So how did France dismantle England? | The Squidge Report | Six Nations 2020

The tournament favourites and recent World Cup finalists opened their 2020 Six Nations by heading to Paris ready to face a much-anticipated new-look French team, to find out the hype was very real. So how did France tear England apart, and what did Eddie Jones' side get wrong?
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[@phillyfrenchy6053]

I'm French and I must say that your definition of French rugby, "France happens" (or most likely does not happen like those 5-6 last years), is the closest to perfection I've ever heard. Keep the good job man, love you channel.

[@antivalidisme5669]

As a former number 2 Basque/French guy I 100% agree, such a great say to nail it down. Love you Scotland especially as a military sword collector/ addict but we need to beat you down guys!

[@bebertease]

Dupont is a french national treasure.

[@kyletremblay5295]

If Eddie Jones watched squidge then he would've known

[@zacksterley]

I really wonder how many professional players and coaches watch squidge. Alot of free, quality analysis.

[@ohmon]

Poopski McJetski Why you watching him then?

[@tkmoneymax5260]

@Poopski McJetski you don't know anything yourself you little wankstain

[@Quinefan]

@Poopski McJetski You're right, let me just turn over to the 'Poopski McJetski' channel full of detailed analysis of international rugby. Oh, there isn't one.

[@archvermin]

"..eating Willie Heinz on toast...knocking the beans out of him!" Dad jokes, Squidge, but welcome.

[@davidpugh6507]

Came here to make the same comment 😂

[@callumhornigold1961]

Wow, what a commentary. I’m English but couldn’t agree more. Really insightful - you offer deeper insights and more value than any of the rugby KZbinrs out there.

[@everest001]

Couldn't agree more.

[@karlosdeevs]

there been a great scarcity in terms of praise, glad to see some contribution

[@zarcked947]

Who’s has been waiting for this since the match

[@ZeAldhyr]

As a french, a lot o/

[@crispykfc454]

As an Aussie, yes

[@guillaume2526]

@@ZeAldhyr la même

[@sugondese5497]

Yes and the matches from Saturday.

[@jdlardz7854]

Who has has

[@acadoe]

As a South African who didn't see the game, I was pleasantly surprised by that comparison of SA's and England's mauls. Thanks Squidge. 😁

[@Karma-qt4ji]

As a South African who did watch the game, it was funny AF watching England try to repeat our maul from the RWC final... and butcher it XD There can be only one Rassie!

[@ezrolly898]

I watched most of the game, missed that maul though.

[@phillym6067]

@@ezrolly898 and I wonder how I missed it too

[@ezrolly898]

@@phillym6067 i think it may have been during a beer run.

[@phillym6067]

@@ezrolly898 or mybe the move ws badly executed tht we cldnt even notice wht thy were trying to do! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@System-Update]

“I’d rather have fewer subscribers if it means a lower percentage of them are, twats.” Classic. 😂

[@Fakeslimshady]

Spot on. All who disagree with my views are twats

[@darthmong7196]

I kind of get the feeling he missed the opportunity for a slide of a random Catalan Dragons player. Nobody specific...

[@oldoddjobs]

Spasms of righteousness on behalf of the poor, weak, permavictim women who are also brave strong and akshually when you think about it better than smelly toxic nasty men, which is hilarious and extraordinary but also totally normal and self-evident! So good on you, you, and a big boo to all the hating haters who hate and spout/spew/spread their unauthorised -isms and hatetalk about the weak when they should know better (the weak are actually strong and don't need my protection ha ha!), they should probably be visited by big strong policemen with sticks and guns and warned not to insult the queens or off with their heads because they are queens but also pathetic peasants but also totally equal and identical and can even play rugby as if they were men (who are Bad and probably rapists) (of women, who can defend themselves thank you very much I mean have you seen them kick the rugby ball about?!)

[@FuckoffletmedowhatIw]

@@oldoddjobs Fuck off Incel.

