What's So Good About Ireland's Attack? | Ireland v Wales Six Nations 2022 | Rugby Analysis | GDD
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- Reigning Six Nations Champions Wales fell to a heavy defeat in Dublin to the hands of an Irish team full of confidence and quality.
This rugby analysis drills down into some of the details behind Ireland's attack in an attempt to provide you with enough information to decide whether Ireland's attack is good enough to win the 6 Nations 2022!
The experiment of Josh Adams at 13 doesn't appear to have worked as well as hoped! But Mack Hansen and Andrew Conway were both outstanding for Ireland. Sexton continues to pull the strings and it's hard to see an Irish backline without him!
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So, Ireland look like they’re continuing their form from the autumn. But what do you think about their chances this Six Nations?
I think losing Sexton will be too much to overcome in Paris. Carberry was good in the Autumn but I wasn't impressed with his cameo off the bench last week. At 78:32 in the match Ireland look ready to score another try but Carberry takes shuffles sideways and gets tackled and this wasn't the only moment he didn't look sharp.
Would like to hear your thoughts on Ireland's chances without Sexton Geraint?
@@genericusername370 - Yes, as an irishman i agree. The key to irelands game right now is Jamison Gibson Park and Sexton combination. The speed of the recycle and phases is just devastating. Sexton takes the ball really flat and aggressive and defences just seem to freeze and struggle to know where the ball is going. Carberry sometimes takes the pace out of the attack probably because his lack of experience at the highest level means he cant think fast enough hence he sometimes just holds onto the ball drifts across and tries to use his pace to get around someone. That will never work against a set defence. Nowadays it takes multiple quick aggressive phases to pull defences out of shape, i dont think Carberry is quite at that pace to direct each phase perfectly in quick succession. Sexton is ruthless and fully understand how to pull defences and manipulate runners and fix certain defensive pods. Its a rugby intelligence thing and speed of mind. I've been a rugby fan all my life and honestly i struggle to follow it in slowmo with Geraint Davies breaking it all down for me. Rugby is a crazy complex game. Takes a big rugby brain to run the attack.
@@kd2239 Yeah Sexton is one of the best 10s to ever do it, I have my fingers crossed for Carberry but I think the gulf in quality between the two is too large, especially since Carberry hasn't played a lot of Rugby recently.
Yes its possible that carbury my not be able to work the combinations but this is a well worked machine with each man known what he has to do so i hope he finds his comfort sone, if not jack is there to back him up and may cause the French a few headaches, whatever i think its actually a good thing we need to know what's wrong to fix it! better now than at the world cup don't you think?
Even giving you you your dues as an absolutely top tier creator of video analysis, one small thing makes you stand out for me :
When you highlight/describe something, you actually slow down or pause the action long enough for us mere mortals to see what you mean, but not so long as to make it boring.
The number of analysts perfirming at your level (for free public consumption anyway) is tiny, but almost without fail I'd need to rewatch their videos or at least repeatedly pause them to catch what they're referring to.
Short version: Brilliant video, thank you very much!
Possibly the nicest comment on any of my videos, thank you!
Great analysis and love that Welsh accent!
Thank you for taking a look!
Your analysis of games blows me away as a rugby coach I am forever watching games trying to understand the plays. Ireland are playing some Houdini attacking rugby and your reviews prove that, thanks a bunch
That’s really kind of you to say. They are playing fantastic rugby at the moment. Can’t wait for this weekends clash with France!
If you think of the standard Sexton overlap that gives the team an extra wide player in attack but then realise that it's actually happening twice in one move (with the SH or winger playing in field) it's really impressive. Getting isolated out wide is a huge problem in attack but if your men are drilled to fold around and at the same time provide one flat and one deep passing option it's no surprise that Ireland can find space to run into regularly.
Been a rugby fan all my life, but rugby analysis like this just blows my mind. When its broken down like that and explained in such clear detail its absolutely facinating. Like how can any team keep their advantage when every little detail of their strategy is broken down and explained like that?! As an irish rugby fan i think thats why we never do well in world cups. We get a system going that works really well but then by the time the world cup rolls around we have been well and truly figured out. Brilliant video though.
Edit: 3:37 - "Caelen Doris is square to the line and importantly passes over his outside leg which along with James Ryan running a sharp inward line fixes three defenders and gives Sexton and Keenan all the space they need". That right there is absolutely brilliant. Especially noticing he passed over his outside leg. Just brilliant.
Thank you for this comment. Even after 8 months it still makes me smile!
