Official France v Ireland Thread

[JM2K6]

They can show that all day but he is taken out by his own man.

It's an Irish knock on, mind

Amazed le Garrec didn't come on at half time, even more surprised he's not on now

[Margin__Walker]

Weak as piss from the TMO. Never a pen

[Gumboot]

Looks like France might be having one of their "special" games...

[fishfoodie]

That's knocked on ?

[Blackmac]

Touched down short and lost.

[fishfoodie]

Another shit TMO decision

[petej]

Good reffing.

[JM2K6]

That's knocked on ?

Nah. Ball doesn't roll as it goes over the line, no evidence to suggest he had lost control of it at that point

[S/Lt_Phillips]

That's knocked on ?

Nah. Ball doesn't roll as it goes over the line, no evidence to suggest he had lost control of it at that point

Yeah, no clear separation

[salanya]

Some dodgy reffing all over the shop...

[Gumboot]

That's knocked on ?

Nah. Ball doesn't roll as it goes over the line, no evidence to suggest he had lost control of it at that point

Yeah, no clear separation

Agreed.

[JM2K6]

JGP was resting on his hands miles in front of the try line actually, would've been an interesting call had it been a knock on

[Jock42]

Doesn't lose control until its been in contact with the try line.

[Tichtheid]

I think you should concede a free kick for taking that long to take a restart

[petej]

Nah. Ball doesn't roll as it goes over the line, no evidence to suggest he had lost control of it at that point

Yeah, no clear separation

Agreed.

Yep. I thought fickou was taken out by own player but on replay it was Crowley.

[Slick]

This is why I don’t think Ireland are going to walk this 6N. Weak scrum and all the offsides and interfering being picked up. TBF, probably still the best team in the competition but don’t think they will dominate

[fishfoodie]

This is why I don’t think Ireland are going to walk this 6N. Weak scrum and all the offsides and interfering being picked up. TBF, probably still the best team in the competition but don’t think they will dominate

Jaysus, when did we ever do that ?

Our guys are as keen on giving their fans heart attacks as an team

[Jock42]

This is why I don’t think Ireland are going to walk this 6N. Weak scrum and all the offsides and interfering being picked up. TBF, probably still the best team in the competition but don’t think they will dominate

Until it comes to the final match. Then they'll be allowed to be as far offside and support their own weight as much as they want.

[petej]

Lowe and Gibson-Park are so good

[ASMO]

All too easy, first hit up by Ireland, they are only going to improve...France not sure where they are right now. No emotion, no passion and no pace in their game. The drop off from Dupont is massive. He is clearly carrying this team.

[fishfoodie]

See now if I was describing the Irish sides of the last 5 years or so, it'd be "efficient"

That try was efficient.

[Slick]

See now if I was describing the Irish sides of the last 5 years or so, it'd be "efficient"

That try was efficient.

They are outstanding at what they do

[Slick]

Had a feeling the WC would have knocked the stuffing out of France, they are very poor

[Gumboot]

All too easy

Look forward to you relentlessly talking them up for the next month.

[Uncle fester]

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

He's really young and a babe in international terms. Some mistakes are to be expected.

[ASMO]

All too easy

Look forward to you relentlessly talking them up for the next month.

See my previous comment...sans Dupont they are rudderless

[Gumboot]

All too easy

Look forward to you relentlessly talking them up for the next month.

See my previous comment...sans Dupont they are rudderless

Ireland, I mean.

Agree re France, though. They look ragged.

[fishfoodie]

All too easy

Look forward to you relentlessly talking them up for the next month.

See my previous comment...sans Dupont they are rudderless

Lucu might be gone after tonights performance.

[Blackmac]

Penaud knocks the ball backwards over his head. Knock on.

[petej]

Had a feeling the WC would have knocked the stuffing out of France, they are very poor

How much prep time do France get for the 1st match? They have always tended to have less preparation time than the likes of Ireland.

[Gumboot]

Impressive debut by McCarthy.

[Uncle fester]

Penaud knocks the ball backwards over his head. Knock on.

AR called it and he was right next to it.

[ASMO]

Look forward to you relentlessly talking them up for the next month.

See my previous comment...sans Dupont they are rudderless

Ireland, I mean.

Agree re France, though. They look ragged.

Ireland are going to win the grand slam, no question in my mind. Scotland are their next closest, and Ireland will beat them with something to spare.

[Uncle fester]

Impressive debut by McCarthy.

Inclined to give away some dumb penalties but he is very very powerful.

[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

He's really young and a babe in international terms. Some mistakes are to be expected.

I’m really enjoying watching him

[Gumboot]

Ireland are going to win the grand slam, no question in my mind. Scotland are their next closest, and Ireland will beat them with something to spare.

What about England??

[Blackmac]

Impressive debut by McCarthy.

Inclined to give away some dumb penalties but he is very very playful.

What's his background. He looks farmer strong.

[Slick]

Had a feeling the WC would have knocked the stuffing out of France, they are very poor

How much prep time do France get for the 1st match? They have always tended to have less preparation time than the likes of Ireland.

Maybe, but they look mentally gone

[Hal Jordan]

Ireland are going to win the grand slam, no question in my mind. Scotland are their next closest, and Ireland will beat them with something to spare.

What about England??

What about England?

[petej]

See my previous comment...sans Dupont they are rudderless

Ireland, I mean.

Agree re France, though. They look ragged.

Ireland are going to win the grand slam, no question in my mind. Scotland are their next closest, and Ireland will beat them with something to spare.

Inclined to agree. The pro game structure is so good and the emphasis on recruiting the best coaches at regional level as well, they aren't going to drop off.