So can Ireland fill the fly-half void?

So can Ireland fill the fly-half void? | Six Nations 2024

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For the first time ever, the Six Nations will be broadcast in colour without Jonathan Sexton playing in it. Andy Farrell now finds himself in a unique position: Two (And a half) players to choose from, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, ready to stake a claim. So how do Jack Crowley & Harry Byrne play, do they fit Farrell's system, and what changes can we expect from this reigning Six Nations champions?
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@adrever1986 3 ай бұрын

"... he's been around so long that when he started they only had the Good Thursday Agreement."

@mackerel2002 3 ай бұрын

That was a beauty alright

@LeMerch 3 ай бұрын

Made me giggle like a little Derry school girl

@andyabram4195 3 ай бұрын

Quality 😂😂

@headintheclouds6935 3 ай бұрын

"Maybe it's to prevent the rigor mortis setting in" that's just uncalled for lmao

@ciaranbrk 3 ай бұрын

But so funny 🤣🤣🤣

@alexm3892 3 ай бұрын

These are the only videos I play at .75 speed, normal speed makes me feel like I’m on cocaine

@JJ82IOE 3 ай бұрын

Been doing this on a lot of videos lately 😅

@santiagoremedi7385 3 ай бұрын

same m8

@NosajKnows 3 ай бұрын

That's a great idea actually 🤣

@molino121 3 ай бұрын

Ye brilliant idea

@Tryingcounts 3 ай бұрын

Great idea 😅😅

@johnmurphy1352 3 ай бұрын

Full video about boiler replacement please. Thank you.

@patmac7658 3 ай бұрын

We can recreate him in the aggregate

@StevenAlwine 3 ай бұрын

Saber-rugby, or Money-egg.

@seanbrogan8667 3 ай бұрын

Pete?

@eoinh3816 3 ай бұрын

You could’ve made a seperate video out of this saying “Why Leo Cullen doesn’t pick Ciaran Frawley at 10”

@Michaelthekiwi 3 ай бұрын

At the RWC QF, it was obvious Johnny Sexton was spent after 65 minutes - but he was kept on for the last 15 minutes and I think that cost Ireland the match. Ireland might not be as good without him now, but it's not the end of Ireland being a contender for 2027.

@dakotapie 3 ай бұрын

I was in the stands in Paris; the whole squad looked cooked. Tadgh Beirne is a machine, but even he was slow as we went into the final 10 minutes.

@Nieljoyceniel 3 ай бұрын

It was held up ball that prevented them from beating the all blacks, after having to play a 1st string vs Scotland and the boks.

@KrimsonGuard 3 ай бұрын

Next you'll be doing a video on whether "the wallabies can fix.... This.... *gestures vaguely at Australian rugby"

@kevmckenzie19 3 ай бұрын

Match is in Marseille not Paris Squidge!

@LJW1912 3 ай бұрын

Never thought I'd hear the day Squidge Rugby said Jolyon Sexpump's name properly. Amazing effort

@kevgl27 3 ай бұрын

You know, I'm really starting to wonder if Ross Byrne even likes rugby.

@THEMRblackboy7thst 3 ай бұрын

ahahahha why would you say that ahhaha

@joelyons886 3 ай бұрын

he's injured... clueless comment

@kevgl27 3 ай бұрын

@@joelyons886 was a joke lad, I'm well aware.

@joelyons886 3 ай бұрын

@@kevgl27Ross always shows up for Leinster and any team questioning his commitment especially when injured is scummy

@kevgl27 3 ай бұрын

@@joelyons886 It. Was. A. Joke

@Ernesto_Sergio 3 ай бұрын

Love you dude, great content as always! Looking forward to whatever you can provide over the 6N!

@philipohanrahan2448 3 ай бұрын

Potential request as a video (though only to be done if you guys have the time and energy obviously) but something on the REC's Super Sunday on the 17th of March in Paris, or like an overall recap of the REC I think would be very cool and interesting, get some eyeballs and discussion on the Tier 2 Euro Boys (and keep the Lobos hype going!) Thanks as always for all you do!

