Ireland 55 Canada 0, Saturday 8th November 2008.

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Stephen Ferris. Ulster Rugby, Ireland Rugby
Stephen Ferris. Impressive display!

Tony Buckley, Munster Rugby, Ireland Rugby
Tony Buckley. Wooden display!

This was pretty much a nothing match played in poor conditions at a wet and blustery and very quiet Thomond Park.

Ireland overcame a weak Canada by going through the motions. Fortunately they did not have to show too much imagination or skill and it was disappointing to see how many times Ireland chose the wrong option in attack as a plethora of chances were wasted. The second half was pretty stilted and so boring that Scotland v New Zealand and Strictly Come Dancing were welcome distractions.

Such was the standard of opposition that few of the fringe players had an opportunity to play their way into contention but Bowe, Ferris and Kearney all stood out. Ferris in . . .

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One response to “Ireland 55 Canada 0, Saturday 8th November 2008.”

  1. bbogboybBOGBOYoy

    I think Jennings despite the opinions of the Munsterfans is worthy of another start with Wallace on the Bench as the impact backrow sub simple reason being against the ABs the backrow will have to put in alot of work tackle after tackle and therefore a backrow substition is a must do I would prefer the backrow being strenghen rather than weaken by the substitution and with Wallace on the bench the substitution may occur sooner rather than later

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