Semi Final 1 - France vs Wales - Page 2

Son Of Coco · 15-10-2011, 02:24 AM

Sent off for that!? **** me dead! Is this the netball semi-final?

Johnners · 15-10-2011, 02:24 AM

Definitely a yellow imo.

BoyBrumby · 15-10-2011, 02:26 AM

French shredding the Welsh at the scrum there, earned their penalty.

Can't believe that decision tho; effectively runied the spectacle now. Not often I feel sorry for the Welsh, but...

nick-o · 15-10-2011, 02:30 AM

Basically all over already, heh

Bahnz · 15-10-2011, 02:33 AM

Rolland in over-excited ref shocker.

wpdavid · 15-10-2011, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick-o

Basically all over already, heh

Yeah - it's a real shame, but the French should run up a cricket score here.

Nice work by the ref by all accounts

Hurricane · 15-10-2011, 02:34 AM

France havn't scored yet - and France's 10 is not playing great so far.

BoyBrumby · 15-10-2011, 02:36 AM

Hook can't miss those now. That's 6 points gone begging.

wpdavid · 15-10-2011, 02:36 AM

Another missed kick. I know it was a long way out, but they need to nail those. It would be interesting to see how the French respond if Wales do nick a lead from somewhere.

nick-o · 15-10-2011, 02:48 AM

Hook having a shocker; this is so disappointing

flibbertyjibber · 15-10-2011, 02:50 AM

Didn't realise Martin Atkinson was reffing this match.

Seemed harsh but Wales have done well not to be overrun in the rest of that half. France don't look that good so if Hook can get his kicking boots on all hope is not lost yet.

Somerset · 15-10-2011, 02:51 AM

I realise Clerc wasn't seriously injured but Warburton's spear tackle was a fair red card in my view. Real blow for Wales particularly with Adam Jones gone early. Overall I thought it was a pretty average first half, neither side making the most of their chances with Hook missing most of Wales' opportunities to score points and France bombing try scoring opportunities when they've been in the Welsh 22.

BoyBrumby · 15-10-2011, 02:59 AM

Can't agree. Warburton lifted him over the horizontal, yes, but he didn't slam him into the ground.

We have three back row forwards in our commentary team in Pienaar, Dallaglio and Martyn Williams and all said the same thing: Warburton hit him too well and it lifted him up. The big Welsh #7 must have a good three stone on Clerc.

flibbertyjibber · 15-10-2011, 02:59 AM

How is that a spear tackle, he just hit him hard then let him go long before he hit the ground. Not his fault the surrender monkey got taken off his feet so easily.

Hurricane · 15-10-2011, 03:13 AM

Agree with JM - French need to run it (within reason)

15-10-2011, 02:24 AM	#16 (permalink)
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15-10-2011, 02:26 AM	#18 (permalink)
BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,622	French shredding the Welsh at the scrum there, earned their penalty. Can't believe that decision tho; effectively runied the spectacle now. Not often I feel sorry for the Welsh, but... __________________ *- As featured in The Independent.* "This is not the time for namby-pamby promising youngsters who might just do something; not the time for building for the future. Pragmatism rules and they don't come more pragmatic than Rogers." - Victor Marks makes the case for stiff-legged and stiff-armed 35 year old left-handers in Ashes squads

15-10-2011, 02:34 AM	#22 (permalink)
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15-10-2011, 02:30 AM	#19 (permalink)
nick-o U19 Debutant Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tokyo/London Posts: 324	Basically all over already, heh

15-10-2011, 02:36 AM	#23 (permalink)
BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,622	Hook can't miss those now. That's 6 points gone begging.

15-10-2011, 02:36 AM	#24 (permalink)
wpdavid Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 7,912	Another missed kick. I know it was a long way out, but they need to nail those. It would be interesting to see how the French respond if Wales do nick a lead from somewhere.

15-10-2011, 02:48 AM	#25 (permalink)
nick-o U19 Debutant Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tokyo/London Posts: 324	Hook having a shocker; this is so disappointing

15-10-2011, 02:50 AM	#26 (permalink)
flibbertyjibber Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England Posts: 7,935	Didn't realise Martin Atkinson was reffing this match. Seemed harsh but Wales have done well not to be overrun in the rest of that half. France don't look that good so if Hook can get his kicking boots on all hope is not lost yet.

15-10-2011, 02:51 AM	#27 (permalink)
Somerset Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 9,863	I realise Clerc wasn't seriously injured but Warburton's spear tackle was a fair red card in my view. Real blow for Wales particularly with Adam Jones gone early. Overall I thought it was a pretty average first half, neither side making the most of their chances with Hook missing most of Wales' opportunities to score points and France bombing try scoring opportunities when they've been in the Welsh 22.

15-10-2011, 02:59 AM	#28 (permalink)
BoyBrumby Englishman Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Doing the stance Posts: 42,622	Can't agree. Warburton lifted him over the horizontal, yes, but he didn't slam him into the ground. We have three back row forwards in our commentary team in Pienaar, Dallaglio and Martyn Williams and all said the same thing: Warburton hit him too well and it lifted him up. The big Welsh #7 must have a good three stone on Clerc.

15-10-2011, 02:59 AM	#29 (permalink)
flibbertyjibber Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England Posts: 7,935	How is that a spear tackle, he just hit him hard then let him go long before he hit the ground. Not his fault the surrender monkey got taken off his feet so easily.

15-10-2011, 03:13 AM	#30 (permalink)
Hurricane International Captain Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wellington Posts: 7,358	Agree with JM - French need to run it (within reason)

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