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France vs Ireland Buildup Thread [MOD WARNING IN OP]

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  • #122
    pc7
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    First glance thought 10 said Jailbait, then I looked at the picture and hes so young it could be fitting. Oh getting very nervous and excited now.


  • #123
    Buer
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    It's about as an experienced line up as they could have gone with.

    It's definitely a Brunel selection. Big, physical pack, Lamerat in midfield. We should win this but it's going to be a bruiser.


  • #124
    Bazzo
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    Surprised Chat hasn't made the team, is he injured?


  • #125
    irishbucsfan
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    Paul K*mmage
    I hope French fans liked how they played under Laporte. Because it's back!


  • #126
    razorblunt
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    I think Gourdon is a better flanker than he is an 8.


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  • #127
    sydthebeat
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    Paul K*mmage
    i wouldnt be too frightened of that tight five.... Vahaamahina will be strong at line out time, so i hope we dont regret having toner on the bench.

    our back row are stronger if slightly less mobile than theirs, but if the weather plays out as forecasted that suits us as well.


  • #128
    dubal
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    Paul K*mmage
    Just has a check, Ladbrokes have Ireland +6, thats a lot for an away match


  • #129
    pc7
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    Can anyone recommend some good bars for Paris this weekend?


  • #130
    Zzippy
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    Isabelle Ithurburu
    dubal wrote: »
    Just has a check, Ladbrokes have Ireland +6, thats a lot for an away match

    -6 ;)

    +6 would mean they expect us to lose


  • #131
    ionadnapóca
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    razorblunt wrote: »
    I think Gourdon is a better flanker than he is an 8.

    I don’t think he’s ever played 8 for France


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  • #132
    scott1974
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    Paul K*mmage
    Just the ten changes since their Autumn Intl against NZ, 1-4 is the same and Teddy Thomas at 14.. obviously one or two injuries but that's a lot of disruption...
    It looks like it's been cobbled together.. Belleau was the great white hope in the autumn, now it's Jalibert..
    It'll be interesting for sure...


  • #133
    ionadnapóca
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    Machenaud on kicking duty?


  • #134
    connachta
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    thomond2006 wrote: »
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imM06fC9Wb8


    When Isabelle is on the sideline, look what happens.

    Thankfully she doesn't work for France Télevisions. The Irish team could never survive in that atmosphere!
    I don't think the Irish will, though, because she is the one who works for France Télevisions. :D
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  • #135
    chupacabra
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    Probably Irish team according to RTE's rugby guy:

    IRELAND (probable) v France: R Kearney; K Earls, R Henshaw, B Aki, J Stockdale; J Sexton, C Murray; C Healy, R Best (capt), T Furlong; James Ryan, I Henderson; P O’Mahony, J van der Flier, CJ Stander.

    Replacements: S Cronin, J McGrath, John Ryan, D Toner, D Leavy, K Marmion, J Carbery, F McFadden.

    https://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2018/0201/937562-ireland-team-to-play-france-in-six-nations/


  • #136
    crossman47
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    prawnsambo wrote: »
    MK thinks Conway mightn't make it and Ferg will be on the bench.

    Just thought I'd share that little nugget. ;)




    Remote possibility Larmour gets the nod ahead of Ferg, but Ferg is named in his possible 23.

    Suits Joe doesn't it. Always prefers solid over flair as we have seen with Zebo.


  • #137
    aloooof
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    Isabelle Ithurburu
    crossman47 wrote: »
    Suits Joe doesn't it. Always prefers solid over flair as we have seen with Zebo.

    And there it is.


  • #138
    kuang1
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    Isabelle Ithurburu
    So we're taking it as a given that James Ryan starts then? I'm fine with that other than Dillane might be more spritely off the bench than Toner.

    Only other notable thing from RTE's team there is Marmion ahead of McGrath...much of a muchness for me.

    Ireland by 11+.
    Could be 6-6 at half-time though. I'm expecting a bit of a slugfest for the first 50 minutes or so.


  • #139
    arsebiscuits1
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    Isabelle Ithurburu
    aloooof wrote: »
    And there it is.

    Suprised how long it took.

    To be fair. The headcases wont properly come out of the woodwork until the team is actually announced


  • #140
    Stheno
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    arsebiscuits1 wrote: »
    Suprised how long it took.

    To be fair. The headcases wont properly come out of the woodwork until the team is actually announced

    When is it announced?


  • #141
    Burkie1203
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    Stheno wrote: »
    When is it announced?

    13.45. So 2pm. But that's probably changed in the time it took me to type this message


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  • #142
    arsebiscuits1
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    Isabelle Ithurburu
    Burkie1203 wrote: »
    13.45. So 2pm. But that's probably changed in the time it took me to type this message

    ****e. I heard 1pm and have been sitting here like an eejit refreshing my feed.

    Time to get a sandwich


  • #143
    dubal
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    Paul K*mmage
    allegedly its live on
    www.facebook.com/irishrugby


  • #144
    thomond2006
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    Paul K*mmage
    Is the announcement at IRFU Lunchtime again? :mad:


  • #145
    dubal
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    Paul K*mmage
    thomond2006 wrote: »
    Is the announcement at IRFU Lunchtime again? :mad:

    Yes, from IRFU Twiiter "The Ireland team will be announced at lunchtime today. You can watch the press conference live on http://facebook.com/irishrugby #TeamOfUs #ShoulderToShoulder"


  • #146
    Dave_The_Sheep
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    Anywhere to watch it other than Facebook?


  • #147
    irelandrover
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    crossman47 wrote: »
    Suits Joe doesn't it. Always prefers solid over flair as we have seen with Zebo.

    This comment makes absolutely no sense.

    Joe puts Conway on the bench ahead of Ferg. Conway gets injured, Ferg gets called up. And you claim that Joe wanted Ferg on the bench all along.


  • #148
    thomond2006
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    Paul K*mmage
    Outrage_logo_red.gif


  • #149
    dubal
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    Paul K*mmage
    From RTE
    "Joe Schmidt will name his Ireland team for their opening game of the NatWest Six Nations against France in Paris on Saturday this lunchtime (1.15pm)."


  • #150
    dubal
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    Paul K*mmage
    its up, as predicted, Ryan and Hendo to start.

    Carberry, L McGrath, leavy and McFadden on bench


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  • #151
    Former Former
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    Isabelle Ithurburu
    Team is out

    McGrath ahead of Marmion


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