22 Oct: France v England - International Match Thread

[Lobbygobbler]

And the English

[absentee thoughtlord]

Are there a few English fans over there?

I should imagine there are. Avignon is a splendid place and I reckon it will be a great game. Wish I were there, too!

[John Rhino]

Are there a few English fans over there?

I've not seen any doing the sights so far.

Maybe see some today, although the forecast is for showers and the odd thunderstorm so it may keep them inside.

[rovers rise again]

how do you record bbc red button on sky???

[Lowdesert]

No mention of RL at all on the BBC news this morning.

[Tommygilf]

how do you record bbc red button on sky???

Channel 980 I think

[Hvy wg]

A bit of change ahead of the game. 

Pelissier on the bench, Da Costa to start the game. Bousquet to loose forward. Jullien and Larroyer second rows, Perez won't play as Goudemand gets on the bench.

[The Daddy]

A bit of change ahead of the game.

Pelissier on the bench, Da Costa to start the game. Bousquet to loose forward. Jullien and Larroyer second rows, Perez won't play as Goudemand gets on the bench.

Can you post the full team?

[Hvy wg]

Can you post the full team?

France :

Gigot

Pala, Garcia, Duport, Arnaud

Robin, Barthau

Simon, Da Costa, Casty

Jullien, Larroyer

Bousquet

INT : Pelissier, Goudemand, Springer, Navarrete

England :

Lomax

Hall, Percival, Watkins, McGilvary

Widdop, Gale

Graham, Hodgson, Taylor

Ward, Whitehead

Cooper

INT : T. Burgess, G.Burgess, Clark or Brown, Farrell.

[JonNgog]

Any good bars in Avignon town centre

on every street

[westlondonfan]

I wish I was there!

[creditwhereitsdews]

Got to Avignon on Friday afternoon and other than two England fans who were on the Eurostar I haven't seen anyone who looks like they are here to attend a rugby league match. The game is certainly being well advertised though and you can definitely get a drink. Wonderful city.

[westlondonfan]

Well I know one London Broncos fan who is definitely going so that should make at least four!

[audois]

Is there any indication of a reconciliation between the management and Fages?

 

Also do you know if Escare's omission is based purely on form or is there another conflict? It seems a strange decision given France's weakness in the backs.

 

My own play on it was that the new management here wanted to be respected and put a marker down. Hopefully from now on with so many French players involved the English clubs will be receptive and accommodating. Fully expect Fages to be there for the World Cup. Dont know much about Escare's situation - he struggled being not in the team; not sure that there wasn't off-the field stuff too. I think the move to Wigan will be good thing for him and Pelissier at Leigh. Getting out of Perpignan and seeing something different might be the making of therm as both  players and people.

[MattSantos]

Is this on the iPlayer? Cant find him

[chuffer]

Red button at 5:20 from what I can gather?

[MattSantos]

Based in Asia - Don't have access to red button.. but can watch on player surely?

[chuffer]

Not sure, would quite like to know the answer to this myself!

[londonrlfan]

Based in Asia - Don't have access to red button.. but can watch on player surely?

It's on the website too, but you'll need a VPN.

[chuffer]

On the other thread a chap has said you can also get it on sky channels 980/981

[Ullman]

Not sure about Virgin but the BBC Red Button can be viewed live on Sky Channel 980 (no silly red button pressing) meaning you can record the game.

Excellent tip, thanks for that.

 

With the added bonus of being able to delete it without watching if Scott Taylor doesn't play.

[John Rhino]

Well I know one London Broncos fan who is definitely going so that should make at least four!

Large Wigan flag on the park railings on Rue de la Repulique. Scaffolders?? Lots of large lads in the bar opposite.

Ladies game a cracker. French handling a bit sloppy but some massive hits going in. These lasses don't mess about! 6-12 at the break.

[BBR]

What time is kick off?

[John Rhino]

England No.3 Amy Hardcastle is unstoppable

[Futtocks]

What time is kick off?

BBC coverage starts at 5:20 - kick off is 5:30.