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RBS 6 Nations Rugby: Can Ireland Really Beat France?
Published: February 12, 2011
Irish Overview
Ireland know that they only avoided embarrassment against the Italians because their opponents—literally—dropped the ball. If they had held the kickoff having gone 11-10 ahead with two minutes left, the game was theirs. There wasn’t one Irishman who could say that they had a good game that day and only a vastly improved performance on Sunday will do.
Irish Pack
Even the return of the fit-again Jamie Heaslip cannot disguise the fact that this is one of the feeblest Irish packs in many years. After the way that Scotland were battered by the French scrum, Ireland are going to have their work cut out to even compete up front.
Irish Backs
Gordon D’Arcy was so poor against Italy that he can count himself very lucky to keep his place, but Ireland may be forced into one change to their backs as Tomas O’Leary is struggling with injury and may be replaced by Eoin Reddan at the last minute.
French Overview
France had a soft time of it against Scotland, and don’t believe anyone who tells you otherwise. They were able to soft pedal from about 60 minutes in and two of Scotland’s three tries came in that period. The Irish will be a much sterner test.
French Pack
Unsurprisingly, the mighty French pack is unchanged, the only alteration being the return of Sylvain Marconnet to the replacements bench. This in itself suggests that the French are expecting more of a forward battle than they had on Saturday, although the way that the Irish...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Rugby Union
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RBS 6 Nations Rugby: Can Ireland Really Beat France?
Published: February 12, 2011
Irish Overview
Ireland know that they only avoided embarrassment against the Italians because their opponents—literally—dropped the ball. If they had held the kickoff having gone 11-10 ahead with two minutes left, the game was theirs. There wasn’t one Irishman who could say that they had a good game that day and only a vastly improved performance on Sunday will do.
Irish Pack
Even the return of the fit-again Jamie Heaslip cannot disguise the fact that this is one of the feeblest Irish packs in many years. After the way that Scotland were battered by the French scrum, Ireland are going to have their work cut out to even compete up front.
Irish Backs
Gordon D’Arcy was so poor against Italy that he can count himself very lucky to keep his place, but Ireland may be forced into one change to their backs as Tomas O’Leary is struggling with injury and may be replaced by Eoin Reddan at the last minute.
French Overview
France had a soft time of it against Scotland, and don’t believe anyone who tells you otherwise. They were able to soft pedal from about 60 minutes in and two of Scotland’s three tries came in that period. The Irish will be a much sterner test.
French Pack
Unsurprisingly, the mighty French pack is unchanged, the only alteration being the return of Sylvain Marconnet to the replacements bench. This in itself suggests that the French are expecting more of a forward battle than they had on Saturday, although the way that the Irish...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Rugby Union
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- Bruce Arena Names USMNT January Camp Invitees
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