England a scary prospect if Irish don t kick the habit
Updated / Wednesday, 17 Mar 2021
11:09
Holland: Ireland s game is built around exiting and playing as far up the pitch as possible. That simply won twork against England
Former Munster fly-half and current Cork Con assistant coach
After a classic in Twickenham on Saturday, Andy Farrell s team conspired to give us more drama than we really wanted or needed on Sunday in Edinburgh.
Ireland looked like they were in full control of their fate with 55 minutes on the clock. They had opened up a 14-point lead, turned over six Scottish lineouts and managed to thwart the Scottish threat, with the obvious exception of the shambolic defending for Finn Russell s try.
We all know what Ryan Baird is capable of. He has got real X factor
The Leinster second row is in line for his first international start against England this Saturday. By Garry Doyle Tuesday 16 Mar 2021, 8:00 AM Mar 16th 2021, 8:00 AM 25,310 Views 27 Comments
Baird may make his first start on Saturday.
Image: Tommy Dickson/INPHO
Image: Tommy Dickson/INPHO
DAVE KILCOYNE HAS backed Ryan Baird to step up to the plate if he is thrown in for his first international start against England on Saturday.
With James Ryan forced to undergo a head injury assessment near the end of Ireland’s 27-24 win over Scotland on Sunday, Baird was thrown in for the closing minutes and ended up saving the day, winning the penalty that Johnny Sexton subsequently kicked to give Ireland the victory.
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