VMTV Rugby Pod | Can England stop the Irish machine?

[@joemartin4751]

Let’s be humble. No team is better than England at getting up for one off games. They won’t lie down for sure.

[@garyambrosini1427]

I hope your right (England fan). You guys have a hell of a team

[@FuturesTrader87]

Thats the bloody fear. Logically it should be no issue for us on paper but england are that one team that can really disrupt any team if they get up for it and be aggressive and physical.

[@thomaspollock5709]

Yes ireland are worried on this one nobody saying Ireland will win.tgwy will target line-out and and mall defence little running but forward .if they get their oases right but Irish are not scared if big English pack Irish need a good defence and keep English out of their half.it will be hard to call.i play schoolboy 🏉 bye

[@thomaspollock5709]

Come on Ireland❤

[@conorharris2451]

For sure! I’m worried about this game! England would love to spoil Irelands party

[@dgrimshaw8]

The normal pecking order has been restored 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️

[@smo1062]

Great test match. England's backrow and general breakdown work from both sides of the ball was more than decent.

[@stephenreeds3632]

Matt Smith is so one eyed. Stats plainly, as well as using them to insult the opposition, make no difference.

[@JaneGalvin]

Irish Arrogance add to that the Aussie or Kiwi whoever he is. Ireland were Outclassed at Twickenham.

[@donalobrien7582]

Yep Looking forward to see Ireland in Twickers they are a Team that need a Challenge and be in No Doubt. Ireland are ready to take on this Challenge. ENJOY

[@bernieob9577]

Come on, Ireland 🇮🇪

[@noameier46]

Well that aged well :-S

[@lizzyhanahoe4197]

Ireland have to come out fighting! They have to come out with the “eye of the Tiger”, have that icy steel look about them. Twickenham is no doubt a tough place to go to, BUT Ireland is tougher! Come on Ireland 🇮🇪☘

[@PB22559]

The eye of the tiger? Icy steel look? lol it's not a modelling competition

[@lizzyhanahoe4197]

Correct, it isn’t. I suggest you look up meaning of having “eye of the tiger”. All about staying focussed, single mindedness etc, etc. Hope that now helps you understand my original comment. Have a good day. @@PB22559

[@lizzyhanahoe4197]

Correct, it isn’t a modelling contest, don’t know where you got that idea from? To help you out I’ll explain it. Having the eye of the tiger means, staying focussed on the job at hand, one mindedness, nothing stands in your way attitude. I hope that is more simplistic for you. ☘🇮🇪 @@PB22559

[@Iansguitarstuff]

Or 'Your the Best Around" from the Karate Kid

[@MartinLloyd-w1u]

That lasted

[@BobH-eh8wu]

England have given us some serious games in recent years and the last two they had red cards. Huge heart and determination to stay in the fight. I honestly feel like Ireland and England are the two best teams in the northern hemisphere when they get it right. They will definitely be hard to beat in twickenham. And let’s be honest there’s no such thing as a bad England, wales or France team. Just teams in transition. All of these teams will bounce back and it’s up to Ireland to still maintain the level we’re at or go beyond to make sure we stay ahead of them. Easier said than done though, a lot can change in sports in the space of a year. And if you look at Andy Farrell, his system wasn’t clicking and people pretty much wanted him out the door after a year. It just takes one scalp of a big team to galvanise a team and then everything clicks. For us it was England. So it’s only a matter of time before England come good again. Hopefully not this Saturday though haha.

[@kiaoragin]

If Ringrose is on the bench in a 6-2 split, then Murray is the only cover for Crowley.

[@JasonMunday-b4s]

Pride comes before a fall Zeno predicting a 35 point Ireland win stringer 24 point margin Heaslip talking about only way Ireland lose is it with 2 red cards. Best team won margin flattered Ireland 10 points left on the kicking tee and 3 tries to 2.

[@jrice644]

Lots of predictable chat about England's attack/defence. Ireland score mostly off lineout possession. England will go after the Irish lineout to establish territory and possession as per the Scotland game and squeeze the game. There are not enough scrums for either side to gain dominance.

[@DomDeDom]

Totally agree

[@murrayjohn8608]

Ah, we're back to the pundits predicting that no one on the England Team would make the Irish Team.

[@davidpearn2484]

Well be truthful they wouldn't.

