RWC FINAL - MATCH THREAD

by **Ozzy3213** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 8:34 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 Gibson Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:26 am

I think Tran-Duc is a better option anyway. Could be fortuitous.

by thebluesmancometh Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:26 am

I'm glad it's not just me thinking Joubert is only reffing one side, After the semi I think i've developed a bias against them

by nathan Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:27 am

the ref was even a dummy runner for the kiwi's then! lol

by maestegmafia Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:27 am

Great by Dagg

good defence by france

by **rodders** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:27 am

Super kick from Dagg. France are really on the ropes here.

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:27 am

Thing is if the ref keeps helping NZ everyone will just say they won it by cheating. Is it better to win fairly or not at all?

by Guest Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:28 am

oh poor Parra Sad

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:29 am

Yeah bummer for him to finish his tournament like that. Hope he's all right though.

by Gibson Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:29 am

Brilliant turnover! Allez France.

Damn!

by **rodders** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:29 am

Awesome counter rucking from NZ!

by Gatts Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:29 am

BOLLO0CKS...white counter rucks black NO PEN...JOUBERT YOU ....

by nathan Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:29 am

McCaw laying on his back and being told to leave it, Commentator was saying he was on his feet!!! lol

by thebluesmancometh Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:30 am

Well in their defence NZ have been the team of the tournament, havn't needed any decisions to go their way so far, so unless this is a close run thing it won't matter!

Another NZ pen for contesting the ruck, there wasn't a french hand there surely, Hari just went in past 2 kiwis who were not in the gate!

by **Ozzy3213** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:30 am

The breakdown before that one where Joubert has given the penalty, you had franks in from the side and off his feet, McCaw on the floor on the wrong side using his hands and no penalty given by Joubert.

This is shocking refereeing. Sorry but it is.

by Gatts Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:30 am

Bit of rugby justice there

by mystiroakey Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:30 am

Cari wrote:Thing is if the ref keeps helping NZ everyone will just say they won it by cheating. Is it better to win fairly or not at all?

i doubt it - its better to win. its not the kmiwis fault the ref has been poor first quarter.

omg this weepu character is haveing a shocker lol- france well in this game

by Gibson Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:30 am

La Justice!

by EnglishReign Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:30 am

Come on France, couple pens and it's game on. I want it close and tense!

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:31 am

Weepu...off....nine points gone. God they miss Carter. Even an injured Carter would be better than this!

by maestegmafia Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:31 am

This game is building to be a decent tussle..

As an impartial I hope the French get a foothold...

Looks like they selected the un-kickable balls for this match..

by Gatts Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:31 am

Its not refereeing!

by **rodders** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:31 am

Cari wrote:Thing is if the ref keeps helping NZ everyone will just say they won it by cheating. Is it better to win fairly or not at all?

I agree Cari. NZ are well capable of winning but the referee is killing any chance of a contest. He's penalising France for everything and oblivious to any NZ infringements.

by thebluesmancometh Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:32 am

Are we giving Joubert too much criticism? Is it just a case of SH team playing a SH ref better?!

by Gibson Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:33 am

Knew they should have picked the Irish/French ref Whistle

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:33 am

mystiroakey wrote: its not the kmiwis fault the ref has been poor first quarter.

No, but some will argue he's the reason the ABs won, and thus won unfairly. Unless of course, they score a few tries.

by maestegmafia Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:34 am

This World Cup will be marred more by referees than anything else..

by Gatts Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:34 am

thebluesmancometh wrote:Are we giving Joubert too much criticism? Is it just a case of SH team playing a SH ref better?!

Honestly..its a case of an SH ref playing for an SH team isnt it?

by **rodders** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:34 am

thebluesmancometh wrote:Are we giving Joubert too much criticism? Is it just a case of SH team playing a SH ref better?!

No I don't think so. He's been unbelievably bias IMO.

by Gibson Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:34 am

thebluesmancometh wrote:Are we giving Joubert too much criticism? Is it just a case of SH team playing a SH ref better?!

Not from where Im sitting. Hes made 3 bad decisions.

by nathan Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:35 am

what about the blatant obstruction?

by EnglishReign Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:35 am

Good shout Owens!

by maestegmafia Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:35 am

Though credit to France, they are playing well. Even if they cant get out of their own half...

Trinh-Duc is back on and is making a difference already.

by Gatts Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:35 am

GOOD WELSH LINE JUDGE

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:35 am

ooh Nigel nearly missed a decision there....was he in touch??

by Gibson Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:35 am

Foot in touch. Goodman Nige.

by Davie Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:36 am

I'd rather wait to hear what some of the resident referees here think. This last week alone has shown the number of people posting here who don't know the rules

by thebluesmancometh Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:36 am

Is it me or is every facet of play being allowed by NZ?

The lineout is no contest, too big a gap and scewed throws, the French scrum isn't allowed even though they look like their on top, some iffy forward passes and the kiwi back row allowed to do anything they like at the breakdown, Mccaws doesn't let go in the tackle, he is constantly off his feet, and even playing the ball while on his back!!!

I want to give Joubert the benefit, I like him, and he's been good but for 20 mins the French havn't had a chance!!!

by Gibson Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:36 am

NOW France!

by Gatts Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:36 am

WHITE PEN...JOUBERT

by Gatts Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:37 am

Its blatant now, what have they promised him? 2 black players hands in ruck awarded black scrum

by maestegmafia Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:37 am

Davie wrote:I'd rather wait to hear what some of the resident referees here think. This last week alone has shown the number of people posting here who don't know the rules

Any chance you can join a thread with out trying to wind everyone up ?

by EnglishReign Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:37 am

France need to trust their pretty rugby skills and stop driving! They can't compete at the breeakdown and keep knocking on!

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:37 am

Davie wrote:I'd rather wait to hear what some of the resident referees here think. This last week alone has shown the number of people posting here who don't know the rules

Might be worth posting on the "Ask The Ref" thread?

by nathan Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:38 am

they looked like they both went in at the same time?

by dogtooth Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:38 am

my boys are handing out yellows to the allblacks by the minute.

by Davie Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:38 am

maestegmafia wrote:
Any chance you can join a thread with out trying to wind everyone up ?

I'm not trying to wind anyone up - I'm saying I'd rather listen to qualified referees than some of you lot

by mystiroakey Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:38 am

Cari wrote:
mystiroakey wrote: its not the kmiwis fault the ref has been poor first quarter.

No, but some will argue he's the reason the ABs won, and thus won unfairly. Unless of course, they score a few tries.

people argue, they whinge at the best of times, you can win in the best possible way and still isnt enough- we are not even half way through the game]- lets worry about whats at hand first- most of time reffing can even it self out- lets wait and see, secondly the kiwis are gonna get a roasting half time, they could run this game away second half. I actually hope they wont which i am amazed to say but all the same.

allez les blues

by Gibson Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:38 am

Need MBTGOG or Stag. Penfro is at the game.

by Gatts Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:38 am

maestegmafia wrote:
Davie wrote:I'd rather wait to hear what some of the resident referees here think. This last week alone has shown the number of people posting here who don't know the rules

Any chance you can join a thread with out trying to wind everyone up ?

Ha, you dont need to be a ref to see what is going on here, if you do then buy a rule book and read it...do it now and you might be ready for 2105 but don't hurry back Very Happy

by thebluesmancometh Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:39 am

Me too Davie, everyone calls bloody murder but just don't know the actual directives, although i'm clearly one who thinks this isn't totally neutral so far, just think Joubert is allowing NZ too much SH allowance at the minute

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