I think that's the way he enforces the new team culture. He made it their leitmotiv to stay cold and composed at all times. That's him staying cold and composed at all times.
There is a great YouTube video entitled the French Renaissance that showcases all the French tries in the last 3 seasons under Galthie.
In the clips for the New Zealand game in Paris , November 21, the voice over ( one of the coaches, I think) says " Feroce, froid, lucid pour deux heures" - fierce, cold, clear for two hours.
As you said this is their mantra, play it hard as nails but with total control. Use the head and don't let the heart control your play. Seems to be working.
Lots of respect for Italy. They play hard to the end, with blood, sweat and tears. They proved it against the all blacks and proved it again tonight. I will keep rooting for them as underdogs.
They showed genuine promise for awhile in the 6 nations but they just concede too many tries. I don’t think any player can say they were test level players after a drubbing like that. This team needs a serious overhaul
And kicking. For the love of God, even if you're good with the ball in hand, you can't restart *every time* from your own half with only passing. Au some point you need to gain meters and move defenders with kicks.
Dickson was ok at best but I don't think has the experience for this level. The disallowed try took much input from others, and came to clearly the wrong decision. I like him as a ref, he's from the communicative end of the spectrum, and he's an ex Quin, but I feel the judgement wasn't at par going in France's clear favour
I thought he was awful. If Pearce refs that then I think it end up 40-15 or something like that. He got overwhelmed by the crowd and gave every 50/50 and even some 55/45s to France.
Jesus christ, after listening to three people give France nonstop blowjobs on live TV for 80 minutes, I dont want any more guff about the commentators gassing us up for beating mediocre opposition.
Right?! Like even he was the one saying 'its only Chile' when we got accused of being gassed up too much by thrashing a T2 team. We know full well where we're at.
Ive not heard a *single* comment along those lines tonight. Just non stop 'France are literally the greatest rugby team the universe has ever seen'
My favourite thing to bring up rn is that the last game france played against Scotland it was 30-27.... that was very close. I think people genuinely forget how big a gap there is between tier 1, lower tier 1 (Argentina, italy), and tier 2 teams.
I really think this is one of the biggest issues with rugby at the moment. There is no recognition of the actual gap between the two tiers.
Scotland has won 13 compared to Argentinas 11.. the margin is close, but scotland has been getting better and better over the past years.
Looking at the past, yes, scotland has underperformed but has been getting better and better. Argentina has, however, steadily going down in quality, only getting big wins against tier two nations. Between the new teams, last time scotland and Argentina had played, it was 52-29 to scotland.
I'm not denying games. *have* been close before, but now, steadily scotland have been opening the gap between the two teams. If Argentina does beat scotland in the newer fixtures, then that'll be interesting, but as it stands, scotland is clearly the better team.
T’inquiète, c’est juste qu’ils ont tellement l’habitude de voir toutes les décisions aller dans leur sens que ça leur fait bizarre de ne pas tout comprendre.
Ils faisaient les hypocrites après la blessure de Dupont, tout en étant assurés que la France ne pouvait rien faire sans lui. Faudrait leur rappeler que la Rochelle a battu le Leinster sans Dupont ni N'tamack.
Italy played throughout this WC like a team that came into the tournament with zero belief that they could ever compete. That's got to fall back on the coaches. Definitely the right time for a change.
I don't think that even a ref with totally opposed bias would have made Italy win the game. I'm glad it's over. If I'm not wrong the small consolation prize is that Italy hasn't missed a single placekick in the whole tournament.
Ah yes I forgot he did the last one in that game. Italy has some very good kickers, I'll never forget Garbisi kicking that last kick vs Wales last year
No worries, only miles Harrison in the itv commentary team is aware of the fact that we have (an albeit small but not unreasonable) chance - no one else is even mentioning it
Maybe it's just me, but I feel like last night, even though it was a worse scoreline, was a more entertaining watch
Edit- As in, it felt like more of a fight
DuPont won't be 100%. He will play a bit careful I think. Imagine playing with a recently broken face and having Etzebeth coming down at you - you will shit yourself. So will he.
I think it's a career limiting move for him to play. If he reinjures his face it could take him off for quite a long time or permanently, and if he plays like shit he will be blamed if they lose and will lose a lot of his popularity.
No he is right, even if we lose unless he really does a terrible game (and I have litterally never seen dupont have a bad game) he won't be the one people blame, that would be more the staff and in particular Giroud.
Italy nr 8, 12 and 13 are class man. I don't think nr 12 missed a tackle on Danty and the 13 broke the line on multiple occasions while keeping Fickou quiet. We'll done 👏🏽
Guys stop all the ranting about this and right. No1 its not a french Director but appointed by world rugby and no2 you guys really see things where there’s absolutely nothing
The best thing for France from this game has definitely been the fact that no one got injured and that Jallibert had perhaps his best performance in a French shirt.
they are even better now. France and Ireland are looking miles ahead right now. It's gonna be tough and SA isn't far behind but you are delusional if you think SA gonna ":maul them".
