FRANCE vs WALES | FULL TIME HOT TAKES

Sixmas has begun! With a memorable match in Paris.

[@mxn9643]

A lot of French people watch your videos. Thank you again for your reviews,

[@EggchasersRugby]

I especially appreciate people watching someone talking rugby in a second language🙏

[@huguesjouffrai9618]

Coming just to here the Dupont Glazing from an Englishman (just to be sure he's actually that good)

[@business3867]

@@EggchasersRugby Legend

[@zatodespentes]

We are a lot of french people to watch your videos. your analysises are greatly appreciated as your objectivity ! greetings grom France from a franco spanish guy who loves rugby !

[@gavindoyle692]

I keep telling my students to find something they like and then practice doing that in another language. That’s why I listen to Sud Radio or watch their KZbin rugby reviews in French, or watch Los Pumas’ games in Spanish. Watching the Bundesliga in German and the Serie A in Italian is also fun.

[@Diarmuid-Quirke]

Honestly, it's upsetting to be saying a french performance was average when they put 43 unanswered points on wales. How the mighty have fallen. Love the videos tim keep em coming 🎉🎉❤❤

[@FloatLikeABee]

The mighty? What?

[@isitwasit8756]

​@@FloatLikeABeethe fact that wales are one of the most successful teams in the history of 5 nations and 6 nations regarding winning trophies .. i guess thats the reference hes making regarding how they have fallen to where they are now

[@CROM-on1bz]

The score is relentless but it does not reflect the courage and commitment of the Welsh. Sure they were dominated but they never got discouraged. Big respect for these courageous players.

[@EggchasersRugby]

I agree. Big hearts!

[@musiklab7054]

Comme toujours !!

[@DoddyIshamel]

There was periods where they just flat refused to take the ball so I am not so sure about that... They pretty much gave up in that second quarter, got a rocket at half time and played well for 10mins start of second half then hid again. Not as obvious as the Australia game but not something I ever thought I would see in 6N...

[@thomasharrison72]

By far the worst Welsh team since the 90s, nothing there to build on 😮

[@solinvictus1234]

Sure buddy, if it was Italy at their place with a Zero on the scoreboard you was talking now about how bad the Italians was and how a relegation would be necessary. A little bit of intellectual honesty should be teached at school time to time. Welsh was smashed, that's all.

[@astraydhurion7697]

I really adore your channel. You definitely offer the most balanced analysis out there, always giving some credits as should be to the losing team. With admiration from Paris.

[@jonathan5gary]

Paris Olympics will be seen as a major milestone in Dupont's carreer. Playing 7s, where everthing goes faster, makes him foresee the game at a tremendous level. His body & attitude/leadership have now reached a level like never seen before (first cross kick to Attisogbe missed, second one resulted in a try with Attisogbe appologize for his first misunderstood). So enthusiastic to see what will happen next.

[@FroggyGe-17]

Hi Tim, as a French fan I'm happy with the result, but I still feel for the Welch lads, specially for the young captain so brave in front of the media. They gave all they had and we must not forget the problems in the Welch rugby. Hope they'll come back soon in better shape.

[@fraserposford144]

Ramos' keepie uppie foot flick to himself was FILTHY 🔥

[@EggchasersRugby]

SKILLS!

I don't really follow rugby that much, I only watch when Italy plays but I'm glad I found your channel. Hopefully we can improve on last year's performance, we'll see what happens today against Scotland

[@brianodriscoll2725]

Italy are one of the most exciting teams now, it’s only with depth they struggle . Starting 15 is great . Italian under age rugby is getting much better too .

[@ColmDevitt57]

I'm an Irish supporter and have to say I'm so sorry for my many Welsh friends.

[@EggchasersRugby]

They are playing as hard as they can...but not talented enough

[@jukeseyable]

thx dude, we had our time in the sun, it ended in 2019, you haveclearly taken the batton. A WC would be great pls . greetings from Wales

[@KernowekTim]

Same

[@mike_datpseudo]

Je ne comprends pas tout mais merci de votre couverture et de votre expertise sur ce match. Longue vie à la chaine, votre contenu est passionnant.

[@TheFreestyler3333]

As a French supporter, I felt that the team appeared a bit disorganized in their attacking play. On several occasions, Dupont picked up the ball and seemed unsure of what to do, with no support around him. However, it's worth noting that they are lethal inside the 22, and their new defensive strategy-characterized by minimal contesting at the rucks-was interesting. This will be particularly intriguing to watch against Ireland.

[@JeremyOllivon]

Just keep quiet

[@chris-w4m6u]

Agree with you. They were at best average…

[@adogonasidecar1262]

@@TheFreestyler3333 I don't expect them to play the same way against England or Ireland

[@turbopigeonlabelette7877]

Hello from france, you are for me one of the best ambassador of this sport. Keep the good work !

