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SUPER DELUXE WALLY RATINGS #319 :: #IREvRSA
It'd be easy to fool yourself.
Comforting, even. I can feel the urge myself.
But don't waste your time. Ireland were pummelled here, and there are no easy answers.
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It'd be easy to fool yourself.
Comforting, even. I can feel the urge myself.
But don't waste your time. Ireland were pummelled here, and there are no easy answers.
www.patreon.com/posts/144276...
SUPER DELUXE WALLY RATINGS #319 :: Ireland 13 South Africa 24 | Three Red Kings
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November 24, 2025 at 8:50 AM
SUPER DELUXE WALLY RATINGS #319 :: #IREvRSA
It'd be easy to fool yourself.
Comforting, even. I can feel the urge myself.
But don't waste your time. Ireland were pummelled here, and there are no easy answers.
www.patreon.com/posts/144276...
It'd be easy to fool yourself.
Comforting, even. I can feel the urge myself.
But don't waste your time. Ireland were pummelled here, and there are no easy answers.
www.patreon.com/posts/144276...
SUPER DELUXE WALLY RATINGS #319 :: #IREvRSA
It'd be easy to fool yourself.
Comforting, even. I can feel the urge myself.
But don't waste your time. Ireland were pummelled here, and there are no easy answers.
www.patreon.com/posts/144276...
It'd be easy to fool yourself.
Comforting, even. I can feel the urge myself.
But don't waste your time. Ireland were pummelled here, and there are no easy answers.
www.patreon.com/posts/144276...
SUPER DELUXE WALLY RATINGS #319 :: Ireland 13 South Africa 24 | Three Red Kings
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November 24, 2025 at 8:50 AM
SUPER DELUXE WALLY RATINGS #319 :: #IREvRSA
It'd be easy to fool yourself.
Comforting, even. I can feel the urge myself.
But don't waste your time. Ireland were pummelled here, and there are no easy answers.
www.patreon.com/posts/144276...
It'd be easy to fool yourself.
Comforting, even. I can feel the urge myself.
But don't waste your time. Ireland were pummelled here, and there are no easy answers.
www.patreon.com/posts/144276...
We were beaten up. Lineout sub 80%. Couldn't drag the Bok lineout below 85%. Contestable game didn't work. SA kicked all night, so defence had no purchase outside our own 22.
We were physically dominated in almost every single collision. Last set in the 22 summed it all up.
We were physically dominated in almost every single collision. Last set in the 22 summed it all up.
2/2 JGP best player on pitch beirne and Crowley top tier - and actually the books were brain dead for long parts of that match - I’m actually more positive after that the Australia game
November 22, 2025 at 11:08 PM
We were beaten up. Lineout sub 80%. Couldn't drag the Bok lineout below 85%. Contestable game didn't work. SA kicked all night, so defence had no purchase outside our own 22.
We were physically dominated in almost every single collision. Last set in the 22 summed it all up.
We were physically dominated in almost every single collision. Last set in the 22 summed it all up.
Sweet Caroline should be saved for rural weddings at 8PM before the kids go to bed, or your nan's car as she drives at 40kmh on a Sunday afternoon to Supervalu.
At a stadium, it's the audio equivalent of a Mexican wave or Icelandic clap. You'd be as well pumping in cheers.
At a stadium, it's the audio equivalent of a Mexican wave or Icelandic clap. You'd be as well pumping in cheers.
November 22, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Sweet Caroline should be saved for rural weddings at 8PM before the kids go to bed, or your nan's car as she drives at 40kmh on a Sunday afternoon to Supervalu.
At a stadium, it's the audio equivalent of a Mexican wave or Icelandic clap. You'd be as well pumping in cheers.
At a stadium, it's the audio equivalent of a Mexican wave or Icelandic clap. You'd be as well pumping in cheers.
Ireland were scrappy. Tonnes of heart. Tonnes of grit. That was never in doubt.
But we were beaten up in almost every facet tonight. Scrum, obviously was a nightmare. But we struggled to win collisions all night.
That has been, and remains, the big issue.
But we were beaten up in almost every facet tonight. Scrum, obviously was a nightmare. But we struggled to win collisions all night.
That has been, and remains, the big issue.
November 22, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Ireland were scrappy. Tonnes of heart. Tonnes of grit. That was never in doubt.
