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Today, a Tongan was tested for a high tattoo. The test proved positive and he was sentenced to ten minutes in the parlour...

Castagniede a dit "France gagnera de 10 points"
Thomas Castagniede said that France will win by 10 points, following his first foray into commentating for ITV3.
First thoughts: all very wooden from Jim Rosenthal, a lousy intro sequence for the programme, and I am often suspicious of  'motivational speeches to camera - a la Brian Ashton.
Rookie ex- England players Martin Johnson and Will Greenwood have turned orange for TV purposes but, actually, I find Will Greenwood to be quite astute in his comments.
I'm off to the telly again because the teams are taking the field.
Enjoy the game everyone, and the corned beef sandwiches at half time...all washed down with a glass of  vin de pays - or better! I'm sure the guy pictured will be there - the Stade Francais "Rat man"!
May the best team win.

Ready, Stade, GO!

Today's the day.
Charge your glasses and get ready for the action - a great tournament in a beautiful city. France was unlucky not to be given the Olympic honour for 2012...this tournament will represent a microcosm of  just what they can achieve when the eye of the world is upon them.
Check out Le Parisien and L'Equipe for some great photos - and by all means read Eddie Butler and William Fotheringham in the Guardian / Observer - commentators par excellence on all matters rugby!
Above all, enjoy the spirit.
Who do you think is going to win?
South Africa or France - how about that for starters?!

Don't Try For Me Argentina

Ah! 'La chanson d'Evita...OK - it's a bit corny but don't beef.
The Argentine XV are ready for a forward battle this Friday evening. Coach Laporte is scared of his forthcoming promotion to the French government   worried about the formidable Argentine spirit which has seen them pressurise the best of sides - for 80 minutes. He needs the result as much as the team as it represents the aspirations of government in France...  There will not be many 'gift' games like the one Scotland presented to Italy in the six nations last year but early success for the Pumas will make life difficult for France. Stay cool. The photo shows an Argentinian barman preparing for the match. His personal trainer is to the right and there is even a picture of 'Ben' in the background. You can get 66-1 for Argentina. 6-1 for France.

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