Ireland v England

Tom asked us to step up. I don't aspire to do a Harty, but here goes.

1. Ten minutes to go in Stade de France tonight, I find myself rooting for the home team. Not just because it means Wales have less (though at least a Triple Crown) to play for when we play them in Cardiff. But because France deserved to win. They were simply awesome.
   
2. So I guess that makes our win against them three weeks ago all the more impressive? Perhaps.
3. Marc Lievremont is a mad genius. Maybe. Their best performance of the season to date, and this without an outhalf.
4. France can now win the Championship. Hmmm.
5. Gavin Henson (did we need further proof?) is an idiot. Three minutes to go. Overlap of 2 players outside him. And he goes for glory. Chance gone. Tit.
   
6. We should beat England tomorrow, but not by much and it probably won't be pretty.
7. Stringer and D'Arcy unlucky not to be starting tomorrow. But they should still play key roles.
8. O'Gara needs to get his shit together. No better time than against the English. Ditto O'Leary, please stop kicking the ball away.
   
9. I think we will win the Grand Slam. Why? One word. Kidney.
10. John Hayes to score the winning try against Wales.
    

Enjoy the weekend lads. I'm planning an afternoon pedal, rolling into the Blue Light for 5pm or so to watch the match over a few pints. And then it's stabilisers on and downhill all the way home. Print this post