Australia vs France

[Stillknox]

Well after a full season of Top 14 and H-Cup, a long journey and two physical tests vs the All Blacks losing to the aussies and taking only one try it's not a drama.

 

[MunsterMan]

So under the new ELV's do Australia get to play with a different set of laws to everyone else? Mr.Pearson seemed to think so, ruined what could have been a good game.

I know he wasn't at his best today, but Matt Giteau is still the best fly half in the world.

James O'Connor seems to have it all as well, catch, kick, tackle, run, pass. He could still be playing in the 2021 world cup!

 

[skittles]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MunsterMan @ Jun 27 2009, 10:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

So under the new ELV's do Australia get to play with a different set of laws to everyone else? Mr.Pearson seemed to think so, ruined what could have been a good game.

I know he wasn't at his best today, but Matt Giteau is still the best fly half in the world.

James O'Connor seems to have it all as well, catch, kick, tackle, run, pass. He could still be playing in the 2021 world cup![/b]

It'll suck for him when he finds out he's turned up two years late.

I know what you're getting at though, he's definitely got a long future ahead of him if he manages to stay injury-free. And he barely plays fullback at Super 14 level, yet he's slotted in there perfectly for the Wallabies. :bravo:

 

[cyRil]

Is he sticking with the Force?

 

[Sebastian_Chabal]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dale @ Jun 27 2009, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

That was the most boring game of rugby I've seen in a long time. A growing endorsement for the game in Australia. KICK, reset scrum 5 times, KICK. Repeat for 80 minutes.[/b]

Agree +1

 

[Incredible Schalk]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MunsterMan @ Jun 27 2009, 01:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

So under the new ELV's do Australia get to play with a different set of laws to everyone else? Mr.Pearson seemed to think so, ruined what could have been a good game.

I know he wasn't at his best today, but Matt Giteau is still the best fly half in the world.James O'Connor seems to have it all as well, catch, kick, tackle, run, pass. He could still be playing in the 2021 world cup![/b]

You mean after Carter.. :huh:

 

[skittles]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cyRil of Ospreylia @ Jun 27 2009, 10:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Is he sticking with the Force?[/b]

Sure is.

 

[alexrugby]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Sebastian_Chabal @ Jun 27 2009, 04:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dale @ Jun 27 2009, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

That was the most boring game of rugby I've seen in a long time. A growing endorsement for the game in Australia. KICK, reset scrum 5 times, KICK. Repeat for 80 minutes.[/b]

Agree +1
[/b][/quote]

Yeah Scrums and kicks are too bothering while watching rugby

 

[elgringoborracho]

Lievremont has found great players for almost every position, except 9 and 10. 9 we have some that are not too bad, ie Dupuy or Parra, but the 10 spot is simply empty.

 

[shtove]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (skittles @ Jun 28 2009, 12:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MunsterMan @ Jun 27 2009, 10:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

James O'Connor seems to have it all as well, catch, kick, tackle, run, pass. He could still be playing in the 2021 world cup![/b]

It'll suck for him when he finds out he's turned up two years late.
[/b][/quote]
He'll be in good company - the All Blacks do that everytime!

 

[monkeypigeon]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (elgringoborracho @ Jun 27 2009, 05:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Lievremont has found great players for almost every position, except 9 and 10. 9 we have some that are not too bad, ie Dupuy or Parra, but the 10 spot is simply empty.[/b]

I really like François Trinh-Duc at 10 actually. Dupuy/Parra and Trihn-Du, with Bauxis coming off the bech if you need a more boring type of player?

The ref was woefull alriight. It was like he was making the rules up as he went along.

 

[Mr.cyclopede]

Trinh Duc best option as 10 for sure. Need time and experience, and this session of tests was fortunately positive for this.
Beauxis has a giant foot, but his kicks are not still plenty reliable. I think that not any opponent ignore that he never attacks the line, so here is one of the variation of game we are private of.
He's not sensitive to pressure for sure, but it looks like from me that he's not seen as a real danger ball in hand. Another big issue is how physically fragile he is. There is no match he presents signs problems, when is not in the infirmery...

