Irish Women's Summer Tour to Japan 2022

[riocard911]

Japan vs Ireland full match:

https://youtu.be/vCHXPyktGek

[Ruckedtobits]

I'm impressed by the quality of communication and media content from the Irish women's Squad, post their win against Japan. John McKee and Greg McWilliams have given good analytical interviews about how this team is playing the game and how the young players have developed their game. Both have given huge credit to Nicola Fryday as Captain and many of the younger players have remarked on the welcome and support they have received from more senior players.

The win against Japan came on the back of considerable hype about this Tour, albeit in a fallow period for Irish rugby action post the NZ Men's Tour. However, the Women's Team has more than lived up to the noise and Saturday's performance had many highlights worthy of repetition whilst the forwards mauling and carrying was very impressive and aggressive.

Looking forward to the Second Test.

[riocard911]

First Test highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlUh-XqbbxY&t=1s

[riocard911]

"McWilliams makes three changes for Ireland's second Test in Tokyo"

https://the42.ie/5849052

[Ruckedtobits]

For comparison's sake, check out the slick passing of the Black Ferns' backline vs Oz yesterday:

https://youtu.be/qK_s6iEWQ_I

Yeah, that's very impressive but we'll get there.

[Ruckedtobits]

The first 25 mins have been muck. Mistake, penalty, mistake and a pedantic referee that we can't hear. What channel is the "paint-drying" on?

[the spoofer]

The first 25 mins have been muck. Mistake, penalty, mistake and a pedantic referee that we can't hear. What channel is the "paint-drying" on?

It’s awful stuff. Basics that a J1 team would have nailed.

[Dave Cahill]

Very poor fare this week, Japan have upped their game considerably and Ireland have dropped off a cliff. They look rudderless out there and the absence of Sam Monaghan is really being felt.

[riocard911]

Very poor fare this week, Japan have upped their game considerably and Ireland have dropped off a cliff. They look rudderless out there and the absence of Sam Monaghan is really being felt.

+1. Irish passing too was substandard; ditto ball retention.

[Ruckedtobits]

This Irish team has attracted lots of fans but needs to be better at what it's good at (mauling from 10m out) and stronger at what it's weak at (e.g. tackling in the centre). Good attitude throughout but need to do everything quicker.