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Thread #118620   Message #2596470
Posted By: GUEST,lox
24-Mar-09 - 05:20 PM
Thread Name: BS: Six Nations 2009 (Rugby Union)
Subject: RE: BS: Six Nations 2009 (Rugby Union)
"very good at spoiling other peoples games and preventing other sides playing"

This simply isn't true and doesn't reflect their style of play.

They won their games with tries and despite poor kicking form from O'Gara.

That on its own spells attacking rugby.

They did not deliberately bog games down as you suggest, but if anything did the opposite, especially against France and Italy.

Before you repeat it, I know you think Ireland were the most consistent and efficient team and therefore the most deserving.

Your other comments are simply inaccurate.

Italy deliberately sabotaged Irelands running game from the off and England thought they might have better luck doing the same thing.

As for stopping other teams playing, captain, thats called good tackling and anticipation.

They didn't do it in a malicious way, but won ball fair and square upfront with a superb display of forward dominance. Their short coming was their over enthusiasm which cost them dear against wales.

I've dealt with all your points above and yet you keep banging the same tired old drum.

You are beginning to sound insincere.