[@robhudson3511]

Couldn’t believe how naive wales were in attack. I always expected this result. But I couldn’t fault the endeavour at all! Defensive effort from wales was outstanding. ZERO attacking nous from wales ZERO kicking game. It was quite bizarre! I thought that the ref typically got the scrums completely wrong. But fair result at end of game. I don’t understand what Gatland is doing to progress Welsh rugby?!

[@killin.479]

France literally defended how you would in Rugby League. All men in the line besides the fullback. How they go away with it is a Gatland Masterclass

[@psour33]

Thank you from France for your dedicated work.

[@ericbombarde6784]

J'aime bien vos analyses et je dois dire que c'est toujours un plaisir que d'entendre des anglosaxons encencer les joueurs français !!👍

[@daramacaodha2131]

you're a legend. love these vids. i always watch them after every single game

[@100Equipoise]

Great channel. You know your rugby. Thanks for yet another top review. Agreed: 6N is really something to look forward to. Games On!

[@scottvalentine86]

Don't know what Ntamack was thinking, don't think he was even trying to make a tackle. Just a shoulder charge in retaliation for the big hit from Thomas a few mins earlier. Reminded me of Stuart Hoggs stupid shoulder charge in Cardiff in 2014. Complete head loss.

[@EggchasersRugby]

Yep - head gone in that moment

[@musiklab7054]

Faute professionnelle !

[@DoddyIshamel]

He was thinking revenge. He spat the dummy over a slightly late hit a few minutes earlier and decided to get his own back in the dumbest way possible. No other thought involved.

[@jean-michellae9041]

He tried to stop moving forward, and doing so raised his body. He is still lacking confidence to my opinion as he should have recognized it was too late and open his arms. But Ntamack is definetely not the kind for retaliation.

[@puccaland]

For me he simply forgot the rigour needed at this level and lost automatism. He was just sloppy, but being sloppy can cost a lot. He will miss Twickenham.

[@wallabies1989]

Jack Morgan is a machine but Wales have the most 1D shape for such a deep attack. If you’re going to play that deep you need to be doing all sorts of magic so you get line breaks.

[@timslade5808]

He's the real deal very impressed with him

[@SAnd-pd1ou]

Really, I thought he was poor. And as a captain why did he condone crab like left to right....change the plan and kick for territory to take pressure off

[@EggchasersRugby]

His engine is massive

[@wallabies1989]

@SAnd-pd1ou had him in my fantasy team 21 tackles, 3 defenders and 123m carries. Crazy level of work. Like I say the whole attacking structure is a recipe for disaster but maybe you should have more than one 10 with 0 caps in your squad.

[@SAnd-pd1ou]

@wallabies1989 fair enough, but had no forward ball.

[@Pendragon579]

Adam Jones has done more in a couple of weeks than the attack and defence coaches have done in 2 years 😇

[@fomora12]

Eh 43-0. lol yeah he’s brilliant 😁👍🇮🇪

[@Pendragon579]

@@fomora12 The scrum didn't go backwards, so he did his job, the attack and defence coaches are still absent without leave so the 43-0 is on them 😇

[@fomora12]

@ how many scrum penalties conceded, although I will admit some seemed harsh. 3 or 4 I think.

[@fomora12]

@ actually you make a fair point I misinterpreted your original post, apologies I read it wrong.

[@robla85g18]

That Sage advert honestly! Had a right chuckle when you said that

[@thomaseskenazi2013]

Indeed Tim, Greg was nominated man of the match a couple of minutes before his try !

[@MiMo64-k7m]

Not completely convinced by France despite the score. This team can indeed play much better than tonight.

[@Claude_Jeann]

En France nous avons un dicton pour les personnes comme vous et cela dit : " Parler pour ne rien dire "

[@ThomasBarthoulot]

I think they were bored at some point But next week will be something else indeed

[@olivierarnaud-freaud6369]

France don’t have all the fine tuning sorted yet

[@stk3ks]

Difficult to convince against a lousy opponent

[@SmcdMcd-d2k]

@@Claude_Jeannthat makes no sense?

[@chrisbroad866]

The irony of a sage advert interrupting this video. Superb 😂

[@rjt4020]

Have to agree with u Tim about DuPont. Im 60 & English & played & watched rugby all my life but never seen anyone with his class, time & skill, he is a genius.

[@mybakingtray]

Wow, a lot a naysayers for a 43 point nilling! France did more than was necessary and left points out there. That try saving choke tackle was a statement. France will be better against better opposition.

