RWC: IRE v FRA (POOL D) Mon 12th@2:45am

[mxyzptlk]

Okay, looks like POM is up for this.

 

[Wales Fan]

Is Henderson injured ? Surely Ireland haven't picked Toner ahead of him

 

[KevinO]

Atmosphere sounds electric. Jealous of my cousin who is at the game

 

[KevinO]

Is Henderson injured ? Surely Ireland haven't picked Toner ahead of him

Toner is picked ahead of Henderson, expect him to come on at 50 minutes and play a massive part.

 

[mxyzptlk]

Is Henderson injured ? Surely Ireland haven't picked Toner ahead of him

Go back a few pages. This has all been heavily discussed. Henderson is the impact sub, Toner's there for set piece stability and lineout options.

 

[mxyzptlk]

First missed kick by Michalak.

 

[mxyzptlk]

 

[mxyzptlk]

Take note Murray, crooked feeds are fine by Owens.

 

[Wales Fan]

Go back a few pages. This has all been heavily discussed. Henderson is the impact sub, Toner's there for set piece stability and lineout options.

Cheers, big call by Ireland though.

 

[mxyzptlk]

Basta having some issues with his hands.

 

[mxyzptlk]

Cheers, big call by Ireland though.

It is, but it looks like they're focusing on set piece and lineout work, at least through the first 50 or 60 minutes. Ireland's 100% on their lineouts, and think they can pressure France under the high ball -- like Canada did. Toner's the man for that, and Henderson provides more impact off the bench than Henderson.

 

[mxyzptlk]

Dusautoir doing some good work on the ground. Ireland need to stop giving away shots at the sticks.

 

[Bairdy]

Sexton injured? There goes my $5 bet on Ireland

 

[KevinO]

F#CK

 

[mxyzptlk]

Hunting Sexton. France got a scalp.

 

[Bairdy]

Conor McGregor on at standoff.

 

[mxyzptlk]

Save for the pauses for injuries, this game has had a fantastic tempo. The first 20 minutes zipped by.

 

[mxyzptlk]

Feck. Best attacking position Ireland have had for a lineout, and it's the first lineout they miss.

 

[Bairdy]

wowwwwwwwww. Bowe and Earls blew a certain try.

 

[Wales Fan]

Wtf was Earls doing there ?