Ep 1833: Rugby World Cup - Ireland to beat New Zealand in the match of a lifetime
Oct 13, 2023
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Matt Williams, former rugby coach and columnist for the Irish Times, joins Eamon to preview the quarter finals of the Rugby World Cup. They discuss the signs of decline in New Zealand rugby, the potential impact of James Ryan's absence for Ireland, analysis and tactics for the upcoming match, the rise of New Zealand in World Cups, and the excitement for the rugby World Cup match.
The New Zealand rugby team's decision to drop Mark Talia highlights the potential distraction and uncertainty they are facing before their quarterfinal match against Ireland.
The breakdown and tackle contests will be crucial in determining the outcome of the game between Ireland and New Zealand, emphasizing the importance of securing possession and disrupting the opposition.
Deep dives
New Zealand's controversy with dropped player
The New Zealand rugby team dropped Mark Talia due to breaking team protocols, causing distraction and uncertainty before the quarterfinal match against Ireland.
New Zealand's potential weaknesses
New Zealand's team is aging and has recently lost games, raising concerns about their consistency and performance against strong opponents.
Emphasizing the importance of breakdown and tackle contests
The breakdown and tackle contests, particularly the ability to secure possession and disrupt the opposition, will be crucial areas where the game between Ireland and New Zealand could be won or lost.
Assessing the France vs South Africa match
The France vs South Africa match is expected to be highly competitive, with France being seen as a tough opponent for South Africa. The outcome could go either way in this closely contested game.
Matt Williams joins Eamon to preview the quarter finals of the Rugby World Cup. Matt is a former rugby coach, he writes a column for the Irish Times and is currently appearing on Virgin Media's coverage of the Rugby World Cup 2023.