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andyBeaker

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And to the rest of the world, that’s how to avoid defeat from the jaws of victory. Wtf were the Jocks up to for those 35 minutes of the 2nd half. I am so pleased they weren’t able to get that ‘try’ in the last seconds, they really didn’t deserve a bonus point.
Perfectly judged - 16 consecutive penalties was the exact number needed to win by one point.

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JayTee

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And to the rest of the world, that’s how to avoid defeat from the jaws of victory. Wtf were the Jocks up to for those 35 minutes of the 2nd half. I am so pleased they weren’t able to get that ‘try’ in the last seconds, they really didn’t deserve a bonus point.
Quite agree Simon, I don’t know what was said in the dressing room at half time but it must have been feckin biblical to have had such an effect on the sheep shaggers. I thought for a minute the porridge chompers were playing in Welsh strip :risas3:
 

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Wow! That was a close call, was it right or not is immaterial, the ref said no and tmo couldn’t prove it to be yes.

Well done France and commiserations to Scotshire.

what annoyed me most was the high pitched nasally Aussie ref, I needed subtitles for what he was saying n
 
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andyBeaker

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Wow! That was a close call, was it right or not is immaterial, the ref said no and tmo couldn’t prove it to be yes.

Well done France and commiserations to Scotshire.

what annoyed me most was the high pitched nasally Aussie ref, I needed subtitles for what he was saying n
I doubt there is anybody who didn’t think the ball was down but as you say nothing conclusive To overturn the refs decision.

I did a bit of timing during the game - the French sin bin player missed 6 minutes and 22 seconds of actual play.

The running and handling skills of the 145kg New Zealander that France brought on were….well, they weren’t. Ballast and battering ram.
 

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Same in Ireland v Italian U20s.
IRL brought on a sub Sean Edogbo :D
Big guy, stormed over for winning try.
 

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Irl 19 Italy 0
Big problem - watch rugby or Galway v Tipperary hurling...
 
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