Sat 29th Jun: France Vs England. Stade Ernest-Wallon 17:00 BST (SL+)

[Bedfordshire Bronco]

Squads -

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/england-v-france-rugby-league-how-to-watch-channel

I think it will come down to how much passion France show 

They have enough quality and hopefully a vocal home support.

If they can hit the line like they mean it thier pack can mix it with England and then who knows 

Like all of us I want a close game and I'm hopeful we will get one 

Edited June 29 by Bedfordshire Bronco

[48C North Stand]

I really hope France can make a real go of it. Northern hemisphere RL will not grow without a competitive international scene of at least 3 rival nations who are all capable of beating each other on their day. 

 

[Spidey]

Sean Wane not travelling to France due unexpected complications with an ankle operation 

 

[17 stone giant]

Obviously some things can't be helped, but that is very unfortunate timing.

 

[Hopie]

I was thinking England just need to turn up to win, seems the coach is even more confident than I am.

[Chronicler of Chiswick]

England by 30.

[barnyia]

36 degrees in Toulouse at the moment, 

[Bedfordshire Bronco]

1 hour ago, barnyia said:

36 degrees in Toulouse at the moment, 

It's getting more and more lined up for the French ...

Most of their best players available 

It's in France

Excessive heat that most of the French team are more used to 

England's coach missing 

England don't have their NRL stars 

Surely they can at least match what they did in 2021 (10-30 and the French won the vast majority of the second half) 

I'm going for England by 2 scores only 

 

 

Edited June 27 by Bedfordshire Bronco

[Just Browny]

3 hours ago, 17 stone giant said:

Obviously some things can't be helped, but that is very unfortunate timing.

 

I suppose he had to have the operation at some point and, with the England schedule being so packed, it was always going to clash with something.

[PECETTO]

2 hours ago, barnyia said:

36 degrees in Toulouse at the moment, 

But only 24 saturday 

[StandOffHalf]

France to nick it with a two-point field goal in golden point from Ben Garcia.

Nah, England 36-14.

[Henson Park Old Firm]

Looks like England have a new kit sponsor for the game.

[Henson Park Old Firm]

 

[Hopie]

No gambling ads in France?

[eal]

If time has taught me anything, it is to never get my hopes up regarding the French RL team.

[Wellsy4HullFC]

Have they arranged the postponed fixture between Wigan & Leigh yet? You'd have thought they'd have tried to do it for this weekend considering there are no other free weekends! 

Could have made it a triple header...

[Griff]

12 hours ago, barnyia said:

36 degrees in Toulouse at the moment, 

It may cool off by July.

[marklaspalmas]

It should be cooler for the big match later.

I hope these two teams don't cut the pitch up too much, as Featherstone prefer a good surface which suits our free flowing style. As Barrow, Swinton, Sheffield and York will testify.

[sam4731]

12 hours ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said:

It's getting more and more lined up for the French ...

Most of their best players available 

It's in France

Excessive heat that most of the French team are more used to 

England's coach missing 

England don't have their NRL stars 

Surely they can at least match what they did in 2021 (10-30 and the French won the vast majority of the second half) 

I'm going for England by 2 scores only 

 

 

Just goes to show how much is needed to level the playing field.

[WN83]

8 hours ago, Wellsy4HullFC said:

Have they arranged the postponed fixture between Wigan & Leigh yet? You'd have thought they'd have tried to do it for this weekend considering there are no other free weekends! 

Could have made it a triple header...

It's on Tuesday 6th August. As much as this England game has zero publicity and isn't even being shown on TV, I am glad they didn't devalue it even further by having a Superleague game on the same weekend. 

As for the England game, I hope the French give it a real crack. It would add some much needed value to the fixture if they do. I'm looking forward to seeing how a few of the French lads get on, as well as seeing how some of our younger lads, like O'Neill, Nicholson, Wilson and Delaney go (not sure if the last two are on the bench or not going off the squad). 

[Bedfordshire Bronco]

19 hours ago, WN83 said:

It's on Tuesday 6th August. As much as this England game has zero publicity and isn't even being shown on TV, I am glad they didn't devalue it even further by having a Superleague game on the same weekend. 

As for the England game, I hope the French give it a real crack. It would add some much needed value to the fixture if they do. I'm looking forward to seeing how a few of the French lads get on, as well as seeing how some of our younger lads, like O'Neill, Nicholson, Wilson and Delaney go (not sure if the last two are on the bench or not going off the squad). 

And that's the key point here 

How much desire to run hard, chase hard, scramble hard ??? 

The match at Headingly was a perfect example that ours is an effort based game.....that Leeds team hasn't defended like that since the Wigan semi final play off......they didn't suddenly become better players....they just tried harder .....they were prepared to bust their lungs out to stop Leigh getting over that line 

The only time in recent years The French seemed to have done it was the first half hour of the 2021 game and they 'won' that half hour 

There is no contract, trophy or money being played for ......can the garçons get up enough steam to really care 

I suspect if they can keep a clean sheet for 20 minutes and even sneak a lead at the start that might trigger something 

If they go 2 down within 15 minutes I fear certain players.will.jist drop off into injury prevention mode 

Genuine question....

How many players are Catalan-ese???

Does that affect the passion of playing internationally for France? 

Would a 'Catalan' team have more oomph?

Not saying do it just speculating 

Edited June 29 by Bedfordshire Bronco

[Griff]

3 hours ago, WN83 said:

As much as this England game has zero publicity and isn't even being shown on TV.......

The TV folk probably think it's on 29th July, as advertised by Bedfordshire.

Edited June 28 by Griff

[MrIzzard]

21 hours ago, Just Browny said:

I suppose he had to have the operation at some point and, with the England schedule being so packed, it was always going to clash with something.

I was told in strict confidence that Sean told the whole of the England staff that he would definitely get his round in at the bar on the next international fixture. 

[ATLANTISMAN]

Here in Toulouse now.

Have had a good chat with a couple of the French boys De Costa and Pascal Fages and they are really fired up for it and think they definitely have a chance of winning tonight.

Good fun spirit in the French camp who seem to be really enjoying themselves.

They even invited AMO my dog to take part in the official team photo at the hotel last night.

It's on my LinkedIn and rugbyleague.com:))

 

Paul

 

 

[Agbrigg]

I have a feeling,as a contest it will all be over by half time. I hope this is not the case but the French need England to have a massive off day to get anywhere near them.