Ireland v France

Perifect · 10-03-2019 1:44pm #1

Sacré bleu.

Mike Oxlong · 10-03-2019 1:45pm

That table is all over the gaff!!

CatFromHue · 10-03-2019 2:18pm

This French team will crack, put some pressure on and we'll win big.

They're getting a lot of good press cos of their last game against a depleted Scotland team who forgot how to tackle.

Ireland by 2 millions I say.

Perifect · 10-03-2019 2:46pm

Why do French People eat snails?
Because they don't like fast food! Let's batter them!

lbc2019 · 10-03-2019 2:47pm

Breaking News: Rob Kearney a late withdrawal.

Jordan Larmour starts at 15 with Andrew Conway added to the replacements at 23.

Perifect · 10-03-2019 2:49pm

Forced into it but this might be a good thing. Larmour needs game time for Ireland.

Clegg · 10-03-2019 3:07pm

It's very windy out there today. Expect France to drop a few high kicks to test out Larmour.

I'm excited to see how this team attacks though. Larmour, Stockdale and Earls could.be a great counterattacking back three. Ringrose in there means we have another playmaking option as well.

Perifect · 10-03-2019 3:12pm

Clegg wrote: »

It's very windy out there today. Expect France to drop a few high kicks to test out Larmour.

I'm excited to see how this team attacks though. Larmour, Stockdale and Earls could.be a great counterattacking back three. Ringrose in there means we have another playmaking option as well.

If Larmour passes the defensive test, he definitely adds more attacking wise. Conditions won't make it easy so it will be very impressive if he excels considering the late call up. This is a golden opportunity for Larmour. Hope he takes it.

troyzer · 10-03-2019 3:12pm

A couple of French fans near me have managed to bring in horns or trumpets and are blasting it every time an Irish player practices place kicking.

Bit annoying.

mfceiling · 10-03-2019 3:20pm

Clegg wrote: »

It's very windy out there today. Expect France to drop a few high kicks to test out Larmour.

I'm excited to see how this team attacks though. Larmour, Stockdale and Earls could.be a great counterattacking back three. Ringrose in there means we have another playmaking option as well.

The weather will be a leveller here. Not a day for brilliant counter attacking. Could be a slog fest in the forwards. Likely to see stats like "Stander 15 carries for 17 metres".

vapor trails · 10-03-2019 3:22pm

I wonder how long was it the Irish management knew Kearney was actually out for? The less time France have to target or plan to target Larmour the better I suppose.

The Rape of Lucretia · 10-03-2019 3:23pm

Joe has 2nd thoughts, and realises its better that Bobster be held back for the WC knockout games.
Better late tgan never. Sense prevails.

10-03-2019 3:24pm

I cracked an egg in the pan this morning and it ended up shaped very like Ireland. French humbling coming up.

troyzer · 10-03-2019 3:25pm

Rain is down now. **** me it's cold.

Mike Oxlong · 10-03-2019 3:26pm

troyzer wrote: »

Rain is down now. **** me it's cold.

I'll pass, tnx though

Weepsie · 10-03-2019 3:26pm

Full on blizzard where I am in Dublin!! Interesting 80 minutes ahead.

mfceiling · 10-03-2019 3:27pm

Snow lashing down here in terenure. Very dark and cold and windy.

TCM · 10-03-2019 3:29pm

troyzer wrote:

A couple of French fans near me have managed to bring in horns or trumpets and are blasting it every time an Irish player practices place kicking.

troyzer wrote:

Bit annoying.

Tut tut.

troyzer · 10-03-2019 3:32pm

Lot of empty seats still.

Former Former · 10-03-2019 3:33pm

troyzer wrote: »

Lot of empty seats still.

Half an hour to kickoff and it's absolutely baltic, that's fair enough.

The Lost Sheep · 10-03-2019 3:34pm

troyzer wrote: »

Lot of empty seats still.

With the weather no surprise

bilston · 10-03-2019 3:35pm

Clegg wrote: »

I'm excited to see how this team attacks though. Larmour, Stockdale and Earls could.be a great counterattacking back three. Ringrose in there means we have another playmaking option as well.

