France (6) 17 / Ireland (17) 17 (Final Score)
France and Ireland did battle in the Six Nations at Stade de France, Paris at 17:00 SA Time (15:00 GMT, 16:00 Local French Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.
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Scorers:
France:
- Penalties – Morgan Parra (4)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Wesley Fofana (1)
- Conversions – 0
Ireland:
- Penalties – Jonathan Sexton (1)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Tommy Bowe (2)
- Conversions – Jonathan Sexton (2)
Teams:
France: 15 Clement Poitrenaud, 14 Vincent Clerc, 13 Aurelien Rougerie, 12 Wesley Fofana, 11 Julien Malzieu, 10 Francois Trinh-Duc, 9 Morgan Parra, 8 Imanol Harinordoquy, 7 Julien Bonnaire, 6 Thierry Dusautoir (captain), 5 Yoann Maestri, 4 Pascal Papé, 3 Nicolas Mas, 2 Dimitry Szarzewski, 1 Jean-Baptiste Poux.
Replacements: 16 William Servat, 17 Vincent Debaty, 18 Lionel Nallet, 19 Louis Picamoles, 20 Julien Dupuy, 21 Lionel Beauxis, 22 Maxime Mermoz.
Ireland: 15 Rob Kearney, 14 Tommy Bowe, 13 Keith Earls, 12 Gordon D’Arcy, 11 Andrew Trimble, 10 Jonathan Sexton, 9 Conor Murray, 8 Jamie Heaslip, 7 Sean O’Brien, 6 Stephen Ferris, 5 Paul O’Connell (captain), 4 Donncha O’Callaghan, 3 Mike Ross, 2 Rory Best, 1 Cian Healy.
Replacements: 16 Sean Cronin, 17 Tom Court, 18 Donnacha Ryan, 19 Peter O’Mahony, 20 Eoin Reddan, 21 Ronan O’Gara, 22 Fergus McFadden.
Date: Sunday 4 March 2012
Venue: Stade de France, Paris
Kick-off: 17:00 SA Time (15:00 GMT, 16:00 Local French Time)
Expected weather: Plenty of cloud and rain around. High of 10°C and a low of 4°C
Referee: Dave Pearson (England)
Assistant referees: Wayne Barnes (England), Andrew Small (England)
TMO: Geoff Warren (England)
@ grootblousmile:
Oh yes sorry forgot about your kak internet.
Penalty Ireland… in the France half, yet they go for touch
This is the thing about France. They are capable of playing so kak on the day. Now they have basically given the match to Ireland on a platter.
@ The_Young_Turk:I bought a drifta yesterday, to watch the replays at the rugby. it was 20 seconds behind the real thing!
33 @ The_Young_Turk:
Yip, they’re like the Cheetahs…. hehehe
France should still take this one…. but heck, who knows
France certainly look stronger, shame they struggle to play rugby
@ grootblousmile:
The Bulls were awesome yesterday! Cheatahs just don’t have the players – can’t compare them to France who are capable but who sometimes are simply not interested…
33 @ The_Young_Turk:
34 @ Just For Kicks:
What do you guys make of the Hougie suspension for a week?
Much better from France. Finish it off frogs
France with some deft touches, and good passing.
Penalty France, eaaasy one
France, when they play well are just sublime…
Ireland 7 / 3 France
38 @ The_Young_Turk:
Au contraire…. the Cheetahs supporters think the Cheetahs have the players AND the depth!
Penalty Ireland, aesy one too… on the France 22
@ grootblousmile:
Didn’t think the red card was warranted in the first place as he never drove the guy into the ground. But relieved and satisfied that the suspension was only 1 week. Only those ridiculous one-eyed Cheatahs supporters would object. I find it very frustrating and not enjoyable interacting with close-minded, irrational people like them. Like arguing with a drunk or a child having a tantrum
39@ grootblousmile:I don’t think he did anything malicious at all, realised his mistake as soon as he did it, apologised straight away, but the law is the law, and a red card is the law. A suspension had to come, unfortunately, and I am glad it was only a week. He didn’t deserve more. But, boy, he impressed me yesterday. This boy is talented. I think he will go far, will become as good as FdP, if not better. Watch this space. He reads the game better than I have seen a scrummie do in a long time. Just needs to work a bit on his kicks, but he is the all round package, and just keeps getting better
Ireland 10 / 3 France
Look, I like the Cheatahs and very much want to see them do well. I even picked them on bru, but I am realistic. Wishes are not reality. I live in the real world and not some fantasy land where it’s my team right or wrong!
46 @ The_Young_Turk:
47 @ Just For Kicks:
Yip…. I know it was’nt malicious by him and I’m glad it’s only 1 week.
Penalty to France… on the Ireland 22… just sneaks over the bar.
Ireland 10 / 6 France
49@ The_Young_Turk:Here here
Before the start of the competition, I didn’t think that the Bulls would be able to be competitive after losing so many top players. Not because I have something against the Bulls personally. Now after seeing them play and perform, i am re-evaluating my opinion. They look like they can go all the way and next week against the Blues we will see them against top kiwi opposition and then can judge them better.
Deserves a card
Luck with the French as the ball bounces off Bowe as he tries for another intercept. France come away with a penalty
It’s early days in Super Rugby… the competition is long!
I was afraid that the loss of experienced players would hamper the Bulls, but so far so good.
Stormers also 2 from 2 and will now get their bye-points on the trot, so effectively it’ll be 3 from 3 without bonus points for them too. Stormers forwards looking better than last year, except for Langbek, who I think is in dismal form. Young Etsebeth is a real revelation.
Penalty France and Parra hooks it…. oi vei!
Lucky For Ireland, really blatant and they got away with it.
Missed
@ The_Young_Turk:I agree, Bulls looking strong, but I don’t think they’ve really been tested yet. Would like to see them under a bit of pressure. But they could go all the way
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