[@OCD-Gamer]

So glad international rugby is back. Having a braai and some brandy tonight for the game. Cant waitttttt🤩

[@lenbignell]

Lekker to see you up and about with the 6 nations Tim. Hope it's going well. Cheers from SA.

[@denisdaly1708]

Looking forward to next week.

[@garethwilliams6474]

As a Welshman ofcourse that was disappointing. Wales has no impetus going forward, in fact, they managed to lose ground with ball in hand. However, new blood was good to see. France didn't get out of 3rd gear! Happy Sixmas everyone!

[@EggchasersRugby]

Good on you. It's a long road ahead for Wales...this will make the destination feel all the better

[@AbeHopwood]

I don't even think they stepped out of 50th gear.......

[@punkfloyde4352]

Gros stepped up. He should be starting every game now, with that said Baille was immense off the bench. Before the red card Ntamack was defensively solid, you can clearly see the difference between him and Jalibert in that regard. Centres weren't flashy but both put in great defensive shifts. Ramos and Dupont were incredible as usual, Adritt motm for me, I feel he had a point to prove after last autumn. Roumat was a bit shaky here and there which is understandable playing out of position but needed in the line out which operated over 90% Boudehent and Cros were industrious. Wingers, not bad for an average age of 20! Bench generally quite good however Le Garrec needs his kicking boots next time.

[@TheWardagh]

French discipline in defence was notable for sure. Hard to judge them against a poor team. Great content as always 🙌🏻

[@SE7VENprod]

8:19 never expected to here the genz terminology on this channel. But i was thinking the same watching him even as a welsh fan i couldnt help but think this is the best player I've ever watched. (and maybe the best ever)

[@olivierarnaud-freaud6369]

I agree that wales looked good in the first 20 minutes

[@martinseymour4907]

Keep on it Tim...good stuff! Let's see how the rest of the weekend goes...👍

[@hannahmc5291]

😂 the Habana / Sage ad!

[@mickeymalone955]

Good video Tim. The result was not surprising. I still think France will win the 6N with a grand slam!! Gatland only has a weak squad to pick from. Wales did show glimpses of exciting attacking play but their tackling was woeful at times. France have super handling skills which will cause every nation problems. Dupont is a genius that no nation will keep quiet. I wish Gatland was England's head coach as I am sure he would be in his element with the depth of good players that England have!

[@ashg9023]

For the first 16 minutes Wales played some World class defense

[@callumraza5046]

Even teams like Romania and Canada manage that for 15 minutes

[@Daniboi971]

The slow in the turn Sage advert was playing for me before this video mate 😂

[@EggchasersRugby]

Haha!

[@vinniechan]

You are spot on about France going forwards before going wide Forwards picking the ball at the base of the ruck has been a lost art in the last decade the AB was the only team did that consistently then France used that with that big carrier which was deadly

[@stephaneguichard8306]

Thanks again Tim ! Difficult to have an opinion… Two satisfaction points : - the result : 0 point is very rare in a 6 Nations. It's not nothing even if I'm sad for the Welsh. - the defense : France is a brick wall. This was a real weakness at the World Cup. So much so that I thought Edwards' message was no longer getting through to the players. But it’s back and that’s good news. What seems average to me is the strategy: hit until the levee breaks (thanks Led Zeppelin!) is quiet simple… too simple. I wouldn't like to be in front, but will it be enough against Ireland? And finally, we will definitely know what is Galthié's real level of hatred towards Jalibert, if he puts Ramos in 10...

[@cedricpicard9016]

After the match, Galthie mentioned Ollivon as a role model of a guy who worked his ass off for the collective, and that´s exactly what Jalibert doesn´t do. It´s not about hatred, I don´t think Galthie hates him, but he´s made no secret he wants guys who think collective, and respect the coaches´ decisions. sure you can move Ramos at 10, and he´s proved he can do it effectively enough, but who do you then put at 15? Buros is out injured, it would be crazy to lose LBB´s attacking threat, so who else do you play at 15? I don´t think Leo Barre is world class, but he might recall him to plug that gap. Or he might move Dupont at 10, and recall either Lucu or Serin.

[@jeanleveau7904]

Wales was inoffensive. They gave the impression that they could play hours without scoring or passing French defense.even though they had some long possession phases they have never been in position to score. French defense was very disciplined, they conceed very few penalties, very patient, most of the time they didn't contest the ball so they only had 1or 2 players in the rucks vs 4 or 5 reds. But when they have a turn over they managed to break the welsh defense. The gap between both teams was just too big, individually and collectively. Very encouraging for us (I'm French) as we usually always have problems in the opening games in the 6 nations

[@jamesfleet4007]

The irony of having the habana "slow in the turn " sage advert at the end of this video 😂😂😂

[@EggchasersRugby]

haha!