[@oldoddjobs]

@@FuckoffletmedowhatIw feeble

[@chrissingleton8875]

I had the same shock and pleasant surprise when I saw Dylan Hartly as a pundit 😂😂 actually made me realise why he was captain for a while

[@samuelsmith6281]

He was the most balanced pundit there. A right arsehole on the field but a gentleman off it, it seems.

[@benkimbell1325]

As a massive England fan it hurts me to agree with every word of this. Spot on! Oh Eddie, “There won’t be a World Cup hangover” bollocks! “The salary cap won’t affect the players” bollocks! Well played France.

[@arno222444]

Thanks mate it's an important win for after so many bitter years, you are the benchmark in the northern hemisphere. I guess for you a victory will shine even more if the French team plays a better rugby.

[@Benabar29]

Vive la France les mecs

[@LeeKuanYew_]

🇫🇷

[@Alex-lw9xj]

Un plaisir de baiser c'est anglais.

[@nicolasrenon]

@@Alex-lw9xj Aucun besoin d'être vulgaire

[@allande1977]

@@Alex-lw9xj Exactement, le plaisir de baiser le XV français c'est (typiquement ) anglais. Ces anglais alors! sont si bons à ça que s'en devient si peinant mais, comme Alex 33114 dans la grossièreté, pas la peine de s'y fourvoyer si sèchement. D'accord, ses propos si sévères ne sont que les soucis occasionnés par les six précédentes défaites. Oui mais quand on sait ce que les soucis sont...

[@ggousier]

@@nicolasrenon A être vulgaire autant l'être correctement ^^. Ces anglais.

[@Joellercoaster]

"Rattez and his *remarkable* hooter". I'm glad I'm not the only one with a Rattez-nez fization around here.

[@gwentom1000]

Racist, true but racist

[@hannahmc5291]

@@gwentom1000 unkind, perhaps but racist, how? Pray explain?

[@Joellercoaster]

@@gwentom1000 I don't know his ethnicity and can't find it online, but if it turns out this is an (even accidental) bit of racism i'll delete it. In the meantime, my fixation with his nose is part of being a huge fan. I realise I am late to this "new favourite player" party but Vincent Rattez is awesome, I hope he gets loads more caps and we get to see him putting more teams to the sword (PS this is not a nose joke). I love him.

[@Joellercoaster]

Graaah and now they've broken him. The curse strikes again :(

[@justsceptic3085]

like we says in france"he can smoke under the shower"

[@tomkrys3331]

Just gonna put some emphasis on squidge saying "id rather have fewer subscribes if a lower percentage of them were twats". I'm actually creasing😂😂, well said mate

[@SiwanBouss]

Thanks for both videos, and to answer your little rant at the end, please don't stop covering women's games, especially the ones like last w-e's France v England, it's always a pleasure to watch more great rugby and listen to your analysis.

[@louismale2667]

Johnny may wasn’t the only player on the other side of the post, Bouthier was marking him (off camera).

[@CasimirLeYeti]

and Johnny wasn't the fastest player on the field, it was Thomas.

[@antivalidisme5669]

You got it man, was the trick

[@camibird8811]

Casimir LeYeti no may is the fastest

[@deonbester1408]

Brilliant analysis Squidge. I couldn't believe that England tried to copy Rassie's move.

[@rosivdarlan4655]

Discoverd your channel for the RWC Wales-France Quarter Final video. That was so good, and funny. I'm re-discovering rugby with your analysis. Thank you

[@colstoun4762]

I was so annoyed about the ref not seeing 2 slapdowns from itoje less than 10m from the line... was starting to question my understanding of the laws... I am glad you included it in the video!

[@poissonju]

Allez les bleus! Great video as per usual! Keep up the good work! Wales France will be the greatest international game since the world cup, i can't wait! (And please continue video on women's rugby)

[@angelojumped]

Your`re back!! Onestly felt so alone watching the match wondering what you were thinking of it!! This six nations just took a whole new flavour :)

[@julianabson7870]

The single best analysis and humorous to boot! Genius thank you

[@AutisticWombot]

I'm a simple man. I see squidge, I click, I watch.

