All Blacks v France I
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Now find touch aye
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@NTA 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??
Uncontroversial opinion: playing AU and NZ sort sides is no preparation for the physicality of French Rugby
I know the point you're making, but some of the most physical rugby I've seen was during the NZ only Super during Covid.
Clearly having Aussie teams softens us a bit.
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Vaai invisible since moving to lock
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@Dodge said in All Blacks v France I:
France could have had a couple of penalties through those phases, as they could have done quite often when they’ve actually had the ball tonight. AB tacklers off feet on the French side not getting out the way of the 9. Hasn’t been picked up tonight, will be by a NH ref
And conversely the France players going off their feet 5m from their line should get picked up too.
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Go the clock!
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@Tim Test Rugby different from Super Rugby. I like him to bits, but I'm not convinced he's a Test match animal.
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@Tim couldn't believe he got picked when he got bullied by the brumbies big loose forward trio
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Phew!
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2025
ABs 1-0
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they were better coached.
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Nice to win a tight Test. Lots to work on - especially ruck support and players running their support out of space.
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@steelpotato Exactly he got smashed by them. SA will eat him alive.
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France have amazing depth and organization.
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ABs got the win and thank the McGod for that.
France made that so tough though. Huge credit to them.
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Well done France, put a few commentators in thier box about disrespect.
An ugly win win is still a win, some very promising stuff, but equally some concerning stuff too
