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 Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:56 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 23 Oct 2011, 9:56 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 23 Oct 2011, 9:58 am

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

Ha, i try my best laughing

by Mad for Chelsea Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:58 am

Allez les Bleus !

by thebluesmancometh Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:58 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 23 Oct 2011, 9:59 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 23 Oct 2011, 9:59 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 23 Oct 2011, 9:59 am

Mad for Chelsea wrote:Allez les Bleus !

Blancs

by Gibson Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:00 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 23 Oct 2011, 10:00 am

i hope jubert is slightly less bent in this half.

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:00 am

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

by majesticimperialman Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:00 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 23 Oct 2011, 10:01 am

AT LAST BUT HE THOUGHT ABOUT IT

by majesticimperialman Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:01 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 23 Oct 2011, 10:02 am

Someone had a word.

by Gatts Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:02 am

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

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:02 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 23 Oct 2011, 10:03 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 23 Oct 2011, 10:03 am

France get a penalty. Gosh.

Missed.

Hmm.

by Guest Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:03 am

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

by Guest Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:03 am

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

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:04 am

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

by Gibson Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:04 am

High from Woodcock.,

by thebluesmancometh Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:05 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 23 Oct 2011, 10:05 am

Schitt! Correct decision tho.

by EnglishReign Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:05 am

Get stuffed Donald! Weepu is my fantasy kicker!

by ME-109 Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:06 am

Unbelievable from joubert.

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:06 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 23 Oct 2011, 10:06 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 23 Oct 2011, 10:07 am

GAME ON!!!!

by maestegmafia Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:07 am

c'mon france

by MK Blue Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:07 am

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

by EnglishReign Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:07 am

Go on Thierry!!!!

by Guest Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:07 am

aaaaaah so close, go France!!!

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

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:07 am

Try for France - just!

by **LondonTiger** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:07 am

YEEEEESSSSS -- Game on.

by Gatts Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:07 am

OOH LA FECKING LA

by MK Blue Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:08 am

Great try by Les Blancs/Bleus

by Gibson Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:08 am

Le TRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRY! Yahoo

by maestegmafia Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:08 am

Dausitoir under the posts brilliant...!

now we have a game

by Mad for Chelsea Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:08 am

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

by dogtooth Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:08 am

by MK Blue Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:08 am

Now we've got a cup tie!!

by thebluesmancometh Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:08 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 23 Oct 2011, 10:09 am

Now we've a WC final!

by ME-109 Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:09 am

Yessssssssssss go on the dark destroyer...

Same as the qf in 07

by Cowshot Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:09 am

Allez les Bleus!

by Hound_of_Harrow Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:09 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 23 Oct 2011, 10:09 am

7-8 to NZ

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 10:09 am

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

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