[@canesno1fan]

Came here to say that, just KNEW it wouldn't be original. Just liked yours instead

[@keatoncollop6964]

Same

[@FuckoffletmedowhatIw]

Ah, I see you too are a man of culture.

[@Hyugachannel]

So much truth in the statement above... simplicity is bliss

[@rayred74]

Another awesome review buddy. Really appreciate the effort and the passion

[@one_ant]

Just stumbled upon this channel and this particular video; very interesting content, spot-on analysis, a great watch! 👏👏

[@charlottescott7150]

Brilliant analysis as ever Squidge. Thank you. Loved the Andy Goode comment!

[@arserobinson7118]

French defense was amazing and really rattled the English, their attacking game went all haphazard lol.

[@oscarself2911]

This was truly one of those game which was painful to watch again on this video but I can never miss one of your videos. Better team on simply put. Great video

[@SolracFS]

Amazing analysis, understood much more of that game's result, thanks squidge you beauty!

[@jonathan14808]

Thanks for your insight and analysis of this game. Hadn't noticed the timing problem in England's backs. And good for you for making a video on women's rugby. The ladies have shown both passion and progress that deserves recognition.

[@okuhlereeds4216]

England: The best way to recover from that dreadful rwc final defeat... is to steal and copy from the springbok. that's classic

[@Drummer1000George]

All sports teams: What have other teams done that really fucked us up? Lets try some of that.

[@keatoncollop6964]

*Gets it wrong * loses

[@deskjockeyfitness]

Well...they have their forwards coach now, so it’s not really a big surprise to see some of their tactics being adopted.

[@okuhlereeds4216]

@@deskjockeyfitness Well the least they could do, is actually do it right...

[@Hay_good_lookin]

Brilliant as always squidge. Love your work mate keep it up. I enjoyed your appearance on the mud and blood pod cast a couple of weeks back.

[@jonahh619]

Outstanding as usual my guy! Been checking all day for this! Shared with all my english friends hahahaha

[@1989tomp]

To beat France I feel you have to score 31 points because you can easily concede 30 with that back line

[@jamiemorris6088]

Love your content man. Always spot on. Much higher standard than all the pundits on TV.

[@antivalidisme5669]

What a great insight, former Basque/ French Number 2 speaking, love the spirit especially since I love that French team, for the very first time since 2007 to be frank. see you soon guys take care!

[@keithvoges]

My favourite rugby analyst (together with Nick Mallet) even though it takes one to muster all your superhuman effort to track the pace at which you talk. If only youtube had the Netflix 10sec rewind! Love it though!

[@criffermaclennan]

Rugby is the game I love whether its played by men,women or wombles....keep up the excellent work squidge

[@SolarMumuns]

As an England fan, this is painful. That said, it's so true and well done I have to take my hat off to Squidge👏

[@carwyngriffiths]

Ohhhh I’ve been waiting for this

[@huzcer]

No coverage of Bouthier's complete monster punt. For shame...

[@williambotha5864]

Squidge, I just went back and watched the "Rassie maul" on NBCSports Gold, ...followed by Eddie's post-game rhubarbmuttergrumble ...and then your analysis of the Boks win including your insightful exploration of the context, the leadup to the maul and its complexity, ...then - finally - your analysis of how Eddie screwed up trying to emulate it. All of this leaves me no option other than to say two things; 1) you are a far better analyst of the game than anyone in the English dressing room and 2) Eddie Jones is starting to believe his own preconception of his own brilliance. Neither of these are good for England. I used to follow The 1014 ... but they are no longer available so now you are my goto analyst of international rugby. Thank you. ps.; I believe Farrell simply fluffed the call after winning the coin toss in the final, he thought Siya had won it (Barnes talks to Siya before he looks at Farrell) and that Furman was suffering from the same disorder - the 'moment' was larger than they were.

[@antoinew.9267]

Great analysis! You sir are sharp!

