Wales v France: Score prediction

France beat an extremely poor England side and lost the 2nd half 12-3. They also lost 2 pool matches, a heavy defeat to NZ and a loss to Tonga which is quite frankly a lot worse than Wales losing to Fiji in 2007.

What this shows us is that France have the ability to lose badly in a world cup and also the ability to lose to anyone. Wales on the other hand SHOULD have beaten South Africa, but it turns out that losing to SA was the biggest blessing Wales have ever had.

Three things that I have noticed about Wales over the last 2/3 decades that have now changed.

There have been many games where Wales have either been leading or very close in the last 10 minutes that they have not been able to hold out.
Fitness was always a major problem.
We always had pathetic non aggressive forwards.

All these have changed. France's 2nd half performance against England is the biggest encouragement for Wales. Wales are definitely one of the front runners in 2nd half performances especially because of fitness and believe. Any Wales side of old would have crumbled to oblivion when Ireland made the score 10-10 but then Wales just stepped up another 2 or 3 gears and completely obliterated them. Wales would have beaten Ireland 30-10 if the missed kicks had gone over. It was a stuffing. Great for confidence because Irelands 27-12 win in Croke last year was a massive embarrassment for the Welsh.

Gatland must be sniggering to himself. So far it's Gatland 3-1 Ireland.

If France are in the lead in the 2nd half then it won't be by more than 1 score. Don't give away penalties because Parra or Yachvilli seem to be rather lethal with the boot.

All I hope is that Hook gives good distribution and takes the chances when they are on. When the Froggies get tired in the 2nd half I think we will see a sublime attacking performace from Hook.

I think that France will slot over a few penalties and may get a try somewhere in the game, but nothing spectacular. I think Wales will keep the score ticking over with 2 tries in the 2nd half.

Wales 23 - 17 France

wales 27 - france 10

Wales 22 France 14

Wales 37 France 15

alive555 wrote:Wales 22 France 14

I agree.

26-18 to Wales I BELIEVE C@MON CYMRU

Wales 34 France 12 - GO Wales!

31-5

34-20 to wales

Wales by 11-15 points. Don't know why, just dontbthink it'll becthat close. Had a double on Wales and France to both win last weekend by 6-10 points. Who'd have thought Wales would have won by more?

France 25 Wales 22 with Halfpenny missing a late kick from the halfway line. Sorry my brethren from the valleys. Truth is you have every ball in your court, I just have a nagging feeling about this French side.

I have Wales to win by 6-10 points @ 11/2. Tenner on. C'mon Wales !

Geez 15- 20 point wins herr?
Id pick a win but a close one. No more than 7-8.

Wales 28-17

Wales 6-58 France.

Wales will have two converted tries up the middle, an outside unconverted try from Shane plus 5 penalties (now where's the calculator???) = 34, France will retaliate but with unconverted tries on the wings plus two drop goals = 16. The Welsh discipline has been exemplary in defence and the offensive has been second to none, so I go for Wales 34, France 16.... at the least....

Well I have been out of the country this week, but last sunday put £25 straight win on Wales, then I heard on Thursday Hook has been selected at 10 ........... for gawds sake Gatland!!! .

All the best Wales I hope you win even if its for my bank balances sake!!

I thought Wales would win by 7 points now unfortunately I think the reverse now

latino-flanker wrote:Wales will have two converted tries up the middle, an outside unconverted try from Shane plus 5 penalties (now where's the calculator???) = 34, France will retaliate but with unconverted tries on the wings plus two drop goals = 16. The Welsh discipline has been exemplary in defence and the offensive has been second to none, so I go for Wales 34, France 16.... at the least....

Latino. Any Sparkly Shiney Charles man?


Credu!

Now FHF be nice about James till after tommorow lets just hope he has one of his better days.

I cant sleep so making a gaelic coffee.

Gibbo; not tonight, sorry to say!!!

Ah well Latino. Maybe tomorrow - after Wales win.

I reckon the buzz in Patagonia is also rapid vanavond.

Credu.

TycroesOsprey wrote:Now FHF be nice about James till after tommorow lets just hope he has one of his better days.

I cant sleep so making a gaelic coffee.

As I said mate, its not Hooky, its the posters that post untruths

The laugh about this is I read the article about Hooks selection and the same old guff and tall tales from Samurai, MOG, etc etc............. Wales never win when Wellies waltzes, but they always do when Hook plays........... what a crock of sh1ite. Its funny when I looked at Hookys game history its nothing like they say, and even though I have proved it they still bang on with their untruths.

I still think with the "team" ethos now presiding in the Welsh camp and the offensive talent of 1/2p, North, Shane, coupled with the explosive power of Roberts and Davies thats as good a back 5 you have in the WC bar none, and with Phillips back to his confident best............ all Hook has to do is make sure the offensive line is straight and make the simple passes.

Surely he can do that!!................... can't he?

Hey by the way Tycroes went past your area today to pick up one of my young grads at 6.30am!! this morning, before a meeting in the Assembly then it was back up to Scotland ready for you boys tomorrow to give me my money!!!

All the best buddy and to everyone in Wales

May the best team win

TycroesOsprey wrote:Now FHF be nice about James till after tommorow lets just hope he has one of his better days.

I cant sleep so making a gaelic coffee.

Make me one as well bud, I'll make some welsh rarebit for us

Wales 25 France 23 - result in dispute right to the end. Wales take the lead with two converted tries, France fight back after Trinh-Duc brought on for Parra

Weather forecast seems ok

Come on boys

Heading down my club to support Wales no cymro.
Cmoooooooon Wales!!!!

Cheers Mr T and best of luck for you tomorrow

I've got Wales by 5 on sportguru and I'd like to see a good game too with plenty of tries, so I'm going for a final score of Wales 26 - 21 Fance