@briantimmons4615 3 ай бұрын

After watching the France vs Ireland game. Crowely will change Irelands game strategy, which i think is required for evolution after the world cup. Crowely will take on more responsibility and call more shots in active play which will keep defences more alert to Crowelys presence. I think Harry Byrne is a safe option but Crowely can offer a more unpredictable approach which is more beneficial, especially because he has the skillset to handle that responsibility. Crowely is not afraid to try things and be the centre of attention which is a fresh change from Sexton. Byrne is a great option as a player can settle a game tempo if things arent going as planned. Frawley will be perma sub unless a starter in the backline is injured.

@OscarOSullivan 2 ай бұрын

Crowley has a lot of flair which makes for more exciting rugby

@kellsisCOD 3 ай бұрын

Really loving these videos. I've always prefered this style of format anyway, and glad you're looking after yourself squidge

@charlottescott7150 3 ай бұрын

Great analysis as usual thank you!

@mochababy2 3 ай бұрын

Frawley and Crowley are playing hahahah

@daviddeane 3 ай бұрын

"So long ago it was only the Good Thursday agreement" 😅 Chapeau Squidge, chapeau :)

@durthacht 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant analysis. Thanks.

@TheCJD89 3 ай бұрын

Great analysis. It's also worth mentioning Prendergast at Leinster who is looking like the spiritual successor to Sexton. This 6 Nations is too soon for him but over the next 2 years I think he will start to get some opportunities for Ireland

@DS-ty2nb 3 ай бұрын

Agreed by the next World Cup in Australia I see him starting and having a healthy battle with Crowley for 10

@AlphaNevada123 3 ай бұрын

Can we not jump the gun and apply too much pressure on him by saying he’s the second coming of sexton. Yes he is a talented individual and looks to have a good future ahead of him, but we’ve been here several times in the last 10 years where everyone from the likes of Jackson, Carberry through to the current fly halves have all put their claim to the throne but sexton has managed to bat them all away. Prendergast will certainly be capped by Farrell, but whether he will be the no.10 for next ten years, or only get 2 or 3 caps, we’ll need to see. But everyone saying he’s sextons replacement when he’s only really started playing pro rugby this season is unfair pressure on him.

@TheCJD89 3 ай бұрын

@@AlphaNevada123 I'm not putting any pressure on him whatsoever. I only said he's worth mentioning because he's looking like a good player. That's all

@darrendoheny9768 3 ай бұрын

Sam has potential. How you can say he looks like the successor to sexton is madness.

@GordonKelly-tx3hu 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant as always Squidge. True class and brilliant insights. I enjoy every episode here in Australia

@ako8357 3 ай бұрын

Excited for more sustainable Six Nations coverage! You guys do much to make it more enjoyable for us, you should get the chance to enjoy it too

@bhodson7954 3 ай бұрын

You really have become quite good at this!

@jaykaye594 3 ай бұрын

You are holding onto the Jonny jokes like they are your virginity.

@readesiun988 3 ай бұрын

Faz ain't going to Paris, he will go with the rest of the team to Marseille

@ItsBellers 3 ай бұрын

Clicked on this so fast 😂

@angusevans0621 3 ай бұрын

Never know when its gonna be taken down lol

@Raythe8 3 ай бұрын

Are you as fast as square space tho? 😂

@Gruagain 3 ай бұрын

Great video Squidge!

@halion4487 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video, really one of your best

@VulgarHumanist 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful analysis, Squidge.

@qjnmh 3 ай бұрын

Fabulous video. Thank you.

@Spud607 3 ай бұрын

Sam Prendergast is another player to look out for. He's doing bits in the U20s atm. Just has to build muscle and kearn how to tackle.

@brendacollins406 3 ай бұрын

Sam. Not Cian.

@Spud607 3 ай бұрын

@@brendacollins406 and that children is why thou shalt not drink and text 😂

@ItsPaulGrant 3 ай бұрын

He's in the squad for the 6N. He'll probably not get a run out, but good experience being in the camp.

@josephcarrdus3132 3 ай бұрын

3:06 HE SAID IT

@santiagoremedi7385 3 ай бұрын

DUDE THATS ILLEGAL IM CALLING THE ROZZERS

@aidanmasterson50 3 ай бұрын

Noooooo!

