England vs France: Match Thread

by nathan Sat 23 Feb 2013, 4:44 pm

Couldn't see a match thread for this, so i created this one.

Getting nervous, haven't a clue who will win.

by mystiroakey Sat 23 Feb 2013, 4:48 pm

i was waiting for someone to post this!! i couldnt be assed..

Yep its getting to that time

by thebluesmancometh Sat 23 Feb 2013, 4:48 pm

I dont think Ive ever seen a French team written off so much by everyone!!

England are definately favourites but I really hope France turn up, otherwise England will have played 3 teams who were well under par, as Wales have 2.

by thebluesmancometh Sat 23 Feb 2013, 4:49 pm

Can France turn up?

PSA ' I hope so' WTF!! Thats some confidence!

by stub Sat 23 Feb 2013, 4:50 pm

Think it'll be close Nathan but reckon England will just about do it. Nice to see Wales win earlier too. This could set up an amazing Wales England match later on. But mustn't get ahead of myself, this is anyone's game.

by thebluesmancometh Sat 23 Feb 2013, 4:53 pm

Bast only has 11 caps, what a waste of a guy who is so effective!!!

If I was England I would be seriously worried about the centre partnership, especially if Parra goes well and can give them some ball!!!

by mystiroakey Sat 23 Feb 2013, 4:54 pm

not worried in the slightest tbh!

15 pt plus win

by nobbled Sat 23 Feb 2013, 4:56 pm

Plenty worried myself! That is a class side France have fielded. Come on England!

by nathan Sat 23 Feb 2013, 4:56 pm

wish England would get rid of the horrid purple tracksuits.

by mckay1402 Sat 23 Feb 2013, 4:58 pm

England by 10.

by flyhalffactory Sat 23 Feb 2013, 4:58 pm

Manu v Mathieu

Its gonna be NUCLEAR!!!

by nathan Sat 23 Feb 2013, 4:58 pm

thebluesmancometh wrote:Bast only has 11 caps, what a waste of a guy who is so effective!!!

If I was England I would be seriously worried about the centre partnership, especially if Parra goes well and can give them some ball!!!

perhaps he so little caps because of his eyebrows!

by nathan Sat 23 Feb 2013, 4:59 pm

laura wright, hmmmmmmm

by tatterd Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:00 pm

looking forward to being a neutral for this one - beer in hand - hoping for a good game after the dirge that was us v Italy

by nathan Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:00 pm

tatterd wrote:looking forward to being a neutral for this one - beer in hand - hoping for a good game after the dirge that was us v Italy

so long as the rain stays away.

by 100%beefy Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:01 pm

I give it 5 minutes before fisticuffs (handbags)

by flyhalffactory Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:02 pm

Going to be a tight game, France playing for pride are going to play this match in a different mindset to last week (in all due respect to Wales), this is the match they will want to win at all costs.

However that is a class England 23, and the three coming is will only strengthen the side, and its at Twickers

England by 10

by nathan Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:02 pm

hmmm, didn't think you were allowed to grab arms in the lineout.

by 100%beefy Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:05 pm

Oh Mathieu...next time imagineits a boeuf baguette!

by 100%beefy Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:06 pm

Parra makes all the difference already

by tigertattie Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:08 pm

Bastaraud is surely a bloody prop gone wrong!!!

by nathan Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:08 pm

a fair few error's already, not good!

by Morgannwg Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:12 pm

Have I told you about my bet?

by tatterd Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:12 pm

France can scrummage!

by nathan Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:12 pm

eek, that would of given France confidence to do that in there own 22.

by 100%beefy Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:14 pm

Different side and the foundation is Parra

by Guest Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:14 pm

Should have been a try. No knock on. Kicked it with his foot. Bad decision.

by mystiroakey Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:14 pm

Morgannwg wrote:Have I told you about my bet?

yeah not great value tbh mogs

by tatterd Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:14 pm

pass was forward though griff

by mystiroakey Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:14 pm

Griff wrote:Should have been a try. No knock on. Kicked it with his foot. Bad decision.

the knock on was before..

ref played advantage because it went to england, then the kick came

by tatterd Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:15 pm

Farrel is a bit chopsy

by Guest Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:15 pm

Ref got that scrum call wrong. It was an early England shove...

by 100%beefy Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:15 pm

Oscar P would have shot through that gap

by Guest Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:15 pm

Ah ok, fair enough.

by thebluesmancometh Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:15 pm

Early shove my bumcheeks!!! England going forward was ok, if they had carried on going forward he wouldve pinged France for not taking the hit!!

by nathan Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:15 pm

Griff wrote:Should have been a try. No knock on. Kicked it with his foot. Bad decision.

it would of been a forward pass then......

by GunsGerms Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:17 pm

3/1 odds look quite tasty on France now dont they. Anyo.e else back them?

by Morgannwg Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:18 pm

A different France today, England coping...with ease. In other words just another 63 mins until I recieve my big pay out.

by Guest Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:19 pm

thebluesmancometh wrote:Early shove my bumcheeks!!! England going forward was ok, if they had carried on going forward he wouldve pinged France for not taking the hit!!

Either way it wasn't an early shove by the French. Ref got it wrong. Think France are looking good for this so far, bar the odd errors.

by Morgannwg Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:19 pm

GunsGerms wrote:3/1 odds look quite tasty on France now dont they. Anyo.e else back them?

11/4 most places I went.

by mystiroakey Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:19 pm

mogs lay it off now- its the only way you will make on the bet

by GunsGerms Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:19 pm

England getting away with a lot at breakdown

by flyhalffactory Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:19 pm

Farrell already making some punching runs, getting more and more impressed with this young guy

by thebluesmancometh Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:20 pm

France look ok, but theres a hint of desperation and theyve put nothing on the board yet. I think England look comfortable so far.

I have a fiver on 3 away wins this weekend!!

by nathan Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:20 pm

Parra is sooo Hollywood!

by Morgannwg Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:20 pm

What the hell did Parra just do?

by 100%beefy Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:20 pm

Farrell is class and my Lion 10

by GunsGerms Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:21 pm

Morgannwg wrote:
GunsGerms wrote:3/1 odds look quite tasty on France now dont they. Anyo.e else back them?

11/4 most places I went.

Almost the same and still great odds.

by nathan Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:21 pm

B.Youngs tackling Picomole, didnt think i'd see that today.

by Guest Sat 23 Feb 2013, 5:23 pm

thebluesmancometh wrote:France look ok, but theres a hint of desperation and theyve put nothing on the board yet. I think England look comfortable so far.

I have a fiver on 3 away wins this weekend!!

There is, but if they manage to get a few extra points on the board they may grow in confidence and lessen the error count.

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