Ireland crushed Scotland this Saturday, October 7 (36-14) and reached, without trembling, the quarter-finals of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. On the other hand, the Scottish adventure stops at this phase of chickens.
23:10 – The match summary
Ireland strolls against Scotland (36-14) and heads straight towards the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup 2023. The evening started very badly for the Chardon XV who conceded a try after 2 minutes of play by James Lowe. After this achievement, Scotland reacted rather well but their long sequences were annihilated by the solid Irish defense. Andy Farrell’s men will show cold realism and will score a second, magnificently constructed try through Hugo Keenan (26th). And it will hurt the Scots. The latter will have difficulty getting up and Iain Henderson adds a third try 6 minutes later before Keenan scores twice and gives his team the bonus before returning to the locker room. Scotland will, from the restart, put obstacles in the way with a yellow card received by Smith. The formidable Irish will obviously benefit through Sheehan (45th). Despite the return of the penalized 10 minutes later, the XV du Trèfle will drive the point home thanks to Ringrose ideally served by McCloskey (58th). But the Scots will manage to save honor in this part with two consecutive tries scored in two minutes (64th and 66th). Ashman and Price are the Scottish scorers who then come back to 14-36. The end of the match is more choppy and fatigue takes over, leaving the XV of Clover to slip away without forcing to face New Zealand in a magnificent quarter-final.
23:00 – We know the Blues’ opponent!
At the end of this Ireland – Scotland we know the first two quarter-finals of this 2023 Rugby World Cup, including that of France. The Blues will face South Africa while the Irish will face the All Blacks.
22:52 – It’s over! Ireland overcome Scotland to reach quarter-finals
Nic Berry puts an end to this Ireland – Scotland with this score largely favorable to the Clover XV which qualifies for the quarter-finals of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Scotland says goodbye to the competition.
22:49 – Scotland still penalized
The Scottish pack is still penalized in a scrum. This Ireland – Scotland will have highlighted this difference in power in this area.
22:45 – Five minutes left
This Ireland – Scotland is almost over and the Clover XV is therefore getting closer to a quarter-final against New Zealand.
22:43 – The Scots are out of juice
Finn Russell tries to clear almost all the balls he has to make his team breathe in this end of Ireland – Scotland.
22:38 – The Scots lose the ball
Ali Price lets the ball escape and interrupts the good Scottish sequence. The XV du Chardon fails to add madness to this end of Ireland – Scotland.
22:34 – 2nd try in two minutes for Scotland!
Price scores a second Scottish try following the first in this Ireland – Scotland. The Irish defense relaxed a little after more than an hour of play with unfailing concentration. It’s transformed and it makes 36-14.
22:32 – Scotland saves its honor!
Ewan Ashman offers a consolation prize to the Scots in this Ireland – Scotland with a nice combination near the touchline. Finn Russell transforms.
22:24 – Exceptional try from the Irish!
That’s wonderful ! Ireland wander and Ringrose is served perfectly in his lane by a brilliant kick from Stuart McCloskey. Jack Crowley hits the post but it still makes it 36-0 for the Club XV.
22:22 – An Ola in the Stade de France
The majority at the Stade de France are Irish and an ola has just been thrown by the supporters of the XV du Trèfle.
22:17 – Big burst of changes
Andy Farrell continues his turnover for the end of this Ireland – Scotland with five changes and the entries of Conan, Bealham, Killcoyne, Kelleher and Ryan.
22:15 – Scotland are upside down
On a Scottish penalty, the Chardon XV cannot even find the touchline. The nightmarish evening continues for Gregor Townsend’s men.
22:12 – Sexton already preserved
One week before the quarter-final against New Zealand, Andi Farrell brings out Irish star Jonathan Sexton who is replaced by Jack Crowley.
22:11 – It’s going too fast for Scotland!
Sheehan is served wide by Gibson-Park and goes to flatten. The Irish therefore took full advantage of their numerical superiority. Sexton misses his conversion.
22:08 – Ollie Smith gets yellow
Scotland will play with 14 men for 10 minutes. Number 23 wanted to hook Jonathan Sexton and that’s what got people excited.
22:05 – Start of scuffle
Things heat up when we return from the locker room in this Ireland-Scotland match. Schoeman sends Sheehan flying over the billboards. The referee tries to bring order.
22:03 – Here we go again at the Stade de France!
Nic Berry kicks off the second period of this Ireland – Scotland. For the moment, the XV du Trèfle joins the quarter-finals of this 2023 World Cup without forcing.
9:55 p.m. – For the moment the Blues will face..
South Africa ! Indeed, if the Irish continue to wander in this Ireland – Scotland then the XV of Clover will finish first in front of the Springboks who will then be opposed to the French on Sunday October 15 at 9 p.m.
9:48 p.m. – It’s the break! Ireland is too strong
After a final kick in touch, the referee whistles for half-time of this Ireland – Scotland match. For the moment, the XV du Trèfle is performing well and is easily heading to the quarter-finals.
9:45 p.m. – Bonus test!
Ireland already took off just before the break and already won the offensive bonus thanks to Hugo Keenan. . It’s hard for Scotland who are completely overwhelmed. Jonathan Sexton transforms.
9:44 p.m. – Nic Berry touches the ball
The referee was surprised by an Irish pass and touches the ball. Scrum to follow for the XV du Trèfle.
21:41 – Neck catch against Scotland
Rory Darge exposes himself to a foul on this neck catch and the ball therefore returns to Irish hands.