France vs Scotland - 16/03/2013

[Getofmeland]

Stade de France, France
20:00, 16/03/13​

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[Big Ewis]

France by...15.

 

[Jbobo]

France by 3 through their defensive effort and scrum. However Scotland are looking much stronger in attack, especially on the counter, so it will be an interesting one.

 

[Big Ewis]

* cough cough* ahemm....what was....ahemm...what was that ?!! "much stronger on attack" ?!!

 

[Jbobo]

okay okay, a wee bit more clinical so far possibly, maybe

 

[Big Ewis]

theeeeeeeere ya go !

The reason I'm saying this is because I'm bummed they can't unleash those backs more efficiently. They've got talent, but just not enough order throughout the team for it to really shine. I mean how many intercept tries, charge-down tries all that stuff, "anticipation" tries let's call them - have Scotland had since November !

 

[iINDOMINUSxx]

it is a tough one to call because i know they lost to italy but france now are getting their good players back like Maxime Medard and Vincent Clerc etc. but scotland have been playing quite good so im not sure whos gonna win but COME ONE SCOTLAND!!!!!

 

[seatea15]

I really hope that Scotland will stop kicking every ball they receive and perhaps pass the ball every now and then. And maybe... just maybe, if they're feeling adventurous, contest the breakdown occasionally.

If that can happen I see a very interesting game! Scotland have nothing to lose, they already have their most successful 6 Nations in years. France on the flip side have a hope of avoiding the wooden spoon, but a whole lot to lose.

 

[oldscumbagonian]

Much will depend on PSA's selection. Michalak at 10 again? Scotland in with a shout. T-D at 10? Scotland might struggle to get a result

 

[Ospreylian]

Much will depend on PSA's selection. Michalak at 10 again? Scotland in with a shout. T-D at 10? Scotland might struggle to get a result

Completely agree.

Michalak + Machanaud = Scotland win by 3-10 points
Trinh- Duc + Parra = France win by 3

 

[ZeFrenchy]

i really hope that France will stop kicking every ball they receive and perhaps pass the ball every now and then. And maybe... Just maybe, if they're feeling adventurous, contest the breakdown occasionally.

If that can happen i see a very interesting game! France have nothing to lose, they already have their least successful 6 nations in years.

ftfy

 

[Legio]

France v Scotland tickets.

Hi all,

Can anyone recommend a website where one could re sale tickets for the France v Scotland game? A friend of mine is selling 2 catagory 2 tickets at face value, hate to see them go to waste.

Thanks.

 

[Big Ewis]

Completely agree.

Michalak + Machanaud = Scotland win by 3-10 points
Trinh- Duc + Parra = France win by 3

caaaaaaaaahm aaaaaaaaaaahn !! :lol:
no no, by 35 while you're at it...

 

[iINDOMINUSxx]

I really hope that Scotland will stop kicking every ball they receive and perhaps pass the ball every now and then. And maybe... just maybe, if they're feeling adventurous, contest the breakdown occasionally.

If that can happen I see a very interesting game! Scotland have nothing to lose, they already have their most successful 6 Nations in years. France on the flip side have a hope of avoiding the wooden spoon, but a whole lot to lose.

totally agree they should kick when their atleast in their 22 not up on the half way line

 

[SelimNiai]

Am I mad to be shocked how Scotland are 11/2 to win. Thought they may be worth a bit less, 7/4 or 2-3/1 maybe

 

[Big Ewis]

http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3820_8564614,00.html

Some changes for the French squad.

 

[ratsapprentice]

Would love to see a TD-Fofana-Fickou midfield. I think the French scrum could have a field day if they want to.

 

[Big Ewis]

^ yeh, the scrum alone I thought should be a strong advantage for France...but Scotland HAS impressed me in that dept. this year, thought they were alright but still Wales, England, France, Italy...world's toughest scrums right there, and they still have managed a balanced and surprising ripost so far...but in Paris, I see them getting semi-destroyed every 2-3 scrum...

Yes, excited to finally see Fickou at int'l level this year...

 

[wertas]

How many lives has Michalak? If I remember correctly, France Rugby Union scrapted comitee before this year Six Nation who was responsible for players selection and left it for coach. I think they should move back to it or fire PSA. Michalak again at 10??? It is no funny anymore.

 

[Dougydeluxe]

Scotland HAVE to stop kicking the ball away. In the 22, that is fine, outside they need to stop. Wales and Ireland took the same tactic of not kicking back and instead ran it. It worked great, because it gave Scotland's back three very little to counter with.

France look good, should be a great match. Scotland have two wins... now lets just go run!