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RWC QF 3 IRE v ARG (Millenium Stadium) 18th Oct 2300 AEDT

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mxyzptlk

Colin Windon (37)
Argentina have looked the more skilful team in the tournament so far and should be able to match Ireland up front. The question is whether they have the discipline in defence to beat a very well organised Irish team.

And if they don't get too reckless with their passing and off-loading. Was it you that said they just seem awkward? You never know if one of those passes is going to lead to a 40 meter gain or a turnover.
 

The_Brown_Hornet

John Eales (66)
Normally I would be predicting Ireland to win it comfortably, but with those injuries I reckon the Argies are a massive chance. They aren't just a forward pack and have shown some real adventure wider of the ruck. This should be pretty close.

I don't mind who wins really, but the Irish guys I met yesterday in Cardiff were really good lads, so I slightly favour them.
 

Scotty

David Codey (61)
The Irish reserves really stepped up to the extent that I think they were better than the injured players they replaced. The biggest loss will be SOB however. Pretty much irreplaceable and had one of the games of the tournament to date.

Still think Ireland can scrape through but it will be a bounce of a ball. If they do then their SF opponent will likely have to face a rested SOB ready to go into beast mode.
 

cyclopath

George Smith (75)
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POC is out of RWC, O'Mahony is out of RWC, Sexton not known yet and SOB has another 24 hrs to wait for the wheel of fortune to spin. There will, at the very least, be some shuffling which is tough at this stage for Ireland.
 

Quick Hands

David Wilson (68)
Normally I would be predicting Ireland to win it comfortably, but with those injuries I reckon the Argies are a massive chance. They aren't just a forward pack and have shown some real adventure wider of the ruck. This should be pretty close.

I don't mind who wins really, but the Irish guys I met yesterday in Cardiff were really good lads, so I slightly favour them.

A shame for Ireland that a run of injuries and suspensions have hit at this time. At full strength Ireland by 10-15, but they'll be up against it here. Argentina are quality and this match will go down to the wire. Big chance here for Argentina to play in their 1st RWC semi.
 

KevinO

Geoff Shaw (53)
Ian Madigan had the best game I think I have ever seen him have at international level. Hopefully he can repeat again next week. I genuinely thought Ireland were f*cked when Sexton went off.
He knew it to at the end of the game, was good to see him over come with emotion that he performed on the big stage.

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Shelts89

Tom Lawton (22)
He knew it to at the end of the game, was good to see him over come with emotion that he performed on the big stage.

Was really good to see how much it meant to him. Must have been frustrating really, I mean he has looked good at Heineken Cup level for a while but couldn't seem to make the step up. Plus Sexton is so Injury prone it'll be good for Ireland if they can get a reliable 2nd fly half.
 

BabyBlueElephant

Darby Loudon (17)
Well at least as Schmidt said all along the main thing about taking over Ireland in the long term was going from a team of 23 top players to a squad of 45/50 that can all freely interchange seemlessly. Boy that faced a test last night at half time with POC and Sexton out with only a three point lead. The test was passed by winning the game by three clear scores which shows some serious depth.

Gutted O'Mahoney is out. The back row stocks are taking a hammering. Better there though than the fatties up front. Argies will be a huge test, I've thoroughly enjoyed watching them this RWC so far.
 

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Peter Fenwicke (45)
Argentina to win what should be a craic-king game. (that is if they can keep 15 players on the field)


Ireland will be left wondering what could have been if it weren't for injuries. Unfortunate timing for them, really felt like they were going to go deep in this tournament.
 

mxyzptlk

Colin Windon (37)
Well at least as Schmidt said all along the main thing about taking over Ireland in the long term was going from a team of 23 top players to a squad of 45/50 that can all freely interchange seemlessly. Boy that faced a test last night at half time with POC and Sexton out with only a three point lead. The test was passed by winning the game by three clear scores which shows some serious depth.


No way of knowing until its actually tested -- which may be sooner than later -- but there was word of how many extended squad members were unlucky not to make the final cut. If they can slot in as seamlessly as the replacements against France did, things could get really interesting.
 
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