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Six Nations 2023 - Ireland v France Build-Up Thread, Sat 11th Feb KO 2:15PM - TV: RTÉ2, ITV, France2

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  • #242
    SlickRic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,707 ✭✭✭✭SlickRic


    That's an horrific call from Barnes.

    He looked for any reason not to give a red because he didn't want a classic 'ruined'.



  • #243
    jammiedodgers
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    Red all day



  • #244
    Tandey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,452 ✭✭✭Tandey


    Barnes hates Ireland there's no other reason that's not red.



  • #245
    CinderKone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79 ✭✭CinderKone


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120228792#Comment_120228792

    My heart certainly sinks when I hear he's in charge, kinda makes it 15 v 16.



  • #246
    Curse These Metal Hands
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,157 ✭✭✭Curse These Metal Hands


    An awful lot of wasted opportunities unfortunately. Thought Murray should have passed there.



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  • #247
    martingriff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,427 ✭✭✭✭martingriff


    Certainly not Barnes worst game but he needs to be questioned on the yellow/red card debacle especially where all those around him were in complete agreement.


    I don't go with the conspiracy he is looking to s&%#w over Ireland (we look at Irish came more closely then other game I say) he can be good but when bad



  • #248
    martingriff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,427 ✭✭✭✭martingriff


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120228890#Comment_120228890

    This won't end his career. World rugby/6 nation officials need to as question and if he slated for other games this competition should be stepped down



  • #249
    Cluedo Monopoly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 11,929 ✭✭✭✭Cluedo Monopoly


    The injuries will add risk to our chances against England and Scotland. Beirne looks in bad shape. Sexton gone now too.

    What are they doing in the Hyacinth House?



  • #250
    martingriff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,427 ✭✭✭✭martingriff


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120229009#Comment_120229009

    What can I help you with



  • #251
    SlickRic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,707 ✭✭✭✭SlickRic


    Caelan Doris last 10 minutes. Incredible.



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  • #252
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,429 ✭✭✭✭sligeach


    Nice try and bonus point for Ireland. They've been made work for it.



  • #253
    tanko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,481 ✭✭✭tanko


    Brilliant by Doris. The French constantly off side but no penalty.



  • #254
    gameoverdude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,080 ✭✭✭gameoverdude


    Magnificent



  • #255
    StevenToast
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 4,192 ✭✭✭StevenToast


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120228592#Comment_120228592

    Great prediction!

    Grand Slam in the bag.

    "Don't piss down my back and tell me it's raining." - Fletcher



  • #256
    Cluedo Monopoly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 11,929 ✭✭✭✭Cluedo Monopoly


    Gutsy win from a super squad. And we left a few tries behind us but so did France. Good to see French panting at the end. Dupont is a different class.

    What are they doing in the Hyacinth House?



  • #257
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers, Paid Member Posts: 43,691 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    Very noticeable that we were not beasted in the physical battle either

    That's both South Africa and France we've now gone toe to toe with physically and have come out on top



  • #258
    SlickRic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,707 ✭✭✭✭SlickRic


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120229157#Comment_120229157

    Barnes has an aversion to letting teams get too far ahead if he can help it. It's like he wants to enjoy the game he's refereeing.



  • #259
    PTH2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41,026 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    Great win

    Can we look at booking Phoenix Park in Autumn ?? One game at a time



  • #260
    naughtyboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 191 ✭✭naughtyboy


    Farewells biggest win as manager.



  • #261
    Losty Dublin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,280 ✭✭✭✭Losty Dublin


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120229232#Comment_120229232

    Today we actually out Franced France in every way shape and form on the field of play*.

    Physically we weren't beaten down or overpowered; emotionally we led and set the pace; we counterattacked and ran at them from open play; we didn't lose ground at scrums; were not undone by replacements or injury and we didn't get coiled into acts of off the ball thuggery and violence.

    We literally played and won at their own game, and Boy was it good.

    *Well except for us not knowing what Ireland will turn up bit.



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