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They Do It For Kicks

They Do It For Kicks
Clip: 426359_1_1
Year Shot: 1966 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1745
Original Film: 039-016-03
HD: N/A
Location: Paris, France
Timecode: 00:49:28 - 00:50:44

It all started on the playing fields of Rugby in 1823 and the ball hasn't stopped bouncing since. This is the France-Ireland meeting in the Five-Nations League and in a rough and tumble game, France outpoints Ireland 11 to 6. Paris, France High Angle Shot looking down at the playing field, Rugby player's are playing in the background you can see throngs that packed the stadium. CUS - A player kicks the ball, camera pans over to the stands with two fans that are amazed on the strength of the kick. MCUS - Player is holding and running with the ball, he is surrounded by other players so he passes the ball, it is caught and the player is taken down - his reflexes are quick so he passes the ball, it is caught and after a short run, he is tackled and taken down. These guys are wearing no protection. MCU - Girls and guys seated in the stands, stand up and start applauding. High Angle Shot - The players are giving their all to the game, running, passing, catching and kicking the ball. MS - France goes ahead in the final period MS - The ball is caught by France and ran over the field goal line, chalking up a score for France, 11 to 6.