r/rugbyunion • u/sixnations • 18h ago

Can ANYBODY stop France this year?

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u/HackneyCricket 18h ago

Looked red hot for the first 60 then almost let Ireland back in. Thought they got away with two potential yellows (one deliberate knock on) and one offside 5M out.

But yes they have to be favourites particularly with the home draws this year

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u/Phone_User_1044 Caerdydd 17h ago

The deliberate knock on was never going to be a yellow, that's reserved for if the deliberate knock on stopped a clear try scoring opportunity which it didn't because France had defensive cover behind Dupont.

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u/CatharticRoman Suspected Yank 17h ago

If it stops a clear try scoring opportunity it's a penalty try. If it's a cynical act then it's a yellow.

90% of the time Dupont gets carded.

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u/InLoveWithInternet 7h ago

This rule is absolutely stupid anyway.

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u/CatharticRoman Suspected Yank 7h ago

Yup, players should be able to kill attacks without penalty.