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 mystiroakey Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:10 am

france are bossing them lol

by Portnoy Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:10 am

Some excellent groundwork from the French.

by maestegmafia Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:11 am

I don't understand why they French were not allowed to wear Blue Shirts?

by Cowshot Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:11 am

France with a bit of promise but went nowhere in the end.

by Gatts Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:11 am

Cruden just got knocked back to middle Ages

by **rodders** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:11 am

Great kick from Nonu.

by Davie Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:12 am

maestegmafia wrote:I don't understand why they French were not allowed to wear Blue Shirts?

They were allowed to. They chose not to so that ABs could wear black

by EnglishReign Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:12 am

roddersm wrote: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.

You aren't alone mate.

by Gatts Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:13 am

This is a different france that lost to tonga, lost to Nz, were pushed by japan, beat england and suffocated wales

by **rodders** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:13 am

Wow even better kick from Rougerie!

by Gibson Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:14 am

Mon France! Mon the 6-N! They have started really well here. No fear.

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:14 am

I think the French shirts are very dark blue, so perhaps the French opted for the white so that they ABs could wear black, and thus avoid confusion?

by mystiroakey Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:14 am

i personally dont see blue and black clashing anyway- both should wear there own strip.

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:14 am

Para coming off already. Nasty hit on him...McCaw's knee into his head!?

by Gibson Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:15 am

McAw off!

by mystiroakey Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:16 am

they are wannabe english - and they even have what almost looks like a rose on there shirt- pffft

by Gatts Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:16 am

apparently a french speaking ref not needed this week, france spent the week in english crammer

by maestegmafia Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:16 am

Trinh-Duc on for Parra...

by **rodders** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:16 am

Parra punched in the chops by the great man?

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:16 am

Now Gibbo, when have you ever seen McCaw sent off?! Very Happy

by **Ozzy3213** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:16 am

I wonder if the citing commisioner will be looking at that knee in the head by McCaw

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:17 am

Heaslip got a red card for kneeing McCaw once....just sayin'....

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:17 am

Too easy try for Woodcock!

by maestegmafia Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:18 am

Try Woodcock through the line out un opposed

what are the odds on that one...

could have been worth a fiver

by Gibson Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:18 am

Ah that could be the start of it now. Hold tight France!

by **rodders** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:18 am

Woodcock try! Soft defence there.

by **Ozzy3213** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:18 am

Now we will see what France are made of.

by Gatts Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:19 am

Gibson wrote:Ah thats could be the start of it now. Hold tight France!

next 10 crucial, if they carry on as they were and scoe next game on, if not, merde etc

by mystiroakey Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:19 am

weepu keeping france in this thing

by Gibson Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:19 am

Wooo Weepu not on his kicking game.

Alllez!

by Guest Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:20 am

missed kicks, could they cost NZ??

by maestegmafia Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:20 am

Ozzy3213 wrote:I wonder if the citing commisioner will be looking at that knee in the head by McCaw

Citing commissioners actually can't physically see McCaw, allegedly they are not even sure if he exists and often query why the AB's are only playing with 14 men and are retiring the 7 shirt...!

by **rodders** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:20 am

Brilliant from Dusitoir there! Surely obstruction by NZ?

by maestegmafia Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:21 am

Parra back on for Trinh Duc...!

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:21 am

Parra back on!? Shocked

Must've been a "blood" sub.

Dreamer - I think they will at this rate. They should be 11 up now.

by Gatts Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:21 am

now that is somethin to see, a french lineout maul being lost

by **rodders** Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:22 am

France need some points asap!

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

Jeebus the ref is giving everything to the ABs!

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

Joubert only reffing one team here. very poor so far.

by nathan Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:23 am

the lineout was clearly not straight!!

by Gatts Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:23 am

flanker drives him down.oldest trick in the front row

by thebluesmancometh Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:23 am

Weepu is average, he has 1 good game v Argentina and makes the player of the year list on what must be his club form cos he's been in and out of the AB side! I don't get it, I'd have Youngs over him all day long, and possibly Phillips.

Also is it me or are NZ getting the rub of Jouberts green, Mccaw never let go of Dussatoir until the whistle went, making Weepu's jackle null in void!!!

And theyre offside at every kick, and making contact with the FB before the ball drops, now Poux gets the better of Woodcock and is penalised!!!

by EnglishReign Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:24 am

Hmm. Joubert has had a good WC, but he needs to remain neutral here.

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:24 am

I'm glad Wales didn't make it to the final with this ref!

by Guest Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:25 am

oh Joubert....you've been so good, don;'t let yourself down now!

by GunsGerms Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:25 am

Ref is determined to help NZ.

by mystiroakey Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:25 am

cant beklieve i am saying tis- but i want france to win.

the reffing seems suspect allready.

by Gibson Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:25 am

3 decisions have gone against France already. The World is watching Joubert.

by Cari Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:26 am

Parra has to come off for good I'm afraid. He could have a nasty head injury.

by nathan Sun 23 Oct 2011, 9:26 am

leinsterbaby wrote:Ref is determined to help NZ.

i know what you mean, the sad thing is that NZ don't need it!

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