Wales v Ireland Saturday 8th March 2008

[Paul Hinge]

Saturday is an opportunity for Wales to show the rugby world that we can play an exciting brand of rugby that is based around a solid display by forwards and backs alike.
I've more faith in the Gatland and Edward's regime developing our rugby in Wales than I have had for many years. Let's all get behind the boys on Saturday afternoon and make sure that Triple Crown comes back here to Wales.

Come on Wales!!!!


Hingey

[Barry69]

Its a Toughie at Croke Park Paul my thoughts are on www.scrum.com - on fan zone do my little write up for the Six Nations bit of fun really.

Allez Les Rouge

[Heap90]

Glad to see Stephen Jones is starting, you need an old head in Ireland. Hook will run riot in 2nd half & need a big game from Henson - he owes us !

[led9750]

this may be the kiss opf death but Wales will beat the irish , from 1 to 15 we out class them , ireland have not played well in any of thier games .
Stephen jones at 10 is great , my only complaint is Alex Popham ought to be on the bench , he is an in your face style player , and always gives the pack a more abrasive edge

this apart

Ireland 22 Wales 34

[gazza86uk]

ok thats it, finished in the minefield early, taking my wet boots off, taking a shower then going to find myself an irish bar (in Denmark). Just spoke to the teams in Lebanon, Chris 23, Mash and Raymond (all ex RWF) and they have found a cletic bar to watch

Iwerddon V Cymru.

The Triple crown and the grand slam are in sight.

sosban fach yn berwi ar y tan......ar gath wedi scrabo Johnny bach....

[Barry69]

True Led but sometimes to much in the face and gives away penalties which is possession and ground, we need to keep the ball with O'Gara boot about!

With plans to go to Brive for big bucks he may find a place hard to achive with Gats new selection criteria?

This game could be a thinking game in the first 40 so S Jones I agree is the man for 10,

But confidence not as great as yours mate will be happy with a 5 point win, but discipline has to be so hot, so I will be on the end of my stool like many others today.

Allez Les Rouge

[Mark Allen]

Lets not get to ahead of ourselfs, the Irish are a strong side and even more so at home, and with key players coming back in they are looking good, I agree with Led we do need Popham in at 8 so him and Martin Williams can get right in the face of Oghara who we all know is the key man in the backs

Its going to be a close one 25 - 19 Wales of course

[jimmy timmons]

Led your not going to see A Popham for a long time he did't bye into what was going on so he's out. Sorry to say mate

[keithwill38]

thats true jimmy,,he is so in the face hes decided his dont fit so he is off to brive as soon as he can pack:biglaugh:

[dutchman]

did we deserve it or what 14 men for 20 minuts off the game and the irish devoid of any ideas come on france lets have youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu next

[dutchman]

going back to leds point , popham is a good player but unfortunately his mind is elsewhere at the moment ,making moneyout of the ryder cup coming to newport so his focus is not concentrated where it should be , after all he is paid to play is he not ?

[peterlansley]

order your grand slam shirts now,if we can beat Ireland atCrooke park only a full team for 60 per cent of the game, we still looked the better team. come on the ROYAL WELSH in the army cup final. make it a week to remember.

[led9750]

Great result , ought to have been by a lot more . one complaint . the ref yellow carded Mike Phillips for trying to get on with the game [ ok a bit over the top ] but if the irish guy would have released the ball , Mike Philips would never have kneed him , infact the paddy was the one who needed the card .
then 2nd half Ryan jones on floor hands in the air , irish sub runs and charges him in the back [ cheap shot] & NO CARD .
this apart we played them off the park , two turning points Mike philips try saving tackle , Martin williams Trip [ bit of a foul ] The nugget is always saving our bacon.
Mathew Rees [smiler ] had a great game at hooker as well .
And if it can get any better The jocks beat England lol lol lol

Perfect day