[@gariebeattie3578]

Fair play. You called it in an earlier video. Love the presentation in your vids.

[@alexisspaeth9894]

That last sentence is soooooo beautiful XD

[@BTBDech]

Excellent video, congrats!

[@frazsteward8293]

Best vid you’ve made Well done

[@michielgeldenhuys2116]

Dude, your content is fantastic!

[@fitnessisgood4u]

Squidge right on the money yet again. Spot on. Thank you!

[@tomjeffery7936]

Bloody excellent analysis well done sir

[@ldamoff]

You're doing the Lord's work with the Willi Heinz puns.

[@danielbetekhtin6537]

magnificent as always dear squidgey boy

[@UnMecQuiCommente]

LOVE that France team, love that French women team too!

[@arno222444]

You can watch but don't touch ;-D

[@UnMecQuiCommente]

@@arno222444 um je suis gay hahaha

[@benbrophy6905]

Keep up the great analysis. Solid insights Delivered w humour.

[@haydentoohey1482]

Keep doing you squidge, love what you do

[@lindahudson6685]

Enjoyed this tremendously. The comparison of tactics and results is so much more useful than trying to read the rugby "law book." PS: I now have subscribed.

[@lazlo364]

France 💙💭♥️

[@thomasdavies5415]

I mean, you know this already, but your analysis is genuinely fantastic.

[@sunnyinsanya2]

Brilliant analysis Squidge, you nailed it! Keep going with the women's coverage, but get some sleep!

[@bellamydm]

Brilliant analysis!

[@geutz2000]

Great analysis.

[@colourconscious]

Picked up where you left off with the World Cup, great observations. My go to channel to understand why teams win and lose. Thanks for all your efforts.

[@johnmcmahon4222]

Class video- really appreciated -thanks

[@FuadKyoto]

The Heinz getting the beans knocked out of him joke 💯

[@ianwebb1902]

A brilliant evaluationn,,,from a Welshman in Japan,,,,Cheers young fella

[@gruffroberts3034]

Was waiting for this video 🤪

[@operatorhoot470]

That'll teach Eddie for not watching your videos!

[@mikepreston4512]

Great rugby wisdom from Squidge

[@shaineismail9946]

Another brilliant video

[@Gilescowdemdem]

England fan here, can't disagree with any of this, especially Youngs, when he's on he's 'good' but he's had shockers past few games.

[@remyd1984]

Gin he’s finished mate! Been a good servant over the years but he’s too slow in everything he does. When england as a team are on top he’s average but when the pressure is on and we’re behind he’s useless! My biggest bugbear with him is when he is the first support player at the tackle and it’s blatantly obvious we’re going to lose possession and he doesn’t commit into the ruck!!! Just rather stand there hoping some else gets there in time

[@Gilescowdemdem]

@@remyd1984 Lol yep, agree with you. At least Heinz is solid, reliable and doesn't seem to have these regular brain fades passing to absolutely no one. Not much flair, but can live with that. Can't describe how many times I sighed watching him pass to a stationary forward in that France game, literally the exact opposite of what squidge outlined from Dupont. Granted, forwards probably didn't help but he's there to martial them.

[@beng1767]

Yes up until the latter end of the world cup I rated him as one of the best scrum halves in the world but he unfortunately is not playing in form right now.

[@brandonpye7434]

Ben Grant he’s been shit for years, what are you on about.

[@samuelsmith6281]

@Gin I've thought Youngs has been slow for a while. It's clear when England need quick ball Youngs will faff about, uming and ahing, instead of propelling the ball away from a ruck like a bar of soap flying out of the grasp of wet, soapy hands. In that match he very clearly slowed down England's attacking pace and momentum.

[@mackaddams2899]

Yes, very good analysis, I subscribe to your channel!!! Cheers

[@illigitimus5020]

From an England fan, great analysis Squidge..

[@Ryzkx]

from a Frenchman who watches 6 nations, knows the rules, but doesn't necessarily understand the intricacies of the game, this video was really entertaining!

