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What a game , both sides were fantastic . Its a shame one of them had to go home at this stage.Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
I have a feeling the All Blacks will have a strong say when it comes to the final.
The semi finals wont have the same competitive edge as some of the quarters when you have Argentina, England or Fiji gone through and Ireland heading home. Same when South Africa or France are dismissed tonight.
As I'm not really a big follower, it's the first match in this tournament that I've sat down and watched from start to finish. I found it enthralling, and almost a different sport from the odds and sods I've seen from other matches. Those last few minutes of NZ defence were incredible. As everyone has said, such a pity that one of these sides had to go out at this stage.
That massive phase from Ireland at the end was almost a game within a game. I think it will be analysed by coaches for years to come. Ireland were almost kiwi esque in the way they just kept recycling.
Think New Zealand had decided to be passive and not give away a penalty, but must have been questioning that decision as Ireland got inside the 22. If Ireland had replaced Sexton I do wonder if they may have had a more positive result at the end mind. His contributions to that end phase were a succession of momentum killing stutters. May have found the opening if Crowley was out there. Keeping a 38 year old out for the full 80 speaks more about his ego than anything else.
So strange the way the tournament has fallen though. The semi finals are giving every impression they could be complete mismatches.
Fiji did so well to get back to even. Then seemed scared to take a risk right at the end. They've played bloody well to be fair to them mind.
Farrell is a joke. Played better than he normally does. Then completely ruins it with an intentional knock on when Fiji were going backwards into their own 22. That decision deserved to lose a game, I'm gutted it didnt
Fair play to England for reaching the semi finals - they’re getting better through the tournament although they haven’t played a decent team yet. Tonight’s result will be interesting. If SA win then I’d expect them to smash England in the semi, but up against the French, even with home advantage, I think England could pull off a result.
Shows how opinions can differ I think France beat England by 25+ but England could give S Africa a close run game
Aa an England supporters any chance we can hand back the win to Fiji?
Based on this first 20 minutes , outside of one of those days, it is an absolute drubbing.
Now this is Rugby
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France v South Africa: absolutely riveting. This could make for a fantastic final in itself.
That first half was like the first round in the Hagler - Hearns fight. Breathtaking !!!
Handbags. Not a decent punch in sight.
Unbelievable game. Think every player who played that game(with the exception of faf) should feel immensely proud. I thought yesterday's game was fantastic, but this was a game for the ages !
I think we're in for an unbelievable final. Southern Hemisphere win yet again.
That was something else .I am not a rugby person but I just watched sporting excellence from two teams. It will take something unbelievable for Argentina and England to get past the semis.
Only bloody missed it due to the poxy football being on, Wales beating Croatia
I think most see this as the scenario cum next week but...
I didn't see the game but unfancied and unconvincing England are only one mistake/bad decision away from getting to the final and then the unthinkable shirley couldn't happen!
Could it??
I felt quite guilty. Rugby on the tv, football on the phone with sound offOnly bloody missed it due to the poxy football being on, Wales beating Croatia
Can't rule it out but I struggle to see them getting close to NZ, even if they manage to get through a bruising encounter with the boks.I think most see this as the scenario cum next week but...
I didn't see the game but unfancied and unconvincing England are only one mistake/bad decision away from getting to the final and then the unthinkable shirley couldn't happen!
Could it??
🙏
Just imagine, another 30 knights of the realm
As was highlighted by the rugby commentators last night, England are now the only unbeaten team left in the tournament but I would love them to get smashed by the Boks. Here's hoping.
I can't even see the All Blacks getting anywhere near the Boks if South Africa produce another performance like last night.
I'm not sure about your last paragraph. I'd love to see South Africa win but I think it could go either way. Both had brutal quarter final matches and I wonder how much those might have taken out of both teams.
As you bloody well should have
Matt Dawson has stated that the gap between England and the top teams at the World Cup has definitely narrowed since the tournament has progressed. Wow, now that's what I call rose-tinted spectacles !
If anything, it's only emphasised the yawning gap between the top 4 sides and the rest, England included. On any given day they are each capable of beating one another but as for an also-ran spoiling their party, forget it. It ain't going to happen any time soon.
embarrassing that we went out to that side
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