How did Francois Mey get on?TheFrog wrote: Sat Apr 15, 2023 5:31 pm Just watched Pau-Clermont and that was depressing. The level of rugby was really poor.
Clermont has no leadership and look rudderless.
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I was one of the few who picked Pau after all the late ASM changes. Expected it to be a turdfest. What has happened to Joseph?TheFrog wrote: Sat Apr 15, 2023 5:31 pm Just watched Pau-Clermont and that was depressing. The level of rugby was really poor.
Clermont has no leadership and look rudderless.
Thankfully ST v LOU was a cracker and if Berdeu hadn't gone all Finn Russell, LOU would have won.
PS Seeing those ****s MH lose and spoofer PSA lose the plot afterwards made the w/e.

Don't know him and was watching without commentary so couldn't identify him. Sorry
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Spoofer Piglet and his rugby cancer MH might get out of this game thanks to AB committing suicide but they are utter muck and Coly must be the worst Fre qualified SH in a decade.
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Didn't look so clever today against a club whose entire budget is less than his wage.TheFrog wrote: Wed Apr 19, 2023 3:24 am Talking about Russell, just finished viewing a replay of the Racing - Bordeaux game, and Russell coming on changed the game. He is an outstanding player.

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I take it back. Coville is worseTorquemada 1420 wrote: Sat Apr 22, 2023 4:43 pm Spoofer Piglet and his rugby cancer MH might get out of this game thanks to AB committing suicide but they are utter muck and Coly must be the worst Fre qualified SH in a decade.

Will review the replay. Apparently Lopez was outstanding. He is enjoying his time on the coast. I think he plays without pressure and just for the pleasure.Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sat Apr 22, 2023 4:43 pm Spoofer Piglet and his rugby cancer MH might get out of this game thanks to AB committing suicide but they are utter muck and Coly must be the worst Fre qualified SH in a decade.
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He was superb from the bits I saw.TheFrog wrote: Sun Apr 23, 2023 5:19 pmWill review the replay. Apparently Lopez was outstanding. He is enjoying his time on the coast. I think he plays without pressure and just for the pleasure.Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sat Apr 22, 2023 4:43 pm Spoofer Piglet and his rugby cancer MH might get out of this game thanks to AB committing suicide but they are utter muck and Coly must be the worst Fre qualified SH in a decade.
I always liked Lopez and always had the feeling he never quite managed to be at his best consistently, which is a shame. He was important for Clermont.
Started watching the replay of Castres-Toulon. Isa is a hell of a player. On Castres side, Dumora is an excellent fullback. Never made it in the French team but must not have been too far.
Barlot knocked himself out in the first 5 min. Hope he is OK. Netween now and the RWC, we can still lose a lot of players. Jaminet hurt his ankle too... that will be a factor in how we fare.
Started watching the replay of Castres-Toulon. Isa is a hell of a player. On Castres side, Dumora is an excellent fullback. Never made it in the French team but must not have been too far.
Barlot knocked himself out in the first 5 min. Hope he is OK. Netween now and the RWC, we can still lose a lot of players. Jaminet hurt his ankle too... that will be a factor in how we fare.
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Everyone hates CO but I cannot help but respect what they achieve with their resources. Compare their term spirit with MH.TheFrog wrote: Mon Apr 24, 2023 2:06 pm I always liked Lopez and always had the feeling he never quite managed to be at his best consistently, which is a shame. He was important for Clermont.
Started watching the replay of Castres-Toulon. Isa is a hell of a player. On Castres side, Dumora is an excellent fullback. Never made it in the French team but must not have been too far.
Barlot knocked himself out in the first 5 min. Hope he is OK. Netween now and the RWC, we can still lose a lot of players. Jaminet hurt his ankle too... that will be a factor in how we fare.
Dumora is now a mile ahead of Bouthier who, like the rest of MH, looks disinterested and/or sh*t. I wonder if Jaminet will even remain part of the Fra squad now given how little he has played.
UBB v LOU should have been a cracker on paper but was a mess of errors.
I get why ST rested everyone ahead of Europe but Paris had no real excuse for short changing their fans in what a laughably named "Choc".

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Disgraceful stuff from ASM
https://www.rugbyrama.fr/2023/05/06/top ... 178905.php
who are racking up more than their fair share of concussion claims.
https://www.rugbyrama.fr/2023/05/06/top ... 178905.php
who are racking up more than their fair share of concussion claims.
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Jesus, Fre reffing
Watch the no arms hit to the head of Rodor about 72 mins and the ref sees it as not even a pen FFS.

