France v Australia
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@NTA said in France v Australia:
@nostrildamus No such thing as bad luck when you smash Argentina one week then get humped by them similarly the next.
Look at the win we had against the Boks: absolutely belting them and then let in 2 late tries. Consistency is our problem, not luck. Game management as well i.e. pissing away a win against the ABs through Foley's idiocy.
The England results sort of don't count for margin because England don't have any ambition beyond "win by 1". The manner of the victories is the thing, and we got beat up, effectively, so the margin is irrelevant.
I hear you. Maybe being all over the shop is actually an advantage at the RWC though.
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@NTA said in France v Australia:
Jacob letting the breakdown devolve a little
As a neutral who just watched first half the score flattered France. From first scrum where Baille got airbourne to at least near the end Wallaby tight five shaded French.
Backs also sharp.
Bad Foley miss at 13-6.
French made most of broken play which happened in last ten of half, and Jaco missed a couple of knock ons which would have stopped French gaining some easy metres.
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I know I posted this already, but I was seriously impressed by the Stade de France. They have turned the whole experience into a sound and light event. You can switch from rugby to entertainment at the drop of a hat. If France win the 2023 RWC, there will just be a protracted dance party at the venue after the game. The lighting and sound is top rate, plenty of beer stands, no obstructed views in the stadium. For Fra vs Aussie in the weekend I think I paid about €50 for a ticket. It's real pity the stadium is in the shitty outlying suburbs of Paris and not in the centre, that would have made it even better.
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@pakman said in France v Australia:
@NTA said in France v Australia:
Won't see much better than that.
An Earth ender
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@Bovidae said in France v Australia:
Holloway is the player who has really stood up this year with his physicality . Fainga'a has a habit of missing key lineout throws.
The try on HT was the real killer blow.
I think there was a knock on by Fickou.
