France v Scotland
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good for us to see France still has some nostalgia for matador defence in the backs.
@nostrildamus said in France v Scotland:
good for us to see France still has some nostalgia for matador defence in the backs.
I thought they only did that when Jonah ran at them. Good to see the Scots have that effect too.
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@Bones said in France v Scotland:
From what I saw, VdM looked to have a horror first 50.
He’s saving himself for the WC
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@Bones said in France v Scotland:
From what I saw, VdM looked to have a horror first 50.
Penaud did a James Small on him and nullified his threat
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@Bones said in France v Scotland:
From what I saw, VdM looked to have a horror first 50.
He hobbled off with an injury which is a worry
@KiwiMurph said in France v Scotland:
@Bones said in France v Scotland:
From what I saw, VdM looked to have a horror first 50.
He hobbled off with an injury which is a worry
Hopefully there’s another
South AfricanScotsman waiting in the wings ( I’m not excusing this shit pun ) just in case -
@Bones said in France v Scotland:
From what I saw, VdM looked to have a horror first 50.
Penaud did a James Small on him and nullified his threat
@MiketheSnow said in France v Scotland:
@Bones said in France v Scotland:
From what I saw, VdM looked to have a horror first 50.
Penaud did a James Small on him and nullified his threat
Illegally foot tripped him ?
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@MiketheSnow said in France v Scotland:
@Bones said in France v Scotland:
From what I saw, VdM looked to have a horror first 50.
Penaud did a James Small on him and nullified his threat
Illegally foot tripped him ?
@MN5 said in France v Scotland:
@MiketheSnow said in France v Scotland:
@Bones said in France v Scotland:
From what I saw, VdM looked to have a horror first 50.
Penaud did a James Small on him and nullified his threat
Illegally foot tripped him ?
Ha ha
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France still have two more games (Fiji and Aust) before the RWC. You'd be wanting to put some players in cotton wool as it wasn't just Ntamack that went off injured, Baille and Danty did too.
@Bovidae That Danty is a big lump isn't he. Camera planned to shots of all three (Ntamack, Danty and Baillie) in the stands, and they all looked pretty glum. Of course France will be France, but that game on home soil for them, gives me hope for the 8th. And for Scotland to run them that close at home, they are definitely beatable.
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The difference in commentary for DuPont / anybody else was very very stark. He passes the ball / switches direction / runs 3 yards and the comms wax lyrical.
Anybody else does something better and it’s not really mentioned. Classic cases in the highlights there. That last Scots try the kicker is barely mentioned. Yet, duponts limited involvement in two French tries has him losing his shit.
I think he’s colossally over rated.
He’s an awesome player but he’s not head / shoulders above the rest of the planet.
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The difference in commentary for DuPont / anybody else was very very stark. He passes the ball / switches direction / runs 3 yards and the comms wax lyrical.
Anybody else does something better and it’s not really mentioned. Classic cases in the highlights there. That last Scots try the kicker is barely mentioned. Yet, duponts limited involvement in two French tries has him losing his shit.
I think he’s colossally over rated.
He’s an awesome player but he’s not head / shoulders above the rest of the planet.
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The difference in commentary for DuPont / anybody else was very very stark. He passes the ball / switches direction / runs 3 yards and the comms wax lyrical.
Anybody else does something better and it’s not really mentioned. Classic cases in the highlights there. That last Scots try the kicker is barely mentioned. Yet, duponts limited involvement in two French tries has him losing his shit.
I think he’s colossally over rated.
He’s an awesome player but he’s not head / shoulders above the rest of the planet.
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It's Dupont's kicking game that is really impressive. His passing is OK, his defense very agressive and he can resist tackles thanks to his torso and legs strength. Oh, and he is always where he is needed.
Ramos is currently the best fullback in the world. He oozes confidence. -
@MajorRage ah the old Andrew Johns treatment
If he even touches the ball in a try scoring movement it's down to his incredible vision.
Right now that treatment on the NRL coverage is on Nathan cleary.
It's total bullshit@mariner4life said in France v Scotland:
@MajorRage ah the old Andrew Johns treatment
If he even touches the ball in a try scoring movement it's down to his incredible vision.
Right now that treatment on the NRL coverage is on Nathan cleary.
It's total bullshitThat is an absolutely spot on comparison.
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The difference in commentary for DuPont / anybody else was very very stark. He passes the ball / switches direction / runs 3 yards and the comms wax lyrical.
Anybody else does something better and it’s not really mentioned. Classic cases in the highlights there. That last Scots try the kicker is barely mentioned. Yet, duponts limited involvement in two French tries has him losing his shit.
I think he’s colossally over rated.
He’s an awesome player but he’s not head / shoulders above the rest of the planet.
@MajorRage said in France v Scotland:
The difference in commentary for DuPont / anybody else was very very stark. He passes the ball / switches direction / runs 3 yards and the comms wax lyrical.
Anybody else does something better and it’s not really mentioned. Classic cases in the highlights there. That last Scots try the kicker is barely mentioned. Yet, duponts limited involvement in two French tries has him losing his shit.
I think he’s colossally over rated.
He’s an awesome player but he’s not head / shoulders above the rest of the planet.
Like a lot of players playing for each nation, the sum of the parts is severely impacted and compromised in their absence
NZ are not the same without Nugget
Ireland are not the same without Sexton
etcFrance are not the same without Dupont
Dupont plays for the favourites for the RWC
Ergo he gets the lion's share of the press & plaudits
