Saturday, May 18, 2013
November Series: Ireland v South Africa
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Hello everyone and welcome to our coverage of Ireland's first test in the November Series against South Africa. Please feel free to come in with your comments and opinions and add to the banter as we track the progress of Kidney's men today. -
Our rugby reporter Shaun Cronin will be along later with an interview with Simon Lewis from the Irish Examiner previewing today's game.
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Any Ulster rugby fans out there who may feel a bit aggrieved that there aren't more players from your province in today's side? Paul Marshall immediately springs to mind...
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Hi all welcome to our blog today. Just thought I would start the day off with the beautiful view from my hotel room in Dublin.
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With an eye on the football too, Arsenal have just taken the lead against Fulham. Giroud scored.
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Go on Ireland, we have the heart as well as the tallent -
What do you think of Kidney bringing in Michale Bent to bolster our tighthead prop options? Inspired or desparation?
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In Holland on work assignment and no coverage here in the hotel. Go Ireland Go
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Anyone looking for a ticket to the Ire v S.A match? One going at face value Ono for the North Stand #irelandrugby #IrlSA #Irishrugbyby aaron_chalke via twitter 11/10/2012 3:16:32 PM -
Looking forward to heading to the Aviva again fioor international rugby it has been ages. Just at Booterstown station now going to get the DART to Landsdowe Road, nice to get some sea air in the lungs.
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England look like having a comfortable afternoon so far, they are 20-0 up with minutes to go in the first half against Fiji.
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It is half time at the Millenium Stadium and Wales are leading Argentina 9-6.
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Ok going to be a bit of a wait here how are we all feeling about the game?
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Meanwhile at the Emirates, Arsenal have gone two up after Podolski scores.
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RT @therealNiallMcM: @irfurugby treated to a new Ireland jersey and tickets to the match for my birthday altogether now!....come the day ...by Irish Rugby via twitter 11/10/2012 3:25:50 PM -
Come on #Ireland all the way from #Dubai #Irishrugby #IrlSA #by Dooba47 via twitter 11/10/2012 3:26:21 PM -
Some fans waiting for this late train here in Booterstown.
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Berbatov has just pulled a goal back for Fulham at the Emirates. Arsenal 2 Fulham 1.
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For all those wondering Lions head coach Warren Gatland is attending todays game to run the rule over some of Ireland's young talent.
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Its a lovely day for a game in Dublin, clear skies and little wind. Ideal rugby weather but it is freezing cold wouldn't like to take a hit in this.
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Finally on the DART heading to the stadium. Must collect my accreditation first and the I will take a couple of pics from around the ground.
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Good crowd around the stadium. seen a few Springbok fans as well.
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Always love the free dinner the IRFU supply to us jurnos. Mash and chicken in a mushroom sauce. Can't complain!
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#irfu team bus just drove past me at irishtown bus stop.... Good luck boys!!! :)by Kate O' Keeffe via twitter 11/10/2012 4:18:21 PM -
The rugby is back! Lets go ireland #IRFUby Breandán Lonergan via twitter 11/10/2012 4:18:26 PM -
Half 5 - Ireland V South Africa.....It's that time of year again! #COYBIG #rugby #IRELAND #irfu #dublin #avivaby Sean13Michael via twitter 11/10/2012 4:18:46 PM -
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Captain @jamieheaslip leading his team out of the Shelbourne. #irfu pbs.twimg.com
by spud_83 via twitter 11/10/2012 4:22:47 PM -
@Shaun interesting to hear about the conditions. 'Boks coach Heyneke Meyer said is team were preparing for windy and rainy conditions during the week. We know they've put more emphasis on their kicking game since he took charge but do you think the conditions would suit running rugby today? -
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Ok all in the media room now, teamsheets are in and no changes for Ireland. CJ Van Der Linde comes in for Tendai 'The Beast' Mtawarira after he was forced to withdraw after suffering mild heart palpitations this morning.
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Coming up Irish Examiner, Rugby Correspondent Simon Lewis will give us his take on the upcoming clash with South Africa.
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An Argentine win would be bad news for Ireland IRB rankings. So c'mon Wales #wru #irfuby blockrelease via twitter 11/10/2012 4:32:06 PM -
A band on a balcony trying to entertain fans on their way to the stadium.
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Great Rugby match there, Argentina fully deserved the win. Now it's Ireland's turn.. #IRFU #AnswerIrelandsCallby ReeceBrowner via twitter 11/10/2012 4:34:07 PM -
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FULL-TIME: Arsenal 3 Fulham 3. Arteta penalty saved!
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Shocking decision to award Arsenal that penalty and justice was done when Schwarzer made a brilliant save to deny Arteta. Now for the main event, Ireland v South Africa.
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Just back from interviewing Simon some strong views were voiced, interview coming shortly.
