"No scrum, no win. The message is booming around Irish rugby, loud and clear."
"For the second time in seven days an Irish audience was treated to a show of South African set-piece supremacy, with the Stormers borrowing from the Springbok play-book to deliver a thrilling comeback win over Munster that keeps their 100 per cent start to the season intact."
Irish rugby faces a stark warning as scrum weaknesses cost control and results. South African teams have twice showcased superior set-piece execution, exposing front-row and lineout vulnerabilities. The Stormers replicated Springbok-style scrummaging and set-piece tactics to engineer a dramatic comeback against Munster and maintain an unblemished start to the season. The outcomes emphasize the need for physical front-row dominance, disciplined set-piece technique, and tactical preparation. Improvements in scrummaging fundamentals, cohesion, and defensive responses are essential for Irish teams to match powerful southern hemisphere packs moving forward.
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