Wednesday, 4 March 2009

Liberte, Fraternite, Harinordoquy


A stunning display by the French back row put an end to Welsh dreams of back to back Grand Slams last weekend in Paris. It was, well, so French. Expecting to be beaten, they roused themselves to score the crucial game levelling try before half time, then resolutely manned the barricades in the second half as the Welsh became guilty of waiting for Les Bleues to conk out in the Friday night air.
In Croke Park, the England's squad once again tested out the referee's supply of yellow cards. The sight of Danny Care exiting stage left with a look of tortured innocence, followed by the video replay of his brainless assault on Marcus Horan, underlined the extent of Jonno's problem. The big man was then seen punching the seat in front of him. Presumably it was seat number 9.

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