France v Australia -
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Cracking match so far
Ref having a blinder
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@MiketheSnow said in France v Australia -:
Cracking match so far
Ref having a blinder
Yeah, liked it when he said "if you want to use the train (caterpillar at the ruck) you have to make sure everyone is on their feet or they're not bound." Unfortunately, two minutes later Aussies did it with Skelton totally parallel to the ground and he didn't say anything, but I appreciate his effort.
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Ramos slots one
Fra 10-5 Aus
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Cant afford to give away penalties, Ramos will eat those for breakfast. Another note for Foster.
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And another from Ramos
Fra 13-5 Aus
27 mins -
Aus getting a bit loose
Too many pens gifting France territory and possession
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Hopefully this is a World Rugby directive, Pearce really strict against players off their feet
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Australia their on worst enemies after a very good start
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Australia making easy yards in the backs
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Kellaway made good ground fairly easily there, slicing through the defence.
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Australia monstered the French scrum there
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Gordon misses another one
Fra 13-5 Aus
34 mins -
Great refereeing
McDermott dumb
Ramos extends the lead just when Aus were getting back in to it
Fra 16-5 Aus
36 mins -
@MiketheSnow said in France v Australia -:
Great refereeing
Could easily have become a bad, wrong decision. Great vision from the ref (talking about penalty around 35 mins with Kellaway being taken out in the air by McDermott)
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Aus needed that
Both their wingers have been excellent
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Tight call but goes with directive
Sensible
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Chrissake rugby is really going to have to look at itself after the WC. This level of intervention wont win any new fans. Well handled though by the ref.
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This refereeing is random. The disparity between the "warm-up" matches has me greatly concerned.
Also, Aus would be doing better if Gordon could kick.