Watch the no arms hit to the head of Rodor about 72 mins and the ref sees it as not even a pen FFS.
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How in kerrrrrrist's name that spoofer Saint-Andre has a job. MH lose at home to the bottom club despite playing the vast majority of the game with a man advantage.
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Pretty much was the Dupont show. He really does mask so many other players' limitations, including Ntamack.TheFrog wrote: Mon May 08, 2023 11:21 am Great spirit by the bottom two sides in their struggle for survival.![]()
Watched the first half of Toulouse Bordeaux. It was scrappy but Dupont made the difference again. I found Marchand rusty, especially at lineout time.
Moefana was awful and should not be anywhere near the Fre selection now.
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Afraid so. Another talented player who seems to be made of glass. However, it's not something to celebrate because FH is now Fra's weakest position.
Sometimes, you are like Bimbo. Obsessed with one vision of the world.Torquemada 1420 wrote: Mon May 08, 2023 4:54 pmAfraid so. Another talented player who seems to be made of glass. However, it's not something to celebrate because FH is now Fra's weakest position.
Leaving your pet boy Ntamack aside... have you seen how well Hastoy is doing lately? Hell, we could even call back Lopez! Ramos is a very good fly-half too.
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Now you are dreaming if you think an untested Hastoy or a proven failed at intl level Lopez can do a RWC job at such short notice. Dupont is a better FH than Ramos.TheFrog wrote: Tue May 09, 2023 2:25 pmSometimes, you are like Bimbo. Obsessed with one vision of the world.Torquemada 1420 wrote: Mon May 08, 2023 4:54 pmAfraid so. Another talented player who seems to be made of glass. However, it's not something to celebrate because FH is now Fra's weakest position.
Leaving your pet boy Ntamack aside... have you seen how well Hastoy is doing lately? Hell, we could even call back Lopez! Ramos is a very good fly-half too.
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Hastoy was near perfect. I have said before, one thing I like about him is he always plays with a smile. A player who does that is never going to fold due to pressure. He might make errors but you know it won't affect him.TheFrog wrote: Sun May 21, 2023 3:15 am What do you make of Hastoy, Torque? Still worried he hasn't been bloodied at international level?
Serin, for Toulon, was in fine form but he seems to have suffered a serious injury.
It's interesting too because TKB is not the ideal SH for him. TKB's service is quite slow but he is like another backrower. That''s why LaR as less effective without Danty. It's the same reason as Fra except at LaR it's TKB who slows the service whereas with Fra it's Ntamack (actually not slowing it but not providing it at all).
I was out to dinner with a former LaR player in the week and he said it looked like West was coming back there

Clermont made a super signing....
And I am not sure this boy is going to the world cup.
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/2 ... nce-lawyer

And I am not sure this boy is going to the world cup.
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/2 ... nce-lawyer
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We should wait to see if there is substance to this: especially given my dislike of this player and his past.TheFrog wrote: Sat May 27, 2023 12:07 pm Clermont made a super signing....![]()
And I am not sure this boy is going to the world cup.
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/2 ... nce-lawyer
He has been jailed awaiting judgment. Not looking good for him. This boy can't keep his nerve. He has shown this on the pitch and in civil life. Sad.Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sun May 28, 2023 2:25 pmWe should wait to see if there is substance to this: especially given my dislike of this player and his past.TheFrog wrote: Sat May 27, 2023 12:07 pm Clermont made a super signing....![]()
And I am not sure this boy is going to the world cup.
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/2 ... nce-lawyer
And Clermont will find themselves without depth at 3.
The bloke is really adding them up. Burnt his future with French team and then this.TheFrog wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 2:06 am So Haouas guilty and most likely without a contract as Clermont announced he would not wear their jersey... What a waste...
I am fairly sure a D2 club will pick him up though.
He may be given a last chance. The judge may decide he doesn't go to jail, and does community hours instead.laurent wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 5:49 amThe bloke is really adding them up. Burnt his future with French team and then this.TheFrog wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 2:06 am So Haouas guilty and most likely without a contract as Clermont announced he would not wear their jersey... What a waste...
I am fairly sure a D2 club will pick him up though.
It is sad though.
1 year is usually an ankle bracelet.TheFrog wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 2:14 pmHe may be given a last chance. The judge may decide he doesn't go to jail, and does community hours instead.laurent wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 5:49 amThe bloke is really adding them up. Burnt his future with French team and then this.TheFrog wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 2:06 am So Haouas guilty and most likely without a contract as Clermont announced he would not wear their jersey... What a waste...
I am fairly sure a D2 club will pick him up though.
It is sad though.
We had a player in our team with one, he had to negotiate with the judge for some away fixtures. as you need to be "home" at specific time.
We also have Gendarmes in the team

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He's a f**kwit.laurent wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 5:49 amThe bloke is really adding them up. Burnt his future with French team and then this.TheFrog wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 2:06 am So Haouas guilty and most likely without a contract as Clermont announced he would not wear their jersey... What a waste...
I am fairly sure a D2 club will pick him up though.
Could he play with the bracelet? Could be dangerous.laurent wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 2:21 pm1 year is usually an ankle bracelet.TheFrog wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 2:14 pmHe may be given a last chance. The judge may decide he doesn't go to jail, and does community hours instead.laurent wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 5:49 am
The bloke is really adding them up. Burnt his future with French team and then this.
I am fairly sure a D2 club will pick him up though.
It is sad though.
We had a player in our team with one, he had to negotiate with the judge for some away fixtures. as you need to be "home" at specific time.
We also have Gendarmes in the team![]()
In any case, he is going to take a big cut in salary at best.
He played fine not really an issue as far as I know.TheFrog wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 8:51 pmCould he play with the bracelet? Could be dangerous.laurent wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 2:21 pm1 year is usually an ankle bracelet.TheFrog wrote: Wed May 31, 2023 2:14 pm
He may be given a last chance. The judge may decide he doesn't go to jail, and does community hours instead.
It is sad though.
We had a player in our team with one, he had to negotiate with the judge for some away fixtures. as you need to be "home" at specific time.
We also have Gendarmes in the team![]()
In any case, he is going to take a big cut in salary at best.
Seems like Grenoble are also having financial troubles?
https://www.onrugby.it/2023/06/07/pro-d ... -dufficio/
https://www.onrugby.it/2023/06/07/pro-d ... -dufficio/
Yes looks like it (not definitive but not a good sign for them)sturginho wrote: Wed Jun 07, 2023 9:28 am Seems like Grenoble are also having financial troubles?
https://www.onrugby.it/2023/06/07/pro-d ... -dufficio/