[@crispybug]

Jac Morgan put in a captain’s shift, a Lions-worthy performance

[@SAnd-pd1ou]

Wot... Captains performance?? Eh, why didn't he ditch the crab light play and kick for terrioty to take pressure off. Are u on the glue?

[@davidwalker2402]

Morgan looked great because he had so many tackles to make, if they result in eventual tries for wales then great, but if they result in the end result tries for France he’s making no difference.

[@EggchasersRugby]

His workrate was HUGE

[@scarletturk3892]

@@kh7431 Tell them you don't understand the comment without telling them you don't understand the comment.

[@davidwalker2402]

@@EggchasersRugby his work rate was huge because he had to continually defend, I see this all the time with bad teams plenty of work on offer, but his job should to make less work .

[@leosex3146]

DuPont is class but I felt he caused technical obstructions all over the place which the ref didn’t ping. The first try was a perfect example where he picked up, went side ways and backwards behind 4 runners which stopped wales tackling and then we had some time kicked a cross kick for the try. In my mind that’s a peno the other way.

[@ThomasBarthoulot]

Came here as fast as possible to see if you were gonna mention that Baille one handed behind the back pass ! and the Le Garrec one after that

[@maximeb.6064]

Cyril "Soft hands"

[@laelienriviere5735]

Ridiculous n1 with chistera. Golden hands on that man. Like yeah Le Garrec did, but Baille? Man was out to show off and I loved every second of it 😂

[@Zveebo]

Not a champagne performance from France, but that really requires a stronger opponent. Dupont was superb. Ntamack was not. High balls really look like a French weak area for targeting by England, Ireland and Scotland - will be interesting to see how teams approach

[@milinkerhe]

The Welsh looked so slow in attack. Reminded me of England 2 or 3 years ago.

[@jean-michellae9041]

I find them playing the ball quickly actually but considering they were pushed backward most of the time they attacked, it felt indeed kind of slow 😮

[@milinkerhe]

@@jean-michellae9041 True. I was more meaning their running speed, especially in the second half.

[@matthewwilson1340]

It's good to have you back Tim. Just a heads up, the flickering in the background of the score image was quite distracting.

[@conor7171]

Irish fan here, such a shame to see the welsh in this state currently. Everybody wants them back on top again, much more exciting when all the nations are serious competitors. Nice warm up game for France though... Ireland and England both in at the deep end this year!

[@jeremymonin8343]

France used many young players tonight like Attissobdge, Bielle-Biarrey, Gailleton, Auradou, Jegou, Le Garrec. They are all between 20 and 22 years old! And we release some like Gazzoti or Depoortere who could play tonight as well. This is pretty good this score before England with the return of Penaud, Flament and Barre next weekend.

[@EggchasersRugby]

Fair - very young team

[@jeremymonin8343]

@EggchasersRugby They all play in Top 14 or Pro D2 every week against stars. The French law forces average players from the training center on each game. It's working to reach the level of the best nations in the world.

[@jean-christophefouquet9553]

Love the comments as always. Keep up the good work.

[@dawidmaree5002]

Im not a Wales fan or a French fan. Only following the Six Nations with greater interest because of people like Eggchasers, but that really hurts.

[@baptisteheraly196]

For a starting match, very clean performance from the french. Some known issues unsolved (high balls, some crazy moves), but defense is in place. The big down of tonight remains Ntamack red card, useless, deserved and stupid. He will be missed on the next games, and potentially up to Ireland. Wales was fighting brilliantly, but the technical level wasn't there. That being said, France will up their level against bigger teams, as they always do. And the performance of the forwards, Aldritt, and so many others, despite lot of prime injuries, is really positive.

[@stk3ks]

Penaud was missing as well

[@baptisteheraly196]

@@stk3ks yes he was - so was Flament. If both can be aligned on the crunch, that is going to dynamise the entire line.

[@patanouketgersiflet9486]

@@baptisteheraly196 Ntamack won't be there though

[@adrienchausson3726]

@@patanouketgersiflet9486Ntamack Will play Ireland. 2 games out.

[@harrycauvert9934]

​@@patanouketgersiflet9486Ramos assurera l'intérim comme il l'a brillamment fait en novembre, LBB jouera en 15, normalement Penaud sera sur le pré à Twickenham

[@david_dt4212]

Dupont seems to be playing a different game, has so much time. Never seen anything like it.

[@thomasharrison72]

Yes, he is allowed to pass forwards so has a big advantage 😮

[@brunodesbergesdarz]

@@thomasharrison72 not forward, flat… to be jalous is wrong mate, saffa of course??

