World Cup Final match thread
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Mick Gold Coast QLD" data-cid="537375" data-time="1446316798"><p>
Fair go - he always helps old ladies across the street, does Lancelot Bonocock*<br><br>
*I like this name - it accurately portrays what he is up to, yes. He's on the grouter this bloke.</p></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="VOLTRON (POWER OF 5 LIONS)" data-cid="537388" data-time="1446317210">
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<p>He'd only be the same age as Matfield is now..........</p>
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<p>How many caps would that be? Like another 50 or so?</p> -
Yeah baby! So fuckin happy. What a way for some true legends of the game to go out. DC sublime tonight. Richie also. Conrad setup the crucial try just before halftime. Woohoo !!!! 3 times world champs, black to black winners. Just doesn't get any better than this
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="jegga" data-cid="537393" data-time="1446317388"><p>Just watching a replay and Smiths yellow was deserved , silly stuff in a final</p></blockquote> tbf Hooper driving his own player didn't help his ability to control the tackle. Wasn't malicious. Can live with the yellow card, definitely was never even close to a red though.
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Sambo" data-cid="537398" data-time="1446317513">
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<p>tbf Hoopah driving his own player didn't help his ability to control the tackle. Wasn't malicious. Can live with the yellow card, definitely was never even close to a red though.</p>
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<p>Single leg lift was always going to be dangerous.</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Sambo" data-cid="537398" data-time="1446317513"><p>tbf Hoopah driving his own player didn't help his ability to control the tackle. Wasn't malicious. Can live with the yellow card, definitely was never even close to a red though.</p></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="ACT Crusader" data-cid="537387" data-time="1446317204"><p>Man that was risky to leave him on but he lifted. Put in some big hits. He didn't play wide and kept him in the middle of the park where we were getting over the gain line.</p></blockquote> he had a beast of a game
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Well that had everything. <br><br>
Congrats to the aussies for mounting that comeback - i don't think any other team could have managed that. Almost necessitated a change in undies for me.<br><br>
What a night for this AB team, the old firm in particular. Nonu, DC, Richie, Kaino, all Fcking immense. Thought retallick was a beast too.<br><br>
Stoked for DC to go out like this.<br><br>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="jegga" data-cid="537393" data-time="1446317388"><p>Just watching a replay and Smiths yellow was deserved , silly stuff in a final</p></blockquote><br>Agreed. No argument it was a clear yellow.
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So McCaw too old, DC past it, Read out of form, our scrum is weak, they'll monster our break down, we have no aerial game....me thinks Hansen and co know a wee bit more than us.
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Two key moments in the game - first half, the worked move from phase play that saw Aaron loop Conrad. That was straight off the training park and executed with all players doing their part. Great team work and no greed. Second when we stole the lineout and Dan Carter slots one with no space 40 odd metres out. Coming after the drop goal vs Springboks this was awesome. Both executed with Dan standing in the line so caught the opposition out, and both hit sweetly. That is hours of practise. Hats off to the players for executing and the coaches for planning. Wonderful.
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Barrett's role in the team cannot be understated. He brings pace, a good kicking game, and try scoring in the second half. Plays with poise and composure. <br><br>
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Pace, PACE! BB is pure speed!
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="taniwharugby" data-cid="537408" data-time="1446317934"><p>So McCaw too old, DC past it, Read out of form, our scrum is weak, they'll monster our break down, we have no aerial game....me thinks Hansen and co know a wee bit more than us.</p></blockquote>
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<p>Totally irrelevant and minor point, but did Cane get on? I don't recall seeing him?</p>
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<p>The official record (<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/match/14201#blog'>http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/match/14201#blog</a>) has him replacing McCaw at the 80th minute. </p>