But we were beaten up in almost every facet tonight. Scrum, obviously was a nightmare. But we struggled to win collisions all night.
That has been, and remains, the big issue.
But we were beaten up in almost every facet tonight. Scrum, obviously was a nightmare. But we struggled to win collisions all night.
That has been, and remains, the big issue.
Any referee in the game would have refereed the scrum the same way. He actually saved us conceding another penalty try in the second half.
@threeredkings.bsky.social Fair play to Rassie. All the bleating about being victims of bad refs has paid off royally.
a man in a green shirt is sitting in front of a laptop computer .
ALT: a man in a green shirt is sitting in front of a laptop computer .
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November 22, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Any referee in the game would have refereed the scrum the same way. He actually saved us conceding another penalty try in the second half.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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I have a Black Friday deal going on right now where you can get a year of TRK for 40% off.
So the supersub tier for €25. Three podcasts and three in-depth articles a week, plus access to the TRK Discord.
So the supersub tier for €25. Three podcasts and three in-depth articles a week, plus access to the TRK Discord.
The most detailed preview of #IREvRSA you'll read anywhere.
What Ireland need to do to win? Plus how South Africa have been the best team in the world this year. All the data, all the metrics, all in 4000 word preview
www.patreon.com/posts/144012...
What Ireland need to do to win? Plus how South Africa have been the best team in the world this year. All the data, all the metrics, all in 4000 word preview
www.patreon.com/posts/144012...
November 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I have a Black Friday deal going on right now where you can get a year of TRK for 40% off.
So the supersub tier for €25. Three podcasts and three in-depth articles a week, plus access to the TRK Discord.
So the supersub tier for €25. Three podcasts and three in-depth articles a week, plus access to the TRK Discord.
One guy picking up the ball and running (breaking the laws of the game at the time to create a new one) is fine, but any further evolution to that game is Bad, Actually
Australia won the 1991 RWC by a try from a prop off a lineout and the most cynical deliberate knock-on you’ve ever seen, but sure thing, mate. Jannie Engelbrecht, Danie Gerber, Errol Tobias - plodders, one and all.
November 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
One guy picking up the ball and running (breaking the laws of the game at the time to create a new one) is fine, but any further evolution to that game is Bad, Actually
I have a Black Friday deal going on right now where you can get a year of TRK for 40% off.
So the supersub tier for €25. Three podcasts and three in-depth articles a week, plus access to the TRK Discord.
So the supersub tier for €25. Three podcasts and three in-depth articles a week, plus access to the TRK Discord.
The most detailed preview of #IREvRSA you'll read anywhere.
What Ireland need to do to win? Plus how South Africa have been the best team in the world this year. All the data, all the metrics, all in 4000 word preview
www.patreon.com/posts/144012...
What Ireland need to do to win? Plus how South Africa have been the best team in the world this year. All the data, all the metrics, all in 4000 word preview
www.patreon.com/posts/144012...
November 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I have a Black Friday deal going on right now where you can get a year of TRK for 40% off.
So the supersub tier for €25. Three podcasts and three in-depth articles a week, plus access to the TRK Discord.
So the supersub tier for €25. Three podcasts and three in-depth articles a week, plus access to the TRK Discord.
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The most detailed preview of #IREvRSA you'll read anywhere.
What Ireland need to do to win? Plus how South Africa have been the best team in the world this year. All the data, all the metrics, all in 4000 word preview
www.patreon.com/posts/144012...
What Ireland need to do to win? Plus how South Africa have been the best team in the world this year. All the data, all the metrics, all in 4000 word preview
www.patreon.com/posts/144012...
November 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The most detailed preview of #IREvRSA you'll read anywhere.
What Ireland need to do to win? Plus how South Africa have been the best team in the world this year. All the data, all the metrics, all in 4000 word preview
www.patreon.com/posts/144012...
What Ireland need to do to win? Plus how South Africa have been the best team in the world this year. All the data, all the metrics, all in 4000 word preview
www.patreon.com/posts/144012...
The most detailed preview of #IREvRSA you'll read anywhere.
What Ireland need to do to win? Plus how South Africa have been the best team in the world this year. All the data, all the metrics, all in 4000 word preview
www.patreon.com/posts/144012...
