@African-Monkey said in RWC warmup - Ireland v Samoa:
Ireland lucky. If Samoa had a line out, they win that game. Having said that, McFarland was clearly played at in the air in that last line out. Should have been a penalty.
Samoa defence was immense and they exposed the Irish in a few areas tonight, defended against them in general play better than the ABs last year.
Ireland not as good as they and the public in general think they are.
How were Ireland lucky? It was pissing rain which suited Samoa who were happy to play kick chase. They're a bigger, heavier side and played the conditions well. Ireland are a light side who like to move the ball.
Samoa got a lucky try.
For the lineout the same thing was happening the irish lineout throughout.