Even though I'm french, if i'm listening to my head, Ireland is no1, not by a huge margin but they are. Now, the world cup is in France, and that rainy day performance, especially since the boys seemed a bit tired for the first 3 games, makes me think that the difference would be evened by the world cup start. And to conclude, NZ and SA are always big threats. So yeah, the actuel rankings illustrates the hierarchy of world rugby, but the gap between the spots 1 to 4 aren't that significant.
I think the fact that the world cup will be in France could tip the balance in France's favour and I'm saying this as an Irish man. One thing for certain though, it will be a game that will go right to the wire provided that we meet
@@johnclaffey5912 Yeah let's just hope it's in the finals. I mean I would be upset if we loose, but that would also be the first RWC with two NH teams ! I could live with that
I hate it when brits say that France would have battered any team on the day they battered England. England were pathetic in that game and offered no resistance.
A lot of people are getting upset by Danny Care's comment. Yes factually Ireland is the best team in the world but: 1. Danny Care is totally free to say what he wants. 2. the difference between the top 4 teams is almost non existent. 3. You could make a judgement on the matter looking at other factors, most victory over the last 2 years, momentum created, depth of squad, depths of playing styles, right time to peak etc... I'm French and I know South Africa and New Zealand will be right up there at the world cup because they always are Equally I will never ever write England off because they had a game where they didn't turn up. These french team is the best France has ever produced. And yet they're still learning. They're still very young and bound to make mistakes and lose a game at the Aviva stadium against the best ranked team in the world. That's enough reasons for one to think they're the best team in the world. There's nothing outrageous about that comment Also a tiny bit of respect for a bloke who's played 90 times for his country wouldn't hurt.
A lot of people, not just in England, but South Africa and New Zealand as well, cannot accept the fact that Ireland is the number one ranked team in the world; it offends all their stereotypes. It is much easier for them to accept that France should be the number one, having clearly been a great side for many years.
rankings don't matter. What matters? Titles. Belgium are the same way in football....Kings of friendlies....Ireland still have to prove themselves in the WC.
You can be ranked 1 in the world if it gives the paddies a feel good, But ultimately you have to win the World Cup to really be number 1 , rankings don’t mean a sausage
England fans and pundits really trying to cope with the record loss by saying no one would have beat France that day when they were equally good against Ireland in the Aviva
if you properly watch that ENG vs France game that last try.... France played that move probably 3 other times and it didnt work cause the defensive structure was on point and the 13 made the tackle on the wing wrapping around to receive a pass from dupont...
le rugby c'est le rugby, il peut se passer n'importe quoi, un coup de fatigue, un carton jaune, comme l'un de ces jours où tout va de travers...non vraiment, il n'y a pas de favori pour cette coupe du monde, mais une chose est certaine, c'est la meilleure équipe qui gagnera...point.
Saved this video to come gloat 🎉 this is why you dont make bold predictions 7months before a worldcup. And also dont overate a team just because youre biased 😂😂😂 🇿🇦
This is the 6 nations, do they talk about Ireland and France during the southern hemisphere championship! Ireland are 1, France are 2, if you want to be talked about you have to hit those levels. SA and NZ may well win the world cup, top ranked don't win by default!
@@fallschirmjager0000 ,you think thats impressive NZ are the world champions in cricket the second biggest sport in the world and cricket would be lucky to make their top 5 sports NZ have more world cups than the NH combined and with a population smaller than Ireland now thats impressive
@@fallschirmjager0000still blaming everyone else for your dire economy!Your accountants are as bad as the Greeks!On a side note Ireland are a fantastic team but you’re only as good as your last game and the WC is a great leveller
Well they arent as the rankings show, beating a poor England doesnt make you the best in the world. They had their chance to prove they were number 1 versus Ireland afew weeks back and on that occasion there was only 1 winner.
Believe me, most NH fans are well aware of the All Blacks. The chances of either the ABs or the Boks slipping in unnoticed to the WC are non-existent. I have a bet down already that the All Blacks will beat France in that opening match.
France weren't anywhere as good against Ireland than against England. They started the tournament really flat because of the load of the domestic season, where the Top 14 is substantially more attritional than the URC. Then, they had to cope with the change of refereeing at the breakdown, which now favor attacking teams. Ireland had the best stats for offensive rucks in 2022, France had the best for defensive rucks in 2022, but are no longer allowed to contest and slow the ball as they used to. Which is the main reason they almost got whistled off the park against Italy. Came the Ireland game, they didn't want to concede as many penalties and therefore did not contest enough, allowing Ireland to play their brilliant attacking game. They corrected course from the Scotland game onwards, and then peaked against England.
