France v New Zealand - 16/11/2024 (20.10)

[miccloarch]

I definitely don't get my rugby opinions from reddit aka woke censorship central. I'm also never swayed by opinions merited on internet points and democratic "consensus."

this is the first time in recent memory ive seen anyone think he should be in the squad....let alone claim he's been brilliant

I'm guessing you frequent one of those Kiwi echo chambers.

 

[miccloarch]

Jalibert refused a spot on the bench. That's French.

Makes for great banter and credit to him for being an individual but it's a bit short sighted for a rugby player in the modern game.

Starters get more minutes but the bench is crucial and almost always influences the final result either way in a tight game. Having two different types of 10, and especially a 10 that can move to 15 allowing for a double pivot, is almost a standard these days.

 

[pagliaccio_euforico]

Makes for great banter and credit to him for being an individual but it's a bit short sighted for a rugby player in the modern game.

Starters get more minutes but the bench is crucial and almost always influences the final result either way in a tight game. Having two different types of 10, and especially a 10 that can move to 15 allowing for a double pivot, is almost a standard these days.

Apparently it wasn't a spot on the bench but rather a traveling reserve. Wanted to play for his club rather than sit in **** and tie.

 

[miccloarch]

Apparently it wasn't a spot on the bench but rather a traveling reserve. Wanted to play for his club rather than sit in **** and tie.

Hmm, conflicting reports. In Kiwi land, "reserve" means bench though I take it not so in Europe.

If true and he's all of a sudden third choice then his protest makes a bit more sense I guess.

Drama and comedy. So very French.