[@johnmarvesley1355]

It was forward, by some margin.

[@brianodriscoll2725]

If he’s the greatest of all time he could do better than 1 six nations and 2 wc quarter finals in 6 years with a stacked French side

[@nizaamshields9202]

​@brianodriscoll2725 so u say Ronaldo isn't great cz he haven't won a world cup,pls don't judge by trophies rather then individuals

[@Aluszn]

Alldritt and Boudehent😭😭🔥

[@rafafederer832]

Tidy first half from France. Tough to gauge if this french team are truly outstanding or if this Wales team are so bad than any of the big teams will obliterate them. Fantastic Strength in depth from France, the sort of thing u need to have a chance of winning World Cup

[@andrewbiggins9404]

Only watched the first half. Didn't think Wales played badly but seemed to have no idea of how to unlock France. How had Gatland coached them to play? Dupont showed some lovely skills but not sure how far forward he has to pass for it to be called (but what a step before it). And Ramos? What a player, always great to watch. Looking forward to a resurgent England turning Ireland over today 😂

[@mahasamatman12]

No matter how hard you try to explain, some people will never understand what a forward pass actually is according to the laws of the game.

[@geoffhiggins742]

No matter how hard you try and hide it, it was a forward pass. Dupont throws almost a metre before the 5 metre line. The ball is caught 2 metres beyond the 5 metre line. How is it not a forward pass? Don't give me the "backwards out of the hand" nonsense. The ball travels forward. Forward passes were called at other times in the game that were only half as far forward as the Dupont scoring pass that was allowed. The ref was poor.

[@andrewbiggins9404]

@@geoffhiggins742 Fair comment. Only saw the first half but thought the ref did okay. I subscribe to the opinion that human nature means that better teams playing at home will get the rub of the green from refs.

[@geoffhiggins742]

@@andrewbiggins9404 P. S. I'm not Welsh, so not bringing any sort of one eyed supporters nonsense to this. I just think that there were hundreds of passes made in that game and huge majority looked "legal". One or two did not, some were penalised the scoring pass was not. The backwards out of the hand malarkey really annoys me I'm afraid.

[@mahasamatman12]

@ Lol, thanks for proving my point

[@antoinejallon4637]

Defensive masterclass from France. A few missed opportunities in attack but nothing major. Ever since the autumn we are able to play some attack with multiple phases by targetting the first forward pod to compress the defense then we put it on the wing to break. It's a new weapon to our arsenal alongside : - the depossession strategie, kicking long and defending on the ennemie's side, ubtil they make mistake. That's how we won the Grand Chelem in 2022, and it could come in handy for matches against teams that are very good defensively and/or under a lot of rain for example. - Lethal counter attacks with an ability to punish immediately turnover balls, either directly with tries or tactically like in the first action of this match actually when ramos finds a 50-23 jyst after a turnover. So... why do people complain ? I will say this : I am convinced by France and I think we will only get better.

[@kennethjames9416]

As a proud Welshman,it pains me to say but we were just not good enough.We tried our guts out but effort can be no substitute for skill,quality and size.I fear its going to be along tournament for Wales.

[@janohrca8875]

Thanks, Tim

[@OcramLoki]

was waiting for that one mate ! always alert after 6N matches :))

[@footyfin]

43-0 ... What an amazing tournament! 😆🤔😵‍💫

[@matthewhodgson7388]

Dupont, he did things that broke the rules, like that massive forward pass, how on earth was that not called

[@olsita4555]

Probably because it was not forward.

[@matthewhodgson7388]

@ do you have eyes and do they work

[@ericsimon1284]

Je me disais ce n'est pas normal que quelqu'un ne dise pas du mal de Dupont, tu dois etre sud-africain

[@patrickblanchard4575]

Pour la France, c'était presque un match d'entrainement, cela va leur permettre de se régler et être encore plus fort pour la prochaine rencontre. respect aux Gallois pour leur courage. Ils finiront par retrouver le haut niveau. Amitiés.

[@mickinoz2005]

Felt sorry for wales they really tried in defence but had nothing in attack.. hate to see big scores like that in 6nations

[@EggchasersRugby]

Agree 100%

[@speleokeir]

Yep, you want to see competitive games, not walkovers. It also adds to the argument that the bottom side should have a playoff against the best of the second division nations like Georgia and Portugal.

[@bru1359]

@@speleokeiragreed. Test match home and away in November. The winner plays 6 Nations in February

[@Porkchop259]

Wales need to hire Borthwick as a press officer. On the plus side for Wales, if France hadn't scored any of their tries and Wales did score a try, the outcome would have been different. Small margins, small margins.

