RUGBY ANALYSIS | How Did IRELAND DESTROY FRANCE? (2024 Six Nations)
After France went into this match as favourites, Ireland's breakdown dominance launched them into action; with Jack Crowley coming of age to announce himself as Johnny Sexton's successor too! After a dominant performance, what did Ireland do right and what did France mess up? Watch this video to find out!
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:53 - Jamison Gibson-Park’s Try
2:56 - Tadgh Beirne’s Try
4:43 - Paul Willemse’s Discipline
6:36 - Damian Penaud’s Try
7:18 - Ad Break
7:19 - Half-Time Stats Review
10:03 - Calvin Nash’s Try
11:13 - Ireland’s Maul Dominance
11:53 - Full-Time Stats Review
15:32 - Final Thoughts & Conclusion
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Irish here. Great analysis, thanks. What a boon for Ireland, down Sexton and Hansen, Crowley and Nash, and then the incredible McCarthy, get blooded in the biggest of tests. France were off, yes but Ireland should have had two more tries and I see Ireland even improving their close quarters, sleight of hands style. France's muscle was left flat footed and defensively we were great. Ireland really enjoying their game .. and that is huge! Lots of outstanding individual displays and I agree 'Johhny who?!', not so much because Crowley is his equal but because the team as a whole is sharing the responsibility so we are weaning ourselves off that over-dependence on the fly half. It's our Grand Slam to lose now ... first back to back Grand Slam in the modern era is there for the taking.
Still in shock. One word to describe last night - gangbusters.
Yup, thought it would have been a much closer margin!
Great analysis! Just on the comment at the end about the Irish Golden Generation. I remember thinking out Golden Generation had gone when O'Driscoll and a lot of that generation retired. And then we got even better. Our academy system does seem to be functioning amazingly well. Long may it continue
The academy going on right now will probably lead to RWC contention later down the track rather than 2027… I think RWC success is likely a bridge too far for the current lot sadly 😢
@@TheBlackJersey Hopefully so. Although, this time around we were the only team to actually beat the eventually winners, and a whisker away from a semi final, and probable final. Ireland have beaten all the other top teams multiple times in the last handful of years and were one of the favourites for a reason. Not sure why is should be bridge too far for us moreso than anybody else
@@TheBlackJersey there was a few points and a slight mistake in game plan. This lot have a decent chance. Reality is it is a coin toss who wins among big four
UP THE IRISH!!!
We gonna win big next week too lol all the other countries too soft 50 points at least
Best Ireland performance since 2022 🔥
@@NZTrumpFanlove the confidence, hopefully we can make ireland great again lol
Genius decision to give Captaincy to Pete
@@TheBlackJerseyI don't think so, Ireland were better at the WC, here they were only at 90% since it's the first match... which makes it worse.
This was a monumental result 🇮🇪
We winning every other game by at least 50 points bro up the Irish the real RWC champs 13-8 bro lol
So proud of our rugby team nobody goes to France and does that
Yes indeed, I still feel as If that was some type of heroic Irish Dream of mine...😊
This is proof that we better than the boring Boks lol up the Irish
Good review . One comment though . I think the young players coming through the Irish system will see the Irish system go way beyond what you have seen todate. Watch out for two decades of professional coaching at schools level .
Pretty good going considering we were missing Ringrose and we still tore the French midfield apart. It's a nice start. I'll just take each game as it comes, not comfortable with people talking about Grand Slams already.
Could not agree more, 1 game at a time :)..seems that us Irish are the only ones saying that hahaha..great game :)
Some good analysis Max but considering ireland have won three of the last under 20s six nations championships and with the structures in place Ireland are not short of quality players. I would say the golden age for Ireland is just starting.
Try saying that to the Irish team that lost to NZ in the world cup recently!!!
