RWC FINAL - MATCH THREAD

by **Ozzy3213** on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 8:34 am

It's the AB's vs. Les Bleus.

I can't belive there are only 80 minutes of this great tournament left.

Here's hoping for a great game, and the best team winning.

Let's hear you thoughts on the match here.

by Cari on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 8:39 am

I'm still backing the All Blacks - I have been since before the tournament, but I'm hoping that it's not a one-sided dull affair. I can't see it being anything less than a tough, close battle though. Woooo!

by mystiroakey on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 8:41 am

lets get it on.

my prediction 41-6 to the kiwis

by Portnoy on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 8:43 am

My head says ABs by 20+. And traditionally they deserve it.

Mais:

Allez les bleus
Allez les bleus
Allez...

by mystiroakey on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 8:44 am

betfair odds are looking towards a 27 10 scoreline

by **Ozzy3213** on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 8:44 am

Please, please, please let France turn up and play and make it the occasion it should be.

by maestegmafia on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 8:46 am

Yes, I hope this is a vintage French performance. To make a game of it...!

It would be great if the best team won for a change....! hahaha

by Cari on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 8:47 am

I can't wait to see The Haka. It's going to be huge!!!

by Portnoy on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 8:48 am

Ozzy3213 wrote:Please, please, please let France turn up and play and make it the occasion it should be.

Agrees Ozzy.

Nobody has yet been 'disrespectful' to the Haka. I would like to show a bit of disrespect to show intent.

by nathan on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 8:52 am

is anyone backing france to win?

here's hoping to a brill game, can't believe it's the last game already!!

by **Ozzy3213** on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 8:53 am

Here we go, they are in the tunnel!

by dogtooth on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 8:55 am

bore da pawb.

its been a great rwc. i dont care what others have said, ive loved it.

best of luck to both new zealand and france

thumbsup

by Cari on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 8:55 am

Nathan - I've seen a couple of posts backing the French elsewhere.

The atmosphere looks immense there!

by **Ozzy3213** on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 8:55 am

Can one of the IRB World Player of the Year nominees put in the performance of a lifetime to win both the World Cup and the individual trophy???

by **Ozzy3213** on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 8:55 am

dogtooth wrote:bore da pawb.

its been a great rwc. i dont care what others have said, ive loved it.

best of luck to both new zealand and france

+1

by **Ozzy3213** on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 8:56 am

In twitter news....

Rapper Snoop Dogg is backing the All Blacks! Wink

by Cari on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 8:56 am

Awh bless that big Frenchman having a blub there during the anthem. Must be very emotional for them.

by Cari on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 8:57 am

What's the point of the choir in the background? Can't hear them over Hayley's wailing.

by Cowshot on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 8:58 am

God I hope France make a game of it. Desperately depressing if this is just a procession...not that the Kiwis will mind!

...I notice this seems to be the general fear...

by mystiroakey on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 8:58 am

france 12.5 pts on betfair, NZ 1.09- has there ever in the history of a world cup final in any sport been such a big favourite

by **Ozzy3213** on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 8:59 am

Nearly Haka time.

Man I love the Haka.

Always have to laugh at Ali Williams though, he has the longest tongue int he world!!!!! laughing

by Cari on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 8:59 am

Hakatime!

by Cari on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:00 am

What are the French doing holding hands? Are they scared?

by Gatts on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:00 am

Men holding hands...never a good sign

by Cowshot on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:00 am

Dancing Queen. See that girl, watch that scene (or something)

by Cari on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:00 am

Good response France!!

by maestegmafia on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:00 am

Ozzy3213 wrote:In twitter news....

Rapper Snoop Dogg is backing the All Blacks!

That makes all the difference then...! They cant lose now... I hope they told the lads they have Compton's finest supporting them

by mystiroakey on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:00 am

they are animals lol- france in for a killing- but it would be funny if the french moonied them all whilst they did this haka lol

by **Ozzy3213** on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:01 am

Great French response starting further back and advancing, then just turning away at the end.

Game on!!!!!

by Sgt_Pooly on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:02 am

Good front up from the French, let's hope they show the same balls during the game

by rodders on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:02 am

Wow a spine tingling anthem from NZ there.

Fantastic haka too and response from France. Amazing stuff. Shocked

by majesticimperialman on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:03 am

I dont know wha was more nervous the French or Me when the Aka was being performed.

by Cari on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:04 am

First twenty minutes are crucial....there's some very tense players down there.

by mystiroakey on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:04 am

the french wearing white. they shouoldnt be allowed

by rodders on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:04 am

Good start from France.

by Cari on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:05 am

France starting very well....they'll have to keep that up for 80 minutes though.

Oh FFS, I really need to wee and I can't leave the telly yet!

by rodders on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:06 am

Brilliant from Medard there.

by **Ozzy3213** on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:06 am

Conrad Smith nailed Parra hard!!!

by Gatts on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:06 am

black tackler did not release white pen

by Cari on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:07 am

Nice to see Irish, Welsh and English flags draped over the barriers Smile

by maestegmafia on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:07 am

French look up for it...!

by robbo277 on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:07 am

There have been about 5 or 6 times New Zealand could have been penalised for not rolling away. The referee needs to get a handle on that.

by EnglishReign on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:08 am

What a start to this game with the haka! France look up for this one! Here's to a top game!

by Gatts on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:08 am

robbo277 wrote:There have been about 5 or 6 times New Zealand could have been penalised for not rolling away. The referee needs to get a handle on that.

he isn't interested in it clearly

by mystiroakey on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:08 am

was that really offside!

by nathan on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:09 am

robbo277 wrote:There have been about 5 or 6 times New Zealand could have been penalised for not rolling away. The referee needs to get a handle on that.

i've seen it a couple of times too, this is where the captain needs to have a word with the ref.

by Gatts on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:09 am

allez les blancs

by Cari on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:09 am

Nigel Owens is one of the touch judges.... Whistle

Oh dear Weepu not having a good start. They need to watch that because France have a much better kicker in Para.

by Davie on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:10 am

Loved the Haka (and the French response to it)

Wish it had been Kamate though

by rodders on Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:10 am

Divided loyalties here. I've always been a fan of the AB's would love to see them finally lift the trophy.

However I feel inclined to support the French here. It would be great to see another NH winner and they are such big underdogs.