Meagre start for France but at least Wayne Barnes the referee has picked up Ritchie McCaw for mucking about - as he always does... I may be wrong but I think a cheap and nasty shot was made by Robinson, the New Zealand lock, on Betsen - watch this space as I have not been able to see a replay - as yet. Lots of off the ball obstruction by the All Greys - very subtle stuff.
I have to say that Murray Mexted's true colours are finally showing through - the blinkers are on Murray - and we are listening!
Ok - I took the dog for a walk and didn't see the second half - too nervous unfortunately... GREAT WIN - AND ROMANCE WINS THE DAY! (See a previous post).
Well done for the frogs, no? And for the coming match, what do you expect ?
Posted by: Melle | 06 October 2007 at 22:55
Salut Armelle - a great game, especially for the second half I hear! Fantastic results for both England and France - it shows the power of the mind in difficult situations. Mental toughness allied to extreme physical effort won the day for both teams. On form, England should 'strangle' the French forwards next week.However, I am happy for rugby to win. Always. Keep posting.
Posted by: Martin | 06 October 2007 at 23:09
http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/home/fixtures/round=101/match=10114/statistics.html
RWC 2007 site - an amazing tackle count by the French - in fact the stats are so lopsided it is a wonder there were fifteen Frenchmen on the field! Take a look...
Posted by: Martin | 06 October 2007 at 23:32
Martin, I can't believe you took the dog for a walk! The only way you would have got me out of the house was if there was World War III going on, and that was happening on TV. France was magnificent and brave. The All Blacks cheated by using shoulders, elbows and fists...losers...
Posted by: domdefinitelyfrance | 06 October 2007 at 23:38
the french were magnificent second half i was crying at the end. Caveman (sea bass) Michelak and and dominici worked wonders go france lets hope scotland can do the same tomorrow against argentina im sure if they were watching todays matches they will have picked up some vital clues on how to win as an underdog!
Posted by: annie | 07 October 2007 at 00:29
Was it just me or wasn't the haka already a preview for the match to come?
The french came right up to the line to face the all blacks (sort of) and rightly so. Just the look on Jesus' (Chabal) face said it all, the frenchies were mentally prepared! The rest...is history!
Fantastic!
Posted by: Emilie-Italy | 07 October 2007 at 13:11
emilie i have just looked on the plessis blog and i dont know if youve seen it yet but sylvain has posted a video of the haka yesterday against the french Chabal's face was a picture and i would love to know what he was saying as well brilliant win so deserved
Posted by: annie | 07 October 2007 at 13:18
Haven't seen it...will check it out now! Thanks cos I would love to see it again, it's definitely worth another look!
Posted by: Emilie-Italy | 07 October 2007 at 13:22