[@okuhlereeds4216]

And thank you for the perfect analysis of the women's game in the previous video. Your work is amazing !!

[@MswahiliBandia]

This is spot on squidge!!!

[@jamiewest4701]

Love it. Thank you.

[@thomasherse3175]

Thank you. English too but totally fair and informative analysis as always young sir

[@mdpgaming6889]

Vid: what do they need to fix Me: owen farrell hands

[@beng1767]

Good analysis pal

[@Airplug]

I thought England would just blame the Springboks again ...

[@paolaskippala]

Having this video quoted on House of Rugby made me very proud for no reason

[@Maxiboy246]

UP THE FROGS 🐸🇫🇷

[@karlosdeevs]

just the humour i was looking for!

[@miserum4060]

Ur welcome (but i've never eaten frogs it's not that casual)

[@justsceptic3085]

@@miserum4060 you 'll never know ecstasy !

[@zw5509]

As one of the first coaches of Women's rugby, I truly enjoy how they have grown the game. Back to England. The whole make up of their team was wrong and it showed. They have no captain and therefore no leadership, which is essential in retrieving something from an inspired game as the young French side played. Young here is the key word. This fresh French side, inspired by Crazy Eddies foolish words, are used to playing together and are former World beaters. Eddie cannot interpret the South African methods because his skill set is too small and his Ego too big! Let him play favorites and go into a wet, windy and cold Murrayfield this weekend!

[@zyaicob]

A lot happened in this match itself, but you can't ignore the fact that the English squad had some odd selections like *TOM CURRY* at 8. Also, Jonny May being the one in position to score the try that got flubbed by the abysmal positioning by the English 15 is made bittersweet by him being the English try scorer from that match. And I'm so appreciative of the woman's game you covered.

[@Karma-qt4ji]

With Vinipola out (injured?), England lacked the heavy ball carrier to try and get across the defence line. Then Tuilagi went off and it was lights out for them. May was incredible in his two tries, but he pulled out of the tackle that led to France's second and waited for the whistle blow that never came. That is criminal at this level of the game but overall more positives than negatives.

[@N3uroStat]

Gotta go watch the women's game now! Great stuff as always

[@alasdairduncan3]

"Knocked all the beans out of him" made me giggle.

[@juliencpl1784]

7:45 Il y'a bouthier qui le couvre de l'autre coté du terrain they was bouthier covering him on the otherside

[@thesteaksaignant]

it's true but it was still a good opportunity

[@paulsmith4337]

Great channel

[@benoitcransac2178]

good stuff brother.

[@theogaboriau3742]

Who would pull out the best game? Fairbanks that have been consistently performing in the premiership and that is stepping in a well organised and cohesive team or Bouthier that started at national level 10 games ago and that is tepping in usually messy team that is just starting to build its structure?

[@Thomas-id9oy]

merci i love the team too

[@arkadye]

I don't want to watch this, but if Squidge can make himself do the ones on England beating Wales I can watch this. I'm hiding behind the sofa. But I'm watching.

[@FromAgen]

Very good new staff and excellent casting on the pitch, it's easy to understand why this French team is at this level.

[@lukebridgwater6288]

As an English fan this game hurt me to watch, I mean come on we made it to the finals last year and this is how we start the new world cup cycle? At least France looks promising this year.

[@johnsilver8480]

What you said after your Video - Nice :-]

[@charliecazc]

BEST RUGBY KZbinR EVER

[@Laurentus]

By the way, @Squidge Rugby, do you still have the South Africa vs England video in storage? I would love to rewatch that game, but I don't know how.

[@ryancanningnz]

This is quality content

[@scotsboer9603]

i rewind every time he talks about the springboks and watch the segment twice

[@chewy3036]

What do you reckon to a Furbank/Alex Goode comparison? Solid, dependable fullback but didn't cut it at the international level?

[@mortontv8436]

I’ve noticed that we can’t come back from going behind the only way we win games is with a firing start which we are good at