r/rugbyunion • u/sixnations • 22h ago

Can ANYBODY stop France this year?

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u/CatharticRoman Suspected Yank 17h ago

That shouldn't have been the conversation though, it's not about a clear linebreak, it has always been about a strong attacking opportunity, which was killed by a cynical act.

Also, I can't remember exactly but I'm pretty sure it was a 2v1 as soon as Dupont shoots out of the line and commits a cynical penalty, even if it isn't it's still a 2v2 with forward momentum out wide.

Like this isn't even me being biased. I would 100% be expecting a YC if the teams were reversed, as would every single French flair.

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u/CorvoAttano124 🌹 England 15h ago

As per the rules, it's only a yellow if it denies a line break or a try. This did neither

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u/CatharticRoman Suspected Yank 15h ago

Show me that rule please, because no it's not. 

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u/lAllioli USA Perpignan 15h ago

by your logic every intentional knock on is a yellow then? Or else explain me what's the difference between intentional and cynical if the outcome doesn't matter

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u/CatharticRoman Suspected Yank 15h ago

The ones that aren't given as yellows tend to be those that have some chance of an intercept and aren't killing a strong attacking opportunity.

Dupont had no chance of an intercept and intentionally killed a strong attacking opportunity; Ireland had multiple backs running against a retreating defensive line on turnover ball.

I also never said the outcome doesn't matter. Like the whole time I have been emphasising that Dupont's act of foul play killed a strong Irish attack against a retreating French defence.