[2025 Six Nations] Italy vs France - 23/02/25

[Tooting Carmen]

Italian rugby is like Jaws - just when you think it is safe to go back in the water... (The U20's were equally atrocious last night too).

 

[Toulousain ex French fan]

Big win, but how long did Italy test us for? Did we need a 7-1 split vs Italy?
Real question is FG any closer to knowing his best XV from his right hand? I wonder. We know our players can
play test, it's the coaching I wonder about, not the players.
Five years in the job, does FG still need try three 10s in three games? What's our starting XV for Dublin? Ntamack, Jalibert or Ramos at 10?
Other question, can we come back from behind when tested for 80 minutes as we will be in Dublin? Running in 11 tries is nice but what did FG learn from it? we will know in Dublin...

 

[dirty harry]

Big win, but how long did Italy test us for? Did we need a 7-1 split vs Italy?
Real question is FG any closer to knowing his best XV from his right hand? I wonder. We know our players can
play test, it's the coaching I wonder about, not the players.
Five years in the job, does FG still need try three 10s in three games? What's our starting XV for Dublin? Ntamack, Jalibert or Ramos at 10?
Other question, can we come back from behind when tested for 80 minutes as we will be in Dublin? Running in 11 tries is nice but what did FG learn from it? we will know in Dublin...

He certainly learned that Dupont is a world class 9, poor 10. France attacking structure went AWOL when he moved there. Although to his credit the game had gone

 

[Toulousain ex French fan]

but we absolutely do not need Dupont or Ramos at 10 when we have Ntamack or Jalibert....I hope he learnt more than that!

 

[Gavin]

but we absolutely do not need Dupont or Ramos at 10 when we have Ntamack or Jalibert....I hope he learnt more than that!

What's his beef with Jalibert? It seems personal now.

Or is it Jalibert doesn't work well with Dupont as they are similar players who the club team is based around.

 

[Toulousain ex French fan]

Jalibert is a bit of a hot head but a really good 10. Nothing a bit of man to man coaching won't fix. I thought that's what a coach does.

 

[duncanb]

Big win, but how long did Italy test us for? Did we need a 7-1 split vs Italy?
Real question is FG any closer to knowing his best XV from his right hand? I wonder. We know our players can
play test, it's the coaching I wonder about, not the players.
Five years in the job, does FG still need try three 10s in three games? What's our starting XV for Dublin? Ntamack, Jalibert or Ramos at 10?
Other question, can we come back from behind when tested for 80 minutes as we will be in Dublin? Running in 11 tries is nice but what did FG learn from it? we will know in Dublin...

Very considered, I will say I don't see alot of French Rugby.
Clearly a lot of talent and coaching is generally a high standard.
Your best to me is obviously Ntamak, followed by Jailbert.
Ramos in 23 provides extra cover at 10.
Personally.
If dupont can play 10 , Ramos in 23 Ntamak in 23 Jailbert is kind of not needed.
I agree 7 1 bench split is crazy unless injury or yellow cards HIA fall any teams way.