Pasta with frog legs

[TheFrog]

Nervous. I fear a classic by France. Slow start, lack of commitment, lack of form.

[Torquemada 1420]

Not at all happy with moving Woki to lock. It didn't help Iturria either.

[Torquemada 1420]

Hererro makes a point about Toulouse and the Toulousain. The team is performing poorly and it is for all to see. But the concern is that the 7 Toulousain in the French team bring that poor level of performance into the 6N....

We will soon know....

At least Hererro sees it. They've flattered to deceive with Dupont almost holding it together alone. And even he's started to make mistakes: in particular, losing the ball in contact when trying to play as a 3rd prop.

[PCPhil]

Every year we ask the same question. The excitement builds through the week. The passion of the anthem. Is this it? Is the the year the Italians roar and stun the world?







Er…prob not.

[Lobby]

As Adamson is the referee, how long before the first Torq meltdown?

[sturginho]

Menoncello you fucking beaut!

[Torquemada 1420]

Atonio stinking up the game already. Too slow to support Aldritt = pen. Gets bummed in the scrum (the only thing you actually expect him to do okay) = pen and then try.

[petej]

Did well to keep that in.

[I like neeps]

I would bet a bit of money that Italy beat Wales and Scotland within the next 3 years.

[petej]

I would bet a bit of money that Italy beat Wales and Scotland within the next 3 years.

Maybe England as well if Eddie is in charge.

[Torquemada 1420]

F**k off Atonio you useless c**t.

[Lobby]

Atonio doing his best to keep Italy in this.

[Torquemada 1420]

How is that Ioane's fault?

[sturginho]

For fucks sake, what a fucking muppet!

[C69]

Forward from France at the line out?

[sturginho]

How is that Ioane's fault?

I don't think the commentary actually watch the match

[TheFrog]

6 penalties against France.... we are the only team in the world that dominates territory like that and feel the need to infringe at every opportunity to level out the game....


As expected, fitness is not there. We are pedestrian and don't manage to get over the gain line....

[C69]

6 penalties against France.... we are the only team in the world that dominates territory like that and feel the need to infringe at every opportunity to level out the game....


As expected, fitness is not there. We are pedestrian and don't manage to get over the gain line....

You will win easily.

[Torquemada 1420]

How long was Adamson going to give Ita with that ruck on their own line? Clueless ref.

[TheFrog]

Typical... Willemse gets the ball from the lineout and gains 20m unopposed, goes to ground, pile up and momentum lost. And we are back to going backward...

[TheFrog]

6 penalties against France.... we are the only team in the world that dominates territory like that and feel the need to infringe at every opportunity to level out the game....


As expected, fitness is not there. We are pedestrian and don't manage to get over the gain line....

You will win easily.

We will win, but not sure it will be remembered as an easy win. Plus I doubt we'll get the bonus point. And again, we'll be the only leading team not winning by a margin higher than 30pts.

[Torquemada 1420]

Typical... Willemse gets the ball from the lineout and gains 20m unopposed, goes to ground, pile up and momentum lost. And we are back to going backward...

The best backrower is at lock, I'm not convinced by Cretin and you know my thoughts about Jelonch.

[TheFrog]

Italy progressed a lot in defense

Yes. I remember they had a good 60min against the ABs.

[TheFrog]

Typical... Willemse gets the ball from the lineout and gains 20m unopposed, goes to ground, pile up and momentum lost. And we are back to going backward...

The best backrower is at lock, I'm not convinced by Cretin and you know my thoughts about Jelonch.

Our scrum is surprisingly strong though, with Woki at lock.

[TheFrog]

French finally stung in their pride. But they are getting cocky and turn down the 3pts....

[TheFrog]

French finally stung in their pride. But they are getting cocky and turn down the 3pts....

They converted the opportunity. So fair enough.

[Torquemada 1420]

Typical... Willemse gets the ball from the lineout and gains 20m unopposed, goes to ground, pile up and momentum lost. And we are back to going backward...

The best backrower is at lock, I'm not convinced by Cretin and you know my thoughts about Jelonch.

Our scrum is surprisingly strong though, with Woki at lock.

I think that's down the to the sheer power of the front row? Plus Willemse weighs as much as 2 locks!

[sturginho]

It's the same stupid errors as always

[C69]

6 penalties against France.... we are the only team in the world that dominates territory like that and feel the need to infringe at every opportunity to level out the game....


As expected, fitness is not there. We are pedestrian and don't manage to get over the gain line....

You will win easily.

We will win, but not sure it will be remembered as an easy win. Plus I doubt we'll get the bonus point. And again, we'll be the only leading team not winning by a margin higher than 30pts.

Totally disagree, Italy are being softened down.
Easy BP win on the cards at a canter. You won't have to get out of second gear.
Your bench will destroy Italy. The last 20 mins Italy will crumble.

[sockwithaticket]

Lovely hands in these conditions.

[ASMO]

57kg weight differential between the 2 packs, thats over a stone a man

[Lobby]

57kg weight differential between the 2 packs, thats over a stone a man

That’s probably all down to Atonio.

[Torquemada 1420]

57kg weight differential between the 2 packs, thats over a stone a man

55 of it down to Atonio.

[ASMO]

The rain is the great leveller here

[TheFrog]

You will win easily.

We will win, but not sure it will be remembered as an easy win. Plus I doubt we'll get the bonus point. And again, we'll be the only leading team not winning by a margin higher than 30pts.

Totally disagree, Italy are being softened down.
Easy BP win on the cards at a canter. You won't have to get out of second gear.
Your bench will destroy Italy. The last 20 mins Italy will crumble.

You're right, it seems that Italy are softening. Still, not sure we will capitalize give all the mistakes/faults.

[TheFrog]

I think it will be penalty against Marchand. Part of the ruck.

[Torquemada 1420]

More stupidity. Just needed to set it back and have some patience.

[TheFrog]

I think it will be penalty against Marchand. Part of the ruck.

Told you so. Danty didn't believe. Marchand had a brain fart.

[TheFrog]

We will win, but not sure it will be remembered as an easy win. Plus I doubt we'll get the bonus point. And again, we'll be the only leading team not winning by a margin higher than 30pts.

Totally disagree, Italy are being softened down.
Easy BP win on the cards at a canter. You won't have to get out of second gear.
Your bench will destroy Italy. The last 20 mins Italy will crumble.

You're right, it seems that Italy are softening. Still, not sure we will capitalize give all the mistakes/faults.

See what I mean. 2 penalties in quick succession when we have the upper hand.

[PCPhil]

I would bet a bit of money that Italy beat Wales and Scotland within the next 3 years.

Maybe England as well if Eddie is in charge.

We keep saying this. I remember their first match ever in 6N when they beat Wales. I really want them to progress but let’s see them win a few games or be competitive in a complete tourne before we get ahead of ourselves.