Natwest 6 Nations] Round 3 : France vs Italy 23/02/2018 2000hrs UTC/GMT

[TRF_Olyy]

Yeah that's surprising, Barnes (for my money) is the best ref in the business - I wish be could ref England games.


France are the most frustrating side in the world. They are just so dumb.
All the skill and talent you could want but consistently making terrible decisions/terrible kicking choices

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Yeah that's surprising, Barnes (for my money) is the best ref in the business - I wish be could ref England games.

I don't think you do, he really shits the bed in high intensity and close games. He's technically very good but I wouldn't pick him for a RWC final!

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

If Italy could set pillars and Allan didn't capitulate once every 15mins they'd be a match for the French.

 

[Reiser99]

I know this isn't the strongest french side, but at the moment this game is showing why these 2 sides are propping up the table.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

I don't think you do, he really shits the bed in high intensity and close games. He's technically very good but I wouldn't pick him for a RWC final!

So he's the Irish rugby of referees?

 

[Reiser99]

Also the replays haven't shown it, but if the french player stopped the quick drop out intentionally and twice, shouldn't that be a yellow for professional foul, especially if the french players hadn't reset.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

So he's the Irish rugby of referees?

Come to think of it, he is slowly building himself into the world's best! A few weeks out though!

 

[TRF_Olyy]

I don't think you do, he really shits the bed in high intensity and close games. He's technically very good but I wouldn't pick him for a RWC final!

I dunno, we see him every week in the premiership and I still rate him very highly
Him and JP Doyle are my two favourite referees.



This game is absolutely dire. I'd say it's like watching an age grade game but I think that'd be an insult to the standard of the u20s 6 Nations.

 

[TommiG88]

What was Allan doing? He wanted to give that pen away.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Allan is a bum, I thought he was good against Ireland and England in a losing team but he's putting Italy under needless pressure.

 

[ThebigARena]

France are terrible for white line fever easily could be 14 up if they were disciplined

 

[TheSaffycen]

This has been really poor at times, the Italians could easily win this. If they are fit enough and still in the game with 15 minutes to go...

The physicality in this match has been impressive, the Italian 6 taking a few names out there

 

[TommiG88]

This has been really poor at times, the Italians could easily win this. If they are fit enough and still in the game with 15 minutes to go...

The physicality in this match has been impressive, the Italian 6 taking a few names out there

I can't see Italy winning, as they are picking up the tempo. Scotland made sure that the French didn't have time to rest.

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

Negri is only 23, very impressive player. Is he naturalised or from the strong Zimbabwean--Italian community.

 

[TheSaffycen]

I can't see Italy winning, as they are picking up the tempo. Scotland made sure that the French didn't have time to rest.

You underestimate just how vicious the French fans could turn if Italy score first, added to the fact they have only made 4 points off 40 minutes of dominance.
Look about as confident as a 40 year old virgin in a strip club as soon as they get to the try line

 

[Reiser99]

How far is Chris Ashton's head up his captain's arse. 'He deserves a try, he deserves to be playing for France.'

 

[ThebigARena]

France should be 20 up by now , toytalu dominant and Italy offered very little I expect France to win by 15 to 20 when all said and done , no chance Italy are winning this game imo

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Ashton doesn't sound very northern.

France has changed him.

 

[TommiG88]

JP is a joker.

1) wales were unlucky against England
2) Ireland have been the best attacking side this 6n (0 line breaks v France)

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Oh my God,
France have to be doing this on purpose