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Post by Tom on Oct 15, 2011 11:53:11 GMT 1
Paddy, out of interest what made you think that France would thrash Wales? Bit about the match today. Very fortunate win for the French, helped by a red card for Warburton which i still can't believe after about 20 mins. You hardly ever see red cards given out in rugby, there have been times in matches when i've thought a red card might be dished but its only been a yellow. On this occasion Warburton's offence for a dangerous tackle was a yellow at best and yet he gets sent off Even then Wales had some close kicks, Hook slipped when taking one in the 1st half, Stephen Jones came close with conversion (though i thought Mike Phillips could have tried to touch down under the posts - it was clear every point was going to be crucial) and then Halfpenny's kick from the halfway line came a whisker away from going over, instead going just under the post. France deserved to lose by 5-7 points. I've been told that on Twitter its going around that the Irish referee Rolland's father may be French..Don't know if this is just mischief making though. If there's any justice Warburton will be available to play in the 3rd place playoff. Oh, and i hope France get hammered in the final, would probably prefer it to be by NZ.
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Post by Panda on Oct 15, 2011 11:57:49 GMT 1
Yes, Alain Rolland is half-French. You don't get a name like that without some French blood.
France must be the worst team to ever reach the World Cup final (and England in 2007 takes some beating).
All that's left now is to see how many France lose by next week. If NZ get to the final, it could be 30-40 points...
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Post by Tom on Oct 15, 2011 12:51:30 GMT 1
I thought it was a strange name for an Irishman! Makes you wonder why he was assigned this match though..
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Post by Paddy on Oct 15, 2011 20:16:57 GMT 1
It unfortunately was a red according to rule 14j. Warb let go in mid air with the head nearest the ground. It was not spearing or driving into the ground, in domestic rugby a yellow would have been given but in the world cup it is stricter.
Much worse in six nations has been seen.
I just thought Wales would be tired, they have a strong first team but no real back up. France I was expecting to turn it up today.
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