I wanna be a professional rugby coach one day and this video helped me A LOT with the attack, THANK YOU!!!!!!!
Nice video, thanks for highlighting that Ireland is favorite by the ref. At the line-out the whole backline advance over the 10 meter line before the ball leaves the line-out. The ref indicates that the line-out is not over, but as always they advance forward without being penalized.
Absolutely outstanding analysis. Because of the way you slow down the video at the right time and the graphics you use, everything is crystal clear. Many thanks
Really pleased it was understandable & came across ok 👍🏻
Love this video. As a Kiwi fan I have admired the innovation to the game brought by the Ireland rugby over recent years. New Zealand has always had great athletes but Ireland were smart enough to really build the best team game. So structured and accurate and lots of options building multi skilled players. I only hope NZ rugby drives the same. Despite the All Blacks knocking out Ireland in the World cup, Ireland are still the better rugby nation in my opinion. NZ teams are not applying this style rugby enough at all tier levels.
...brilliant analysis and description. what a joie to listen to and watch. m a s t e r f u l, thank you kindly. YES, the Irish ARE ‘right up there’ with all their non-stop ‘moves’!! GREAT SHOW.
Excellent video! It was very entertaining to watch Ireland. My first impression was they had soft hands and coordination between players. Surprised the score wasn't higher for Ireland. I think the attack is good enough. France and England will give them the most trouble. Thanks again for clear and concise analysis. Cheers, mate!!
Thanks for taking the time to comment, Patrick. France v Ireland is going to be box office, can’t wait!
GDD once again puts out a very coherent and pragmatic analysis.
Thank you, Hopefully balanced enough!
J'ai visionné trois fois votre analyse. J'adore, vous gagnez à être connu. J'attends la prochaine avec impatience.
Merci beaucoup Geraint !
This analysis is fantastic. I like watching Squidge, but he talks way too quickly for me to be able to follow along. You've got it right; my tiny brain can keep up and, due to your clear and concise explanations, help me to understand what's going on. Great work. You've just gained a subscriber.
That’s lovely to hear, Gareth. Thank you for taking the time to watch & comment 👍🏻
Good analysis - and loving the welsh accent !
Really enjoyed the format and clarity of the analysis. Will watch this regularly & look forward to more analysis of Ireland and others attacks
Really pleased it came across clearly. I hope you enjoy some of the other content on the channel 👍🏻
“Conway - loitering with intent”. A classic. My dad , son of a NYPD Det. used that phrase to Hilarious purpose.
Great job GDD.
Ha, I’m sure there’s lots of stories there! Thanks for taking a look 🙏
@@GeraintDaviesGDD Hoo boy....100%
Nice work! The plays are so fast, it's hard to really understand what's going on. But you slow it down, and the clever graphics help. Keep it up!
Thank you! That's really good feedback. I hope you enjoy the new one just posted just as much!
Best commentary out there !! Marvellous!!!!
That’s very kind, thank you!
Hello Geraint, always spot on analysis and delightfull accent for my French ears. How yesterday's match is fitting with this video? IMHO aggressive rucking from the French madeIreland put more men in the first contacts, this slowed down the pass and reduced options for the next move.
Hi Jean-Pascal, I thought the French defence was outstanding. Made it really difficult for Ireland to put their combinations together and forced a number of errors. Hard to see anyone beating France at this point!
@@GeraintDaviesGDD Maybe by well rehearsed new combinations that gain a lag time over the defense like the first Irish try....
WOW - I have never seen such an in depth and comprehensive analysis! Fantastic - thanks for the work you put into this - I also have to say I love the Welsh accent! Here's hoping that we get to see an Irish win tomorrow - but either way it should be one hell of a game! COME ON IRELAND!!!
That's really kind of you, really glad you enjoyed it! hope you enjoy the game today!
Love the graphics and breakdowns man great job.
Just discovered your Channel, absolutely excellent love how you show the plays , have subscribed, Come On Ireland 🇮🇪☘️ am so nervous 😬 for tomorrow 😂
Good to see you back with some analysis, hope everything is good on your end. Ireland were very good, and far more adaptable than previous years, eventhough if you watch some of the previous years games, that the shapes and the lines are almost exactly the same, but just look under practiced and forced, this year those shapes seem much more natural and played much closer to the gainline. I think they definitely factored Josh Adams being played in the centre's into their tactics for this game, because he defended very much like a winger playing centre, so that try where they managed to isolate him on the one side of the scrum you felt that if the carrier coming back the other way held the ball long enough he would get caught too square, as he would normally try and keep the outside shoulder and trust inside defenders. Obviously the shape would have been challenging to any centre, but you wonder if they would have even tried it with a more traditional midfield.
