World Cup Final match thread
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="kiwiinmelb" data-cid="537991" data-time="1446365432"><p>A kiwi mate said today , <br> <br>All the people who have had great pleasure calling us chokers over the years , <br> <br>Will some time in the near future be hit with the reality , their worst nightmares could come true, we could go 3 in a row</p></blockquote><br>In much the same vein I said this morning to a bunch of rugby mates that we'd spent 24 years making this a world tournament and now we''ll do the three-peat and everyone else would lose interest. Or turn it into a sevens tournament with a cup, plate bowl and shield.
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="barbarian" data-cid="538054" data-time="1446374966"><p>Yeah I agree, that's why I tempered my opinion once I saw the replay. You generally miss those factors in real time because there is so much going on.</p></blockquote>
Owens initially thought it to be a penalty only offence. It was the TMO (although without verbaling it) that suggested Owens should take another look at the screen. It was marginal, but then he decided to give the yellow after another viewing on the screen.<br><br>
Fair dues to Smith, he copped it without argument.<br><br>
Owens had a great game. I also saw the refs arrive at the ground, Barnes was getting mobbed for selfies and autographs.<br><br>
But I liked how all the assistant refs waited, outside the building, for Nigel to turn up (who was the last of the officials to arrive) before following him into the stadium dressing rooms.<br><br>
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<p>- The obstruction rule where you run into your own player - is that an actual rule now that if the tackle is "effected", there is no penalty, or just an interpretation from Owens? Saw this twice in the first half.</p>
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<p>Interpretation.</p>
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<p>Owens gave him a verbal. Warning him that the next time he does it, it'll be treated differently than with a penalty.</p>
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<p>Didn't stop him throwing a swinging arm at the back of Richie's head right before NMS's try. Or the niggly shit on the ground to NMS and SBW.</p>
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<p>Stephen Jones in the (UK) <em>Sunday Times </em>was a hoot praising the All Blacks. He really, really must have hated writing that. His RWC XV included 3 ABs - Aaron Smith, Nehe M-S and Carter. He also rated his best moment of the tournament the "final whistle of the NZ-France Quarter-Final" - that game must have given him nightmares.</p>
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<p>Stephen Jones in the (UK) <em>Sunday Times </em>was a hoot praising the All Blacks. He really, really must have hated writing that. His RWC XV included 3 ABs - Aaron Smith, Nehe M-S and Carter. He also rated his best moment of the tournament the "final whistle of the NZ-France Quarter-Final" - that game must have given him nightmares.</p>
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<p>A really enjoyable read... :mocking:</p>
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<p>which lock was better than Whitelock/Retallick? Which 12 better than Nonu? </p> -
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<p>which lock was better than Whitelock/Retallick? Which 12 better than Nonu? </p>
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<p>Exactly. Jones just couldn't allow his anti-AB bias to stay hidden. Was probably wetting himself with the the thought of a Wobblie victory after they cut a 17 point lead to 4 points.</p> -
I'm still not convinced with Kieran read,since the head knocks he is still not himself dropping a lot of ball,still a brilliant player but not the same player he once was <br><br><br>
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<p><span style="font-size:14px;">All the comments about ABs not being able to win away, choke etc etc will be buried...</span></p>
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<p>It may be lessened somewhat, true, but I'm guessing there will still be a few Ratpoo's and Walruses in the prestige print media insisting the ABs will always be chokers until they prove they can win RWCs without Dan & Richie. </p>
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<p>Fucking miracle worker disguised as a Lebanese brickie.</p>
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<p>Lebanese brickie... with cauliflower ears. Eales doesn't look like a rugby player. Farr-Jones doesn't look like a rugby player. Chelka looks like a rugby player.</p> -
What a great game, the score line totally reflected the game for mine. ABs where just better in every facet except turnovers. But it's something I have thought for years about Pocock and Hooper is if you spend so much time and energy going for turnovers you will lose something elsewhere. Man for man I just thought there where few areas that Wallabies where better and add the strength of our bench and it's just unfair.
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<p>In the middle of this photo is quite possibly the most Australian looking person ever.</p>
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Can't recall a time seeing DC so pumped during a game. His expression told a thousand words. History drove his performance, heartache and dissappointment. For those who had gone before. Faliure.<br><br>
That expression said it all. If I could have read his mind, this is what he would have been thinking..<br><br>
THERE IS NO WAY, WE ARE GOING TO LOOSE THIS. NO WAY!!!<br><br>
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You could see it after the semi vs SA.
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All Blacks dominated right from the start. It wasn't as clinical as the French test, but it was certainly more aggressive. <br>
Smith going off was the only real glimmer of hope for the Aussies - one wonders what the score line might have been had it been just a penalty.<br>
I was sat next to a rather annoying kiwi who berated everything from the TMO to DCs kicking tactics. <br>
On the other side was Steve, the Aussie from Kansas. Good bloke. <br>
I sang Tutira Mai Nga Iwi with the kiwis in front of me and shared celebratory high fives as our score board ticked up.<br><br>
What an amazing experience! To think, two weeks ago I hadn't even entertained the idea of going to the final. <br>
Typically I struggle to enjoy watching the All Blacks as my nerves are typically frayed but I loved every minute of that test. Even when the Aussies were mounting a comeback, it always seemed like we had control of the situation. <br>
One of the best days of my life, I'll never forget it and can't wait to watch the test again when I get home.<br>
If you've never been to a final before, I recommend that you try to do it going forward because it's freaking amazing and the feeling is just unbelievable.<br><br><br><br>
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<p>This one from the Telegraph, where illustrator has Ma'a cutting to the wrong side of Sonny Bill.</p> -
<p>If an illustrator can't even get it right after the fact how the hell is the defence expected to read the move?! :mocking:</p>
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<p>If an illustrator can't even get it right after the fact how the hell is the defence expected to read the move?! :mocking:</p>
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<p>One of the saddest things to have happened to sports journalism in the UK is the decline of the <em>Daily Telegraph</em>.. A few years ago it was simply outstanding with its insight and writing quality - now it's simply shoddy writing and click-bait</p> -
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<p>If an illustrator can't even get it right after the fact how the hell is the defence expected to read the move?! :mocking:</p>
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<p>TBF it wasnt really a play you could plan to defend.</p>