@razza83 3 ай бұрын

Going to be an interesting watch, especially at this stage in the world cup cycle. You'd have to think that of the two playing tonight, the team that gets its rebuild right will win the whole thing

@johndcoffee632 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Squidge and teamgreat video

@callumcranitch1898 3 ай бұрын

After the match I think Crowley did amazingly for his first game sure some decisions wernt the best but he’s young and he did great imo!

@gerryc1575 3 ай бұрын

D4 Flashmob 😀 hah you know this town too well!

@thivinem 3 ай бұрын

Another great video. Can't wait for your wallabies video on their new coach Joe Schmidt

@liammeade1867 3 ай бұрын

Anyone here after the Ire v Fra game?

@camdavey521 3 ай бұрын

Post game. short answer, yes, yes they can fill the gap

@Buddsification 3 ай бұрын

Great analysis as usual.. and you were right, he went for frawley... of sorts... Crowley given the opportunity to put his stamp on things

@michaelharrison5564 3 ай бұрын

frawley is on the bench, id have him all day of byrne brothers

@RoyBattyLives 3 ай бұрын

It’s Crowley all the way, Byrne hasn’t the consistency or the risk taking ability

@Rugby-yp2kp 3 ай бұрын

Squidge rugby getting in on the LRZ slander and I’m here for it.

@hugokeane8317 3 ай бұрын

Watching this after we beat France, Crowley filled the void well

@eoinoconnell 3 ай бұрын

I hit on the like button before I even watched this. And yes I was right. Great insight and very entertaining. 😂

@chocurly 3 ай бұрын

Very interesting!

@paulhannan9739 3 ай бұрын

You're obsessed with Johnny Sexbomb... Johnny Severon... Johnny Sixmilebridge... Jonathan Jeremiah Sexton. 👏👏👏

@nathanaelmckibbin1181 3 ай бұрын

Great video! So interested in what is making Leinster such a powerhouse in their academy system (even compared to other Irish provinces)- what is there to learn from them?

@knoll9812 2 ай бұрын

They have rugby mad schools feeding into academy.

@badgersarsebrewing 3 ай бұрын

HByrne seems to suffer the same fragility as JoeyC, picks up too many knocks. Frawley far more resilient, consistent and reliable and IMO a better choice than HByrne for both Leinster and Ireland. RossB still a presence when he comes back, but not looking good having done his shoulder in vs Munster early 2023/2024 season not seen since. But the future in both Green and Blue is undoubtedly Sam Prendergast

@keltiquewood 3 ай бұрын

Rathgar's finest sandwich salesman! FACTS 😅🤣

@greenplasticgun 3 ай бұрын

It depends. Are there any spare Kiwi 10s floating about at the moment?

@aloniumbonium 3 ай бұрын

Is the 6 Nations like the rugby championship but in the cold?

@dakotapie 3 ай бұрын

You have to feel for Ross Byrne. If he wasn't injured, his younger brother wouldn't even be in the conversation.

@callumraza5046 3 ай бұрын

You can't build a team around Sexton and then wonder why you can't get past a quarter final

@rockandmeatroll 3 ай бұрын

Crowely should have been on for more of that NZ quarter, oh well 😮

@pmc83 3 ай бұрын

Consider is filled.

@AlphaNevada123 3 ай бұрын

0:37 yeah that does say Billy Bums 😂😂😂

@kayakvideos123 3 ай бұрын

I think the Sexton 'jokes' can be retired alongside Johnny now Squidge come on

@jukeseyable 3 ай бұрын

hes working on it

@jamesomeara8668 3 ай бұрын

Nauseating at this stage. Would have been a nice touch to switch to normal with his retirement.

