Is This Dupont's Best Try, Ever? | Rugby Analysis | France v Ireland Six Nations 2022 | GDD Coaching
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- Опубликовано: 17 фев 2022
- World Player of The Year Antoine Dupont continues to prove just how special he is. But is this his best try ever? At first glance it's easy to think that this is just another try, but for me its so much more. It's the culmination of years of hard work to perfect very specific aspects of his game.
France look mightily strong right now and they were deserved winners in their Six Nations match against Ireland in Paris.
Being able to dictate what defenders do around the ruck area is a huge part of what makes this French side tick and the Dupont inside line is the cherry on top!
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There’s so much I love about this try, but is it Dupont’s best ever?!
Sorry for my rude comment, Geraint... Maybe i missunderstood yours.
What i dislike is to put too much media pressure on his shoulders.
Thanks for messaging. I always try to be positive and to celebrate players from all over the world. Dupont is quite deservedly the world player on the year so hopefully this video does him justice!
Ur a genius, 2x as good as the next yt analyst, but don't you think the referees position takes mahony out of the game? Don't you think the Irish scramble would at least have forced another phase without that intervention?
On the c baile try?
Although it proves your point regarding dupont, he chose to send the attack there !
Not sure if it is his best try, but at least it is a very good example of the French Attack plan. In this, it is very similar to Ntamack's try against the AB, both in the execution and conclusion (or almost).
I think that's a fair assessment and yes very similar to that try!
Hi Geraint. One of the reasons why this is one of Dupont's best tries ever is because he also exploits his own understanding of the rules of the game. Because the ball has hit a object off the field he's allowed to take a quick throw in because Ireland haven't committed themselves to a line-out yet. His perspicacity revealed by his decision making in that moment is a good index of his study of the game. Like all great players, his game literacy makes him look very articulate on the field. I'd be interested to glean from him whether he had already 'seen' a try as he was taking the quick line-out throw.
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This is not the best try i agree as French, but Ireland was the biggest challenge for us, job done despite the French's errors, don't forget that we have a huge respect of your game and beautifull country
Congratulations for this very clear analysis (you diction is far more better than what I have heard on RUclips from other rugby analist and easy to understand for a French guy)
I dont know if it's best Dupon's try but I would be very interested in having your point of view about first French try against Scotland.
I didn't found, in French press, any indeep strategic analysis about Dupon's position at the begining of the action. He was there on purpose ? Is It something worked durin training ? Was It a trap ?
I dont think that he was in an "usual position for a 9"
Many thanks in advance
Brilliant analysis Geraint. Dupont is up there with the few genuine game changers in sports history. Maradona, Messi, Lomu and Dupont could/can all win games on their own and the opposition are almost powerless to stop it.
He does have a massive impact on the game. Very few players make such a difference!
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very interesting. as always! thanks!
Thank you!
such a great analysis!
Very pleased you liked it 👍🏻
There is no doubt Dupont is a very special player and he brings a lot to the XV de France but even if we substitute him our team.remains deadly. Innfact we have enough depth to replace our crazy good combination Dupont-Ntamack and still have a team able to give a tough challenge to any other team in the world. That’s something noticeable and that’s why we will be a serious contender for the upcoming WC.
That being said they won nothing so far except hope, joy and pride. But at least our sport the Rugby will benefit from a team able to provide an amazing show and attract more supporters.
There’s definitely a good picture building with France and some real strength in depth. Tough to replace Dupont though!
Baille, N'tamack, Alddritt, Fickou Vilière, Penaud... de la grande classe mondiale à tous les étages. Meilleure équipe que celle de 1989 même. Mais que le reste du monde reste bloqué sur Dupont (qui lemérite il faut dire) comme ça les autres peuvent bosser encore mieux ;)
Great video as usual! Correct me if I'm wrong but it seems that for all the chaotic energy behind that try there seems to be a scheme behind it. When Atonio runs with the ball I think that French have set up the Irish defence to drift just as Atonio picks a straight carry into the Irish, ensuring that he gains as much ground as possible.
It’s very much based on an attacking pattern. A 9 shape into a 10 shape then backs swing to the edge. Very clever play!
On the throw-in from the sideline, it's n'tamack calling for dupont to have the ball (it's somewhere else on youtube).
On the first try, is it his best? I don't think so, one of his skills is to be almost always in support, he does plenty like that with Toulouse ;)
Underneath its apparent simplicity, n'tamack's pass is really very accurate.
I would be interested to see what you think about the way the French wings play especially Gabin Villier. Is it a new way of playing? Villier plays like an extra forward.
Hi Robert, I love the way Villiere plays. He holds inside shoulders and hover around the rucks. It's not new as such but we tend to see those kinds of behaviours at club level more than international!
There is video evidence that the Pass from Ntmack to Dupont was Forward - so, based on the fact that it should NEVER have stood, I'm going to say "NO, Definitely NOT his (best) Try"!!!
Thanks for taking the time to watch. Really pleased you enjoyed it.
Great video. Almost like he double bluffed the Irish at the rucks, drawing them in and then AD does the opposite. How did he know to put those pads there though 😂😂
His pre-planning to get the pads just right is quite something isn't it!
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Great but not best. Very enjoyable video Geraint as usual. "Oh sh... what am I doing here" says the wandering around a turnover ball ruck ahaha.
I just love the simplicity of his game & the fact that he starts and finishes this try is just perfect!
That’ll teach the referee for getting in the way!
Hi geraint ... love the analysis ... but .... was the last pass not forward ..for Dupont's try ?
Yeah quite possibly forward! I tried not to be too distracted by that though!
@@GeraintDaviesGDD "Not too Distracted" by the fact that if the TMO and Referee had done their jobs, it would NEVER have been a Try?
That's a level of bias, unwelcome in pure analysis!