@ledzeppelin708 they did, but the all blacks also lost to a team we beat
@@ledzeppelin708acting like it was a blowout like 2019 it wasn’t it was very tight match which ireland lost due fact there own errors than all blacks completely out playing us
A “golden age” takes a long time to usher in. If Ireland are currently dominating at age-grade level, another shot at RWC dominance will have to wait until 2031… I’ve got no doubt Ireland will win a few more grand slams between then and now though 💯
@@TheBlackJersey Ireland has u20 champs who are now 22. Will be in team before long. Ireland pretty good at getting young guys to main team at an early age.
Think people are making a way bigger deal of the NZ loss than it was, NZ put in their best performance of the WC and arguably the best of the WC cycle along with the SA game at Mt Smart to beat them by less than a score. Ireland were about 2 inches from winning that game with Kelleher being held up over the line. Had they won that game they could easily have gone all the way and won the WC.
I completely agree with you. No shame in that loss whatsoever.
What really impressed me was ireland never went into their shell when they were making unforced errors and when the french were dominating for about a 20 min period. They kept very calm and kept playing their high paced multi phase attack. The players making their 6 nations debut were excellent. They made mistakes but that didnt seem to rattle them and they just stayed calm. Finally, big joe, not seen a man ofthat size move so fast. He was using footwork instead of just bulk to beat defenders
Excellent analysis of the Tadgh Beirne try, Max. Ireland's varied deployment of bluff runners and double-bluff runners, such as Tadgh Beirne, was well practiced and well executed. Looking forward to seeing them come up against England's defence.
Hopefully we can see a big score so English fans realise how much Farrell will be missed 👀
Welcome back max. love your analysis on the game. Keep it up lad
Grand Slam coming to cure my RWC heartbreak yes!
Glad it’s helping you feel better!
James Lowe’’s drive for the Sheehan try is pretty impressive .
Thanks Max
Have been a follower for two years now, your video's keep getting better! Looking forward to more coverage in 2024
Always grateful for the long-term viewers brother 🙏
Just came across your channel for the first time. Well done on the analysis. Look forward to going back over some of your previous videos. Keep it Up. 🇮🇪 🏉
Welcome aboard brother 😎
Excellent analysis.
Irish showed us , as for the ten past years a wonderful and courageous team. They fully winned but don,t destroyed France who collapsed herself….alone… with this French team, last night all the five others nations had their chance. We were weak and I ´m afraid in fact we are, still sad after world cup and unable to fight…. It’s French rugby since years. UP and DOWN, UP DOWN…..😢
Great analysis and great visuals to explain the game in detail. I’m sure a lot of work went into that. Signed up to your Patreon.
Super thankful that you signed up! I’m giving you guys early access to a project I’ll put up during a Six Nations bye week so I hope that’s interesting 😎
@@TheBlackJersey Just happy to support the project. There is a lot of 'chat', Rugby stuff out there but I like the detail, like Squidge Rugby.
It wasn't a blip they had a great game NZ got the luck. And that's how close it was. Calling it a blip is doing a disservice to worth world cup finalists. It was heartbreaking but no blip
Great video, and really inciteful analysis, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fair Play to Ireland. They were clearly the better team and they deserve that W. Mr. Dickson reffering was on point too imo. I don't know I'm kinda shellshocked. I wasn't confident before the match but I clearly wasn't expecting this horrible match from my team even without Dupont, Ntamack, Jelonch, Flament, Meafou...etc. It was like watching France from the 2012-2019 era, not the ones from the last 4 years. I don't know if the new staff got weaker, if the players are mainly to blame for this or it's a mix of the two because it was horrendous to watch. Willemse, Moefana, Lucu, Jalibert & Fickou especially really were a shadow of their former self on the pitch. I will continue to support & watch them but yeah I lowkey kinda lost interest in the tournament after that since I don't see anyone coming close to Ireland and I think it will be a really long tournament for us. When you add that heavy loss to the 1/4 exit we had (both at home) it hurts too much. I think the players still feel it as well.
If France can persuade Ronan O' Gara to come on board the coaching team in the next year or so they will be a serious outfit at the next world cup
@@francisogrady7071 Maybe you are right but it would be a first since he would be the first ever non-french person to coach les Bleus.
