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A sequence of phases where we never really got over the gainline in any meaningful way and just meandered backwards slowly.
Disappointing end.
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Disappointing end.
#IREvFRA
It just all looked very pedestrian. Very little movement, pace on the ball disappeared and France looked comfortable.
The scoreline flattered us a bit at the end.
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The scoreline flattered us a bit at the end.
#IREvFRA
Effort is fine, grand, but it’s the default and should come as standard.
We had a lot of ball in that second half but we became less threatening as the game wore on.
#IREvFRA
We had a lot of ball in that second half but we became less threatening as the game wore on.
#IREvFRA
There are improvements that are clear to see but we’re still a way off from where we need to be to consistently hurt teams.
Lowe’s try in touch was an example of a small margin - not in the boot hitting the white wash but in not putting him into the optimal position to score.
Lowe’s try in touch was an example of a small margin - not in the boot hitting the white wash but in not putting him into the optimal position to score.
He has to ride through serious contact because he’s getting the ball a fraction early. That opens up a window for the defence to make a play and they did.
Small example but it spreads out through the game.
Small example but it spreads out through the game.