Michalak is definitely over IMO, and would better see Baby as a spare (like to see him play more oftenly this position in Clermont next year)

 

[MunsterMan]

Baby had a great game against Wales in Paris this year, he has an absolutely massive boot. Could become a very good flyhalf. I'd stick with Parra and Trinh Duc myself, they could be starting for France together for the next 10 years.

 

[elgringoborracho]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Mr.cyclopede @ Jun 27 2009, 09:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Trinh Duc best option as 10 for sure. Need time and experience, and this session of tests was fortunately positive for this.
Beauxis has a giant foot, but his kicks are not still plenty reliable. I think that not any opponent ignore that he never attacks the line, so here is one of the variation of game we are private of.
He's not sensitive to pressure for sure, but it looks like from me that he's not seen as a real danger ball in hand. Another big issue is how physically fragile he is. There is no match he presents signs problems, when is not in the infirmery...

Michalak is definitely over IMO, and would better see Baby as a spare (like to see him play more oftenly this position in Clermont next year)[/b]

Totally agree, he's the flyhalf that best matches our style of play i reckon. He's going to improve alot, having a lot of gametime next year in Montpellier. Then he should move to a better club to start playing at international level more often.
This means: next year Montpellier, the year after, Toulouse, Clermont, Perpignan, Paris or Biarritz and in 2011 hopefully he's our regular 10.

 

[Wally]

Giteau/Barnes combination is really starting to fire.

It isn't a great testament to rugby union in this country that the Brisbane Broncos have a higher home crowd average then the Wallabies so far in 2009.

 

[alexrugby]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Wally @ Jun 28 2009, 10:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Giteau/Barnes combination is really starting to fire.

It isn't a great testament to rugby union in this country that the Brisbane Broncos have a higher home crowd average then the Wallabies so far in 2009.[/b]

Agree these guys are really cannons of hell

I like them very much as whole Wallabies

 

[monkeypigeon]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Wally @ Jun 28 2009, 07:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Giteau/Barnes combination is really starting to fire.

It isn't a great testament to rugby union in this country that the Brisbane Broncos have a higher home crowd average then the Wallabies so far in 2009.[/b]

They looked dangerous alright but their kicking was a bit all over the gaff (out of hand that is)

 

[alexrugby]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Monkeypigeon @ Jun 28 2009, 03:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Wally @ Jun 28 2009, 07:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Giteau/Barnes combination is really starting to fire.

It isn't a great testament to rugby union in this country that the Brisbane Broncos have a higher home crowd average then the Wallabies so far in 2009.[/b]

They looked dangerous alright but their kicking was a bit all over the gaff (out of hand that is)
[/b][/quote]

Interesting :mellow:

 

[monkeypigeon]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (LeksoRugby @ Jun 28 2009, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Monkeypigeon @ Jun 28 2009, 03:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Wally @ Jun 28 2009, 07:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Giteau/Barnes combination is really starting to fire.

It isn't a great testament to rugby union in this country that the Brisbane Broncos have a higher home crowd average then the Wallabies so far in 2009.[/b]

They looked dangerous alright but their kicking was a bit all over the gaff (out of hand that is)
[/b][/quote]

Interesting :mellow:
[/b][/quote]

No need to worry Dr. Lekso, it was probably just a once off bad-day.

 

[alexrugby]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Monkeypigeon @ Jun 28 2009, 03:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (LeksoRugby @ Jun 28 2009, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Monkeypigeon @ Jun 28 2009, 03:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Wally @ Jun 28 2009, 07:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Giteau/Barnes combination is really starting to fire.

It isn't a great testament to rugby union in this country that the Brisbane Broncos have a higher home crowd average then the Wallabies so far in 2009.[/b]

They looked dangerous alright but their kicking was a bit all over the gaff (out of hand that is)
[/b][/quote]

Interesting :mellow:
[/b][/quote]

No need to worry Dr. Lekso, it was probably just a once off bad-day.
[/b][/quote]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Thank you bro for reassurance