@@michaelodonnell824 Did the try stand, Michael? If my analysis is unwelcome, please feel free to not watch it!
As a Frenchman, heap forward...but France still best team of 6 nations this year
Do you think O'Mahoney colliding with the referee had an impact? Do you think he might have prevented that try if the ref wasn't in the way?
No I don't think anyone was going to get there to be honest. The referee just made me chuckle!
Great work rate, smith-like pass
It's pretty good isn't it!
I don’t get all those people saying the pass is forward.. is it denial or a lack of comprehension of forward momentum ?
I think that is the case!
I think its probably more a case of people wanting to believe it wasnt forward as it was a beautiful try. The ball was released from Ntamack's hand slightly forward and travelled forward enough to warrent TMO review. It was one of those things that go your way at home especially when it was a nice a try as it was.
It's Romain not "Romaine" Ntamack ^^ at 3:49
Interesting. He said that I’d pronounced his name perfectly.
@@GeraintDaviesGDD At this moment of the video you prononced his family name only, but my point was how the name Romain was written on the info bubble. Great video btw :)
Ah I get you. A silly typo, my bad! Thanks for taking a look 👍🏻
The best is the next
Quite possibly!
Good but not the best, it's the Irish defence's fixation on Dupont that creates opportunities. They should trust their inside man more but then tbf it could be costly
Ireland definitely got fixated on Dupont to the point that it just opened up space elsewhere!
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That’s why he’s such an instrumental player, even when he does not touch the ball his presence will fix the defense and create gaps for our other players which are powerful, mobile and creative. It’s a nightmare to defend against our team and when Vakatawa will be back it will be even worse…..
Very much agreed!
Nah. Gareth Edwards in the Baba's v All Blacks match. THAT was the greatest try ever.
That was indeed a great try, but it wasn’t Dupont’s greatest try, which is the focus of this video!
Forward pass or not!
Forward pass
Mmhhmm
Surely the "best" try shouldn't be entirely reliant on a forward pass?
Entirely reliant?
@@GeraintDaviesGDD how else would you describe the pass that made the score?
That wasn’t the nature of your comment and therefore my question.
Exactly! Easy a meter forward
Best try... ?? He's young and have the time for prépare a "Caviar" !!
He's got lots to come for sure
The french game so doesn't revolve around him... he's of course outstanding but by no means essential. The team produces very similar performances under Lucu.
I suppose that’s a matter of opinion?
It may be verifiable, though I don't have a database of KPIs to just plot the stats. I wish the journalists asked these kind of questions in press conferences instead of focusing on sensational facts.
forward pass
The referee doesn’t agree!
Anthony from the bridge? You mean, The Bridge??? No, if you come from The Bridge, you cannot try anything!
I have no idea what that means I’m sorry, Giles. Glad you enjoyed the video though.
Brilliant forward pass!!
Maybe the best ever!
No way best try and try ever is Irish an Brian I Driscoll see his trys against france O'Driscoll is king
Hi Thomas, that is not the question asked in this video. The focus is on Dupont’s best try.
Is this his best try ever?? I hope not. It was a forward pass!!
Glad you liked it, Patrick 👍🏻
@@GeraintDaviesGDD sorry Geraint. Great analysis. Lots to think about. But I’m just saying that, as a player, you would like your “best try ever” to be one without ambiguity!
@@patrickbrennan911 That's a fair comment. I don't think this will go down in the history books!
The final pass was forward, so it would be a shame to call this his best try ever.
The facts speak for themselves on this one!
Forward pass anyways that try
Quite possibly. It did stand though?
Stop with Antoine!
Leave him alone.
Search from your side, better 9 than him..
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I’m sorry you didn’t like my analysis of him. I generally like celebrating rugby players, wherever they’re from in the world.
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Merci, Nam 👍🏻
I am 50, french (shit happens ... ;-) ) and a fan of Rugby since I am 10. Being deeply depressed since 2010 (and I say 2010 not 2011...) by french Rugby, I am happy to see now that our national team is bringing tons of positive comments from the english world... So sorry for this my fellow french Olivier : Geraint ! You are obviously a big fan of our sport and your analysis are wonderfull. More about Dupont ? Then shoot !! :-)
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At 4:45 I'm surprised you missed this as a forward pass. It would have been a great try but the forward pass just means the officials missed it. The crowd didn't though.
I appreciate it looks odd but as I’m sure you’re aware pretty much every pass travels ‘forward’ due to the momentum of the ball carrier. The hands are going backwards & it’s not a forward pass, which is why all of the players on both teams didn’t batter an eye lid & the try stood.
@@GeraintDaviesGDD Not sure I agree that the hands when backward.
It's a forward pass so shouldn't be a try
Hi Leonardo, thanks for having a look at the video. It might appear to travel forward but it’s not a forward pass. The hands are going backwards upon release so even though momentum generally causes the ball to move ‘forwards’ it’s not a forward pass.
@@GeraintDaviesGDD look at the other footage, ball clearly leaves the hands forward( check the Instagram six nations page) and it goes a metre forward from where it is passed. That pass goes backwards and no try. Also the no arms clear out on Porter should’ve been a penalty to Ireland
The clean out of the ruck just before the try was clearly illegal so this try couldn’t be his best ever try because it should have been a penalty to Ireland
Hi Finnan, I’m fortunate to have all angles for these games including ones not shown on TV. Indeed the angle that’s on the six nations Instagram is also in my video. The ball Leaves the hands backwards or at least sideways, so regardless of whether the ball travels ‘forward’ which is pretty much always the case, it’s not a forward pass. Agree that the clean out might have been looked at.
The clear out should probably have been looked at, but I’m not sure that detracts from the try. For what it’s worth Ireland were right in it & look like a bloody good team when they get it right 👍🏻