For those delusional folk who believe great strides have been made this year, this article might help. A strong argument is made that the North has the edge going into the WC year.
Captain49,914 posts
25 Nov 2018, 18:38
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25 Nov 2018, 18:38#1
The North arises...
Started by Mozart1 REPLIES378 VIEWS· 25 Nov 2018, 18:38
Pro6,974 posts
25 Nov 2018, 19:41
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25 Nov 2018, 19:41#2
This is what I said a few months ago. I posted stats on Ireland's record against the RC sides. I'll post it again here:
Here are some interesting stats. Since 24.11.2012 until last weekend, Ireland have achieved a 65% win record against the SH sides. One game includes Samoa during that span, in 2013.
Rugby Championship Opponents
- Argentina: 4-1-0 (80%)
- Australia: 4-2-0 (66.7%)
- South Africa: 3-2-0 (60%)
- New Zealand: 2-2-0 (50%)
Since the 2011 World Cup, Ireland have 5 wins and 2 losses against Australia. 71%.
Wales now have a 4 test winning streak against the Boks, having won 5 of the past 6 tests. England have won the last 2. We are losing ground to the NH. I'd say the SH is slipping.
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