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9pm local time. Normally a keenly faught fixture from the Azzuri in the 6 nations, but after a humiliation from the All Blacks, will Les Blues be also looking for some fun?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Is there no penalty for that cultural appropriation by France?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

That was some well executed passage by France. Hope Italy can find some energy and headspace to rally and get in this game.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

They've slowed it to less than a point a minute at least.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Yeah, they just aren't in this tournament. Worry for them next 6n already

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Genuinely bricking it for this one. Must win game, and Italy will be looking to bounce back from the dreadful showing against the ABs.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

As we say in Scotland: da fash. Italy are spent this tournament, if they keep it under 50 I'll be surprised

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Italy tend to perform quite well against France , whether that’s cos a lot of them play their club rugby in the top 14 or neighbourly rivalry, I dunno. But that and France seeming to always play to the level of their opponents, I don’t see it being a walkover.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What's the format, top 2 from each pool go to quarter-finals?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Yes. A vs B and C vs D quarters. 1st vs 2nd

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

There it is! Goose egg is cracked, time to get serious!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago