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As a French fan who enjoyed his rugby years at a time when the French team regularly scored 40pts against Ireland during the 6N, I want to say how impressed I am with the way Ireland has build the structure to support consistent performances.

With 3 consecutive victories against the ABs, an excellent 6N tournament with 5bp in 5 games and a narrow loss to France, Ireland is establishing itself as one of the top sides in world rugby, and one of the RWC favorite.

There were times when I thought Ireland were not playing too well, but somehow, the team kept on going forward, and forward again and scoring tries.

The work in the rucks is outstanding too, saw this again today against Scotland.

Ireland is a bloody machine.

FFS. Invoking the Mockers this early. Have some pride man.

Ireland are a top and form team as are the French.


But you certainly have an interesting definition of consecutive

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sat Mar 19, 2022 7:17 pm FFS. Invoking the Mockers this early. Have some pride man.

Nothing to do with the French game. Just expressing my admiration for what the Irish do.

I solemnly state that I'm taking your post at face value.

That was a good game

EnergiseR2 wrote: Sat Mar 19, 2022 8:56 pm We are amazing but are we the best in the world? Yes but I think there are more important things going on in the world at the moment than us being the very very best at rugby

Do you mean St Paddy’s weekend?

Uncle fester wrote: Sat Mar 19, 2022 8:41 pm I solemnly state that I'm taking your post at face value.

Slick wrote: Sat Mar 19, 2022 8:58 pm

EnergiseR2 wrote: Sat Mar 19, 2022 8:56 pm We are amazing but are we the best in the world? Yes but I think there are more important things going on in the world at the moment than us being the very very best at rugby

Do you mean St Paddy’s weekend?

The war. We're winning that too.

Ymx wrote: Sat Mar 19, 2022 7:17 pm Ireland are a top and form team as are the French.


But you certainly have an interesting definition of consecutive

Selective memory i guess

EnergiseR2 wrote: Sat Mar 19, 2022 8:56 pm We are amazing but are we the best in the world? Yes but I think there are more important things going on in the world at the moment than us being the very very best at rugby

I didn't say best team in the world. Need to see New Zealand and South Africa at full fitness first.

But I think in Europe, it is very close between France and Ireland, and with the two teams named above you have the top 4 in the world.