Biggest defeat at home for France since 1914 mentioned in the French press 😲
Will be very interesting to see where France go from here… perhaps having the best tight-five forwards isn’t everything after all 👀
@RugbyWithMax Yeah, and to be fair a few of them were not playing no Flamont and Woki on the bench ment Ireland could get whatever ball they wanted off the line out. If you are playing Ireland, that's an absolute nope they will destroy teams off that ball to the tail.
Great vid as always Max :) keep it up, love you`re content :)
Thanks a ton!
Hi Max. You are exactly what I need. Love rugby, but I don't understand the strategy and technicalities. Looking forward to watching you more. Great work
Great to hear! Hope you’ll be back for next week’s Scotland vs France (and possibly Wales vs England if I have time) upload 🔥
Great analysis Easy to follow and very well scripted , highlighted and animated Terrific for non expert like myself ❤
Thanks for watching bro 😎
this was a great analysis, thank you so much
You're very welcome!
Cheers mate, great analysis.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Early analysis was spot on. Ireland are creating numbers throughout the play not jst at the end if the play when try libe in sight
If you think that was the golden generation just gone then you obviously have very little knowledge of the strength of the underage system in Ireland. A plan was put in place back in 2016 to ensure Ireland generates waves of talent. Considering that the u20s have won back to back grandslams it is obvious that this plan is starting to take effect.
Ireland u20s have just beaten France for the 3rd time in a row in 6n. 31--37 Great result. Grand Slam is on again.
@@PB22559 Was a good match, 8 and 12 look some players. Pleased with how Spicer went, such a big guy was still putting a shift in late on.
Yeah, french clubs are driving a hard bargain with their U20 tho, they keep it for themselves. When the world championship comes, it might be a very different story. When they met in the final last year, it was a complete walkover for the french.
Great analysis. Well done .
Thank you kindly 🙌
England supporter here. Woe is me. Love the channel, keep up the good work. Not sure I'd agree about Willemse's behaviour though. He received one yellow and one red, not two yellows. The first yellow was a straight red imo. Willemse was clearing out, not tackling, and the Irish player did not dip. I also think the ref tried to balance the books after the red card, penalising Ireland for infringements that he had previously let slide re. France and also giving penalties which were flat out not warranted -esp. the 'trip' on a French player going into a ruck. Never a penalty. Ireland look immense: best 15, best second row (Ryan on the bench!) best 12, best 6 in the tournament
Very rare i 100 percent agree with an england fan but thats bang on 😂
Porters height doesnt change ,regardless of if he is not at full height he doesnt dio, straight red, not sure how the bunker works if they review that and keep it a yellow
I thought this in real time and after seeing the replay my mind doesn't change. He should have been gone after the first incident.
Like everyone over here we thought it would be a French win but a narrow one. I was quietly hoping for an Irish win as I loved the fact that we had a 6/2 split on the bench with more aggression coming on in the likes of Baird Conan & Ryan. My biggest worry was and will remain in that Porter is our MVP as we have nobody of his calibre to come on for him
Great analysis
Much better than the other overrated channels lol Uggy TBJ ConnorDoesRugby the only decent rugby youtubers bring Hakatime outta retirement
@@NZTrumpFan Gigachad rugby with max > Beta male cry baby TASanalytics
good video max. fair play.
Cheers man 🤩
Great video, glad it came on my recommended! 🇮🇪🏉
Cheers my bro 😎
I think thats a misinterpretation of the mitigation framework at 5:54. Drop in height requires recent/simultaneous change in height from the player hit, where Willemse had forever and a day to adjust to Porter.
Willemse was sent off anyway, no need to discuss it. Hopefully he’s given the maximum ban length 💯
What Ireland did is usually what New Zealand always do after a hurting defeat, they took it out on their next opponents and destroyed them.
I still consider Ireland a better team than the All Blacks. If not for Whitelock, Ireland would have scored at the next phase without question 💯
I don't think this was a rebound game. I think this was part of the development plan over several years. Ireland need a transition after sexton regardless if they won or lost the world cup
Ah the 6 nations... there goes my nerves for the next couple of weeks!! Great analysis put into this one as always Max!! Delighted for the win but please everyone, do not mention the words Grand Slam... far too early!!!
