All Blacks v France I

[sparky]

@Donsteppa said in All Blacks v France I:

Too early for 1994 flashbacks...?

One point in it, ten to go.

Zinzan Brooke was majestic that day. Laurie Mains took him off. Standing ovation. Shit kick by Stephen Bachop. 30 seconds of utter French magic. An unforgettable kick in the guts.

[KiwiMurph]

@Darth-Sader said in All Blacks v France I:

You have to admire the French being right in this. They looked like they were out for the count several times there. How the hell is this so close??

Because they do the little things well. They catch high balls. They can punt. They are good at the breakdown turnovers. Things we aren't good at.

[sparky]

@Darth-Sader said in All Blacks v France I:

You have to admire the French being right in this. They looked like they were out for the count several times there. How the hell is this so close??

France play with pride and composure and they are an incredibly well-coached outfit.

[Mr Fish]

Cheating. Not a head knock at all.

[Victor Meldrew]

@Donsteppa said in All Blacks v France I:

Too early for 1994 flashbacks...?

One point in it, ten to go.

Thank God this Test isn't at Eden Park.

[Tanifulla]

Winger has leg injury, goes off with a HIA. Absolutely taking the piss here

[canefan]

@sparky said in All Blacks v France I:

@Darth-Sader said in All Blacks v France I:

You have to admire the French being right in this. They looked like they were out for the count several times there. How the hell is this so close??

France play with pride and composure and they are an incredible well-coached outfit.

We lack their structure and organisation

[Donsteppa]

Pleased to see them kicking for goal.

[KiwiMurph]

Fuck that shits me

We automatically blow advantage

[Mr Fish]

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[ACT Crusader]

Okay we had the penalty but far out Ratima do more than just kick it.

[Gunner]

If we kick the ball away again on attack I’m going to lose my shit:

[JayCee]

We just panicked there with the advantage

[Toddy]

Penalty advantage - why don't we keep it in hand and build pressure.

[sparky]

France schooling us in game management.

[Donsteppa]

Nice. Now the French have to chance their arm.

[canefan]

Even if we kick this, we will have to exit.

[Tim]

Very passive defence today. None of the starting loose forwards are strong tacklers. Vaa'i is much better in close.

[KiwiMurph]

@canefan said in All Blacks v France I:

Even if we kick this, we will have to exit.

This

[antipodean]

Why take three when that probably gives them possession in our half?