Nathan Johns

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4,114 appearances 34 recordings 2 series first heard Apr 2026 last heard 6d ago

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The Counter Ruck: The Irish Times Rugby Podcast · Underdog Ireland gear up for All Blacks test · 17 Jul 2026 podcast

And I know he had a bit of time in the second half against Japan on the wing.

But I just think...

Yeah, it's not particularly natural to him.

And at least at fullback where he has a bit more time and space on the ball and can be that playmaker, which he likes to be, that makes a bit more sense.

Again, during the Six Nations as that second receiver, I thought he was outstanding at times, but in 15, not on the wing.

I don't disagree with that.

I think he would be for sure.

Center, Robbie Henshaw being unlucky not to be involved at all because I actually thought Ireland's midfield defense looked better, more physical and better connected against Japan when he was there than

And maybe a ring rose.

I know maybe ring rose offers a bit of a contrast to McCluskey in that there's a bit more lateral quickness and, you know, that flying out of the line if needed, etc.

But I don't know.

I just think on the balance of performances, I think Henshaw played better against Japan than ring rose did against Australia.

Yeah, I'd agree with that.

I mean, there was that one, I can't remember who he hit, but there was that one massive collision at one point against Japan.

And yes, Ringriss can provide that, but Ringriss provides that when he kind of shoots it by the line and hits the man behind the gain line.

Henshaw just kind of did it almost from a standing start right on the gain line.

It's like, oh, wow, okay.

We don't necessarily see that very often.

particularly from Ireland's centres.

Just looking elsewhere through the team, I tell you what, the line-out has not gone well in these two games, but I think with the extra lock and the extra specialist jumper in there with Byrne at six, I'm slightly less concerned about that, but I'd still be quite concerned about the scrum, given...

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