theboy

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[–] theboy@jlai.lu 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

They did similar round here. Now people park on the road and, as a result people drive their cars on the pavement. Would be nice if they actually slowed down while doing so, mind.

[–] theboy@jlai.lu 2 points 8 months ago

france are pish. That is all.

Don't even know who the next in line is at fly half. Given recent selections probably Ramos.

I dont't even know who is next in line at full...

[–] theboy@jlai.lu 2 points 9 months ago

one thing i will say about /that/ decision is that i was screaming for the ball being held up in the immediately preceeding play. Not had time to find the replay yet.

[–] theboy@jlai.lu 2 points 9 months ago

There's been enough ink spilled on the onvious talking points yesterday, but away from that apparently Aldritt's injury was relativly minor - some stitches but no muscle/tendon/bones damaged, and he attended the post-match presser.

I saw the way he'd been pulled over the ruck, and the blood and what looked like bruising on his knee, and was worried that was season over for him, or worse.

[–] theboy@jlai.lu 3 points 9 months ago

i don't have much time for arguing online with strangers these days, but im sure i can stretch to a fantasy league.

[–] theboy@jlai.lu 2 points 9 months ago

Wild. Saw the headline and read it as NRL and figured it made sense, since not everyone can go to the top 14. Should be a fun year away for him.

[–] theboy@jlai.lu 2 points 10 months ago

Still disappointed the rumours of Townsend going for the attack coach position in the French national setup came to nothing. Reckon that could have been fun.

[–] theboy@jlai.lu 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

can't remember how much he was earning, but it always seemed to be a fat wedge given the size of the org he was running iirc.

Scottish rugby has its work cut out if it wants ro expand beyond just getting bums on seats tor a couple 6Nn games imo, so interesting to see who comes in to replace.

[–] theboy@jlai.lu 3 points 10 months ago

i assume it's just a procedural issue around the new central contracts. Otherwise it's just a bit weird.

[–] theboy@jlai.lu 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I dont get the fuss over kicking. A good kicking contest is brilliant and is what opens things up for the running rugby everyone says they want.

Bad, aimless kicking is obviously bad, but that's different and can be punished by a team that understand why, how and when to kick.

[–] theboy@jlai.lu 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

was wondering if Zebre could go on a brief undefeated run. Turns out i was paying attention to the wrong italian team :D

[–] theboy@jlai.lu 2 points 11 months ago

looks like he's confirmed as skipping the 6N, so should be fine.

Arrhur Vincent, Sekou Macalou and one of Penaud or Bielle-Biarrey also likely to feature for the 7s.

 

apologies for the link in french, but dupont will join the French 7s squad in January to prepare for a possible appearance at rhe olympics.

Last time i saw this being discussed, the consensus was that that would neab no six nations.

 

Lucu ahead of Couilloud, which makes sense as he and Jellybear play together at club level. LBB gets a start with the “premium” team which could be interesting.

Alldritt back at 8, Jelonch ahead of Cros. Ollivon will captain, which make sense as he had the role before his lengthy lay off due to injury.

Other than that, all as expected, I think.

Le XV de la France face à l'Italie : 15. Ramos ; 14. Penaud, 13. Fickou, 12. Danty, 11. Bielle-Biarrey ; 10. Jalibert, 9. Lucu ; 7. Ollivon (cap.), 8. Alldritt, 6. Jelonch ; 5. Flament, 4. Woki ; 3. Atonio, 2. Mauvaka, 1. Baille.

Les remplaçants : 16. Bourgarit, 17. Wardi, 18. Aldegheri, 19. Taofifenua, 20. Cros, 21. Couilloud, 22. Moefana, 23. Jaminet

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