France finally pick right rugby team shocker!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/215312187 changes from the two losses so far including Parra at SH, Trinh Duc at FH, Fofana into the Cente, Clerc a proper finisher on the wing, a proper scrummaging loose head and a form back row
Interestingly, England play Lawes and Wood out of position in the pack giving France a chance of some superiority at the breakdown.
It was unfathomable to a lot of rugby fans to see, in particular, Parra left out. A superb goal kicking, tactical kicking scrum half. Michalak who was both dreadful and out of form has been replaced outside him too
Which brings me onto the idea
This is going to be a bruising game, and everyone expects England to win, and get to Cardiff with a chance of winning the Grand Slam
Not so fast. This one is going to be very tight. The two line ups are so similar in composition that they will cancel themselves out.
You can get France+8 at Evens
http://www.oddschecker.com/rugby-union/six-nations/england-v-france/handicapsHowever I prefer France outright at 3-1
http://www.oddschecker.com/rugby-union/six-nations/england-v-france/winner The French coach is talking going for it. After all, they have nothing to lose.
""Let's be French: courageous, audacious, unpredictable," he added.
"It's always good when we're scared. We'll have to stick together and get ready for a great fight.
"We need to play our best game, try to be very well organised, be disciplined. It's not just by kicking and chasing that you can beat England.
"We need to play without the handbrake and be bold. For French rugby, it's better to be outsiders than favourites." "
At 3-1 they are decent value for a small bet (£20) to upset the Anglo-Saxon applecart
Thanks Tighty.
I will go the Nit Route (+8 @ Evens off-thread) but we have got on as directed here. hector will be SO cross that you are backing the handbag-weilding CESM's.
We have £20 @ 3/1, BetVictor, France to whop England, Six Nations.
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