Thanks, Ben 🙌 yeah I suspect there was a focus on isolating Adams, he really didn’t look comfortable did he!
Great analysis as always
Thank you!
Wow, what a great video!
I loved not only the depth, but the key phrases on the screen were so helpful, especially for the newer players.
Keep up the great work,
Your videos are so entertaining, and educating, thank you so much! :)
That's very kind of you to say, thank you!
great stuff Geraint
Thank you for taking a look 👍🏻
Absolutely LOVE your channel. Thanks for your editing and expertise.
Thank you for taking a look!
Geraint love your welsh accent and your clinical analysis. I'll be back I hope carberry does the business romorrow. TOP DRAWER
Thank you, James! Very excited for today’s game!
Great analysis! The graphics are brilliant and really helped to explain what you were saying. Really well done. Sorry I missed it during the six nations. Obviously France at home was a bridge too far the Irish.
fantastic analysis, love your work!
Thank you, really pleased you liked it 🙏
Bravo pour cette analyse et toutes les autres vidéos. C'est la beauté du rugby, un sport tactique. Vous montrez un grand respect pour toutes les équipes, ça aussi c'est l'esprit rugby. Un grand MERCI.
Merci pour regarder, Jean-Michel! Je suis content que ça t’ait plu
La réponse est non. Quand j'étais au stade, je pensais à cette vidéo. l'Irlande marque 3 essais et la France 2 seulement.
Keep up the great work. Really enjoy your videos
Thank you, really pleased you like it 🙏
Great analysis. Thanks
Thank you for taking a look 👍🏻
Love your analysis. Great video.
Thank you!
great analisis. thank you Geraint
Thank you for taking a look 🙏
Poetry in motion and superbly analysed. Can I pass your number on to Fozzy
Terrific stuff, brilliant analysis. Roll on tomorrow! Can’t wait. 🇮🇪🏴 🇮🇹to win this weekend
Thank you, Will! Exciting game ahead today!
Can you now explain how to defend this. I would suggest up and in at pace with as much sweeping cover as possible
Bloody good analysis lad. Was Warren onto you yet?
Thank you! He’s got other things to worry about I think!
Nice job buddy
Thank you!
Great analysis and insight. Key to Ireland's attack is the options, so hard to defend against but Ireland's defense is also outstanding so would like to see your take on this. At 6:48 is Aki obstructing Bigger? Ahead of the ball carrier blocking a potential tackler?
Excellent
Thank you!
Fantastic analysis once again. How big an impact will Sexton missing out have on Ireland's chances vs France? Does it make them underdogs or is their attacking system stronger than one man? Diolch.
Diolch, Llew. I think Sexton is a massive loss. His timing & feel for the game is right at the heart of what makes Ireland’s attack click. I think France will bring a new level of defensive heat!
France - Ireland a classic this year. Two great attacking and defending sides. France apparently did not show their hand much against Italy with a view to not giving away too much to the Irish for tomorrow. I think ireland will win because a game against Wales is much better preparation than one against Italy. Should be close.
Wron again! But the first Irish try is a clear demonstration of the dangers of playing a soft fixture before a big match.
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I've never seen a try like that. Incredible one.
I am saying this as an Irish guy but I don't get how Aki at 6:51 freeze frame is not a penalty for wales. I mean he's literally making contact with the Welsh defender in front of Sexton with the ball. Ireland are not the only team doing this and I think its a plight on modern-day union
I think he’s nailed his line to be honest. He’s run his line in a realistic position to catch the ball. He does make contact with Biggar, which might have been looked at but it’s pretty minor I think!
The sharp inward diagonal line that James Ryan is running at 3:43, must one always run a sharp inward diagonal line in that situation when you throw the pull-back pass? Because if I look at the way munster attack under Graham Rowntree and Mike Prendergast, the runner who place the role of James Ryan, doesn't run an inward diagonal line, he runs a straight line, as long as the line goes into the gap between the defenders eventually. Is that wrong to do? Must you only run the inward diagonal line? Or is it fine to run both types of lines?
xcellent video
Yes!
It could well be!
Nice soft Welsh accent 😂😂😂 & great video!
Glad it was understandable!
@@GeraintDaviesGDD I was nearly tempted to look for captions button 🤣 🍀
Players change on 6batuons even Ireland don't be good as they can in Wales y never can say people okay different on the tour 6natuons n Wales I'll say little in it with Irish injuries
I'm guessing you don't rate Wales right now 😂