RWC FINAL - MATCH THREAD

by **Ozzy3213** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 6:34 pm

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 23 Oct 2011, 6:39 pm

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 Sun 23 Oct 2011, 6:41 pm

lets get it on.

my prediction 41-6 to the kiwis

by Portnoy Sun 23 Oct 2011, 6:43 pm

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

Mais:

Allez les bleus
Allez les bleus
Allez...

by mystiroakey Sun 23 Oct 2011, 6:44 pm

betfair odds are looking towards a 27 10 scoreline

by **Ozzy3213** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 6:44 pm

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

by maestegmafia Sun 23 Oct 2011, 6:46 pm

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 Sun 23 Oct 2011, 6:47 pm

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

by Portnoy Sun 23 Oct 2011, 6:48 pm

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 Sun 23 Oct 2011, 6:52 pm

is anyone backing france to win?

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

by **Ozzy3213** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 6:53 pm

Here we go, they are in the tunnel!

by dogtooth Sun 23 Oct 2011, 6:55 pm

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 Sun 23 Oct 2011, 6:55 pm

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

The atmosphere looks immense there!

by **Ozzy3213** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 6:55 pm

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** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 6:55 pm

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** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 6:56 pm

In twitter news....

Rapper Snoop Dogg is backing the All Blacks! Wink

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 6:56 pm

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

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 6:57 pm

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

by Cowshot Sun 23 Oct 2011, 6:58 pm

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 Sun 23 Oct 2011, 6:58 pm

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** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 6:59 pm

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 Sun 23 Oct 2011, 6:59 pm

Hakatime!

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:00 pm

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

by Gatts Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:00 pm

Men holding hands...never a good sign

by Cowshot Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:00 pm

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

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:00 pm

Good response France!!

by maestegmafia Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:00 pm

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 Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:00 pm

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** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:01 pm

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

Game on!!!!!

by Sgt_Pooly Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:02 pm

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

by **rodders** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:02 pm

Wow a spine tingling anthem from NZ there.

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

by majesticimperialman Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:03 pm

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

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:04 pm

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

by mystiroakey Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:04 pm

the french wearing white. they shouoldnt be allowed

by **rodders** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:04 pm

Good start from France.

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:05 pm

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** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:06 pm

Brilliant from Medard there.

by **Ozzy3213** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:06 pm

Conrad Smith nailed Parra hard!!!

by Gatts Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:06 pm

black tackler did not release white pen

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:07 pm

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

by maestegmafia Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:07 pm

French look up for it...!

by robbo277 Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:07 pm

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 Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:08 pm

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

by Gatts Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:08 pm

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 Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:08 pm

was that really offside!

by nathan Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:09 pm

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 Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:09 pm

allez les blancs

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:09 pm

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 Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:10 pm

Loved the Haka (and the French response to it)

Wish it had been Kamate though

by **rodders** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 7:10 pm

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.

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