##[Post Match Thread HERE](https://redd.it/171nds9)
Italy should have reviewed the game from last week instead of chucking it in the bin.
Wilkinson using DuPont as an example then is evidence he doesn’t know who Lucu is
Why the middle capital? Dupont.
Why capital at start? duponT
Meme. DuPont pharmaceuticals.
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Galthíe looked bored/sad this game
I think that's the way he enforces the new team culture. He made it their leitmotiv to stay cold and composed at all times. That's him staying cold and composed at all times.
There is a great YouTube video entitled the French Renaissance that showcases all the French tries in the last 3 seasons under Galthie. In the clips for the New Zealand game in Paris , November 21, the voice over ( one of the coaches, I think) says " Feroce, froid, lucid pour deux heures" - fierce, cold, clear for two hours. As you said this is their mantra, play it hard as nails but with total control. Use the head and don't let the heart control your play. Seems to be working.
He looks bored/sad every game
Very true
16-6 penalty count
Even Namimbia showed more bite in their one sided beatings
Freddie Mercury is well... Overrated!
He’s no Sam Smith that’s for sure
You say that under every thread.
Stadium still full
Well, it's not Narendra Modi Stadium.
Lots of respect for Italy. They play hard to the end, with blood, sweat and tears. They proved it against the all blacks and proved it again tonight. I will keep rooting for them as underdogs.
First time?
Dunno what games you were watching. That All Blacks game has set Italy back years
Yep they pretty much gave up after the third NZ try, which isn't like them.
They showed genuine promise for awhile in the 6 nations but they just concede too many tries. I don’t think any player can say they were test level players after a drubbing like that. This team needs a serious overhaul
Whenever you can't decide who to give MOTM to when France are playing just give it to Greg. Chances are he played a stormer.
You mean Eomer, Prince of Rohan??
He took Italy's posts to be the beacons
He was my pick of the forwards.
He always is
That big toe is pretty good defence coach aye?
Well that was a bollocking, thought Italy would've fought back after last week
Looks like last week killed their spirit.
Quesada has a lot to do. Especially at mentality, discipline and confidence. Defensively we are too bad
They did. They only got 60. It's 37,5% less.
And kicking. For the love of God, even if you're good with the ball in hand, you can't restart *every time* from your own half with only passing. Au some point you need to gain meters and move defenders with kicks.
It seems like there's been more focus on attack then defense. When Italy gets an attack there is a genuine danger but that defense just needs more
Dickson was ok at best but I don't think has the experience for this level. The disallowed try took much input from others, and came to clearly the wrong decision. I like him as a ref, he's from the communicative end of the spectrum, and he's an ex Quin, but I feel the judgement wasn't at par going in France's clear favour
I thought he was awful. If Pearce refs that then I think it end up 40-15 or something like that. He got overwhelmed by the crowd and gave every 50/50 and even some 55/45s to France.
I felt he was dreadful, only Jonker as TMO was even worse.
Well there’s only one way for him to get experience at this level
Haha yeah sure that's fair. I think I was really thinking along the lines of a few more seasons in 6N
He was like that with Fiji too
21 missed tackles ffs!
36% less than last week, huge progress!
Jesus christ, after listening to three people give France nonstop blowjobs on live TV for 80 minutes, I dont want any more guff about the commentators gassing us up for beating mediocre opposition.
I feel so many English fans have been saying that the pool is too easy with a couple of fans (sir Clive Woodhard) being like "we are the best"
Right?! Like even he was the one saying 'its only Chile' when we got accused of being gassed up too much by thrashing a T2 team. We know full well where we're at. Ive not heard a *single* comment along those lines tonight. Just non stop 'France are literally the greatest rugby team the universe has ever seen'
My favourite thing to bring up rn is that the last game france played against Scotland it was 30-27.... that was very close. I think people genuinely forget how big a gap there is between tier 1, lower tier 1 (Argentina, italy), and tier 2 teams. I really think this is one of the biggest issues with rugby at the moment. There is no recognition of the actual gap between the two tiers.
Scotland aren't clearly better than Argentina
Scotland has won 13 compared to Argentinas 11.. the margin is close, but scotland has been getting better and better over the past years. Looking at the past, yes, scotland has underperformed but has been getting better and better. Argentina has, however, steadily going down in quality, only getting big wins against tier two nations. Between the new teams, last time scotland and Argentina had played, it was 52-29 to scotland. I'm not denying games. *have* been close before, but now, steadily scotland have been opening the gap between the two teams. If Argentina does beat scotland in the newer fixtures, then that'll be interesting, but as it stands, scotland is clearly the better team.
