It looked like Munster were targeting him early on. I found that a but weird because if they'd done any video analysis they'd have known he was strong defensively. He showed it a few times too, like when he drive back POM in the tackle.suisse wrote:I'd say Ian Madigan's confidence is sky rocketing at this stage. We've gone to Adams Park and Thomand Park on consecutive weekends and come away with 2 wins and 70 points scored. I find it hard to imagine too many sides in Europe would achieve that feat. Ian Madigan has also scored 45 of those 70 points, including one try. There were always going to be questions asked him temperament away from the comforts of the RDS but I think he has overcome the first two tests very well. And they are big tests. Wasps and Munster may not be near the quality of their glory years, but these are clubs with significant pedigree and 4 HECs between them in the last 10 years.
It is going to be nice having a player of Jimmy Gopperth's quality on the bench so we can bring him on, if needs be, in difficult conditions like this and guide us home.
I was really impressed with Madigan's tackling yesterday. He nailed POM who was really motoring and really throws himself into contact.
I really like J10 but I would be a little disappointed if Madigan does hold onto that 10 jersey for the rest of the season. His form demands it. And he's our 10 next season.
A Madigan/Gopperth combination is really exciting for next season.
Well played young man.
Loved his side steps and beautiful pass to Isa in the first half. Much as I like J10 he wouldn't have had the quick feet for that