On another day aboslutely...but alas the conditions mean we won't be seeing a lot counter attack play today.

The Rape of Lucretia · 10-03-2019 3:36pm

troyzer wrote: »

Lot of empty seats still.

Everyone dodging the weather. Snow easing off now though.

lawred2 · 10-03-2019 3:37pm

Weather is going to make this a game for forwards and cold hands and wind will make for a game of scrums.

The Rape of Lucretia · 10-03-2019 3:47pm

troyzer wrote: »

A couple of French fans near me have managed to bring in horns or trumpets and are blasting it every time an Irish player practices place kicking.

Bit annoying.

Any crowd noise above that of the audience at a string quartet recital is always irritating.
Polite applause, if appropriate, at breaks in play only please.

memorystick · 10-03-2019 3:49pm

Is it sold out? Doesn't look full I know.

lawred2 · 10-03-2019 3:50pm

memorystick wrote: »

Is it sold out? Doesn't look full I know.

It'll be full at 3.05

The Aviva crowd is largely there for a bit of piss up

Weather doesn't help either

joseywhales · 10-03-2019 3:51pm

I've never seen a six nation's game not sell out, just people waiting in the pub

TheRiverman · 10-03-2019 3:53pm

Disgraceful that the stadium is half empty when the teams come out.

Perifect · 10-03-2019 3:53pm

The French are dressed like English players. Batter them.

mangobob · 10-03-2019 3:58pm

French anthem was louder, at least on tv. Wtf. Is half the crowd still in the pub or do people still not know the words?!

lawred2 · 10-03-2019 3:58pm

Did they just change the running order of the anthems or did I miss something?

Have we dropped our actual anthem?

lbc2019 · 10-03-2019 3:59pm

lawred2 wrote: »

Did they just change the running order of the anthems or did I miss something

Away anthem is always first

lawred2 · 10-03-2019 4:00pm

lbc2019 wrote: »

Away anthem is always first

I know that. Was asking about our one(s).

Beechwoodspark · 10-03-2019 4:00pm

The running order is always

Away anthem

Amhran na bhfiann

Ireland’s call.

E mac · 10-03-2019 4:01pm

What sick trill do virgin media get by putting up sub list for 2 seconds?

Clegg · 10-03-2019 4:01pm

That was a brilliant kick from Larmour.

vienne86 · 10-03-2019 4:02pm

Good man Larmour - great start. That'll set him up hopefully.

10-03-2019 4:02pm

Did Earls just tackle a man in the air on that penalty advantage?

lbc2019 · 10-03-2019 4:02pm

lawred2 wrote: »

I know that. Was asking about our one(s).

Hasnt changed! Try Best!

fitz · 10-03-2019 4:02pm

Beaut.

The Lost Sheep · 10-03-2019 4:03pm

Try Best!!

vienne86 · 10-03-2019 4:03pm

Excellent try! Lovely start.

lawred2 · 10-03-2019 4:03pm

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

The running order is always

Away anthem

Amhran na bhfiann

Ireland’s call.

I must have been asleep and missed Amhran na bhfiann

Great start but would prefer we played a bit with the advantage rather than immediately going to cross field kick

Nevermind.. lol

Good stuff Besty

KERSPLAT! · 10-03-2019 4:03pm

E mac wrote: »

What sick trill do virgin media get by putting up sub list for 2 seconds?

The match was underway...

lbc2019 · 10-03-2019 4:03pm

Good to have Hendo back

crisco10 · 10-03-2019 4:03pm

Clegg wrote: »

That was a brilliant kick from Larmour.

If I was french I would be saying where tf was the backfield cover tho.

OldRio · 10-03-2019 4:04pm

That's a class. Line out and try.

And kick

Squidgy Black · 10-03-2019 4:04pm

Great start.

vienne86 · 10-03-2019 4:04pm

And what a kick! Perfect start.

lbc2019 · 10-03-2019 4:04pm

To the nearest hour, how long does Johnny take over kicks?

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