[@powerbite92]

@@davidpearn2484 Itoje!!! etc. Lol

[@simonjeffs75]

​@@davidpearn2484if you were picking the team then maybe not, but I'm sure farrell would like a few.

[@simonjeffs75]

​@@davidpearn2484would they now. I'd suggest ben earls would be 1st on the team shtet followed by underhill and martin.

[@murrayjohn8608]

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[@rob.1]

Just hope both sides keep 15 on the pitch. Sone daft reds in these ganes over the last few years.

[@celtic333ful]

If they go 6-2 on the bench, it has to be Frawley and Murray.

[@FuturesTrader87]

ringrose murray maybe. ringrose covering wing and centre, crowley 15 cover and murray cover 10 at a push

[@kpearseis]

Frawley and Ringrose as the bench cover for me. JGP has an 80 minute engine and Crowley can cover 9 in the event of an injury or dismissal

[@kerrylass2]

totally agree

[@ronanbond]

We have a big problem with England, like Wales. The majority of schools don’t play rugby, which reflects in the number of kids going forward. Ireland have it sorted, and it’s about time the RFU get to grips with it

[@fergalohearga9594]

I think we will win handily. Even in our (albeit few) recent losses, we didn't collapse and play like shite. And I don't understand the comments about Matt Williams ... I think he's fine and I like listening to his opinions, even if the accent is something.

[@jukeseyable]

super slam. best of luck from Wales

[@simonjeffs75]

You thought wrong and Williams talks shite.

[@batersieiron]

What I saw against Scotland was a stuttering team otherwise improving. Without the 23 errors England comfortably beat Scotland in Scotland. This does not mean England will win. There is still a gulf between the sides. An error free England performance will make Ireland work for the win but otherwise all smart money on Ireland. As an England fan, I am happy with the direction of travel but we are way too early to beat this Ireland.

[@timseytiger9280]

One place Crowley is already hands down far better than Sexton is penalty kicks to touch. How many try opportunities did Ireland lose due to Sextons inability to gain yardage up the line.

[@timseytiger9280]

Dunedin, Paris, Johannesburg

[@fergusmoloney5259]

Discipline will be a key factor in this match. If England get more penalties than Ireland while scoring less tries, they could win it.

[@stephenreeds3632]

Well you got that wrong!

[@adampigott8720]

well that didnt quite go as you said it would!

[@warrenbooysen]

How can we take a man who has less test wins as a coach than South Africa has world cups seriously? Don’t worry Matty….we love you. Our all-knowing mystical rugby spiritual guru👌🏼 😂😂

[@powerbite92]

The comments he makes are just insulting to everyone's intelligence.

[@MartinLloyd-w1u]

Get back in your box,

[@Dickie2702]

No, end of pod.

[@chucklombardo8167]

Seriously is there really any point of italy in 6 nations 1 win in 45 matches it shud go back to 5 nations with no 2 week breaks

[@KickOutTheForeignersInNZ]

They drew with France and beat Scotland

[@turloughconway8178]

The leaks coming from England point to a tournament plan where England build their new systems while winning the first three games before a two week specific focus on Ireland (the target victory pre tournament) and then a week into France. Obviously, they failed in Edinburgh but Big Jim is right: England are going to turn up massively on Saturday. Against them is that Marcus Smith the preferred number 10 was absent for the first 3 games (which blunted the back line development). Also, Ireland showed icy coldness in the cauldren in Marseilles and will not be flustered or rattled in Twickenham. I believe that was the big lesson from the RWC loss. Expect a high standard game, Ireland in the 30s but England in the 20s.

[@klaus1292]

England will edge it by 3pts

[@jeggarty]

Doubt

[@Frankabagnale33]

Okay Herr Klaus 😂 presume this will be your first time watching rugby then 😅

[@davidpearn2484]

England by 3 😂😂😂

[@rob.1]

Oh no, someone has said someone will win a game of rugby on the Internet! Panic!!!

[@simonjeffs75]

​@@Frankabagnale33he obviously knows more about the game than you do 😅😅😅😅

[@gerardconnolly6179]

We should win

[@Bcharles1200]

Classic

[@TineBeo]

I agree GR is a good player but Henshaw is better for me. Less mistake prone. GR still cant defend as well as others. He does media friendly sidesteps and shooting off th eline but costs us far too many tries. Aki 12 RH 13 is by far the best combo. I'd put McCloskey on ahead of GR too. Gary is versatile but...

