Ah Richie Hogan ya big aul scud!!
The Cats legend and seven times All-Ireland winner called fate out earlier on Twitter, and boy did fate come back with a vengeance.
Just as the game kicked off, the Kilkenny hurler posted a rousing affirmation of the Irish team, claiming that none of the opposing English side were fit to make our starting fifteen.
Eng mad underdogs, no Eng player good enough to make Ire 15, best team in world, best coach in the world, home advantage! Dangerous position to be in... Hopefully there's not an ambush #IREvENG
— Richie Hogan (@richiehogan8) February 2, 2019
Two minutes later, and the legend was forced to go back to the computer to post a devastating climb down after Jonny May flew into down the touchline.
Shit! Should have said nothing!
— Richie Hogan (@richiehogan8) February 2, 2019
In a pulsating opening period, Ireland pegged Eddie Jones' side back, with Cian Healy's try putting the home side 10-7 in front.
But it would be the English who would take the lead into the break, after Elliot Daly took full advantage of Jacob Stoockdale's spill to touch down for his side's second try - Owen Farrell adding a conversion and a penalty before the half-time whistle.
Don't worry Richie, we've all been there!