What Ireland need to do to win? Plus how South Africa have been the best team in the world this year. All the data, all the metrics, all in 4000 word preview
www.patreon.com/posts/144012...
November 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The most detailed preview of #IREvRSA you'll read anywhere.
What Ireland need to do to win? Plus how South Africa have been the best team in the world this year. All the data, all the metrics, all in 4000 word preview
www.patreon.com/posts/144012...
What Ireland need to do to win? Plus how South Africa have been the best team in the world this year. All the data, all the metrics, all in 4000 word preview
www.patreon.com/posts/144012...
The only places pushing the discourse these days are the outlets that are trying to monetize it on one hand, while decrying it with the other
Won't somebody please think about the discourse?
Sam Prendergast is set to start at 10 for Ireland against the Springboks: the42.ie/6879349
November 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The only places pushing the discourse these days are the outlets that are trying to monetize it on one hand, while decrying it with the other
What's The Story With :: Michael Ala'alatoa
Munster were always going to need a tighthead this season, in both the short and medium term.
It's Michael Ala'alatoa, who joins the province until the end of the season.
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#SUAF
Munster were always going to need a tighthead this season, in both the short and medium term.
It's Michael Ala'alatoa, who joins the province until the end of the season.
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#SUAF
What's The Story With :: Michael Ala'alatoa | Three Red Kings
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November 19, 2025 at 11:20 AM
What's The Story With :: Michael Ala'alatoa
Munster were always going to need a tighthead this season, in both the short and medium term.
It's Michael Ala'alatoa, who joins the province until the end of the season.
www.patreon.com/posts/whats-...
#SUAF
Munster were always going to need a tighthead this season, in both the short and medium term.
It's Michael Ala'alatoa, who joins the province until the end of the season.
www.patreon.com/posts/whats-...
#SUAF
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Ireland kicked 45 times on Saturday. 15 of those kicks I'd class as contestable. Ireland won the ball back on *ten* of those kicks.
Aerial dominance.
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Aerial dominance.
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SUPER DELUXE WALLY RATINGS #318 :: Ireland 46 Australia 19 | Three Red Kings
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November 17, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Ireland kicked 45 times on Saturday. 15 of those kicks I'd class as contestable. Ireland won the ball back on *ten* of those kicks.
Aerial dominance.
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Aerial dominance.
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Townsend has made his name at Scotland by their wins over England imo.
Most of everything else has been an underperformance with the quality they have there.
Nucifora doesn't typically like making big changes — because then has to own them — but the case for Franco Smith has to be growing
Most of everything else has been an underperformance with the quality they have there.
Nucifora doesn't typically like making big changes — because then has to own them — but the case for Franco Smith has to be growing
Scotland's win% against selected teams under Gregor Townsend
91% v Italy (11 games)
80% v Australia (5)
67% v Fiji (6)
63% v England (8)
57% v Argentina (7)
50% v Japan (2)
44% v Wales (9)
38% v France (13)
0% v Ireland (11)
0% v New Zealand (3)
0% v South Africa (4)
40% overall vs the above teams
91% v Italy (11 games)
80% v Australia (5)
67% v Fiji (6)
63% v England (8)
57% v Argentina (7)
50% v Japan (2)
44% v Wales (9)
38% v France (13)
0% v Ireland (11)
0% v New Zealand (3)
0% v South Africa (4)
40% overall vs the above teams
November 17, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Townsend has made his name at Scotland by their wins over England imo.
Most of everything else has been an underperformance with the quality they have there.
Nucifora doesn't typically like making big changes — because then has to own them — but the case for Franco Smith has to be growing
Most of everything else has been an underperformance with the quality they have there.
Nucifora doesn't typically like making big changes — because then has to own them — but the case for Franco Smith has to be growing
I've seen Wales get a lot of shit for celebrating beating Japan. Roy Keane cosplay nonsense. They haven't won at home in two years and did so with the last kick of the game.
Of course that's worth celebrating.
Of course that's worth celebrating.
November 17, 2025 at 9:51 AM
I've seen Wales get a lot of shit for celebrating beating Japan. Roy Keane cosplay nonsense. They haven't won at home in two years and did so with the last kick of the game.
Of course that's worth celebrating.
Of course that's worth celebrating.
Australia's backfield coverage and kick receipt was abysmal. You could possibly overcome that if you have a functioning lineout, but they didn't have that either.
