France vs ABs

[francoisfou]

The French team for the ABs:

1. Wardi, 2. Marchand, 3. Atonio, 4. Woki, 5. Flament, 6. Cros, 7. Ollivon, 8. Alldritt, 9. Dupont (cap.), 10. Jalibert, 11. Villière, 12. Moefana, 13. Fickou, 14. Penaud, 15. Ramos

16. Mauvaka, 17. Gros, 18. Aldegheri, 19. Taofifenua, 20. Boudehent, 21. Lucu, 22. Vincent, 23. Jaminet

Can't wait! Allez les Bleus!
Although I'm wondering if there'll wear blue if the ABs wear black. Will there be a toss of the coin to decide what colour jersey they'll wear?

[Puja]

Thought this deserved its own thread.

France's depth is ridiculous. No other nation could just shake off losing Danty and Ntmack.

Puja

[tigran]

The French team for the ABs:

1. Wardi, 2. Marchand, 3. Atonio, 4. Woki, 5. Flament, 6. Cros, 7. Ollivon, 8. Alldritt, 9. Dupont (cap.), 10. Jalibert, 11. Villière, 12. Moefana, 13. Fickou, 14. Penaud, 15. Ramos

16. Mauvaka, 17. Gros, 18. Aldegheri, 19. Taofifenua, 20. Boudehent, 21. Lucu, 22. Vincent, 23. Jaminet

Can't wait! Allez les Bleus!
Although I'm wondering if there'll wear blue if the ABs wear black. Will there be a toss of the coin to decide what colour jersey they'll wear?

France will play in White, the blacks in Black

[francoisfou]

The French team for the ABs:

1. Wardi, 2. Marchand, 3. Atonio, 4. Woki, 5. Flament, 6. Cros, 7. Ollivon, 8. Alldritt, 9. Dupont (cap.), 10. Jalibert, 11. Villière, 12. Moefana, 13. Fickou, 14. Penaud, 15. Ramos

16. Mauvaka, 17. Gros, 18. Aldegheri, 19. Taofifenua, 20. Boudehent, 21. Lucu, 22. Vincent, 23. Jaminet

Can't wait! Allez les Bleus!
Although I'm wondering if there'll wear blue if the ABs wear black. Will there be a toss of the coin to decide what colour jersey they'll wear?

France will play in White, the blacks in Black

It’s scandalous, I tell ye!

[morepork]

I think France should also be compelled to play barefoot.

It's only fair.

[francoisfou]

I think France should also be compelled to play barefoot.

It's only fair.

On yer bike, porkie!

[Cameo]

Thought this deserved its own thread.

France's depth is ridiculous. No other nation could just shake off losing Danty and Ntmack.

Puja

They've also somehow dropped Serin from their squad when he would start for most other teams.

[BaldiePete]

All Black team. No Jordie Barrett, Anton Lienert- Brown starts in his place.

B Barrett, Jordan, R Ioane, Lienert-Brown, Telea; Mo'unga, Smith; De Groot, Taylor, Laulala; S Barrett, Whitelock; Papalii, Cane (capt), Savea.

Replacements: Taukei'aho, Tu'ungafasi, Newell, Vaa'i, Jacobson, Christie, Havili, Fainga'anuku.

[Lizard]

As an All Blacks supporter, I was not quite sure why it seemed a bit familiar to have this unusual feeling of looking forward hugely to a match that I am convinced we will lose. Then I realised it's the exact feeling you get before our cricket team plays a test against Australia.

[morepork]

As an All Blacks supporter, I was not quite sure why it seemed a bit familiar to have this unusual feeling of looking forward hugely to a match that I am convinced we will lose. Then I realised it's the exact feeling you get before our cricket team plays a test against Australia.

Not in a final but...

[Numbers]

As an All Blacks supporter, I was not quite sure why it seemed a bit familiar to have this unusual feeling of looking forward hugely to a match that I am convinced we will lose. Then I realised it's the exact feeling you get before our cricket team plays a test against Australia.

I thought that Barrett has been very impressive at 12 when I've seen him, is he carrying a knock or something?

[Numbers]

What a great match to start the tournament tho, I can't wait.

[Lizard]

As an All Blacks supporter, I was not quite sure why it seemed a bit familiar to have this unusual feeling of looking forward hugely to a match that I am convinced we will lose. Then I realised it's the exact feeling you get before our cricket team plays a test against Australia.

I thought that Barrett has been very impressive at 12 when I've seen him, is he carrying a knock or something?

Knee. Should be ok by next week apparently. He would definitely have started otherwise.

[Puja]

What a great match to start the tournament tho, I can't wait.

Bold scheduling as well. Last time France hosted, they had Argentina in the opening game and got turned over, leading to the next three RWCs having the hosts given one of their easier games to begin with, to guarantee a win (NZ vs Tonga, England vs Fiji, Japan vs Russia). Will be a bit of a dampener if NZ suddenly get their mojo back and France wilt.

Puja

[tigran]

Any prédiction ?

[Puja]

Any prédiction ?

France 30 - 10 New Zealand

Puja

[Numbers]

I'm finding this one difficult to call, I think the first 20 will be very important and probably shape the result.

My head says France but I think the AB's could just as easily win this, I'm going to go for an ABs win by less than 7.

[tigran]

Any prédiction ?

France 30 - 10 New Zealand

Puja

Man, that's more than the boldest french supporter

[Which Tyler]

Karl Dixon to do his best to ruin the game; but the rugby still finds a way of winning

[Puja]

Any prédiction ?

France 30 - 10 New Zealand

Puja

Man, that's more than the boldest french supporter

Your lot are terrifying and this isn't a vintage ABs team.

Puja

[Son of Mathonwy]

France 33 - 18 New Zealand

[Which Tyler]

[Which Tyler]

Old, but worth repeating

[bruce]

Very french opening ceremony

[bruce]

and a nice warm welcome for Macron..