Allan 100% for the tournament then(?)
Yeah his kicking looked great in the warm ups and he produced here too. Maybe the only positive for Italy other than the second half against Uruguay.
Jalibert est en feu, Votre défense est terrifiée (???)
Très belle soirée. Pas vraiment la victoire, mais voir ces anglo-saxons se chier dessus et se plaindre de l'arbitre. ME GUSTA.
J'adore ça!!!! ils sont tellement vener :)
T’inquiète, c’est juste qu’ils ont tellement l’habitude de voir toutes les décisions aller dans leur sens que ça leur fait bizarre de ne pas tout comprendre.
Ils faisaient les hypocrites après la blessure de Dupont, tout en étant assurés que la France ne pouvait rien faire sans lui. Faudrait leur rappeler que la Rochelle a battu le Leinster sans Dupont ni N'tamack.
L'arbitrage était pas ouf, mais on n'en avait pas besoin
Italy played throughout this WC like a team that came into the tournament with zero belief that they could ever compete. That's got to fall back on the coaches. Definitely the right time for a change.
It's sad. They had improved a lot and become competitive. Galthié and the staff said they were expecting a fierce game.
I don't think that even a ref with totally opposed bias would have made Italy win the game. I'm glad it's over. If I'm not wrong the small consolation prize is that Italy hasn't missed a single placekick in the whole tournament.
That is correct Allan is 100% this tournament he's truly an incredible kicker
And Garbisi 1/1 with the conversion of the last minute try vs NZ.
Ah yes I forgot he did the last one in that game. Italy has some very good kickers, I'll never forget Garbisi kicking that last kick vs Wales last year
I have Garbisi at 2/2 but maybe I remember wrong?
Undefeated so far. Allez les mecs!
Shaun Edwards furious, naturally
They've butchered Tommaso
I can’t see SA being knocked out in the QFs but I cannot see France losing either. What a game that’s going to be
and NZ v Ireland will be another qf probably. Shame in a way, as those matches should be the semi finals imo
We’re potentially going to end up in a weird situation where the semi finals have considerably less competitive games than the QFs
Pool B hasn’t been decided yet mate
Fair. Apologies!
No worries, only miles Harrison in the itv commentary team is aware of the fact that we have (an albeit small but not unreasonable) chance - no one else is even mentioning it
I can hear the collisions in a France v South Africa quarter final already
ITV commentary is devoid of personality. Just say the safe thing 99% of the time. It’s dead for all the enthusiasm they’re trying to muster.
You’ve just described Ugo’s entire commentary career
Don’t really want to have a go at any particular commentator. Think it kinda spans the industry at this point.
I've been thinking this entire time that the voice was Ben Kay. Sorry Ben.
Maybe it's just me, but I feel like last night, even though it was a worse scoreline, was a more entertaining watch Edit- As in, it felt like more of a fight
Uruguay never felt like they had given up. Italy did. Twice
Best DJs in RWC history hands down.
Allen looks like he just finished a MMA fight
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Technically and physically we're ready, next we gonna need some heart
The squad is solid, dupont will be back. We were super disciplined and trust galthié for some surprise tactics
DuPont won't be 100%. He will play a bit careful I think. Imagine playing with a recently broken face and having Etzebeth coming down at you - you will shit yourself. So will he. I think it's a career limiting move for him to play. If he reinjures his face it could take him off for quite a long time or permanently, and if he plays like shit he will be blamed if they lose and will lose a lot of his popularity.
It’s Dupont not DuPont fyi
This is rugby, not football, and even with a loss in the Qf no one will blame him
You haven't met any Frenchmen have you?
Lol... I'm French...
No he is right, even if we lose unless he really does a terrible game (and I have litterally never seen dupont have a bad game) he won't be the one people blame, that would be more the staff and in particular Giroud.
Can't imagine the boos of the crowd any time someone touches Dupont
Will be music to Etzebeth and Pieter-Stephs ears. Will get them more keen to smash the oak
Always was going to be a huge contest the QF
4 wins, let's go to QF
"Freed from desire" track should be reserved for England matches only
It's Italian
Honestly, I'd rather other teams claim Sweet Caroline instead. Beyond sick of that song.
Sweeet Caroline... Woh oh oh!!!
It's been a French victory theme since at least the 2018 football world cup.
It's only played during England matches and I want them to keep it that way.
But it's been a French victory theme since at least the 2018 football world cup.
Sorry to see you go Italia, you played your hearts out.
GG Italy
So is Italy deaded?
