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© Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Ireland the new king of European rugby after beating England 24-15
By STEVE DOUGLAS©2024 GPlusMedia Inc.
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TigersTokyoDome
The worrying thing is that England look one-dimensional and cannot adapt. Its just crash ball with the forwards and line out to Itoje and running maul. Nothing radical in the backline and Farrell is not being given the chance to use his attacking talent.
I am concerned about the level of refereeing at test level. There are too many instances of a referees style being biased against one team. And Kearney's knock on was missed for the first try despite there being a TMO. There were two instances yesterday where Ireland easily won a scrummage and no foul signalled against the England scrum, then the Ireland scrum half lost possession both times, and the ref decides to blow up and penalise the England scrum? And the shoulder into Elliot Daly's head is a yellow card minimum.
buchailldana
Ireland had England in their pockets the whole game. So sweet to see on Paddy's day. Going to enjoy this world cup in Japan
TigersTokyoDome
Ireland were always going to beat this predictable England team, even with a more transparent referee. So there is no need for the referees to add their own negative factor.