@@erwanvicat4625 Incorrect - as the draw has already been made for both the Pool Matches and the Knockout Stages, the Final could end up being played by teams from the same Pool.
Did they? We did not see the same game mate. We have 10 minutes playing 14,and a gift try against us. Then Ireland needs the ref again to barely manage a weak English team. The English full back red is a disgrace. You barely scratched 2 victories at home. The SA will beat you, we ll beat NZ then you finish 2nd we finish 1st. Then we give you a lesson if rugby in front of our public under the Marseillaise. Bye bye Ireland well done for reaching the 1/4.
@@Shandyboy8612 england were easy. france were easy. scotland were easy. we might not win the world cup but we certainly dont need easy draws to advance in it.
Ireland first and France seconde IRB World ranking. But obviously the second can win the first and even the third can win the first knowing that it's the Boks!
Even though I'm french, if i'm listening to my head, Ireland is no1, not by a huge margin but they are.
Now, the world cup is in France, and that rainy day performance, especially since the boys seemed a bit tired for the first 3 games, makes me think that the difference would be evened by the world cup start.
And to conclude, NZ and SA are always big threats.
So yeah, the actuel rankings illustrates the hierarchy of world rugby, but the gap between the spots 1 to 4 aren't that significant.
I’m Irish and my head tells me the same thing. If it’s France v ireland in the quarter final I think it’s a 50/50 game tiny margins
Agreed I think its 55-45 in Frances favour with home advantage but there's really nothing between the two
Damien, si Meafou arrive chez les Bleus l'équipe de France sera au dessus de tout le monde.
I think the fact that the world cup will be in France could tip the balance in France's favour and I'm saying this as an Irish man. One thing for certain though, it will be a game that will go right to the wire provided that we meet
@@johnclaffey5912 Yeah let's just hope it's in the finals. I mean I would be upset if we loose, but that would also be the first RWC with two NH teams ! I could live with that
I hate it when brits say that France would have battered any team on the day they battered England. England were pathetic in that game and offered no resistance.
Great anecdote about Antoine Dupont ❤
A lot of people are getting upset by Danny Care's comment.
Yes factually Ireland is the best team in the world but:
1. Danny Care is totally free to say what he wants.
2. the difference between the top 4 teams is almost non existent.
3. You could make a judgement on the matter looking at other factors, most victory over the last 2 years, momentum created, depth of squad, depths of playing styles, right time to peak etc...
I'm French and I know South Africa and New Zealand will be right up there at the world cup because they always are
Equally I will never ever write England off because they had a game where they didn't turn up.
These french team is the best France has ever produced.
And yet they're still learning.
They're still very young and bound to make mistakes and lose a game at the Aviva stadium against the best ranked team in the world.
That's enough reasons for one to think they're the best team in the world.
There's nothing outrageous about that comment
Also a tiny bit of respect for a bloke who's played 90 times for his country wouldn't hurt.
A lot of people, not just in England, but South Africa and New Zealand as well, cannot accept the fact that Ireland is the number one ranked team in the world; it offends all their stereotypes. It is much easier for them to accept that France should be the number one, having clearly been a great side for many years.
I am from NZ and Ireland are clearly the number 1 team in the world as of right now
Yeah well you’ve got a fair few non Irish players in there. You won’t get past the QF again this World Cup.
rankings don't matter. What matters? Titles. Belgium are the same way in football....Kings of friendlies....Ireland still have to prove themselves in the WC.
@@Shandyboy8612 three ‘non Irish’ one of whom is not automatically first choice.
You can be ranked 1 in the world if it gives the paddies a feel good, But ultimately you have to win the World Cup to really be number 1 , rankings don’t mean a sausage
England fans and pundits really trying to cope with the record loss by saying no one would have beat France that day when they were equally good against Ireland in the Aviva
The English are delusional people don't you know
if you properly watch that ENG vs France game that last try.... France played that move probably 3 other times and it didnt work cause the defensive structure was on point and the 13 made the tackle on the wing wrapping around to receive a pass from dupont...
The anecdote on Dupont ahahahah
le rugby c'est le rugby, il peut se passer n'importe quoi, un coup de fatigue, un carton jaune, comme l'un de ces jours où tout va de travers...non vraiment, il n'y a pas de favori pour cette coupe du monde, mais une chose est certaine, c'est la meilleure équipe qui gagnera...point.
NO .... should we not bother playing the RWC. Just give France the trophy now huh ????
