I’m speaking “ragged” in terms of ball control (plenty of knock ons) , maul D (conceded penalty try) and scrum (was messy throughout)
Think that can be summed up as ragged but they did do things well too....it wasn’t all bad
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I’m speaking “ragged” in terms of ball control (plenty of knock ons) , maul D (conceded penalty try) and scrum (was messy throughout)
Ruddock has been a significant step above any of the opposition this season.OTT wrote:Laighin Break wrote: ↑November 8th, 2020, 4:44 pm 2 weeks in a row now for Ruddock (and much deserved). Mad how he's so overlooked by Irish management
In the games so far this season Ruddock looks like he is playing in age grade match’s and he is about 5 years older than the rest of the players on the pitch. He looks in unbelievable shape and cardio wise he is still going as strong at the end as at the start.
He's on another level every time he takes the field in these games. Unfortunately he has been unlucky with the timing of his injuries in terms of getting into the Ireland squads.Cianostays wrote: ↑November 8th, 2020, 6:17 pmRuddock has been a significant step above any of the opposition this season.OTT wrote:Laighin Break wrote: ↑November 8th, 2020, 4:44 pm 2 weeks in a row now for Ruddock (and much deserved). Mad how he's so overlooked by Irish management
In the games so far this season Ruddock looks like he is playing in age grade match’s and he is about 5 years older than the rest of the players on the pitch. He looks in unbelievable shape and cardio wise he is still going as strong at the end as at the start.
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Congratulations on yet another win.Blueberry wrote: ↑November 8th, 2020, 8:04 pm Ruddock is in spectacular form.
Should be starting at 8 for Ireland. No debate in my eyes.
I know we were a bit ragged in places but incredibly impressive fitness with the quick turnaround. Ospreys dead on their feet.
We trundle ever onwards. 25 from 25 points.
The leinster coaching staff ignored Rhys since rugby resumed. He wasn't even involved in the match day squads eveb though he was doing the extras before the games. They obviously preferred doris instead of Rhys. That was a mistake. Moving forward I would have doris at 8 and Rhys at 6. One of leavy, Josh or will at 7.Ruckedtobits wrote: ↑November 8th, 2020, 5:09 pm How successive Irish Coaches have not recognised the effectiveness of Rhys Ruddock against Welsh teams is a mystery to me. For years past, and certainly again in this season, Rhys raises his game and lifts his team mates, particularly against the Welsh. Whatever differential the South Africans considered existed to define the Irish as soft and the Welsh as hard certainly doesn't apply to Ruddock. Scrupulously clean but hard as nails he epitomises what an Irish pack always needs against Wales.
It would be a real recognition of his current form if Farrell summoned Ruddock, even at this relatively late stage in the Autumn. But it would be deserved.
Blueberry wrote: ↑November 8th, 2020, 8:04 pm Ruddock is in spectacular form.
Should be starting at 8 for Ireland. No debate in my eyes.
I know we were a bit ragged in places but incredibly impressive fitness with the quick turnaround. Ospreys dead on their feet.
We trundle ever onwards. 25 from 25 points.
Agree completely re ruddock. Unfortunately he doesn't have a good enough 'angry face' like pom. Nor does he steal one lineout a game but doesn't carry any ball, make any tackles or make any metres. Rhys needs to do those things and as soon as he does he will be given an IRFU contract. Simples.
Agree completely re ruddock. Unfortunately he doesn't have a good enough 'angry face' like pom. Nor does he steal one lineout a game but doesn't carry any ball, make any tackles or make any metres. Rhys needs to do those things and as soon as he does he will be given an IRFU contract. Simples.carlow man wrote: ↑November 8th, 2020, 9:43 pmBlueberry wrote: ↑November 8th, 2020, 8:04 pm Ruddock is in spectacular form.
Should be starting at 8 for Ireland. No debate in my eyes.
I know we were a bit ragged in places but incredibly impressive fitness with the quick turnaround. Ospreys dead on their feet.
We trundle ever onwards. 25 from 25 points.
Agree completely re ruddock. Unfortunately he doesn't have a good enough 'angry face' like pom. Nor does he steal one lineout a game but doesn't carry any ball, make any tackles or make any metres. Rhys needs to do those things and as soon as he does he will be given an IRFU contract. Simples.
Hopefully POM will take his much deserved contract abroad, so that the IRFU aren't compelled to include him in matchdays 23's. The fact he is on a central contract is the only reason why I can see he is still getting picked. Either that or his "leadership".carlow man wrote: ↑November 8th, 2020, 9:43 pmBlueberry wrote: ↑November 8th, 2020, 8:04 pm Ruddock is in spectacular form.
Should be starting at 8 for Ireland. No debate in my eyes.
I know we were a bit ragged in places but incredibly impressive fitness with the quick turnaround. Ospreys dead on their feet.
We trundle ever onwards. 25 from 25 points.
Agree completely re ruddock. Unfortunately he doesn't have a good enough 'angry face' like pom. Nor does he steal one lineout a game but doesn't carry any ball, make any tackles or make any metres. Rhys needs to do those things and as soon as he does he will be given an IRFU contract. Simples.
So he’s 3 months older (to the day) than Ultimate Rugby says he is, I take it all back then.
That has a very nice horses-for-courses feel to it. I would add Conan as an option at 8 depending on the opposition; it's easy to forget just how high his ceiling is.carlow man wrote: ↑November 8th, 2020, 9:37 pm Moving forward I would have doris at 8 and Rhys at 6. One of leavy, Josh or will at 7.
I wouldn't even know where to start with the pecking order. We have a bit of a production line at Leinster, you have POM and CJ at Munster, Jordi at Ulster. The "when they're all fit" discussion is hypothetical really as given the importance and the attritional nature of the position you pretty much need 2 international class back rows.munster#1 wrote: ↑November 8th, 2020, 9:01 pmCongratulations on yet another win.Blueberry wrote: ↑November 8th, 2020, 8:04 pm Ruddock is in spectacular form.
Should be starting at 8 for Ireland. No debate in my eyes.
I know we were a bit ragged in places but incredibly impressive fitness with the quick turnaround. Ospreys dead on their feet.
We trundle ever onwards. 25 from 25 points.
Interesting claim about Ruddock. It’s not long ago that Heaslip was claiming that Dorris was the best 8 in the country, and many feel that Conan is.
Ruddock is a player who had so much potential early on, but unfortunately he never seemed to reach his full potential, so would be great to see him doing it at this stage of his career.
With Ruddock being the best 8 in Ireland, would you envisage Doris making a permanent move to blindside, and Conan being relegated to the bench?
To me the pecking order would be different, but all are great options to have, especially when you throw Deegan into the mix.