

[gilgamboa]

@tallback

Don’t get me wrong - I’d love Henshaw to make it and would have thought Ringrose on the wing with Henshaw in the centre could look good there.

Henshaw would be a massive downgrade on Ringrose in one of the most important positions on the pitch

[Horsebox]

Ringrose is so integral to our attack it’d be a bit of a disaster to take him out of the centre.

[TheUlteriorMotive]

It’s a testament to the Irish economic miracle.

[tallback]

@Horsebox

Ringrose is so integral to our attack it’d be a bit of a disaster to take him out of the centre.

Yeah he’s been going well but I think I’d prefer Henshaws experience than O’Brien.
Ringrose was out of the centre from early enough on Sat and we still went well so that’s some comfort.

Anyway, I’d be surprised if Henshaw makes it so it’s a moot point I suppose.

[myboyblue]

@Horsebox

Ringrose is so integral to our attack it’d be a bit of a disaster to take him out of the centre.

I can’t believe lads are countenancing this.

[peddlerscross]

Announce ZEEEBOOO

[iron_mike]

@Julio_Geordio

Was talking to a lad and he was saying tier 3 tickets (which I assume are shit enough) are going for £600 a peice for the quarter final.
The Brave and the Faithful will be the broke and the penniless if we make the final

And lads giving out about handing over 90 notes for an all Ireland ticket

[Spidey]

Sure it’s their final game of the tournament - there’s bound to be a premium

[Julio_Geordio]

@TheUlteriorMotive

It’s a testament to the Irish economic miracle.

God bless you Mickey Noonan

[tallback]

Gerry Thornley in the IT suggesting that Earls starts if Hansen doesn’t make it.

If true, I think it is a mistake. Earls is an excellent finisher and has plenty of big match experience. However, I think his defence is suspect ant the top level and I can’t remember him consistently working across the pitch the way Hansen does, which is often the key to us opening teams up. That’s before you get to the hamstring strain.

Could be just the nerves getting to me but I’m worried.

[Aertel220]

Would you give Jimmy O’ Brien the nod instead?

It’ll be interesting to see if New Zealand have any of the hallmarks of Joe Schmidt’s Ireland on Saturday or is his coaching role overstated? They’ll hardly be relying on box kicking and systematic attacking play. Although to be fair Leinster played some sublime rugby under Joe Schmidt before he became more cautious with Ireland.

[BruidheanChaorthainn]

@Aertel220

Would you give Jimmy O’ Brien the nod instead?

It’ll be interesting to see if New Zealand have any of the hallmarks of Joe Schmidt’s Ireland on Saturday or is his coaching role overstated? They’ll hardly be relying on box kicking and systematic attacking play. Although to be fair Leinster played some sublime rugby under Joe Schmidt before he became more cautious with Ireland.

I’m pretty sure Schmidt said Ireland weren’t good enough to play his style.

The style thing is totally over played too.

[tallback]

@Aertel220

Would you give Jimmy O’ Brien the nod instead?

It’ll be interesting to see if New Zealand have any of the hallmarks of Joe Schmidt’s Ireland on Saturday or is his coaching role overstated? They’ll hardly be relying on box kicking and systematic attacking play. Although to be fair Leinster played some sublime rugby under Joe Schmidt before he became more cautious with Ireland.

Maybe - still a big enough step down. I think his defence and playmaking are stronger although Earls is a better finisher. Hasn’t played a game in months though.

Hansen is a significant loss

[BruidheanChaorthainn]

The New Zealanders have a very funny attitude. The 2016 win in Chicago seems to have really rattled them. They became totally obsessed with schidmt and Ireland ever since then.