Official France v Ireland Thread

[LoveOfTheGame]

for the 1st time since the RWC...I am a little excited to watch a match.

I am sure when it starts, I will be excited and ready for a pint...

Anyways..c'mon Ireland

This.

Apart from the Ireland bit

Again this, but with the Ireland bit.

[_Os_]

No , they kak in their pants when we try to add some SH spice.

This match is Ireland's real test. They had the easy draw last year

Oom, how much is the 6N watched in SA?

The 6 nations has been on DSTV for as long as I remember. Even before we had TV (1976) we followed it. There is now probably more interest because we play URC and Champion/Challenge Cup.

Oom is correct, 5N/6N has always been heavily watched by SA. I normally watch every match. To give an idea JP Pietersen (it's actually JPR Pietersen) is named after JPR Williams, his cousin Dusty Noble (played provincial rugby and Bok Sevens) is named after Dusty Hare. A lot of Bok fans will know about 5N/6N players from decades ago, and have a 6N stadium on their bucket list (usually Twickenham or Cardiff).

The most supported teams are France/Wales/Ireland, probably in that order but my impression is it's close between France and Wales, Ireland a bit further back.

[PCPhil]

Oom, how much is the 6N watched in SA?

The 6 nations has been on DSTV for as long as I remember. Even before we had TV (1976) we followed it. There is now probably more interest because we play URC and Champion/Challenge Cup.

Oom is correct, 5N/6N has always been heavily watched by SA. I normally watch every match. To give an idea JP Pietersen (it's actually JPR Pietersen) is named after JPR Williams, his cousin Dusty Noble (played provincial rugby and Bok Sevens) is named after Dusty Hare. A lot of Bok fans will know about 5N/6N players from decades ago, and have a 6N stadium on their bucket list (usually Twickenham or Cardiff).

The most supported teams are France/Wales/Ireland, probably in that order but my impression is it's close between France and Wales, Ireland a bit further back.

Surely it's the cuddly English that you love the most?

[PCPhil]

^ he’s right

Just about the worst prison changing room for the showers you could ever walk into.

[Slick]

Oom, how much is the 6N watched in SA?

The 6 nations has been on DSTV for as long as I remember. Even before we had TV (1976) we followed it. There is now probably more interest because we play URC and Champion/Challenge Cup.

Oom is correct, 5N/6N has always been heavily watched by SA. I normally watch every match. To give an idea JP Pietersen (it's actually JPR Pietersen) is named after JPR Williams, his cousin Dusty Noble (played provincial rugby and Bok Sevens) is named after Dusty Hare. A lot of Bok fans will know about 5N/6N players from decades ago, and have a 6N stadium on their bucket list (usually Twickenham or Cardiff).

The most supported teams are France/Wales/Ireland, probably in that order but my impression is it's close between France and Wales, Ireland a bit further back.

Literally every Saffer I deal with through work tells me Scotland are their 6N team. Lying bastards.

[OomStruisbaai]

The 6 nations has been on DSTV for as long as I remember. Even before we had TV (1976) we followed it. There is now probably more interest because we play URC and Champion/Challenge Cup.

Oom is correct, 5N/6N has always been heavily watched by SA. I normally watch every match. To give an idea JP Pietersen (it's actually JPR Pietersen) is named after JPR Williams, his cousin Dusty Noble (played provincial rugby and Bok Sevens) is named after Dusty Hare. A lot of Bok fans will know about 5N/6N players from decades ago, and have a 6N stadium on their bucket list (usually Twickenham or Cardiff).

The most supported teams are France/Wales/Ireland, probably in that order but my impression is it's close between France and Wales, Ireland a bit further back.

Literally every Saffer I deal with through work tells me Scotland are their 6N team. Lying bastards.

It is no surprise because of all the Saffers in your team. I use to support France but now my loyalty is with the URC countries. We are part of them.

[sockwithaticket]

That sounds sinisterly Borg-esque.

[Uncle fester]

That sounds sinisterly Borg-esque.

Check the URC thread in case there's any doubt of the truth of what he said.

[Tichtheid]

Well here we go.

I feckin love the Six Nations

[Blackmac]

ITV's rugby coverage intro doing the best to dampen the mood.

[fishfoodie]

Crowley got an early lesson that however much time he thinks he has, he's doesn't have half that

[fishfoodie]

I didn't know we'd rebuilt the bunker for the 6N ?

[Big D]

No issue with the card it is the correct decision.

My only issue is with how the TMOs are reffing it. They are seeing a player need a HIA then hunting for the footage. Plenty of head contact will go by without players going off and are therfore missed. Not sure there's a solution to that tbh.

[Slick]

I didn't know we'd rebuilt the bunker for the 6N ?

Surprised me as well. All good though.

Reckon that might stay yellow

[ScarfaceClaw]

I didn't know we'd rebuilt the bunker for the 6N ?

Surprised me as well. All good though.

Reckon that might stay yellow

Looks reddish to me. Think he’ll get the early shower sorted out.

[Blackmac]

That decision is good for the game but not consistent at all.

[ScarfaceClaw]

I didn't know we'd rebuilt the bunker for the 6N ?

Surprised me as well. All good though.

Reckon that might stay yellow

Looks reddish to me. Think he’ll get the early shower sorted out.

And nope. There you go.

[Tichtheid]

That was a nicely worked try

[fishfoodie]

Yeah, happy with that staying a YC.

Thank F**k we managed to get that try though, & not waste the 10 minutes

[PCPhil]

Ireland looking really good. France looking totally dis jointed......at the mo....

[JM2K6]

That decision is good for the game but not consistent at all.

Big question of why he was hitting with a tucked shoulder, always illegal and should not have been given the benefit of the doubt

[fishfoodie]

Ireland looking really good. France looking totally dis jointed......at the mo....

Missing le petite General ?

[Slick]

Ireland looking really good. France looking totally dis jointed......at the mo....

They could do without constantly kicking it to the guy with the biggest boot on the pitch

[Marylandolorian]

Ireland looking really good. France looking totally dis jointed......at the mo....

Yep

[Slick]

Irish commentator started off unusually humble, obviously a hangover from the WC, but he’s getting back into his stride

[PCPhil]

Was that the first scrum?

[JM2K6]

Irish commentator started off unusually humble, obviously a hangover from the WC, but he’s getting back into his stride

Harrison forgetting these two sides went out at the quarter final and wanking on like they'd contested the final was a highlight.

Lucu is having a bit of a nightmare so far

[Hal Jordan]

^ he’s right

Strong NY Giants boat trip vibes about that picture.

[petej]

France look flat.

[salanya]

Crowley not impressing so far.

[Blackmac]

That decision is good for the game but not consistent at all.

Big question of why he was hitting with a tucked shoulder, always illegal and should not have been given the benefit of the doubt

That was my thoughts. It was not a hit that needed to be made.

[petej]

Crowley not impressing so far.

Better than lucu.

[Tichtheid]

Shaun Edwards is going to be raging

[Blackmac]

This is bloody impressive from Ireland.

[tc27]

Shaun Edwards is going to be raging

Agree..Ireland making yards in every contact than a reslly bad missed tackle.

[fishfoodie]

That was a piss poor restart kick too; Far too deep

[Slick]

Is. Crowley always this inconsistent (that seems like the wrong word), does some absolutely terrible stuff then follows up with something sublime. Love his confidence

[PCPhil]

Irelands clean outs at the rucks is incredible

[JM2K6]

That's Willemse done for. Putting the cap on a poor French performance

[fishfoodie]

That's the dumb shit off