@hughmccauley3027 3 ай бұрын

Yes

@afcfinners 3 ай бұрын

Sometimes with teams I feel their star leaving can in a weird way be a benefit as it puts the side in a position where they have to work as a team and not put all their eggs in one basket, but Ireland made that work so well and it'll be a big struggle to fill the hole Jobi Fornicateton has left behind

@Mojo16011973 3 ай бұрын

Enjoyed that. Great video. Andy Farrell heads to Marseille not Paris though :)

@djambo8887 3 ай бұрын

It's going to be difficult for henshaw or ringrose to make the 23. Frawley can cover everywhere and means Ireland can do a 6-2 split

@rorybessell8280 3 ай бұрын

I still don't see why teams want to do a 6-2 split. Sure it works well for the Springboks as they have 5000 big enforcers who make a big impact. But Irish reserve forwards won't make an impact big enough to make it worthwhile losing the other back

@eatmyshamrock 3 ай бұрын

Frawley is clear of either of Byrne brothers imo

@justme9818 2 ай бұрын

Why aren't you on tv?!! Your videos are SO entertaining + informative. Thanks so much

@VyfrandMusic 3 ай бұрын

TBH... I think its more a "Sexton Void" as apposed to a Fly Half void.

@bigjolly1000 3 ай бұрын

He did go for him 😅

@fawltyoldboybasil.2178 3 ай бұрын

Hard to guess what 'type' of Irish Team will take on France this Friday, particularly on Offense. Watching Johnny Sexton in that #10 jersey for all these years has been intense. Easily one of the greatest Irish Rugby players ever, on a par with Cameron Micheal Gibson. It's such an education tactically, watching a player with the ability to recognize situations ripe for exploitation. P.S. : Really enjoy the analysis.

@Formakiwi 3 ай бұрын

Crowley and Frawley aren´t afriad to take the ball forward, unlike the Byrne bros. who both treat an onrushing defensive line with something like mortal fear. You can´t blame Ross, since he´s clearly made of twigs, but Harry is just a marshmallow in a loose-fitted Leinster jersey, and nowhere near consistent enough with his goalkicking.

@cateym 3 ай бұрын

You nailed it

@ciaranbrk 3 ай бұрын

In fairness Harry does take it to the line but frawley is more robust needs more time at 10.

@dgrahamwithers604 3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂5 phases of 'Murican analogizes at 12:22! QBs, guns, bullets, oh my. A proper digestif to "no one touching the fringe." 😂😂😂

@keltiquewood 3 ай бұрын

16:07 'Andy Farrell heads to Paris' - did they relocate the match from Marseille? 😅😉

@cameronjeffrey9003 3 ай бұрын

Answer=Tadgh Furlong

@ellenfitzgerald2491 3 ай бұрын

GOOD THURSDAY AGREEMENT?!!? IM SCREAMING

@JD-qn5dv 3 ай бұрын

That ciaran frawley comment is awkward after todays announcement 😅

@aonghus3860 3 ай бұрын

Not really, think he was more referring to if Frawley was picked to start. Everyone thought Crowley would start and Frawley is the obvious bench option then because of the positions he can cover.

@casperselka671 3 ай бұрын

One quick question should I get him in my fantasy team?

@joebrown22 3 ай бұрын

Can you do a video on Northampton's 10 game win streak

@Dreyno 3 ай бұрын

The Frawley disrespect is palpable.

@Leslie-Risse 3 ай бұрын

I think you mixed up Toulouse and Toulon there. ^^

@ItsBellers 3 ай бұрын

Oh god you’ve been found by the robots

@dariobalado4054 3 ай бұрын

Finally you called him Sex-tan? 😂. You could have called him Johnny for this last occasion.

@kieranmaye2290 3 ай бұрын

Shouldn't we try to develop two or maybe all three of these guys instead of doing the same thing we've done for the last almost 30 years with basically 3 mainstays? Frawly can be like a Frans Styen-type flex player that may allow a 6 2 split for Ireland and make it less Risky. Crowley also deffinitly could play in the centers if push comes to shove. the only way we'll build depth is to spread time between people. Look at the All Blacks they could have had Beaden Barrett, Mackenzie, or Mounga all starting in the 10 shirt for the World Cup final all bringing something different. if one got injured in the build-up to the final the other two could step up.

@xabisombilini5440 3 ай бұрын

I think Ireland will be better without Sexton. I think the coaching staff needs to be more confident in the team. Rotate more often to increase depth. You dont need to go full strength every game, play your younger plays on occasion, and make more subs because when the going gets tough you're going to need them.

