In a new regular feature this season we’ll be sharing some of the initial “keyboard warrior” response to our featured matches of the weekend ahead of our writeup.
If you’d like to contribute stay tuned to our Facebook page for our “Feel free to leave your thoughts…” posts which show up around full time after Leinster & Ireland matches.
Good patience and clinical. Still some areas to improve upon though. Tougher tests to come. Good start and on to the next match. All you can do in a tournament really. Well pleased with that and I don't think the score flatters us. I liked the intensity at the breakdown that was lacking in the warm ups. Enough said a damned fine day at the office #COYBIG
Richard Mifsud
Decent ould start, all things considered. Ruled out an '07 repeat for one thing. #IREvCAN
— Andy McGeady (@andymcgeady) September 19, 2015
Even better than the score suggests in my opinion. The fundamentals were totally dominant and totally controlled. Defence was rock solid; set piece was comfortable; attack was vastly improved.
Not too worried about the conceded try. It was a silly intercept, but the important thing is that our defence didn't concede a point.
Only concern is how long it seems to take us to adjust to the referee's interpretation of the breakdown. We shouldn't really be conceding penalties at that rate that late in the game. Discipline needs work.
Other than that; very pleasing. Job done. On to the next one
Daragh Faughnan
Thoroughly satisfied. Bench brought a bit of impact too. Lots to be encouraged by. Henderson could be a star of the tournament.
— Whiff of Cordite (@WhiffofCordite) September 19, 2015
Hendo was awesome so was Luke Fitz. Other than that job done. Good start. Sexton looks like he could really turn it on at any point
Iain O'Connor
@HarpinOnRugby That was an amazing performance. Bodes well for the rest of the pool games. #RugbyUnited
— #rugbyireland (@RugbyIre) September 19, 2015
Great start will be great for the confidence - Henderson MOTM for me
Noreen Cleary Hogan
@HarpinOnRugby What's not to love about that scoreline ;)
— Michelle (@CorkSeashell) September 19, 2015
50 points, bonus point win, 7 tries, game time for those in need, and some issues needing work. Bearing in mind the opposition (10 amateurs), quite a good start with hopefully even better to come.
James Griffin
Get in there!! Opening round win v #Can A 7-try performance from #Ire to win 50-7 in Cardiff. #RWC2015 #ShoulderToShoulder
— Munster Rugby (@Munsterrugby) September 19, 2015
Fitz, Hendo, Sexton, Best and POM all excellent. POM MOTM for me.
Really heartened by Luke's performance too, gives us a serious option if Henshaw is injured.
Direct quotes from a 'fan' during the week:
'Fitzgerald is not team player, every break he makes he runs away from support and either loses the ball or holds on until he gives away a penalty.'
'Luke is a can’t pass won’t pass kinda guy, runs away from support'
I think that was proven conclusively wrong today, particularly for DK try.
Shane O Leary
Sean Cronin would make a great NFL running back #MuscleHamster
— Niall Kelly (@niallkelly) September 19, 2015
Good win v average opposition. Some good lines, good attack and good defence. Earls was particularly impressive
Early days, a base to build from.
Nothing to get overly excited about. 7 weeks is a long time
Ciaran Kelly
Great to finally see some moves from the Schmidt playbook. They looked like Leinster in their glory days, superb running and passing.
Andrew Byrne
George Hook: We had a very bad second half against a third rate nation and we can't dismiss that #IRE #RWC2015
— Independent Sport (@IndoSport) September 19, 2015
5 points, seemingly clean bill of health, job done. Even Hooky can't find fault. Wait, what am I saying? #COYBIG
— Harpin' On Rugby (@HarpinOnRugby) September 19, 2015
Many thanks to all who offered opinions.
Look out Monday for our match writeup JLP
