France vs Scotland - 12/08/23

[Which Tyler]

I think you do have to have them, and I don't think that 2 is enough.
Without them, players go 15+ weeks without any matches, relying on "gym fit" instantly translating to "match fit" It doesn't

There's a reason that unions arrange these matches.
There's a reason the clubs arrange these matches (after shorter breaks).
Hell, most shitty-level amateur clubs have a game or two during pre-season.

 

[Ferrari333SP]

I genuinely hate these warm up matches. They're all meh and you get stuff like this happening ruining individuals' dreams and damaging team plans. There's far more to lose than to gain.

If we have to have them, 2 maximum.

I agree; should be a max of two. Would bring a bit more chaos to the opening matches of the RWC, which I think would be great from an upset perspective.

 

[ikvat]

It's became a business like footy is.
They want more and more matchs.

 

[Bruce_ma gooshvili]

i was already thinking I think France were slightly less than a 50% chance of getting past the QF based on their defensive showings in 2023 and obviously this doesn't change that. What a shame for the lad.