Wallabies v France 2
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Melvyn Jaminet; Damian Penaud, Arthur Vincent, Jonathan Danty, Gabin Villiere; Louis Carbonel, Baptiste Couilloud; Anthony Jelonch (captain), Cameron Woki, Ibrahim Diallo, Cyril Cazeaux, Pierre-Henri Azagoh, Wilfrid Hounkpatin, Gaetan Barlot, Jean-Baptiste Gros
Reserves: Anthony Etrillard, Enzo Forletta, Demba Bamba, Killian Geraci, Romain Taofifenua, Sekou Macalou, Teddy Iribaren, Anthony Bouthier
https://www.rugby.com.au/news/wallabies-v-france-make-five-changes-for-second-australia-test-2021711
France coach Fabien Galthie made five changes to his team for the second Test against Australia at Melbourne, all of them in the pack, when he announced the side on Sunday. Castres prop Wilfrid Hounkpatin and Stade Francais lock Pierre-Henri Azagoh both come into the side to win their first caps on Tuesday as Les Bleus attempt to level the three-match series. They are joined by Cameron Woki and Ibrahim Diallo in the back row with Bordeaux-Begles lock Cyril Cazeaux also coming into the side to form a new second-row combination with Azagoh who made just six starts in the Top 14 last season. -
Not quite sure what to make of the French in this game. I'd think the Wallabies have more room for improvement, and if they just tighten things up a bit they should win the game. But maybe that's underestimating the impact of quarantine on the French?
Either way I'm happy we kept the team settled, and I do expect a much better performance. Just need to control the game a bit better, especially in the way we exit our half. Set piece looks strong and we create enough chances to score enough points.
But I've also thought that before and we've completely shat the bed the next week. So who knows. The life of a Wallabies fan.
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The French forwards look very weak in terms of experience. With the notable exception of Barlot, the burly hooker, none of them can break tackles. Azagoh is a very young lock who has struggled to gain some game time during the Top 14.
But the French backs, especially in midfield, look more dangerous than their Australian opponents.
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The French forwards look very weak in terms of experience. With the notable exception of Barlot, the burly hooker, none of them can break tackles. Azagoh is a very young lock who has struggled to gain some game time during the Top 14.
But the French backs, especially in midfield, look more dangerous than their Australian opponents.
This should be quite interesting to watch, IMO.@cgrant The French didn't look very dangerous when in possession. They looked great on the counter when we were shitting the bed in the first 20, but then did next to nothing for the rest of the game (except balls up the finish).
The absence of Ntamack, Dupont etc limits them a lot, IMO.
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@cgrant The French didn't look very dangerous when in possession. They looked great on the counter when we were shitting the bed in the first 20, but then did next to nothing for the rest of the game (except balls up the finish).
The absence of Ntamack, Dupont etc limits them a lot, IMO.
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I really hate those promos where the voice over is stern, and in monotone, while players stand around looking staunch.
I hate all promos really
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Lol wallabies with two awful forward passes and off their feet completely ignored by the ref.
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Lol wallabies with two awful forward passes and off their feet completely ignored by the ref.
@mariner4life said in Wallabies v France 2:
Lol wallabies with two awful forward passes and off their feet completely ignored by the ref.
And now a try up thanks to some blatant hometown refereeing.
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Good run for the first try.
The first action of the possession a bit suss.
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@mariner4life said in Wallabies v France 2:
Lol wallabies with two awful forward passes and off their feet completely ignored by the ref.
And now a try up thanks to some blatant hometown refereeing.
@antipodean said in Wallabies v France 2:
@mariner4life said in Wallabies v France 2:
Lol wallabies with two awful forward passes and off their feet completely ignored by the ref.
And now a try up thanks to some blatant hometown refereeing.
Knock on?
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@antipodean said in Wallabies v France 2:
@mariner4life said in Wallabies v France 2:
Lol wallabies with two awful forward passes and off their feet completely ignored by the ref.
And now a try up thanks to some blatant hometown refereeing.
Knock on?
@mariner4life said in Wallabies v France 2:
@antipodean said in Wallabies v France 2:
@mariner4life said in Wallabies v France 2:
Lol wallabies with two awful forward passes and off their feet completely ignored by the ref.
And now a try up thanks to some blatant hometown refereeing.
Knock on?
As fuck. Couldn't believe that let that play on.
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Justice.
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@mariner4life said in Wallabies v France 2:
@antipodean said in Wallabies v France 2:
@mariner4life said in Wallabies v France 2:
Lol wallabies with two awful forward passes and off their feet completely ignored by the ref.
And now a try up thanks to some blatant hometown refereeing.
Knock on?
As fuck. Couldn't believe that let that play on.
@antipodean said in Wallabies v France 2:
@mariner4life said in Wallabies v France 2:
@antipodean said in Wallabies v France 2:
@mariner4life said in Wallabies v France 2:
Lol wallabies with two awful forward passes and off their feet completely ignored by the ref.
And now a try up thanks to some blatant hometown refereeing.
Knock on?
As fuck. Couldn't believe that let that play on.
Me either I bellowed it straight away
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What a shit show. Sloppy by the refs for not picking it up earlier.