[@musiklab7054]

J'ai été très désolé pour les dragons de les voir balbutier leur si beau rugby ! Vivement qu'ils reviennent à leur vrai niveau !!

[@EggchasersRugby]

I couldn't agree more. 100%!

[@stephaneconstant7661]

1 point a minut in 1st half. Strong defense well disciplined, excellent Dupont. Absent Ntamack and incredible Alldritt. To many lost balls in 2nd half

[@jamieoshea1681]

Do that maths again bud.

[@stephaneconstant7661]

@ yep, 15 minuts to Wales, then 25 minuts to France and 28 points

[@jamieoshea1681]

@ what you just said is utter nonsense. Like it just doesn’t make sense at all.

[@colindouglas7769]

I think Dan Biggar's facial expression at half-time suggested that he was immensely relieved that he was sitting in a cushy TV studio as a pundit and not on the Stade De France pitch tonight! I think it's going to be a long hard series for Welsh fans to thole on this display. I saw a statistics graphic that revealed that Wales missed 27 tackles in the first half alone. I don't think Wales have improved at all since last year: if anything they've gone backwards from the Autumn internationals. France were very comfortable throughout and played very much within themselves. I don't think they were seriously threatened by a very ponderous Welsh attack at any point in the game. It is clear that they have plenty of gears to go up if they really have to in the upcoming matches.

[@toulcaz31]

He’s doing pretty much the same face when he plays in Top 14…

[@clivesilver463]

Thought Tomas Williams was very poor today, and Wales attacking shape has to change.

[@thomasharrison72]

Glad you saw some attacking shape somewhere 😮

[@cameronmmj9291]

Really disappointing for Wales. It's going to be a long road for them. From all Scotland fans, we know this feel and hope it's not as long a drought as we had to endure

[@portorportor8247]

At least Wales have mostly Welsh players not like Scotland bok rejects

[@John316OBrian-cm4fj]

Wales have won more than Scotland in the last 10 years ,a lot more .

[@cameronmmj9291]

@John316OBrian-cm4fj cool, maybe take the current form with some grace. It wasn't a dig at wales at all, scotland fans are well aware of their abysmal form from the 2000-2015. We're best placed, alongside the Italians, to relate to the abysmal situation wales are in right now

[@danieSt]

@@cameronmmj9291thanks I hope we can get out of this rut soon! Huge respect to Scotland , I really want them to win the tournament this year as I really think they are the most settled team with all the players hitting their prime. They were class in the autumn against South Africa and score line didn’t reflect how close that game was. Also only home nations team to comfortably beat a hugely dynamic and powerful wallabies team. Not just saying it to sound nice but really do think Scotland at their best will beat anyone in this tournament!

[@cameronmmj9291]

@danieSt fingers crossed, hope we can get one with this generation. However, we've got to not fall into the trap of thinking it's "our turn". It never is, this championship is hard fought for. Rugbys at a difficult road in Wales. Increasing popularity of football, with rugby falling by the wayside. No easy answers, and some difficult decisions to be made with the limited resources our smaller celtic nations have. Calon Lan 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ciaranmcgettigan]

Wales can’t be faulted for spirit, however they were headless chickens and predictable in attack while being flat footed in defence.

[@EggchasersRugby]

Yep - big hearts, but that doesn't get you far at the top

[@denisdaly1708]

Ramos is the best kicker I have ever seen.

[@pantpals]

Welsh fan. Trying not to be biased. France were winning all day long and they deserved it.. well done. But to not even give a proper replay to the potential forward pass and the high wrap on Josh Adams seemed harsh.

[@andreaskreutzervital]

The 3rd try? I was baffled by the decision. For me it was clearly offside by half of the 5 meters line. I watched again and it was indeed.

[@clarke1319]

There were several replays.

[@clarke1319]

@@andreaskreutzervital offside? I'm assuming you mean the ball was received ahead of the point the ball was passed. If that is what you mean then that would not necessarily mean it was 'passed' forward.

[@nicWarrington]

As a neutral I saw both those as issues while watching. French producers! Major problem for closer games!

[@eamonkelly36]

Ref was brutal a real homey for sure😅😅

[@saintlau32]

All the best for the Welsh to rebuild their team. Top 14 is a chance for us to build so many French player.

[@marionbruno1584]

French here, I agree that tactically the French team was ok, just keeping their forces for the coming steps. I'm sad for the Welshs who show courage but with no variety in attack, you can't be abble to disrupt this blue wall waiting patiently for a mistake or a give-away kick. Finally, it's not a bad news that N'Tamack is out for the coming matches, he was quiet average into the game. Ramos playing 10 could be a better solution though. Antoine Dupont is "au sommet de son art" as we say. His instant analysis, his radiography I should say of the game is unseen.