Yeah I’m not usually one to call a grand slam… but I’m glad I did for Ireland last year 😂
May I wish France every success in their remaining games
Brilliant analysis have to say. Most analysts can be so average. Well done and will continue watching
I was telling people before 6N even started this was going to happen. Was clear at WC 2023. Sexton was holding Ireland's final evolution back while France are but a fraction of themselves without Dupont by contrast. They are two players with opposite affects on the mentality of their teams.
Max have you reassessed your opinion on Hugo Keenan yet 😂
One game doesn’t re-adjust my opinion on any player…
Max where do you get your stats from? The turnover stats doe snot take into consideration knock-ons, line outs, or interceptions. I think Ireland had 14 for the game, and Italy had 4. A more coprhensive view on overall ball retention, and ruck spead would be nive for your next reviews mate. Thanki you for the good work.
Ultimate Rugby has been my source for three years 😎
Very good video. Has the name of this channel changed? I'm sure I used to watch you but the name is unfamiliar.
I went by The Black Jersey, have rebranded a little so strangers aren’t going to assume I only cover the NZ scene. I’ll explain all shortly in a video bro 🙌
Up the Irish 💪🇮🇪☘️
The irish are coming 😊
England might win it by boring the opposition into a trance.
I'm bored of Boredwicks tactics and philosophy if you could call it that lol
The health of the international game desperately needs for England and South Africa to fall off…
If the irish playvlike this across the whole year, then the Boks are going to have a challenge and a half against them
"IF"? Ireland have beat the Boks in their last 3 meetings.
Jip we all know. ......But when it count the Irish will crumble
@@nicdelange2900 So what do SA do when "it counts"? South Africa's 2019 Rugby World Cup winning fly-half Elton Jantjies has been banned for 4 years for drug taking. 😂😂😂😂
Hopefully the Springboks don’t win any of the Ireland tests… need revenge for the RWC 😢
@@washerdryer3466 Elton jantjies was not our first-choice flyhalf in 2019 dude. He barely played in the world cup
When fikou binds to Antonio before the tackle is made shouldn't this be a penalty to Ireland? My understanding is you can only bind to an attacking player after a defending player begins their tackle?
South Africa have been using the tactic for about a year now and have never been penalised for doing so. I haven’t seen anything in the law to show illegality?
@@TheBlackJersey I Figured this is a variation on the flying wedge which was banned years ago. I am curious to know if it is illegal because it happens a lot where attacking players are given momentum by team mates before tackle contact
French farmers have my utmost respect. 💪
Pretty classy with a S of H to boot......I like it
He wrapped in the second tackle not int he first. He was lucky.
thanks kiwi squidge.good insight. enjoy Auckland.Kelleher & doris were unsung heroes. French didn't look any better when O'Mahony was sent off. France cleared out their coaching staff after the WC. I think that's why they looked clueless tactically. Ireland lucky to get them first match.
Uggy and this guy both better than Squidge though g
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nobody talks about how France have regressed in three months. The world cup is too close and they really don't look like they want to be there
Poor French babies. Not professional rugby players? The Irish were heart broken after the WC too, losing by 4 points 🥹
@@paulnash5500 That's stupid. For Ireland, it's just the glorious continuation of a perfect run of elimination matches failure, for the french it was a dream opportunity to get there. I never fancied Ireland to win that qf, I thought France had a decent chance to go all the way though. Btw, it's not about what happened three months ago. You just watch that match and see. The french never looked like the team they could've been. Ireland were their usual selves, but I don't think they were quite so dominant, I just think the french were wayyy below their usual standard. Quite a disappointeing match, probly not a good idea to put this in the opening.
The Irish will romp the 6N and 15v14 really helps.
Had 2 yellow cards ,3rd time got a red, had his warnings! Don't think it mattered Ireland was winning before he was sent off!
