This is all or nothing for Scotland.
The chances of Ireland Scotland beating Scotland Ireland by 20 points to get ahead of the Boks is almost impossible.
Snark, you should rephrase that...
Try Ireland. They have so much going on in the back, beautifully worked.
the fcn oirish are good!
Scotty building up nicely now. They get a kickable penalty.
kan iemand Lowe se snor met 'n tweezer uitrek asb.
They go for the lineout 5.
Nice blindside attack Scotty but Ireland equal to it and they win the penalty.
Lineout steal Ireland but it just gets Scotty a little closer as they have to carry it into touch.
Lowe straight to ground over the breakdown, another penalty Scotland. Lineout 5.
Irish defence is very solid, hard to see Scotland getting through it.
Ireland not committing anyone to the breakdowns, leaving a solid defensive line that's stopping the Scots dead at the moment.
The Jocks are trying, but the Paddies are standing tall.
Scotty robbed of an attacking lineout as an Irish foot on the line not called by the touchy. Lineout on the Scotty 22 instead of the Irish is the net result.
Almost another Ireland try but just can't hold on to the ball.
Dodgy mark given to the Scots this time, should cancel out the previous incident a bit.
Ireland grabs another Scottish lineout.
The Scotish right wing is useless. They are targeting his side.
Ireland just too good. Those set moves, goddamn. Smooth as silk. Keenan in the corner.
The Scotish right wing is useless. They are targeting his side.
He's been poor yes.
Scotland will need to find a way to suck the Irish defence in. Right now it's 3/4 Scots going into every breakdown with Ireland committing maybe one.
Scotland trying but will be lucky to score 0. Ireland D looking very good
Still an hour to play but I think it's already safe to say we'll be playing France in the quarters,
Come on Bokke (and come on All Blacks!)
Try Ireland. Short passes while taking it up instead of going to ground in the tackle every time is keeping the momentum going until they eventually crash over from close.
Scotty not playing badly, but you can't win without points and they don't look much like breaching the Irish wall.
Ireland's attacks too sharp for even the ref to read as he drops an Irish pass.
Not liking our chances against Ireland the way we have been playing,
Interesting to see Ireland going to the tap from 5m instead of a scrum. They score anyway. Bonus point before the half. If they don't win the World Cup with this side...
26-0. Effortless. Half time.
Ireland's performance against Scotland is certainly better than what South Africa delivered vs Scotland.
Rassie needs to remove the passengers like Jessie Kriel, Delande, Mostert etc.
The one thing I would say about Ireland is that some of their loop around runs sometimes appear to be very borderline to obstructive running
The Wee Scots getting hammered. Can they come back. Would be astonishing comeback.
Some oaks of course don't, even now, realize how superb the Bok defence was. That includes Allende and Kriel.
Sharkie you could be right!!!
The one thing I would say about Ireland is that some of their loop around runs sometimes appear to be very borderline to obstructive running
If it works, it works.
Handbags.
At least win the fight Scotty, go on.
Throw a punch or play on lads. Shoving and promises is a waste of everyone's time. Now the officials will waste time checking something that was an absolute nothing burger instead of just getting on with it.
A yellow? Fuck this game has gone soft.
Fuck me, that's a yellow, might as well be playing tiddlewinks
Sheehan scores. Too easy.
Fuck me, that's a yellow, might as well be playing tiddlewinks
Absolute bollocks yeah, does nothing for the game that.
Closer to the ruck is where the gaps are Scotty. Out wide it's all green.
Entire Ireland bench on it seems.
Scots weakest link at 14 limps off.
Can’t see the ABs having too many problems with this pathetic Irish defence…. HEEELLLLPPP!!!
Scotland finally looking to score, one offload short. Penalty 5.
And now they lose it. Best opportunity of the game gone.
Ireland getting away with side entry there.
Sweet chip to Ringrose, great score. Noticeable again how Ireland pops the pass in the tackle where most teams would just bash into the tackle and go to ground to set up again. Relentless momentum.
Finally a Scotty try. Ireland has lost their defensive shape just a little since the bench came on. 36-7
Scotland fight back with 2 back to back tries
Scotty scores a length of the field try. Sensational.
Ollie Smith the spark for Scotland.
The benches have had opposite effects - rejuvenated Scotland and disjointed Ireland.
Yes, it is clear that Ireland's starting team is a good bit better than the bench.
Irelands defence not as good with the subs, although a few might be playing out of position as well
Job done emphatically, Ireland. Lost their shape once the bench came on, but that was clearly when they started taking the foot off the pedal as well, and why not. Few minutes left but I'm off.
They didn't lose shape. They just powered intensity a bit against a very good Scot side.
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Go Scotty!!!!!