France vs Argentina

Being played in Lille, will provide coverage if I can find anything.

France: 15 Brice Dulin, 14 Wesley Fofana, 13 Florian Fritz, 12 Maxime Mermoz, 11 Vincent Clerc, 10 Fredrick Michalak, 9 Maxime Machaneud, 8 Louis Picamoles, 7 Fulgence Quedraogo, 6 Yannick Nyanga, 5 Yoann Maestri, 4 Pascal Pape, 3 Nicolas Mas, 2 Dimitri Szarzewski, 1 Yannick Forestier. Replacements: Benjamin Kayser, Tomas Domingo, Vincent Debate, Jose Suta, Damien Chouly, Morgan Parra, Francois Trinh-duc, Yoann Huget.

Argentina:15 Lucas Amorosino, 14 Horciao Agulla, 13 Gonzalo Tiesi, 12 Marcelo Bosch, 11 Juan Imhoff, 10 Nicolas Sanchez, 9 Martin Landajo, 8 Leonardo Senatore, 7 Juan Manuel Leguizamon, 6 Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe, 5 Julio Farias Cabello, 4 Manuel Carizza, 3 Juan Figallo, 2 Eusebio Guinazo, 1 Marcus Ayerza. Replacements: Augustin Creevy, Nahuel Lobo, Francisco Gomez Kodela, Tomas Vallejos Cinalli, Tomas de la Vega, Tomas Cubelli, Gonzalo Camacho, Joaquin Tuculet.

So now here's Argentina real test (as the Wales test didn't count much). They're up against a team that can negate their play but also has the firepower behind.

Looking forward to this game. French backrow were majestic last week. Going to be agreat battle there particularly between the two 8s.

This on tonight? Anyone have a link?

blues I said i'd provide coverage. We have to wait closer to the KO time to get it though.

Nice colouring, it threw me I didn't read the whole thing

good start from Argentina :-)

What channel is this on?

profitius wrote:What channel is this on?

Setanta PPV.

Or one of those "free" online channels.!!

pm me for a link

Have you got a link TJ?

Argentina lining up a penalty.

And it's over. 13-3. France don't know what's hit them.

Anyone got a link?

Absolutely stunning response by the French. An ensemble piece of attacking play ending on the left winger, Clerc, who dances down the touchline, moves infield and is tackled but the supporting players move the ball through the hands and eventually go over.

Great stuff. Best match so far of the weekend. Both sides out to play.

Link anyone?

Argentina 13 - 3 up I see.

2nd try for Vincent Clerc

And another brilliant break and a beautiful dink through puts the French winger, Clerc, in space again as he picks up on the bounce and under the posts.

Lovely play.

17-13. Game on.

Link anyone?

France are looking quality this season

What a try!

In the Argentine 22, the French 6. Nyanga, bursts from the base of the ruck, and powers towards the line, and goes over with two players hanging off him.

France have definitely turned up.

24-13.

Take it theres not a link going???

Dw, Found one

i said already on this forum that France have become the new SA as NZ's rivals to the #1 spot. I was dismissed then, but believe me I am right.

thebluesmancometh wrote:Take it theres not a link going???

you've got mail

Apologies, I thought it was on later.

pot it was nyanga for the try no?

anotherworldofpain wrote:i said already on this forum that France have become the new SA as NZ's rivals to the #1 spot. I was dismissed then, but believe me I am right.

It's always about you, really, AWOP.

Cheers morg xxx

GavinDragon wrote:pot it was nyanga for the try no?

Could be. They all look the same to me. Although the Argies have stripes which helps.

Pot Hale, it's Nyanga, not Maestri .
Incredibly running game all along . The effective playing time is very high . The Argentinian try came from a brilliant inspiration and vision, the first French try started in their 22, all hand-made .
Very pleasant to watch, thanks to both teams until now .

France look incredibly strong. Shame they don't face NZ this season.

phildange wrote:Pot Hale, it's Nyanga, not Maestri .
Incredibly running game all along . The effective playing time is very high . The Argentinian try came from a brilliant inspiration and vision, the first French try started in their 22, all hand-made .
Very pleasant to watch, thanks to both teams until now .

Sorry, misread number on shirt. I'm sure you're right.

Who are France's next opponent?

Ha Ha ! Nyanga is rather blacker than Maestri ...
Samoa is next and last opponent.

Oh right... Was hoping it would be SA. Be weary of those south sea islanders again . It'll be interesting to see how both teams compare in the physicslity department. Samoa were possessed last night.

Thought France would be stronger. However, Argentina havnt just come through 6 tough RC matches and a late revival against Wales to not compete in this second half. I think theyll do that and France had BETTER be weary. Argie are not finished yet.

That might be the sexiest camera angle I have ever seen for that kick at goal...

DG by Freddie. 27-16 to Les Bleus.

French TV coverage is very artsy, but it's fricken hard to work out what's going on.

Taylorman wrote:Thought France would be stronger. However, Argentina havnt just come through 6 tough RC matches and a late revival against Wales to not compete in this second half. I think theyll do that and France had BETTER be weary. Argie are not finished yet.

Weary or wary?

WOW I know the pitch has been called a bit ropy recently but that is nuts, it makes the MS look top notch!

Blokes out with gardening tools from my shed trying to fix the pitch. How did they manage to nick them?

Whats the score guys? Anyone have a good stream?

Stop picking on the mans vowels.

rodders wrote:Whats the score guys? Anyone have a good stream?

27-16.

I had a good stream earlier after my third pint. Bit of a personal question I would have thought. Still you get all sorts on 606.

Do you think this game is so entertaining and flowing because Steve Walsh is such a great ref?

AWOP you're a king amongst ants

Score : 27-19 . The pitch will be totally replaced after this game . It was its last game tonight .
The game is slower in the second half . They all look exhausted . This young Machenaud did too many mistakes . Parra in .

rodders

http://www.globalsp.ho8.com/

Another penno to Argentina - offside maybe?

Sanchez readies his boot. Lots of traditional French booing and whistles doesn't prevent it going over.

27-19.

France have lost their way somewhat. And Argentina have tightened up their defence.

Thanks Johny/Bluesman sorted now.Cheers