All blacks sneak a win
France performed so much higher than expected and put pressure on the AB's - especially in the 2 nd half.
The HAKA incorporated the "throat cutting" which is totally unacceptable. The French captain was awesome and was awarded man of the match. |
Cheers Rob, not like I was watching it on catch up or anything :rolleyes:
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Now he has spilt the beans I will say that I thought it was a very even match. It was a toss up who might win.
The French played a very good 2nd half and were unlucky not to get a score. The Kiwi's need a more accurate kicker. It is a shame that the older style of open rugby and running the ball seems to have gone by the board. That was far more skilful and made a far better spectacle than the present run until you clump into an opponent and they all have a pushing match. I reckon they must eat steroids for breakfast,dinner and tea these days! Mind you, I did see Nonu actually pass the ball twice! Les |
One of the commentators was saying about finals not being the best..it wasn't!
glad AB's won,however it was far from convincing. Good effort france. |
These enlightened days,I am surprised they were not made to change their name to the "All Differently Coloured Team"!
Les |
It was an immense game.
Whilst it might have seemed close - Weepu had a mare and missed pretty much everything - it could have easily been 17-0 at half time. France were superb - immoveable object up against a nearly unstoppable force. |
Yeah and kickers win games. People moan when Wilkinson is included for England but a kicker of his standard would have won the game for either France or NZ. And Wales as well IIRC.
A really tough game. As usual I got it all wrong as I thought Ireland would get further than they did and Australia would win. But well done the Kiwis. dl |
Jar of Hearts - what do you think of this cover version?
Deleted wrong thread!!
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What's that got to do with rugby?
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It looked very much like a typical Northern Hemisphere game.
Overall, the best team in the tournament deservedly won. |
The devil on my shoulder was wanting France to stage another upset. Mainly because my normally "balanced individual" mates had a major downer on France after the pool stages and the semi final display against Wales. After Wales were out, all I wanted to see was a proper game, not an All Black procession.
I reckon the result was a fair one. TBH I thought France looked a little tired towards the end. I feel if they'd moved the ball more rather they'd have found gaps. I can see why they want Aurelian Rougerie at centre though! Question though: How does Ritchie McCaw manage it? He seems offside or meddling in every 3 out of 4 rucks, yet rarely gets pinged. J. |
Originally Posted by vindaloo
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Question though: How does Ritchie McCaw manage it? He seems offside or meddling in every 3 out of 4 rucks, yet rarely gets pinged.
J. |
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