Yeah after France lost here, I don’t see anyone else challenging Ireland 😅
Another perspective. I don't think he would have done that wrecking tackle if France were on the front foot@@joebyrne3159
If France had 16/17 players playing or even the full 15 we Irish still would have won! They have no one stepping up to guide their playing style ! It’s let’s put on all the heavy props smash our way through play hope for the best! With Ireland its brains and with brains not being afraid to adapt their play! The Ireland team were always steps ahead!
The victory is tempered by the French red card and the fact that Du Pont wasn't playing. Ireland may well have won anyway but not by as great a margin I think.
I think you are doing a great injustice to both Jack Crawley and the Irish Rugby Team by consistently bringing Johnny Sexton into the equation.
Sexton is the benchmark for Irish outhalfs. All options in Ireland, right now, and including Crowley, are miles behind Sexton
Nah g Sexton the Irish Dan Carter what you talking bout Crowley’s still like 19 lmao
France wil sort themselves out and adjust to no Dupont. I think it is the combination of no dupont and no ntamack that dislocated them in this game
France look rubbish without DuPont and Ntimack. Rudderless, pedestrian and without any creativity. Ordinary in fact. While Ireland without Sexton look just as good if not better. Sexton never had a win like that in France!! There’s two things the world didn’t believe 3 weeks ago!
Springboks boring Ireland much better
Springboks won the world cup,Ireland failed as usual because fancy rugby doesn't make you the best team!!!!
@@martinrye71213-8 keep laughing lol we the real winners
France discipline let them down
Yup, Ireland might have conceded more penalties, but France’s penalty timing is what got then rather than the amount 👀
The hit on Porter was a red card.
Mitigating factors. Willemse was sent off for two yellows anyway so I don’t see it as worth discussing 🤷♂️
@@TheBlackJersey There were no mitigating factors. Porter did not change his height at the last minute, Willemse charged at Porter and led with his shoulder directly onto his head. Here’s why it’s important to discuss it: Not only was it a staggeringly dangerous act of foul play and the yellow card the incorrect decision, by not giving him a red card it meant that he was allowed back on to the field and then he hit Doris on the head. That would not have happened had he been correctly given a red card and remained off the field. World Rugby has a duty of care to players. The yellow card was a disgrace. Any player who commits the offence that Willemse did against Porter should be red carded and receive a lengthy ban. Not allowed back onto the pitch to do it again to someone else.
About willemse's cards. What i find weird is that he tries to go low and doesn't succeed andvis therefore penalised. If he doesn't even try to go low both hits end up his belly and can not be penalised
Yeah cause he can't do much damage to the runner
@@lightlysaltedtaco4786my point exactly ! It is safer not to follow the rule than to try and fail. "Any contact between the shoulder and head is a yellow" dumb
Its really not. Shoulder charing the head with a trailing arm is dangerous. Rules are there for player safety and hes a professional. Thats on him. @nicolasfraize7552
No. He put no effort into going low enough. He’s a repeat offender and should receive the longest possible ban.
@@TheBlackJersey definitely not arguing that, he tries to tackle and fail to keep everyone safe he deserves a ban. My point is: what happens if he doesn't try to tackle and just stays upright?
One thing I remember saying at half time while watching this is that France not taking the 3 points each time Ireland gave away a penalty was going to lose them the match - they turned down at least 3-4 kickable penalties in the first half for going for the corner, and managed to convert none of those attacks (I think. The Penaud try might have been off of one of those). Given that Ramos had brought his kicking boots, they effectively turned down a near-guaranteed 9 points (and possibly more as the tension from those penalties could have rattled Ireland) in the first half. Their refusal to take the points offered is what lost them the match, I feel.
They were losing at home and down a man for a lot of the game, they needed to score tries when the chances arose
I really don't think those penalties would have changed the complexion of the entire game, Ireland weren't losing that match from minute 1.
ZOMBIE!!!!! 🧟♀️
Ireland look a far better side without the whinging moaning Sexton.
that France was playing with 14 men(one was red carded) for most of the match didn't help................
Ireland were 14 points ahead with all French players on the team/ you can’t actually say ireland didn’t play well because they did
He had only himself to blame.
