RWC FINAL - MATCH THREAD

by **Ozzy3213** Sun Oct 23, 2011 7:34 am

First topic message reminder :

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 Sun Oct 23, 2011 8:56 am

Gibson wrote:Fact is, AB's are nervy. France need the 1st score in the 2nd half. Then we will see a game.

True. Whoever scores in the first ten minutes in the second half will boss it. They need that psychological advantage. I wonder if someone else will take over kicking duties from Weepu - I notice Daag was doing a bit (badly).

by screamingaddabs Sun Oct 23, 2011 8:56 am

A proper tense final so far. Enjoying it. Yes some decisions have gone against the French but they're still in it. The decisions might even out next half for all we know.

by Guest Sun Oct 23, 2011 8:58 am

Hound_of_Harrow wrote:That's very 'diplomatic' dreamer.

Ha, i try my best laughing

by Mad for Chelsea Sun Oct 23, 2011 8:58 am

Allez les Bleus !

by thebluesmancometh Sun Oct 23, 2011 8:58 am

Although i'm slating Joubert I can honestly say I don't mind who wins, if NZ win they are deserved winners on their form over the last 12 - 24 months, and if France win it'll be baffling but will highlight the inability of refs at this world cup, similar to England making the 2007 final highlighted psychological factors, and the emphasis on mindset in the knockout stages, something France got right and Wales got wrong I might add, you don't go into games trying to win, you try not to lose or make mistakes!!!

My point is as a neutral i'm dying for Joubert to give the French the half dozen penalties they deserve, and give us a clean and open contest in every phacet!

by nathan Sun Oct 23, 2011 8:59 am

screamingaddabs wrote:A proper tense final so far. Enjoying it. Yes some decisions have gone against the French but they're still in it. The decisions might even out next half for all we know.

if thats the case and franch win, we'll be hearing about it for the next 4 years!

by majesticimperialman Sun Oct 23, 2011 8:59 am

Well, Not quite the high scoring game that every body has been talking about.

Is another All Black upset on the cards?

Did McCaw knee Para in the head deliberately?

Lets hope the second half is as exciting as the first half.

by Gatts Sun Oct 23, 2011 8:59 am

Mad for Chelsea wrote:Allez les Bleus !

Blancs

by Gibson Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:00 am

thebluesmancometh wrote:Although i'm slating Joubert I can honestly say I don't mind who wins, if NZ win they are deserved winners on their form over the last 12 - 24 months, and if France win it'll be baffling but will highlight the inability of refs at this world cup, similar to England making the 2007 final highlighted psychological factors, and the emphasis on mindset in the knockout stages, something France got right and Wales got wrong I might add, you don't go into games trying to win, you try not to lose or make mistakes!!!

My point is as a neutral i'm dying for Joubert to give the French the half dozen penalties they deserve, and give us a clean and open contest in every phacet!

Well said. guinness

by dogtooth Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:00 am

i hope jubert is slightly less bent in this half.

by Cari Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:00 am

Ha! The commentator just said this match is live on five channels over in NZ. No pressure then.

by majesticimperialman Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:00 am

Well, Not quite the high scoring game that every body has been talking about.

Is another All Black upset on the cards?

Did McCaw knee Para in the head deliberately?

Lets hope the second half is as exciting as the first half.

by Gatts Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:01 am

AT LAST BUT HE THOUGHT ABOUT IT

by majesticimperialman Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:01 am

Well, Not quite the high scoring game that every body has been talking about.

Is another All Black upset on the cards?

Did McCaw knee Para in the head deliberately?

Lets hope the second half is as exciting as the first half.

by Gibson Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:02 am

Someone had a word.

by Gatts Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:02 am

Has Richie ever been pinged at a ruck before...looked shocked

by Cari Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:02 am

I hope the referee isn't going to go the other way and start pinging NZ all the time....he needs to be neutral.

Oh dear. French penalty missed.

by thebluesmancometh Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:03 am

For me that was a nothing call, it was a 50/50 ball. Maybe he is gonna try to make up...

by Hound_of_Harrow Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:03 am

France get a penalty. Gosh.

Missed.

Hmm.

by Guest Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:03 am

oooh Dimitri, not like him to miss. Wonder if his thigh is still playing him up.

by Guest Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:03 am

how has he not pinged him for a high tackle!?

by Cari Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:04 am

Excellent play by Trinh-Duc but Joubert let's another high tackle go...

by Gibson Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:04 am

High from Woodcock.,

by thebluesmancometh Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:05 am

Are we missing the big picture here? The one defining factor of this world cup has to be the worst ball in the history of the game!

Watching the Dragons Wasps last night there were penalties from the touchlines, drop goals from 30 yards and 22 to 22 kicks, from both sides!

by Gibson Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:05 am

Schitt! Correct decision tho.

by EnglishReign Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:05 am

Get stuffed Donald! Weepu is my fantasy kicker!

by ME-109 Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:06 am

Unbelievable from joubert.

by Cari Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:06 am

Oh dear, France give away a penalty right in front of the posts. Massive pressure on Donald - his first AB kick in a world cup final. No pressure....

oooooh and he just gets it! clap

by Mad for Chelsea Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:06 am

I'm really disappointed with Joubert so far. Lets Woodcock basically try to take off FTD's head there, and then pings the French for not rolling away in the first micro-second, something he seems to have let NZ take hours to do...

by Cari Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:07 am

GAME ON!!!!

by maestegmafia Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:07 am

c'mon france

by MK Blue Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:07 am

Joubert having a mare but credit to Donald for slotting the pen...

by EnglishReign Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:07 am

Go on Thierry!!!!

by Guest Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:07 am

aaaaaah so close, go France!!!

Dusatoir!!!!!!!!!! Oh he's my faveourite and everything!!!!!

by Cari Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:07 am

Try for France - just!

by **LondonTiger** Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:07 am

YEEEEESSSSS -- Game on.

by Gatts Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:07 am

OOH LA FECKING LA

by MK Blue Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:08 am

Great try by Les Blancs/Bleus

by Gibson Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:08 am

Le TRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRY! Yahoo

by maestegmafia Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:08 am

Dausitoir under the posts brilliant...!

now we have a game

by Mad for Chelsea Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:08 am

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

by dogtooth Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:08 am

by MK Blue Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:08 am

Now we've got a cup tie!!

by thebluesmancometh Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:08 am

Did you see that kick from Donald too, clearly caught the Tee and sliced it, mind you it's better to scuff this ball!!!

by WillyGilly Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:09 am

Now we've a WC final!

by ME-109 Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:09 am

Yessssssssssss go on the dark destroyer...

Same as the qf in 07

by Cowshot Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:09 am

Allez les Bleus!

by Hound_of_Harrow Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:09 am

I was surprised that Parra's injury wasn't analysed at h/t. I wonder why not.

Try time. Game on.

by maestegmafia Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:09 am

7-8 to NZ

by Cari Sun Oct 23, 2011 9:09 am

Trinh-Duc to convert....one point in this RWC final!!! Shocked

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