Conor Magee (Ulster/Hooker)
Billy Hayes (Munster/Backrow)
Ben Blaney (Leinster/Backrow)
Brian Walsh (Leinster/Backrow)
Jack Deegan (Leinster/Centre)
James O’Dwyer (Leinster/Scrumhalf)
Daniel Green (Ulster/Outhalf)
Derry Moloney (Leinster/Wing)
Josh Gibson (Ulster/Fullback)

So he is. Misread on my end

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Wishing the best to you and all Padraig

Seemingly he’s more set-piece / 1st phase attack

I’d probably rotate to be honest. As much as the need to get minutes into lads it’s important, the second layer needs those chances more

Not evolving the system window on window just limits the amount of turnover time until you need to

Can’t disagree with that. Ireland feel like “flat track bullies” whereas NZ want to steamroll, but often roll up the sleeves

The lack of match readiness could well have been a major factor too, no doubt

If it was, the use of the bench becomes more galling

One thing that did go well, for me, was the kicking game

Will Jordan is probably the most dangerous full-back in the game, yet NZ had more marks (1 dubious call) than genuine counter attacking threats

Long, medium and short distance kicking were excellent from Ireland