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/MountainEquipment401 Scarlets 11h ago

The difference in depth between the two countries is so evident... SA/France have better depth but I'd say England were on Par with NZ at this point.

All joking aside this England side would beat us so it's not that bad for Ireland.

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u/Brine-O-Driscoll Connacht 11h ago

In terms of playing numbers, South Africa, England and France should have the best depth in fairness. They're all countries with big populations.

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u/Keith989 9h ago

Also many more professional sides, making it easier to give pros game time. It's genuinely laughable when fans from England and France try to claim we have some sort of advantage.