France faces Ireland this Friday February 2 on the first day of the VI Nations tournament. Follow the match live.
22:19 – The test of hope? (53′)
The linesman has doubts and believes that the Blues have flattened in the Irish goal. The video will come. But there are other things to analyze about this action.
22:16 – Tackle in the air (51′)
After the intervention of the video, the penalty changes sides because Fickou was tackled in the air. Jalibert brings his team 20 meters from the goal in this France – Ireland.
22:11 – Ireland is getting some fresh air! (46′)
The ball goes outwards and Calvin Nash is happy to finish in this France – Ireland. The XV du Trèfle regains the lead in this match. Crowley transforms despite an outside position.
22:09 – A lost ball (44′)
The Blues lose the ball in this France – Ireland because Baille was a little too isolated. Crowley brings his team back into the opposing 22 meters.
22:07 – Thomas Ramos misses a great opportunity (43′)
Thomas Ramos tries to bring his team back to four points upon returning from the locker room but he misses his transformation in this France – Ireland.
22:05 – It’s back to the Vélodrome!
Karl Dickson kicks off the second half of this France – Ireland. The Blues completely revived before returning to the locker room despite a completely lacking first act. The latter are playing at 14 against 15 after the exclusion of Paul Willemse at the half-hour mark.
9:50 p.m. – Half-time is whistled
It’s the break in this France – Ireland! The Blues completely regained hope in this first act thanks to Damian Penaud who scored the first try before the break.
9:47 p.m. – Penaud restarts everything!! (40′)
The Blues are fully relaunching in this France – Ireland at the best time! Damian Penaud concludes a great action from the French who put enormous pressure on. Thomas Ramos successfully transforms.
9:46 p.m. – The Blues are pushing! (39′)
Before returning to the locker room, the Tricolores try to get back on track in this France – Ireland by pushing to get a try. The XV of Clover manages to hold on.
21:42 – The Blues are having a lot of trouble (35′)
We feel that this scenario is very hurtful to the French in this France – Ireland. The Blues are being eaten up in all areas of the game and are making a series of blunders.
21:40 – The Blues want the try (34′)
The choice is not very complicated for Jalibert. The French number 10 looks for the touchline on a penalty.
9:37 p.m. – Willemse makes another mistake and is sent off! (32′)
This time Willemse will not return to this France – Ireland. He commits a similar foul to the first and leaves the field after a second yellow.
9:34 p.m. – The Irish recital continues (30′)
Crowley finds Beirne who finds the way to flatten under the posts in this France – Ireland. Crowley does not miss the opportunity to give his team an even greater lead. 17-3.
21:31 – Ramos transforms and restarts the match (27′)
The Blues regain some hope in this France – Ireland thanks to home scorer Thomas Ramos.
21:28 – Crowley misses his kick (24′)
Big miss from the Irish scorer in this France – Ireland. Jack Crowley is under the posts but misses his kick which ends up on the right.
21:25 – The Irish insist (22′)
The XV of Clover continues to push and tries to crack the Blues again in this France – Ireland. Finally the Blues resist and obtain a goal kick.
21:23 – What a thrill for the Blues (20′)
Maxime Lucu tries to clear but Dan Sheehan and throws himself to counter. Behind the XV de la Clover recovers but a hand fault saves the French in this France – Ireland.
21:21 – The first try is Irish (17′)
The start of this France – Ireland match is more than difficult for the Blues who concede the first try. Aki finds Gibson-Park on a pass after contact. The latter finishes and Crowley transforms.
21:19 – Willemse will return (16′)
Good news for the Blues in this France – Ireland. Willemse will return to the pitch in a little over 2 minutes because the yellow will remain yellow.
21:15 – A first penalty against Ireland (13′)
For the first time in this France – Ireland, the Clover XV is penalized by Karl Dickson.
21:14 – Crowley’s little kick (12′)
The first scorer of this France – Ireland gets a little impatient and tries a little kick in the back of the French defense. The Blues can get back on track.
21:13 – Lucu gives some air (11′)
The number nine of the Blues tries to give his team some air in this France – Ireland but his kick fails just after the 22 meters.
21:11 – Les Bleus at 14 (9′)
Paul Willemse will have to leave his partners at 14 against 15 for at least 10 minutes in this France – Ireland. It might turn red. The player is in the “bunker”.
21:09 – O’Mahony scratches the ball (8′)
The Blues are in difficulty at the start of France – Ireland. They lose another ball and then make a mistake.
21:07 – Ireland opens the scoring (7′)
Under the posts after a penalty against France, Ireland broke the deadlock at the Vélodrome thanks to Jack Crowley.