Saved this video to come gloat 🎉 this is why you dont make bold predictions 7months before a worldcup. And also dont overate a team just because youre biased 😂😂😂 🇿🇦
The Boks were extremely lucky against France, and the All Blacks were outclassed by them. You can't say they were overrated.
Everyone focusing on France and Ireland, yet the multiple world cup BMT champs New Zealand and SA are being ignored. Cool
This is the 6 nations, do they talk about Ireland and France during the southern hemisphere championship! Ireland are 1, France are 2, if you want to be talked about you have to hit those levels. SA and NZ may well win the world cup, top ranked don't win by default!
@@fallschirmjager0000 5mil and dropping
Just how we like it just makes winning it more satisfying let the NH overhype themselves just to fall again the SH will dominate again mark my words 💪
@@fallschirmjager0000 ,you think thats impressive NZ are the world champions in cricket the second biggest sport in the world and cricket would be lucky to make their top 5 sports NZ have more world cups than the NH combined and with a population smaller than Ireland now thats impressive
@@fallschirmjager0000still blaming everyone else for your dire economy!Your accountants are as bad as the Greeks!On a side note Ireland are a fantastic team but you’re only as good as your last game and the WC is a great leveller
Delusions
Well they arent as the rankings show, beating a poor England doesnt make you the best in the world. They had their chance to prove they were number 1 versus Ireland afew weeks back and on that occasion there was only 1 winner.
I love that you so called experts talk down the all blacks chances , the black cloud is coming ,its time to walk the walk and stop the talk
Believe me, most NH fans are well aware of the All Blacks. The chances of either the ABs or the Boks slipping in unnoticed to the WC are non-existent. I have a bet down already that the All Blacks will beat France in that opening match.
Bitter auld Danny boy
Best team in the world that got smacked around by Ireland
Feel free to remind me against who Ireland lost 3 of their last 4 games against them and who are the team who finished 2022 unbeaten
@@financialliberty2381 Feel free to remind me who won this years Six Nations despite everyone calling France #1 in the world? Dumbass
France we’re equally good against Ireland and still got dominated 😂😂 it’s wasn’t even close yet they’re the best team in the world ? Lmao
France weren't anywhere as good against Ireland than against England. They started the tournament really flat because of the load of the domestic season, where the Top 14 is substantially more attritional than the URC. Then, they had to cope with the change of refereeing at the breakdown, which now favor attacking teams. Ireland had the best stats for offensive rucks in 2022, France had the best for defensive rucks in 2022, but are no longer allowed to contest and slow the ball as they used to. Which is the main reason they almost got whistled off the park against Italy. Came the Ireland game, they didn't want to concede as many penalties and therefore did not contest enough, allowing Ireland to play their brilliant attacking game. They corrected course from the Scotland game onwards, and then peaked against England.
@johnnyguitar6697 yeah the changes don't suit NZ either. Our counter attack is diminished
Ireland vs AB/SA, my prediction for RWC2023 final ! France will eat snails and let real warriors play that gentlemen game :)
That is impossible, SA, AB, Ireland and France are on the same side of the draw, they can play each other up to the semi but not in the final.
@@erwanvicat4625 Incorrect - as the draw has already been made for both the Pool Matches and the Knockout Stages, the Final could end up being played by teams from the same Pool.
yes... French 3rd row are certainly not warriors 🤣
DU PAIN ET DES JEUX
Best team in the world but Ireland played them off the Park 😂
Did they? We did not see the same game mate. We have 10 minutes playing 14,and a gift try against us. Then Ireland needs the ref again to barely manage a weak English team. The English full back red is a disgrace. You barely scratched 2 victories at home. The SA will beat you, we ll beat NZ then you finish 2nd we finish 1st. Then we give you a lesson if rugby in front of our public under the Marseillaise. Bye bye Ireland well done for reaching the 1/4.
@@gchelem 🍋
@@gchelem you mad 'cause your team is bad
@@chulopapi812 we ll see this during the WC when we play the leprechauns in our garden. ( if they are not beaten by SA first.)
Ireland are the best team in the world. Facts not opinion.
They won’t win the World Cup. Edged past a 14 man England at home! They’ve peaked already. Out in the QF again.
@@Shandyboy8612 england were easy. france were easy. scotland were easy. we might not win the world cup but we certainly dont need easy draws to advance in it.
@@always831 you are correct easy especially James Lowe try. Extremely easy.
Ireland first and France seconde IRB World ranking. But obviously the second can win the first and even the third can win the first knowing that it's the Boks!
Ireland - France at the end of six nations 2023 = it's not the same game. We will see in september...