[@Stereo_mike]

I turned it off at 20 minutes in. Wales offered nothing apart from a spirited defence. Dont think we will be seeing any Welsh players in the lions team. Keep the videos coming Tim looking forward to the rest of the coverage for the tournament

[@andrewcavenagh9016]

There'll be a couple in the Lions squad for sure, but maybe not in the starting line-up for the tests....

[@fposhaughnessy]

Dupont has Messi time

[@juliendunand6409]

French fan here. We were average, which is what I was expecting. No need to hit top gear yet. We'll be much better next week. What Ntamack did is inexcusable. 38-0 and you do this ??? Ramos at number 10 next week. Shouldn't be a problem since Romain NT is pretty average at the moment. We need Penaud and Flament back though.

[@MiMo64-k7m]

Agree with you on Ntamack, though I believe Jalibert deserves a chance at 10 despite his behaviour in November. And yes, Penaud's an particularly Flament's return would be great.

[@musiklab7054]

@ Olivon Jelonch aussi manque beaucoup !

[@pierrechardaire8525]

Who goes at 15?

[@geoffhiggins742]

Can Bielle Biarrey play 15? Has he played 15 in the past maybe? If so keep him in the team and play him there.

[@pierrechardaire8525]

@@geoffhiggins742 Attisogbé plays at 15 for his club Pau. So perhaps ...

[@joebateson1081]

Keep the faith Wales, fought until the death. You will get there! But take into account that France played within themselves. Perversely, Wales learn more from this game than France

[@EggchasersRugby]

I think that's a fair assessment

[@leoc9721]

Content pour le 15 de France pour ce début de tournoi.. Les gallois ont été valeureux et n’ont pas baissé les bras, mais sont tombés sur une grosse défense.. Mais pour les prochains matchs, surtout les deux à venir, ce ne sera pas la même adversité, et je pense que les combats dans les rucks seront différemment disputés par les français, ils mettront les bras là où hier soir ils ne se mettaient qu’en opposition.. A voir.. Bon tournoi à tous, Cordialement.

[@RogerHall-if9lf]

It was Wales' best performance in a couple of years and must have been encouraging, but they were still lucky to get nil.

[@jean-michellae9041]

😂

[@adogonasidecar1262]

I'm confused by the comment at 2:43 that France was naive. Did you mean Wales? France's defensive plan was simple. Not contesting the ball, consuming few players in rucks, rotating rapidly, forming a strong line, and defying Wales to break it. Simple but not naive. Of course I don't expect the same game plan next week...

[@EggchasersRugby]

If I said France, I absolutely meant Wales.

[@adogonasidecar1262]

Thought as much, thanks for confirming ​@@EggchasersRugby

[@ryanmantheuncensored3190]

3rd try Duponts pass was forward I love how they never replay incidents involving french tackles on Wales.. Ie the high tackle on the Welsh player where he shouted at the ref and was marched 10 metres

[@shaungibbs7400]

Yes, it was forward indeed.

[@nicolasmaligner8753]

It wasn't. Inertia my friend.

[@machinwx]

Boring take

[@chacha2588]

It wasn't. Read the rules...

[@solinvictus1234]

A forward pass is determined by how the ball exit from players hand (if backward or forward) and not if the ball moves forward trough inertia.

[@OoWeytoO]

Wales showed a lot of courage the 20 first minutes, the score does not reflect how they fought. I'm sure Welsh people are feeling discouraged when they see their past results, we were exactly in your shoes a few years back, thank god Galthié showed us the light at the end of the tunnel. Trust me your time will comeback!

[@GRB-tj6uj]

Wales have a number of players that just shouldn't be playing test rugby. They're now playing at the level of a plucky tier 2 side in the group stage of the world cup. There's some raw ability there but I feel they have to change the coach to unlock it. But even then they're never beating France or Ireland

[@EggchasersRugby]

Sad to say, but in many cases, totally agree

[@bujin1977]

No. Changing the coach is not the solution. That's the "easy option" that teams want to take - find a scapegoat, change the coach, then find that nothing changes. The problems in Welsh rugby go WAY deeper than Warren Gatland, and changing him will do nothing to solve them. There need to be fundamental changes of the management of the WRU, there needs to be a complete restructure of the game in Wales to make it more financially sound, and there needs to be much more investment in the game at grass-roots level and pathways through to the international game. If they did all that this year, Wales might start making improvements in 5-10 years. But these changes won't happen. I've lost faith in the WRU and don't expect Wales to be challenging at the top level again for a very long time.

