Six Nations: Imprecise and ill-disciplined but do not judge England until after Rugby World Cup
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Six Nations: Imprecise and ill-disciplined but do not judge England until after Rugby World Cup
Though the scoreboard suggests otherwise the difference between Ireland and England on Sunday was not great.
Small errors count at this level of sport and cumulatively they saw the Irish win with something to spare.
Much has been made of the tactical nous of Ireland’s coach, Joe Schmidt, and yet it didn’t require much, if any, change from the way in which Ireland have approached their last several games.
Astute kicking from both half-backs, Conor Murray and Jonathan Sexton and a highly committed and effective chasing game, particularly from the Irish back three.
Big hitter: Jonny …
Small errors count at this level of sport and cumulatively they saw the Irish win with something to spare.
Much has been made of the tactical nous of Ireland’s coach, Joe Schmidt, and yet it didn’t require much, if any, change from the way in which Ireland have approached their last several games.
Astute kicking from both half-backs, Conor Murray and Jonathan Sexton and a highly committed and effective chasing game, particularly from the Irish back three.
Big hitter: Jonny …