One of the worst test performances I've seen all year, by any side.
One of the worst test performances I've seen all year, by any side.
Australia were just bloody awful in so many areas, though.
I mean, look at this, for one. Having to pivot off your lifters to try to reach in front and to the side for your own ball? It’s taking nothing away from Baird to say there’s no excuse for that sloppiness in a test level throw.
I mean, look at this, for one. Having to pivot off your lifters to try to reach in front and to the side for your own ball? It’s taking nothing away from Baird to say there’s no excuse for that sloppiness in a test level throw.
November 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Australia's backfield coverage and kick receipt was abysmal. You could possibly overcome that if you have a functioning lineout, but they didn't have that either.
One of the worst test performances I've seen all year, by any side.
One of the worst test performances I've seen all year, by any side.
Ireland kicked 45 times on Saturday. 15 of those kicks I'd class as contestable. Ireland won the ball back on *ten* of those kicks.
Aerial dominance.
www.patreon.com/posts/143708...
Aerial dominance.
www.patreon.com/posts/143708...
SUPER DELUXE WALLY RATINGS #318 :: Ireland 46 Australia 19 | Three Red Kings
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November 17, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Ireland kicked 45 times on Saturday. 15 of those kicks I'd class as contestable. Ireland won the ball back on *ten* of those kicks.
Aerial dominance.
www.patreon.com/posts/143708...
Aerial dominance.
www.patreon.com/posts/143708...
This game is a great thought experiment in what it's like to play a test against a team who literally can't win a single high ball in a game where it's raining
November 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
This game is a great thought experiment in what it's like to play a test against a team who literally can't win a single high ball in a game where it's raining
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Rest in peace, URC cameraman Andrea Scialpi.
November 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Rest in peace, URC cameraman Andrea Scialpi.
Boks just too good. Squad is too deep.
A red card, rotating and they still produced a top class performance. Unbelievable physicality.
A red card, rotating and they still produced a top class performance. Unbelievable physicality.
November 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Boks just too good. Squad is too deep.
A red card, rotating and they still produced a top class performance. Unbelievable physicality.
A red card, rotating and they still produced a top class performance. Unbelievable physicality.
I previewed #IREvAUS here.
Essentially, what have Australia done this season so far, how might today be different, and how does that intersect with what Ireland are trying to do.
Pretty data-heavy.
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Essentially, what have Australia done this season so far, how might today be different, and how does that intersect with what Ireland are trying to do.
Pretty data-heavy.
Get access for €3 a month.
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THE GREEN EYE #282 :: Australia (h) | Three Red Kings
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November 15, 2025 at 12:36 PM
I previewed #IREvAUS here.
Essentially, what have Australia done this season so far, how might today be different, and how does that intersect with what Ireland are trying to do.
Pretty data-heavy.
Get access for €3 a month.
www.patreon.com/posts/green-...
Essentially, what have Australia done this season so far, how might today be different, and how does that intersect with what Ireland are trying to do.
Pretty data-heavy.
Get access for €3 a month.
www.patreon.com/posts/green-...
Christian Foley from Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick
Big game off the bench for Ireland 20s last night
Big game off the bench for Ireland 20s last night
November 15, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Christian Foley from Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick
Big game off the bench for Ireland 20s last night
Big game off the bench for Ireland 20s last night
It's not necessarily about jettisoning everyone north of 32 — every good team has those veterans there. But the issue is when most of the team in core areas is the wrong side of 30.
That's when you start to see guys still playing, but not hitting anywhere near what they were at their peak.
That's when you start to see guys still playing, but not hitting anywhere near what they were at their peak.
You could argue it worked, Stringer 41, DOC 39, Ryan 37, ROG 36, Earls 36, Archer 37, Murray 36, POC was a bit unlucky at 36, was contracted for another 2 years.
That's a lot of players at Munster in 2012 who kept playing top level rugby into their late 30s.
That's a lot of players at Munster in 2012 who kept playing top level rugby into their late 30s.
November 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
It's not necessarily about jettisoning everyone north of 32 — every good team has those veterans there. But the issue is when most of the team in core areas is the wrong side of 30.
That's when you start to see guys still playing, but not hitting anywhere near what they were at their peak.
That's when you start to see guys still playing, but not hitting anywhere near what they were at their peak.