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Garry Ringrose's Six Nations is over with broken jaw
Garry Ringrose has suffered yet another Six Nations injury setback, a broken jaw against Italy on Saturday ruling him out of the 2020 finale next weekend for Ireland in Paris against France.
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It’s the second such setback for the midfielder this year as a thumb problem last February meant Ringrose only took part in the Ireland tournament opener against Scotland and sat out the games against Wales and England.
Now he has been in the wars again, leaving the Aviva Stadium fray on 27 minutes. His exit was initially said to be for a head injury assessment but he never returned as he was diagnosed with a broken jaw likely to sideline him for six weeks.
“Unfortunately, Garry Ringrose has broken his jaw, so bad news for us all,” said Ireland coach Andy Farrell after the 50-17 win in Dublin.
“He has contributed so much to the last ten days. He has been fantastic in his leadership and he was a big part in the reason why we got what we wanted out of today.
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“It was unfortunate. He had missed the Six Nations with his thumb injury and will miss the rest of the campaign now. We’re gutted for Garry.”
Ireland were made to work for the win that took them top of the table, their bonus-point only secured when debut-making Will Connors went over on 61 minutes. They now lead the table by a point from England and France ahead of next Saturday’s fixtures which see the English go to Rome and the Irish head to Paris.
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A bonus-point win would guarantee Ireland the title, but just a win over the French would see the title come down to points difference as England are expected to beat Italy well. Ireland currently have a points difference of +38 with England +15. France are in third with a points difference of +13.
“If we defend like we defended for most parts (against Italy) we will give ourselves a chance,” continued Farrell. “We talked about creating our own energy, our own atmosphere, that comes from your work ethic and your want to try and get the ball back. I thought that was fantastic. Our line speed was great… just a little disappointed at the end there to let them score that try.
“We would always want to be in with a chance in your last game to try and win a trophy. It’s a big old ask to go to Paris and win.
“The French have got a fantastic squad. It’s always an unbelievable task to go and win but we have started our campaign again and take ourselves into next week with a chance. We have got a lot to fix up which you expect after week one but it builds excitement into next week for us as well.”
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Speaking about the title chase, skipper Johnny Sexton added: “We haven’t discussed it. We’re still digesting this. We need to have a look at this game because some of the things that Italy did to us today France will do to us next week in terms of that line speed, particularly the intercept that I threw.
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“We can’t do that next week, throw long passes against a rushed defence. It’s a huge challenge to go to France and win, never mind be talking about a bonus point. We need to just focus on our performance. We’re not going to get there [win] without a good performance so we just have to focus on that.”
Sexton also heaped praise on the two debut making starters in the Ireland XV, Will Connors and Hugo Keenan. “Those two guys led the energy.
“Will had the energy to get off the line, make tackles, but he also did some really good things with the ball as well. Hugo had a couple of tries and could have had another one… he did all things you expect of a class back three player.”
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“South African franchises would be powerhouses if we had all our overseas based players back in situ. We would have the same unbeatable aura the Toulouses, Leinsters or Saracens of this world have had over the last decade or so.” Proof that Jake white does not understand the economics of the game in SA. Players earning abroad are not going to simply come back and represent the bulls. But they might if they have a springbok contract.
22 Go to commentsA lot of fans just joined in for the fun of it! We all admire O'Gara and what he has done for La Rochelle
3 Go to commentsThe RFU will find a way to mess this up as usual. My bet is there will be no promotion into the the Premiership, only relegation into National League One. Hopefully they won’t parachute failed clubs into the league at the expense of clubs who have battled for promotion.
