[2024 Six Nations] France vs Ireland - 02/02/24

[Pieter Steph du Teague]

Quite surprised they've opted for Moefana in the wing and LBB on the bench rather than vice versa.

Also expected Woki to start.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Down Flament, Dupont and with Marchand on the bench and Moefana on the wing I'm not ******** myself. Definitely gettable.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

See I reckon that side dog walks the tournament tbh,
Sticking with my France Grandslam prediction

 

[big ginger 8]

This is going to be a bloodbath.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Ringrose is a huge huge loss. Don't see it happening without him, need the second playmaker now Johnny is gone.

 

[big ginger 8]

Ringrose is a huge huge loss. Don't see it happening without him, need the second playmaker now Johnny is gone.

Think Keenan and Lowe can fulfil some playmaking duties but will definitely feel no Ringrose or Hansen.

Ryan, Baird and Conan all coming off the bench should be pretty terrifying for the opposition.

 

[AngloScotsHybrid]

Isnt it more likely that Fickou will play on the wing and Moefana plays centre. Fickou has played on the wing before.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Think Keenan and Lowe can fulfil some playmaking duties but will definitely feel no Ringrose or Hansen.

Ryan, Baird and Conan all coming off the bench should be pretty terrifying for the opposition.

Wasn't expecting a fluid performer anyway without Johnny but we could look quite laboured in the backs now.

I'm enjoying a low pressure build up to a match as a fan though. Just don't have great expectations for Ireland for the next 18 months without being worried about where the team is going. Nice place to be.

 

[munstermuffin]

Never fully comfortable when it is Henshaw and Aki. Neither a natural 13 and just always seems to be a worry.
Add in the new partnerships inside and outside them.

The pack I can get the 6-2 split and also the lads coming in Baird, Ryan and Conan will thrive against the heavy legs and good ground.

I hope we can sneak a win but equally this could be a good loosing bonus point.

First time in a while the only province not recognised is Ulster.

 

[AngloScotsHybrid]

Never fully comfortable when it is Henshaw and Aki. Neither a natural 13 and just always seems to be a worry.
Add in the new partnerships inside and outside them.

The pack I can get the 6-2 split and also the lads coming in Baird, Ryan and Conan will thrive against the heavy legs and good ground.

I hope we can sneak a win but equally this could be a good loosing bonus point.

First time in a while the only province not recognised is Ulster.

And yet Henshaw and Aki was the centre partnership for the 3rd test of the 2021 Lions tour. Gatland did seem to be picking the team out of a hat on that tour.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Never fully comfortable when it is Henshaw and Aki. Neither a natural 13 and just always seems to be a worry.
Add in the new partnerships inside and outside them.

The pack I can get the 6-2 split and also the lads coming in Baird, Ryan and Conan will thrive against the heavy legs and good ground.

I hope we can sneak a win but equally this could be a good loosing bonus point.

First time in a while the only province not recognised is Ulster.

Agree on Aki and Henshaw even though I think the best 40 minutes of rugby ever played by an Irish team was with them in midfield (NZ test 3).

I'm really torn on this game for us. Farrell loves adversity but he also took ages to implement his game plan taking over Schmidt and we need a new approach without Johnny. Excited to watch.

 

[munstermuffin]

Don't get me wrong neither a bad player just never convinced. Henshaw I have doubts on fitness. Both capable of brilliance

 

[dirty harry]

Interesting, Iteland are missing some playmaking options with Johnny and no Ringrose, but I dont think France away is the time to over play either.

I genuinely think Iteland may get tonked here, but equally they may nick the win, so I'm going with both teams to win and I'll only return and comment on which prediction was right after the game lol

 

[AlRums]

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Interesting, 53% to 47% Ireland to beat France

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

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Interesting, 53% to 47% Ireland to beat France

English speaking site.

 

[dirty harry]

Its quiet on here 24 hours out...

 

[Reiser99]

From my point of view, both sides are still strong, but lacking a bit of spark post WC. It should be a close game, but maybe not as exciting as previously.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Its quiet on here 24 hours out...

Reading the other match threads makes me appreciate having nothing to talk about.

 

[dirty harry]

Reading the other match threads makes me appreciate having nothing to talk about.

You would prefer no discussion over disagreement...

On a discussion board? Hahahaha

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Everyone feels too sorry for Ireland after the RWC to discuss them

Need to get a win under their belts to wash the bad taste away and we can get back to calling the SH player poaching, English coach poaching, arrogant cheating pr**ks