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France vs Ireland Buildup Thread [MOD WARNING IN OP]

thomond2006

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MOD WARNING: No discussion of the Paddy Jackson/Stuart Olding case in this thread, even if only somewhat related.

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pc7

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.

Buer

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.

Bazzo

Surprised Chat hasn't made the team, is he injured?

irishbucsfan

I hope French fans liked how they played under Laporte. Because it's back!

razorblunt

I think Gourdon is a better flanker than he is an 8.

sydthebeat

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.

dubal

Just has a check, Ladbrokes have Ireland +6, thats a lot for an away match

pc7

Can anyone recommend some good bars for Paris this weekend?

Zzippy

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

ionadnapóca

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

scott1974

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...

ionadnapóca

Machenaud on kicking duty?

connachta

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.

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chupacabra

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/

crossman47

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.

aloooof

crossman47 wrote: »

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

And there it is.

kuang1

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.

arsebiscuits1

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

Stheno

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?

Burkie1203

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

arsebiscuits1

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

dubal

allegedly its live on
www.facebook.com/irishrugby

thomond2006

Is the announcement at IRFU Lunchtime again? :mad:

dubal

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"

Dave_The_Sheep

Anywhere to watch it other than Facebook?

irelandrover

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.

thomond2006

dubal

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)."

dubal

its up, as predicted, Ryan and Hendo to start.

Carberry, L McGrath, leavy and McFadden on bench

Former Former

Team is out

McGrath ahead of Marmion