France need to be better then
@@Sineadhawk He didn't say that. But saying that Ireland destroyed France while the French clearly played badly and were 14 most of the game is for sensationalist headlines. Ireland played very well, all the players were in synch, outplayed the French but they didn't destroy them, that's the French who were out of their depth for various reasons.
@@puccaland the title is click bait for sure. I never said destroy either. France had 15 men until half time 17-3 to Ireland. Peter o Mahoney was also sin binned. Even with the 15 men can you honestly say the score line would have been closer. France were disorganised and lost. Which is not them .. Ireland tbf played smart rugby. I’d worry they might have exerted too much on Friday and we won’t see similar performances for the rest of the tournament
I always enjoy your videos but Johnny who? That's very disrespectful to a great Irish hero. Jack Crowley was amazing because he's been learning beside Johnny for years. Johnny Sexton will always be there through the young guys he helped, so please don't disrespect our rugby legend for click bait.
Not to speak for max..but i think you`re getting a little emotional and overreacting, he gave nothing but praise to the Irish side
I used "Johnny who?" in a chat straight after the game. It is not disrepectful, more demonstrating how the Irish team is still very capable without the recently retired hero.
Christ would you stop
@@stephensheridan6402 maybe I am. But most Irish people are emotional with Johnny not being there for the first time in years, and I felt a little sad that the implication of him being forgotten so soon. Sometimes words are thrown around very thoughtlessly and sometimes they hurt. I love Max's videos I love his analysis, so in conclusion, if you feel I'm being a big baby, that's your opinion, which you're very much entitled to. No hard feelings
@@fishyq5077 that's your perogative, but I don't have to agree with you.
Ireland way better than the ABs g Ireland the real RWC champions 13-8 lmao
Ireland didn’t lift the Webb Ellis Cup though 😅
@@TheBlackJersey The ABs deserved their win against us. Lets be fair and respectful, no one deserves to win.
In the RWC the ABs beat us fair and square. We can have no complaints. Delighted with this result against France though!
@@neilmontgomery3470tbh, I’d have rather lost the quarter-final to Ireland than lose the RWC final. I’d been mentally prepared for a quarter-final exit for over two years since I had such little faith in Foster since before he had the job. Cane’s red card is the most embarrassed I’ve ever felt to be a Kiwi, that final pretty much embodied the worst of NZ rugby and I’ve got no plans to ever re-watch it 😔
@@TheBlackJersey Sport can be cruel. ultimately, only one team left the WC with a smile on their face. I hope we can avoid each other in the QFs next time though. The curse seems to work against both of us. New Zealand knock Ireland out but then cant duplicate the performance in the remaining games. I think this is what essentially happened in the last two tournaments. Someday I pray we meet each other in a final.
it's not interressing match at 14 vs 15 in 8ème minutes not yellow and red cards
Stop complaining & Stop whistling at the Kicker. Learn to congratulate the better Team. Merci beaucoup...😊
@@TheKgv1te better team at 15 vs 14 at 8ème minute and ireland also wihisling the kikers in ireland it's just supporters it's légal
@@mathieuam4294 The fact you think kickers are whistled in Ireland shows how little you know the game.
@@mathieuam4294 you were still 2nd best when it was 15 vs 15, and 14 vs 14 when O'Mahony went off. Just accept that the better team won and stop blaming a very deserved card
Ireland probably would have won anyway 😅
Because France had Yellow and Red cards.
They were played off the park even before the yellows and red. Remember, ireland had a yellow, and I'm not sure France even scored from that collapsed maul.
At 22 mins, Ireland was beating France at least 3 to 1 in every single stat. From carries to passes etc. The only stat France beat Ireland on was tackles made...
That's their own fault Ireland were already ahead before first yellow, when ireland got yellow, they still went on to score another try with even numbers, Smashed France, Oh and it's up to France not to tackle high and get their own players sent off, Such a poor dumb comment you have made
They have to change the rules back. So many internationals are like this. Its a waste of money going to international rugby these days unless you're interested in refereeing.