[@GRB-tj6uj]

@@bujin1977 it's too easy to say that the problems run deeper than Gatland. Everybody understands that but you can still judge the performance on the field. Gatlands selection policy has been muddled. He went for youth in the Autumn but now had a squad that was older than the French one (the most terrifying statistic of the evening). Wales played an attacking system that was years behind where rugby is at the moment. They had no kicking strategy to move the heavy French pack around, opting to kick loose against the best counterattacking team in the world. The only thing that actually functioned was the set piece, and that's the thing Gatland has the least direct influence on. So changing the coach won't suddenly give them the international grade front 5 they need, but the coaching could be a lot better. And an additional problem is that the WRU already struggled to fill the stadium in the Autumn. If they continue like this this will even become worse and only increase their financial issues.

[@bujin1977]

@@GRB-tj6uj Who would you put in his place?

[@GRB-tj6uj]

@@bujin1977 personally I would go for a younger coach with experience in European rugby because Wales need new ideas and positive energy. If I had to give a name it would be Franco Smith. He already has international experience with Italy, he knows how to develop players and does an excellent job with Glasgow.

[@pauljohnson8302]

Lots of Fantasy points for you tonight Tim 😊

[@actionjackson493]

Couple of takeaways as a Wales fan - Dan Edwards obviously came on too early in the game plan, but it looked like Thomas was still running the game from 12. We need to give Edwards the keys. Watkin being out (obviously wish him all the best) will open the door for someone else. A call up for Llewellyn...? I thought Adams was good for what little ball he saw, and Tom Rodgers was exciting. It's a massive game next week!

[@antmensah242]

France only in second gear, with key players to return. Going from bad to worse for wales, getting nilled although miraculously held their own in the scrum despite physical advantage of france. Very unlucky with injuries especially wainwright, probably their best player in the squad who gives them a chance on the gainline

[@valeriebianco4505]

Que du bonheur!!!

[@InsanelyIrish]

It's sad that France basically went on autopilot for most of the game and the scoreline was still this bad. Morgan, Botham, Williams, Rogers and Reffel were great today for Wales but the gulf is too big. The kicking plan was working but they seemed to drop it after the first 3 tries conceded.

[@EggchasersRugby]

Agree 100%

[@DrugsBunny973]

😊❤Merci pour tes analyses.

[@cedricpicard9016]

Yes, Aldritt got man of the match, deservedly so. I also thought Wales played well in the first 20 minutes, and had a good spell in the 2nd half, but as the french commentators said, Wales could have played til monday and not score a single point. they came close at one point, but france dug their heels on the try line and even managed to push them back a few meters. No complaints about that Ntamack red card, and I don´t see how he could get less than 3 weeks, even with his pretty good record (I think they mentioned he only had 2-3 yellows so far in his career). It´ll be interesting how France reshuffle for the England game, sure they could put Ramos at 10, but who do you then put at 15 with Buros out? Maybe moving Dupont at 10 and starting Le Garrec, that chistera to find Ntamack before the Gailleton try was just class. It was also Ramos´ 40th cap, and he celebrated it in style, becoming the 2nd top point scorer for France, trailing Michalak by 49 points now. Doubt he´ll get there by the end of the tournament, but most definitely in the autumn, if not in the summer. His territorial kicking and those 50-22 were just insane.

[@pauldeeley1]

cheers for being around past it on

[@Jason3r3]

I'm a bit disappointed in Wales for not calling out that forward pass from Du Pont in that third try. Especially Jenkins but I'm not sure if any of the players saw it but to me it was obviously forward

[@clarke1319]

They didn't call it out because it wasn't forward. Do you really think there would not have been multiple players hands waving about vociferously if as you claim it was "obviously forward". If it was obviously forward how could they and the officials have not seen it.

[@Jason3r3]

@@clarke1319 They might've been at a bad angle but bro, go back to that third try and watch the replay... You put too much trust in officials. You're not suited to be a captain

[@clarke1319]

@@Jason3r3 I don't need to trust anyone Jason. I can see things for myself and make my own decision. I've watched it so many times I'm bored with it and I'm bored by you Jason captain oh captain.

[@ericsimon1284]

il n'y avait pas en avant et l'arbityre était devant bientot on va me dire que les gallois auraient du gagner le match

[@jimcorlett]

Despite the result tommos Williams played well

[@paolozmm]

Wales passed and handled really well in the first 20 and for further spells. But France still just moved wales around where they wanted them even without having the ball and then exploited gaps or uncovered wings with such skill. . Iteland v France last game will be bananas. I think France will do it.

[@arnaudb1120]

🤞🏻

[@kenrehill8775]

I was amazed they filled the stadium, this is the first time in a decade I won’t have gone to any 6 nations games in the stade.

[@puccaland]

They always fill the stadium.