Menu
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
Latest activity
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Help Support The Rugby Forum :
Forums
Featured
2024 Guinness Six Nations
[2020 Six Nations] Wales vs France (22/02/20)
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="CAB" data-source="post: 989534" data-attributes="member: 82887"><p>France is back, guy ! that's all <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>I think the defence was good at important and crucial time... At the end of the first half, they incredibly hurted the morale of the Welsh... they denied a promised try to Welsh and kept the score ! Morally it was a problem for Welsh... They knew there that something had changed in french mentality : they won't give up this time, that was evident. French have sent a clear message... Shaun Edwards has adapted his style to french mind and culture, that's all, he knows that french attacks and backs are surely top 3 in the world actually. Please, remind me, the goal is to put more points than opponents... if I win 78-77, I don't care the defence.</p><p></p><p>Also, the fitness is still a problem for France, but the team has managed to include lower energy moments inside the match, to keep some "fuel" in the end... before we were doing all we can during 60 min, now, willingly, we choose to alternate them (good and bad moments), knowing we can't play at best for more than 60 minutes... ça s'appelle gérer les temps forts et les temps faibles.</p><p></p><p>But I find French have a better fitness anyway, even if it's not at the same level as other top teams.. .French are improving there TOO ... I think it will be harsher for opponents when french will have 80 minutes at full strength in their hands and legs ! Lots of braining storm for other coaches then.</p><p></p><p>This french side is only at 70% of its capabilities, it's fecking scary for opponents.</p><p></p><p>And for the only Shaun Edwards effect viewers, Galthié, in 9 years, has trained/coached 3 different teams in french top 14, one of the hardest championship. He managed to bring his teams in 6 finals and won 3 ***les with the 3 different teams... Not so bad for a FRENCH coach. Ibanez is good auxiliary coach, as player was a good N° 2 in french national team and never gave up as player too. Personally, I wanted Vern Votter as first choice (the style, the competence, the Man), but in second, I wanted Galthié.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CAB, post: 989534, member: 82887"] France is back, guy ! that's all :) I think the defence was good at important and crucial time... At the end of the first half, they incredibly hurted the morale of the Welsh... they denied a promised try to Welsh and kept the score ! Morally it was a problem for Welsh... They knew there that something had changed in french mentality : they won't give up this time, that was evident. French have sent a clear message... Shaun Edwards has adapted his style to french mind and culture, that's all, he knows that french attacks and backs are surely top 3 in the world actually. Please, remind me, the goal is to put more points than opponents... if I win 78-77, I don't care the defence. Also, the fitness is still a problem for France, but the team has managed to include lower energy moments inside the match, to keep some "fuel" in the end... before we were doing all we can during 60 min, now, willingly, we choose to alternate them (good and bad moments), knowing we can't play at best for more than 60 minutes... ça s'appelle gérer les temps forts et les temps faibles. But I find French have a better fitness anyway, even if it's not at the same level as other top teams.. .French are improving there TOO ... I think it will be harsher for opponents when french will have 80 minutes at full strength in their hands and legs ! Lots of braining storm for other coaches then. This french side is only at 70% of its capabilities, it's fecking scary for opponents. And for the only Shaun Edwards effect viewers, Galthié, in 9 years, has trained/coached 3 different teams in french top 14, one of the hardest championship. He managed to bring his teams in 6 finals and won 3 ***les with the 3 different teams... Not so bad for a FRENCH coach. Ibanez is good auxiliary coach, as player was a good N° 2 in french national team and never gave up as player too. Personally, I wanted Vern Votter as first choice (the style, the competence, the Man), but in second, I wanted Galthié. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Featured
2024 Guinness Six Nations
[2020 Six Nations] Wales vs France (22/02/20)
Top