The Final: France vs NZ - Page 5

Hurricane · 23-10-2011, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Scaly piscine

Dallaglio mentioning that there's been a fair few home calls so far during 50/50s.

As far as I can tell that is the major advatnage of being at home in rugby games.

BoyBrumby · 23-10-2011, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Hurricane

We are ****ed Cruden is out!

Please Stephen Donald Please.

The AB 10 shirt getting increasingly like the Spinal Tap drumseat.

Been a sterling defensive effort from les bleus, but it's really been Weepu's kicking that's kept them in it. 13-0 has a much better look to it.

Somerset · 23-10-2011, 02:54 AM

Firstly, sensational reaction from the French to the haka - not sure if they're permitted to do that given the IRB wants both sides behind their 10 metre lines but I'm not complaining if they breached an IRB ruling.

Relying on Stephen Donald to see out 45 minutes in a World Cup final with a five point lead...didn't see that coming. Such a woeful run of injuries to our flyhalves that its become farcical.

Also wouldn't have anticipated Tony Woodcock being the only pointscorer at halftime, although really Weepu should've been able to extend the lead with some relatively comfortable penalty attempts.

All in all, think France are playing well and frustrating the ABs with their solid defence. Save for a lapse in concentration when Woodcock found a huge hole in their line-out, and its been pretty even.

straw man · 23-10-2011, 02:56 AM

Nervous as hell with a tiny five point lead. Anything could happen from here.

Stating the obvious but we need to kick better. Not just goalkicking either - some of the field kicks towards the end of the second half were ugly.

Must score first in second half.

centurymaker · 23-10-2011, 02:58 AM

disappointing 1st half.
both teams were ordinary...
weepu , as I inticipated, is having a nightmare...

it's been a mistakes galore imo.
we need to score tries if we are to win (actually france don't look like getting any points so we just gotta keep it tight)

ref's been a bit lenient to us...

Hurricane · 23-10-2011, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by straw man

Nervous as hell with a tiny five point lead. Anything could happen from here.

Stating the obvious but we need to kick better. Not just goalkicking either - some of the field kicks towards the end of the second half were ugly.

Must score first in second half.

You always post what I am thinking.

Scaly piscine · 23-10-2011, 03:05 AM

Director conveniently not showing the high tackle again. Must have been a nailed-on penalty then.

Spikey · 23-10-2011, 03:08 AM

loving this 21 guy

ho nomo

straw man · 23-10-2011, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Hurricane

You always post what I am thinking.

Right now am thinking **************************

straw man · 23-10-2011, 03:09 AM

Surprised to see no highlights (on the feed I'm watching anyway) of France penalty miss and Donald penalty - both were very close to upright.

flibbertyjibber · 23-10-2011, 03:10 AM

NZ are playing ****e, not going to choke again are they?

Scaly piscine · 23-10-2011, 03:15 AM

NZ looking rather lethargic here, referee still not giving anything against them mind.

Burgey · 23-10-2011, 03:16 AM

Well then.

That 40 point flogging seems a long time ago now.

Burgey · 23-10-2011, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by straw man

Surprised to see no highlights (on the feed I'm watching anyway) of France penalty miss and Donald penalty - both were very close to upright.

Yeah the Donald one looked very close. I thought he'd missed it.

Hurricane · 23-10-2011, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by flibbertyjibber

NZ are playing ****e, not going to choke again are they?

Your team lost to them.

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23-10-2011, 02:54 AM	#63 (permalink)
Somerset Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 9,863	Firstly, sensational reaction from the French to the haka - not sure if they're permitted to do that given the IRB wants both sides behind their 10 metre lines but I'm not complaining if they breached an IRB ruling. Relying on Stephen Donald to see out 45 minutes in a World Cup final with a five point lead...didn't see that coming. Such a woeful run of injuries to our flyhalves that its become farcical. Also wouldn't have anticipated Tony Woodcock being the only pointscorer at halftime, although really Weepu should've been able to extend the lead with some relatively comfortable penalty attempts. All in all, think France are playing well and frustrating the ABs with their solid defence. Save for a lapse in concentration when Woodcock found a huge hole in their line-out, and its been pretty even.

23-10-2011, 02:56 AM	#64 (permalink)
straw man International Vice-Captain Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: l Posts: 4,930	Nervous as hell with a tiny five point lead. Anything could happen from here. Stating the obvious but we need to kick better. Not just goalkicking either - some of the field kicks towards the end of the second half were ugly. Must score first in second half.

23-10-2011, 02:58 AM	#65 (permalink)
centurymaker International Vice-Captain Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Auckland Posts: 4,256	disappointing 1st half. both teams were ordinary... weepu , as I inticipated, is having a nightmare... it's been a mistakes galore imo. we need to score tries if we are to win (actually france don't look like getting any points so we just gotta keep it tight) ref's been a bit lenient to us...

23-10-2011, 03:09 AM	#70 (permalink)
straw man International Vice-Captain Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: l Posts: 4,930	Surprised to see no highlights (on the feed I'm watching anyway) of France penalty miss and Donald penalty - both were very close to upright.

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flibbertyjibber Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England Posts: 7,956	NZ are playing ****e, not going to choke again are they?

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Scaly piscine Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 18,557	NZ looking rather lethargic here, referee still not giving anything against them mind.

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