• Home
  • /
  • Rugby
  • /
  • George Hook Savages Joe Schmidt And The 'Worst Game Plan' He Has Ever Seen

George Hook Savages Joe Schmidt And The 'Worst Game Plan' He Has Ever Seen

George Hook Savages Joe Schmidt And The 'Worst Game Plan' He Has Ever Seen
Will Slattery
By Will Slattery
Share this article

This was to be expected. Ireland were edged out by a point in Paris this afternoon in what was probably the worst performance of the Joe Schmidt-era.

Not only were Ireland held tryless and scoreless in the second half, but there was also an uncharacteristically high error count.

We identified a few areas where we thought the team could improve - chiefly at outside centre and Rory Best's captaincy performance.

Recommended

Naturally, George Hook pounced on the Irish team but focused the brunt of his dissatisfaction on Schmidt's performance.

Hook has been a frequent critic of the New Zealander's tactics and the defeat today left the pundit fuming, as he blasted Schmidt in a livestream with the Irish Independent.

"It is the worst game plan I have ever seen. I have doubts about this coach and always have. The question must now be asked – are the Irish public prepared to put up with watching rugby like that?"

By 'doubts' he is presumably referring to when Hook called for Schmidt to resign after three Pro12 games during his first season with Leinster. Hook might be the most over-the-top critic of Ireland at the moment but after today's dismal display against France, he will be joined by a few others.

Advertisement

After such an ineffective attacking performance, the call for Stuart McCloskey's inclusion will grow even louder.

Read: Has Rory Best Lost His Voice Since Becoming Captain?

Watch: Johnny Sexton Took A Serious French Cheap Shot In The First Half

Join The Monday Club Have a tip or something brilliant you wanted to share on? We're looking for loyal Balls readers free-to-join members club where top tipsters can win prizes and Balls merchandise

Processing your request...

You are now subscribed!

Share this article

Copyright © 2024. All rights reserved. Developed by Square1 and powered by PublisherPlus.com

Advertisement