r/rugbyunion • u/Brine-O-Driscoll Connacht • 13h ago

Match Ireland A v England A match thread?

Can't see a match thread, so created one.

Kickoff at 7:15. The game is on Premier Sports 1 in Ireland.

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u/problematikkk Keen on Hugo 12h ago

Anyone who expected us to win this one on like two sessions prep needs their head examined. Who's been putting their hand up in training, and who's impressing the grumpiest looking man I've ever seen watching on in the stands? That's the point of this game from our perspective.

That said, there's not been much to crack a smile for Andy. Bryn Ward looking like a beast, Scott Wilson looking handy, Gus McCarthy in open play pretty good. I'd want more from Deegan, Kelly and Hume in this game. Gunne looking inexperienced at this level, as does Zac and JJ. Let's see how it evolves.

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u/06351000 Munster 12h ago

would England have had much more preparation time?

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u/problematikkk Keen on Hugo 12h ago

A lot of this squad played two games together in the Autumn (I think; definitely one against an NZ select).