@liamnuge428 3 ай бұрын

Frawley reminds me a little bit of Alex Goode

@jeanllup6150 3 ай бұрын

Against France and with a good ref (=a ref from the angloworld) they surely can.

@chewieire8646 3 ай бұрын

Still waiting on the return of the podcast 😢

@benhaslam8728 3 ай бұрын

It appears they'll do alright without him

@martinlemaitre8691 3 ай бұрын

It's such a great channel, thank you. I am hoping though that that's the swansong for the Sexton jokes. Very funny in the beginning, but now... not so much, just the same gag overly recycled. The guy has "sex" in his name, teeheehee.

@colinsmith9202 3 ай бұрын

Johnny who?.....

@normanstewart7130 3 ай бұрын

"Andy Farrell heads to Paris". I hope not, the fans and the French team are here in Marseille waiting for a match😅

@gnbyrne 3 ай бұрын

Crowley is going to get the 6N and SA tour to cement his place. Byrne isn't even Leinster starting 10 he's no chance for ireland yet. Not lived up to any of the hype for any period, got to get the club jersey first.

@elnumerounobohsman 3 ай бұрын

Crowley the better player, but I think Byrne should start for many of the reasons Squidge has explained about Byrne being more similar to Sexton. Crowley picked though....

@golly2k 3 ай бұрын

Sorry now but Frawley is a clearly better 10 than Harry Byrne and possibly even Crowley so bit odd to write him off!

@barryb90 3 ай бұрын

He's much better than Byrne, I don't know about him being better then Crowley at 10 but he is incredibly versatile in multiple positions.

@JKMeZmA 3 ай бұрын

Do you think they’ll be bummed they didn’t cap Ben Healey? I also wonder if players like Joey Carberry will have a shout despite the challenges of his injury proneness?

@samoreilly2673 3 ай бұрын

Heading to Marseille, not Paris 😛 Love the video though 😀

@MetricSuperstar 3 ай бұрын

Somehow calling Larmour a professional rugby player feels like an insult to him but I'm not sure why

@peadarr 3 ай бұрын

So, Frawley eh?

@finlay188 3 ай бұрын

sam pendergast.

@davidcordial8287 3 ай бұрын

I will not stand for the Frawley erasure 😂

@canoler9117 3 ай бұрын

Squidge is out here pretending we don’t know Harry Byrne is actually the third Owen brother

@Irishman1900 3 ай бұрын

Good Thursday…Jesus Christ 😂😂

@Irish780 3 ай бұрын

Ireland will win the grandslam again this year and hopefully you can give johnny his proper name

@koketsoncongwane1602 3 ай бұрын

The winner of Saturdays game will win the six nations , cant wait for Ireland to come down here to South Africa for the two match series

@Irish780 3 ай бұрын

@@koketsoncongwane1602 you and me both

@eoin8156 3 ай бұрын

@@koketsoncongwane1602we’re gonna win the series 2-0 probably win the next 2 six nations and then fall off a cliff when we realise we should have replaced washed furlong , washed henshaw , washed Pom etc and then exit in the World Cup quarters due to lack of depth and having over the hill players in the starting XV . I’ve seen this script before .

@koketsoncongwane1602 3 ай бұрын

@@eoin8156 saying your gonna beat springboks 2 games in a row at home is a big call, you that confident? Your right about the script but I think if farrell is as great of a coach as people make him to be he’ll realize that the got knocked out due to player fatigue and lack of depth Like for us against Ireland I expect rassie to go guns blazing with maybe 3-4 new faces in the 23 Expect pollard to start Then for the lesson challenging games he’ll do an almost full rotation of the squad to build our depth for 2027 Farrell is most likely going to play the exact same starting 15 for the next 4 years only change will be at 10😂

@eoin8156 3 ай бұрын

@@koketsoncongwane1602I think we will to be honest but I don’t think it’ll mean a huge amount. SA seem to be fairly nonchalant in the year or two after world cups while a lot of their players go to Japan France England etc and they build depth and try new tactics . I have zero confidence in Farrell to be honest , sexton , furlong , beirne, vdf and Dorris were dead their feet with 20 to go in the quarters and he left most of them on despite having options on the bench , and the annoying part was when the two subs came on they played great and we got to within a point .