[@eunanavesani6074]

Agree mkclusky ahead of gr

[@DS-ty2nb]

For me Gary is the best 13 we have although I like henshaw and he has been good I think he’s better of the bench because of his versatility as he can plan at 12 and 13 where Gary is good at 13 and could play at the back if needed

[@MySubconsciousFriend]

I think you are way too harsh on Gary Ringrose. You mention that he has cost us far too many tries. Far too many tries suggest not 3 or 4 ,but 5, 6, or more. I believe you realise by now that you are exaggerating wildly. I have watched every match and suspect you will fail to back up your statement, but I welcome you to prove me wrong. Ringrose is a great player, and has been consistently picked as first choice at 13. That doesn’t happen because they like his face. On this occasion I agree that Henshaw and Bundee Aki should be the centres, as they are both playing superbly well and Gary has been out for quite a while. McCluskey is a great replacement for Bundee, but if Robbie has to go off for any reason Gary will be the obvious choice to come off the bench.

[@TineBeo]

Sorry but Gary has 'cost us' more than 5/6 tries. It was 1 per game for a while. Some amount of spin behind his as BOD's annointed acolyte for his hallowed 13 shirt when he simply wasn't ready and despite some bad performances apart from some showy stuff he kept getting picked. Must be a great lad when the coach is about..but I look coldly at the team and want the best in each position. He's 3rd/4th choice for me in the centre. Its not black or white either..there may be times to bring him on when we are too symetrical at times and are geting read too readily..he can cause havoc in defences but does so too often to ours for my personal liking.Take it or leave it man this just a discussion.. @@MySubconsciousFriend

[@BruceMacgregorCampbell]

er. yes.

[@davidpearn2484]

Quinny come on now there's only one maverick 10 in Northern hemisphere rugby and thats Fin Russell

[@spud7823]

Bring back Eddie ASAP.

[@johnkennedy9827]

What is Quinlan scared of 😢

[@simonjeffs75]

He was right

[@gerardbenson1844]

We are good, but ffs stop talking shit. We aren't unbeatable and none of our supporters think we are

[@PB22559]

Yes. Unstoppable were NZ sides of the past. When they got going it was usually a neverending try fest. Ireland are the best side in the Northern hemisphere but if they lose this weekend, that may all change. They need the GS to consolidate their position.

[@ianjacobs2998]

👍Well said 👏👍 from 🇿🇦S.Africa

[@tomb2840]

No

[@williamwallace6508]

why does ireland talk about every other teams arrogance? i really dont get it? its bs!

[@LeMerch]

What are you on about??

[@williamwallace6508]

​@@LeMerchdidn't watch the video then chump

[@kev63inuk]

I’m a red rose and now Ireland rule the northern hemisphere I can honestly say Ireland aren’t arrogant and certainly not boastful. Well the fans aren’t . One or two ex players have spoken nonsense like Jamie Heaslip whereas an ex England player saying similar would be heavily criticised . But no as an England fanatic at 61 years of age I’ve no problem with the confidence Ireland fans have with their team . It’s well deserved . Only really heard the scots and Welsh complain of Irish arrogance these last couple of years.

[@noelfleming3567]

They don't

[@williamwallace6508]

@@noelfleming3567 they did here

[@oshead]

England know that whoever wins the gain line will win the match. I expect Ireland to go with a 7-1 split. 😜

[@lickybombie7778]

😂😂😂

[@JoeTheLion60]

Irelands McDonalds Kiwis will win this one....

[@johnbobby1092]

Simple answer is not a cat in hells chance ..it will be close for maybe 20 minutes then England will give up and run around like headless chickens ! As an England fan I'm not watching them anymore they are a waste of time and effort 💩

[@noelfleming3567]

England will be up for this game no doubt we have a thriller to watch all 🇮🇪

[@johnbobby1092]

@@noelfleming3567 England 15 - 45 Ireland ...close for 20 minutes then the English will look to Borthwick for inspiration ffs 😂

[@PB22559]

@@johnbobby1092 I think it'll be a close affair. England lost to Ireland the last couple of years but they had red cards in both games. This is a huge game for both sides. Ireland are trying to make history with back to back slams and England will be desperate for a win this weekend. Irelands strong bench might make the difference in the final quarter.

[@rob.1]

Clearly a big fan.

[@johnbobby1092]

@@rob.1 yes rob since being about 10 years old I e been watching them since the 70s ...so put that up you're bottom !