It's always been the rules that two yellow cards equals a straight red. Neither yellow was debatable. This had nothing to do with refereeing and everything to do with brainlessness by Willilamse.
@@LFire12it's not interressing match because yellow and red cards for nothing at 8ème minute the spectacle is destroyed 14 vs 15
@@mathieuam4294 Then willenmese should have taken that into account before trying to kill Porter
I'm not having a go at Ireland, this just happens too often since recent law changes and will continue to ruin games to come.
AND HOPEFULLY FOR THE SAKE OF THE PLAYERS BRAINS…..IT WILL KEEP HAPPENING UNTIL THE COACHES PRIORITISE tackling without targeting the head. The players are smart enough to learn the new rules if the refs apply them consistently - and the coaches too when these careless and dangerous players are regularity sitting on the sideline - WRU needs to hold their nerve on this otherwise it’ll be NFL type pay-outs and the end of rugby [their pockets aren’t nearly as deep].
I think if we had Johny, the score would have been ridiculous. Crawley had a bad game and made some terrible decisions. Silly kicking choices, poor handling and missing opportunities. I put it down to nerves but hes been around a while now ans should be performing on the big stage. I can only hope with more game time he will settle and become more reliable.
Johnny who
Don't forget that DuPont, N'tamack, Flament, Jelonch, Meafou, Marchand, Taofifenua were missing (to name a few) from the French squad
Crowley was very good at his game management. Some of those passes and kicks are just simply timing issues and the only way to fix those is more minutes in test rugby 🏉
Nah the kid did really well even with errors and that's actually a good thing, and what about those conversions from the touchline?
Crowley started badly but absolutely made up for it and got better with time. You must have been watching another game. You’re the first person to say he had a bad game.🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
not yellow et red cards ireland cheated at 8ème minutes
😂😂😂😂😂😂 keep sucking those 🍋 🍋 🍋
How did Ireland cheat??????, ye were beaten by the better team,except the defeat gracefully
Are you French?
@@patmacmahon6030 yes and what arbitre cheated yellow and red cards not interressing match il faudrait porter réclamation
@@patmacmahon6030Don't listen to him, he is an idiotic kid. If anything, the referee was kind with us. And everybody here thinks like me. From a Frenchman !
TMO sucks balls intefering crap, League would have been a report and stood down, Union knows only red, not even a competition 14 against 15. STOP WATCHING UNION IT SUX.
You’re projecting mate. Union players actually know how to tackle 💀
@@TheBlackJersey your exactly right then fix union get some league coaches teach all you boys to be men so fans can stop wastiing their money watching.refs win games.
@@kennethhammond4028yes exactly
buddy go home your drunk @@kennethhammond4028
@@aidandinneen9149😂😂😂
Ref won the game who you all kidding. Union is for cry babies.
Lmao cope 😂
So why are you watching the video? I’m much harder to find than the actual match highlights, I only have as many subscribers as the population of my home town 😅
@@TheBlackJerseylol bro on fire roasting the trolls
Ireland were well ahead when he was still on the field. Stop your nonsense.
Not meant fir you.
Ireland didnt crush France the the Ref did.The game wasn't a true reflection on who is the team as france was a player down for a majority of the match.Ireland can keep blowing there own trumpet but everyone knows when it really matters they come up short.
Willemse has no one to blame but himself. He was actually lucky the first yellow wasn't ruled a red. Ireland were well on top before his brainfarts anyway.
And poor discipline by France. The ref was following the rules. This isn't football don't blame the ref.
@@PB22559 well said. Everytime France got ahead, Ireland struck right back. There have been red cards for less dangerous tackles.
Ahhhh, give us a break. Ireland have never ever blown their own trumpet. They were beaten by New Zealand in the quarter finals, no shame in that. The margins are so fine and fair play to New Zealand. I'm old and spent a lot of years watching Irish teams get hammered by everyone. So be nice, the boys in green are doing well. Peace and love buddy.
Go back to sleep you clown,if anything the reff was on favour with the French, ficku diving to get a penno (as most french players do) a try that was giving to France that was never a try..and you still lost..take it on the chin buddy