2 Go to commentsWell that’s the contracts for RG and Jordie bought and paid for. Now, what are the chances we can persuade Antoine to hop over with all the extra dosh we’ll have from living at the Aviva & Croke next season…??? 🤑🤑🤑
3 Go to commentsWow, that’s incredible. Great for rugby.
3 Go to commentsYou probably read that parling is going to coach the wallaby lineout but if not before now you have.
14 Go to commentsIf someone like Leo Cullen was in O’Gara’s place I don’t hear Boo-ing. It’s not just that La Rochelle has hurt Leinster and O’Gara is their Irish boss. It’s the needle that he brings and the pantomime activity before the game around pretending that Munster were supporting LaRochelle just because O’Gara is from Cork. That’s dividing Irish provinces just to get an advantage for his French Team. He can F*ck right off with that. BOOOOO! (but not while someone is lying injured)
3 Go to commentsDid the highlanders party too hard before the game? They were the pits.
1 Go to commentsWhat a player! Not long until he’s in the England side, surely?
2 Go to commentsHe seems to have the same aura as Marcus Smith - by which I mean he’s consistently judged as if he’s several years younger than he actually is. Mngomezulu has played 24 times for the Stormers. When Pollard was his age he had played 24 times for South Africa! He has more time to develop, but he has also had time to do some developing already, and he hasn’t demonstrated nearly as much talent in that time as one would expect. If he is a generational talent, then it must be a pretty poor generation.
4 Go to commentsThe greatest Springbok coach of all time is entirely on the money. Rassie and Jacques have given the south african public a great few years, but the success of the springbok selection policy will need to be judged in light of what comes next. The poor condition that the provincial system is currently in doesn’t bode well for the next few years of international rugby, and the insane 2026 schedule that the Boks have lined up could also really harm both provincial and international consistency.
22 Go to commentsJake White is a brilliant coach and a master in the press. This is another masterclass in media relations and PR but its also a very narrow view with arguments that dont always hold water. White wants his team to win, he wants the best players in SA and wants his team competitive. You however have to face up to the reality of a poor exchange rate and big clubs with big budgets. SA Rugby cant compete and unless it can find more money SA players will keep leaving regardless of Springbok eligibility and this happened in 2015 - 2017. Also rugby is not cricket. Cricket has 3 formats and T20 cricket is where the money is at. When it comes to club vs country the IPL is king but that wont happen because the international calendar does not clash with the club calendar in rugby. So the argument about rugby going down the same path as cricket is really a non-starter
22 Go to commentsNZ rugby seem not to have learnt anything from professional rugby. Super rugby was dying and SA left before they died with the competition. SA rugby did a u turn on their approach to international players playing overseas and such players are now selected for Bok teams. As much as each country would love to retain their players playing in local competitions, this is the way the world is evolving my friends. Move with it or stay 20 years behind the times. One more thing. NZ rugby hierarchy think they are the big cheese. Take a more humble approach guys. You do not seem to have your players best interests at heart.
3 Go to commentsBeaches? In Cardiff? Where?
1 Go to commentsHe is right , the Crusaders will be a threat. Scott Barrett, ( particularly), Fergus Burke , Codie Taylor, ( from sabbatical) etc due back soon for the Crusaders. There are others like Zach Gallagher too. People can right the Crusaders off, Top 8 , here we come !!
1 Go to commentsWe will always struggle for money to match the other sides but the least the WRU can do is invest properly in Welsh rugby. Too much has been squandered on vanity projects like the hotel and roof walk amongst others which will never see a massive return. Hanging the 4 pro sides out to dry over the last decade is now coming back to bite the WRU financially as well as on the pitch. You reap what you sow.
1 Go to commentsWhat do you get if you cross a doctor with a fish? A plastic sturgeon
14 Go to commentsWhat happened to feleti Kaitu’u? Hasnt played in a while right?
1 Go to commentsGregor I just can’t agree with you. You are trying to find something that just isn’t there. Jordie Barrett has signed until 2028. By the end of that he would have spent probably 11-12 years on Super Rugby and you say he can’t possibly have one season playing somewhere else. It is absurd. What about this scenario, the NZR play hard ball and he decides to leave and play overseas. How would that affect the competition. There seems to be an agenda by certain journalists to push certain agendas and don’t like it when it’s not to their liking. I fully support the NZR on this. Gregor needs to get a life.
3 Go to commentsHope he stays as believe he can do a great job.
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