Aggressive approach can rattle Ireland, says France's Tillous-Borde


  • Rugby
  • Friday, 09 Oct 2015

France's Sebastien Tillous-Borde (C) makes a pass during their rugby union match against Scotland at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, near Paris, France, September 5, 2015. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

CARDIFF (Reuters) - France intend to follow Italy's lead to exploit a chink in Ireland's armour in Sunday’s Rugby World Cup Pool D decider in Cardiff, scrumhalf Sebastien Tillous-Borde said on Friday. Ireland showed signs of vulnerability in the face of an aggressive Italy, who ran them close before succumbing 16-9, and Tillous-Borde said France will mirror the Azzurri's approach but in a more clinical fashion.

“They (Ireland) struggled to play their game. That game against Italy showed that when they are put under pressure, they can be wasteful,” Tillous-Borde said.

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