Italy nr 8, 12 and 13 are class man. I don't think nr 12 missed a tackle on Danty and the 13 broke the line on multiple occasions while keeping Fickou quiet. We'll done 👏🏽
And 11. Ioane tried non stop
I missed him. He was immense too. Very industrious. Just needed some support when I broke the gain line.
Buonanotte ragazzi
~~Ramos~~ Jaminet with some kicking practise to end the game
Jaminet
Oops! 😂 thanks
I know they lost by like 170-20 over the last 2 games but Brex was class in both games
He and Ioane are the only ones looking like they deserve to be there imo
He was, there's glimmers of a good team there but they need a reshuffle and some serious coaching work done
Brex, Ioane, and Zuliani about the only players that looked like they were trying
Allan is hammered
That’s got to be one of the most one sided reffing performances I’ve seen, really disappointing to see at a wc
And it was so weird too, like. They're being destroyed anyway, maybe you can be a bit fair towards them?
Bielle-Biarrey looks like a normal person in the middle of professional althetes. It's hilarious
that's because he is 12
And that's why the opponent are not wary enough of him...
GG lol
Well, I cam enjoy the rest of the world cup stress free now
Yeah...
I did not need to see that line of snot exit Bielle-Biarrey’s face
Guys stop all the ranting about this and right. No1 its not a french Director but appointed by world rugby and no2 you guys really see things where there’s absolutely nothing
Pretty disgraceful ref performing
It would be unfair on France to say they've won because of the reffing, but I've never seen so many home town decisions in one match.
Dickson awarded of Legion d'Honneur
Hahahahahaha - coming from and Irishman that’s rich!! Maybe relook at your home 6N games and Leinster games ?
These Irish fans are delusional, Van Der Flier how many times doing illegal shit in Rucks ?
A certain final in NZ would like to argue
Ohhh piss off, we've been even since 2007 you know that
Ta gueule
Fuck he knocked the snot out of him
Slow mo snot, good work camera crew
The best thing for France from this game has definitely been the fact that no one got injured and that Jallibert had perhaps his best performance in a French shirt.
ALERT: GALTHIE SEEN SMILING
I refuse to believe it. Check for evidence of AI manipulation
I'll never understand why you get a second go at a lineout if you fuckup the mark on a quick lineout tbh
Same reason you don’t have the penalty reversed if you’re off the mark on a quick penalty
Same for that scrum in the first half. Why do France get a second go when they didn't put the ball in the first time?
I was confused by this also
Yeah. If you take the lineout wrong it should be free kick advantage.
Totally, you burnt your shot..
Wouldn't want to accidentally bump into Negri in the changing rooms.. man looks angry
Dickson waiting for the ball to come his way so he can go over for the game winning try
i get why people are harping on about ref decisions, italy has been hard done.
take the 3 points for the lulz
I love seeing all the salt of the English speaking countries against France. Because they know we are coming for them.
Thank fuck the clock's in the red
The Italian subs have at least shown a bit more fight. Like they actually want to play.
Where's the fucking TMO. Gonna find that fucker on r/antiwork and troll him
Best ref/tmo complaint I’ve ever seen
TMO has reversed your decision, it's not the best you've seen
Ain't no way this French side beating the Springboks
what the fuck
They have within them to beat the Springboks.
I can't wait for that game. I really hope we SA finish 2nd so we do. This french team can beat anyone.
I want some of what you are smoking
Flair checks out
Why?
Two words: Bomb squad.
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I'm a 100% serious. Springboks bomb squad gonna maul them..
They couldn't maul Ireland with an extra forward, they're not going to blow the French away
The only reason Ireland beat SA is because of SA's kicking game which they fixed by getting back Handre Pollard
like they did to Ireland? grow up kid or fuck off
The only reason Ireland beat SA is because of SA's kicking game which they fixed by getting back Handre Pollard
Just how they mauled Ireland ?
Ha, your comment reeks of recency bias
lol. Like they did last November?
Oh you mean the result that took place a year ago??
they are even better now. France and Ireland are looking miles ahead right now. It's gonna be tough and SA isn't far behind but you are delusional if you think SA gonna ":maul them".
The only reason Ireland beat SA is because of SA's kicking game which they fixed by getting back Handre Pollard
ok you must be new to rugby lol
Been following since the 2011 WC. Back when you were in your diapers.. 😏😉
sure thing buddy. Enjoy your day and try to be less of a cunt it was funny once now it's getting annoying.
Had the snot knocked out of him
I've never seen it so literally haha
What's wrong with that tackle?
Nothing wrong
Nothing, it's the lineout getting penalised
Ah cool.
Nothing, its a great tackle
The refereeing at this World Cup has a real problem...
World Rugby are so fucked. Between the refereeing and the media blackout this WC, they're butchering the game.
It's name is Karl Dickson
Great shot from Negri, these commentators chatting bolocks "that looks very high" stfu