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2025 Guinness Six Nations
2014 Six Nations: France vs England (Round 1)
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<blockquote data-quote="Mumbles119" data-source="post: 620863" data-attributes="member: 68434"><p>After feeling gutted in the final few minutes watching that beautiful French try come from no where to win, now I have slept on this, I realised I really really enjoyed watching this game. </p><p></p><p>France were impressive in full flow in the first 20 mins, two tries that some might say lucky, but you make your own luck. And Plisson deliberately drilled the kick into the ground to bounce it awkwardly for the English defence, maybe that was pre determined, if so, very clever. Nyanga was superb, always everywhere, as others have already said.</p><p>But the France front row were very good too, really showing that technique, strength and also shorter prop sizes can be a boost to scrummaging. </p><p>But overall, what I liked best was France playing with creation and passion. Every time France created a break or half break they looked like they were able to continue the move, and potentially score at anytime through pure attacking talent. That is the France I love to watch, passionate and unpredictably dangerous with top class skill and talent. </p><p></p><p>I also enjoyed watching England, very strong defence. Billy Vunipola, Lawes, and Care were very good. The pack had a good game, especially coming back to counter France and take control of the breakdown. </p><p>I agree with others, the bench had a negative impact on England. Brown is an exceptional player, but was nullified a bit early on by moving to the wing. Goode is slow, and Barritt did not change anything when he came on, the defence still stuck. Ford and Watson would have been a better 'point of difference' to bring on from the bench. </p><p>Very annoyed with the wasted line out chance 5m out with a poor throw, that is becoming a worrying trend. I wish Luke Cowan-Dickie was older and more experienced by this time, could be a real top level asset for England. </p><p>I thought Burrell and Nowell did well for the first caps, made great impacts in the game, one or two nervous mistakes, but great performances overall. </p><p></p><p>Both teams played well. France deserved the win overall and were a joy to watch play their rugby at times. </p><p>This result may work in England's favour: a loss first up will focus England, and hopefully ensure they sharpen their edges in back line attack and continue to develop from here.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mumbles119, post: 620863, member: 68434"] After feeling gutted in the final few minutes watching that beautiful French try come from no where to win, now I have slept on this, I realised I really really enjoyed watching this game. France were impressive in full flow in the first 20 mins, two tries that some might say lucky, but you make your own luck. And Plisson deliberately drilled the kick into the ground to bounce it awkwardly for the English defence, maybe that was pre determined, if so, very clever. Nyanga was superb, always everywhere, as others have already said. But the France front row were very good too, really showing that technique, strength and also shorter prop sizes can be a boost to scrummaging. But overall, what I liked best was France playing with creation and passion. Every time France created a break or half break they looked like they were able to continue the move, and potentially score at anytime through pure attacking talent. That is the France I love to watch, passionate and unpredictably dangerous with top class skill and talent. I also enjoyed watching England, very strong defence. Billy Vunipola, Lawes, and Care were very good. The pack had a good game, especially coming back to counter France and take control of the breakdown. I agree with others, the bench had a negative impact on England. Brown is an exceptional player, but was nullified a bit early on by moving to the wing. Goode is slow, and Barritt did not change anything when he came on, the defence still stuck. Ford and Watson would have been a better 'point of difference' to bring on from the bench. Very annoyed with the wasted line out chance 5m out with a poor throw, that is becoming a worrying trend. I wish Luke Cowan-Dickie was older and more experienced by this time, could be a real top level asset for England. I thought Burrell and Nowell did well for the first caps, made great impacts in the game, one or two nervous mistakes, but great performances overall. Both teams played well. France deserved the win overall and were a joy to watch play their rugby at times. This result may work in England's favour: a loss first up will focus England, and hopefully ensure they sharpen their edges in back line attack and continue to develop from here. [/QUOTE]
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