Congrats All Blacks!

[PaarlBok]

Just want to congrats the AB supporters on this board with their win to day. They were the best team by a long way on the day and probably a to big ask for the Wallabies. Also thought Craig Joubert had a very good day in the office and the best in the tournament by a long shot.

I backed the Wallabies in this one , the wrong horse second week in a row and maybe I'll get it third time lucky by backing the All Blacks to take the 2011 WC like they did in 1987.

Best of luck to the All Blacks and hope they'll take it to make us SH supporters proud.

 

[Cutter]

Well done ABs. You were far better and deserving of your victory. Good luck next week. Show the world how rugby should be played.

I will also be pleased to see your "regular cycle" dominance extended to RWC time. No other team respects each test the way you do. Long may it continue.

 

[Bon]

Commiserations Australia. That should have been the final,your guys never wilted and it was only the last ten minutes that I began to relax.
Now go and thump Wales, I'll be cheering for you.

 

[Dan54]

I agree Bon, Wallabies never looked like flagging it, and would like to add how much ABs must of respected their game, when was last time during a WC have we seen team form tunnel to clap off losers, then Wallabies did same for ABs, respect. Also Richie said as the packed down for last scrum he looked up at Genia who just said "well done". I love to see this in rugby

 

[Jets]

Well done New Zealand. You were the best team last night and I doubt any team could have beaten you. Now make sure you come out and show us all how rugby should be played next week. I look forward to being entertained.

 

[TSR]

Congrats to the All Blacks. Simply too much class. Well played and good luck next week.

 

[max11247]

Congrats NZ. Your hunger and passion blew us off the field. We were never in the game.

Good luck next week.

 

[Scotty]

They certainly outwitted us. They knew we would commit to the breakdown early, so they didn't as much as normal yet were still able to recycle ball and then have extra numbers in the backline for at least the first 20 minutes.

Then in the second half they started committing more. Excellent tactical play.

 

[Scarfman]

Actually, I want to congratulate the AB supporters here. Either they are being good sports or are too drunk to type.

I saw a "Rooting for the Wallabies" t-shirt in the crowd last night - I hope they have a positive report of the Kiwis in the stadium and the pubs.

 

[EVERYFWDTHINKTHEYREA6OR7]

The All Blacks won that game through field position. Sure we had a couple of opportunities when we had momentum but the AB's patience in defence also helped them through the game. Well played and good luck next week.

Joubert controlled the game well. By the way Mungo Williams you are playing the wrong game.

Now can the ex pat Kiwi population here come build me a scaffold so i can get over it.

 

[Bullrush]

Actually, I want to congratulate the AB supporters here. Either they are being good sports or are too drunk to type.

I saw a "Rooting for the Wallabies" t-shirt in the crowd last night - I hope they have a positive report of the Kiwis in the stadium and the pubs.

For mine....I know how gut-wrenching it is to see your team fall over.

Most of the guys here are pretty good sports and I'd hate to rub the loss in too much. A little bit....but not too much

I even started feeling sorry for QC (Quade Cooper) last nite - it is just a game after all and he is a human with feelings.....all that booing and shit must start to get to you after a while.

Geeeez........I must be getting old.....

 

[chasmac]

Well done to the All Blacks.
You are all class.
The result in some ways flattered the Wallabies.
We were out gunned in all positions from 1 - 15.
Congratulations on hosting a spectaculr world cup.

 

[antimony]

Well played AB's and congratulations.

For mine that performance was all about speed, execution and desire. 3 areas where they far exceeded the Wallabies.

 

[Jnor]

Just adding my congrats to the ABs and our NZ posters on here. We were outgunned and outclassed everywhere and you thoroughly deserved it, let's see a replay in the real final in 2015

 

[tigerland12]

Well done NZ, you deserve to be in the final and to probably win it........but I still hate you!

 

[RedsHappy]

Well played AB's and congratulations.

For mine that performance was all about speed, execution and desire. 3 areas where they far exceeded the Wallabies.

100+% agree. And to this must be added, high congratulations to the ABs coaching group. They are clearly world-class at the science and art of elite football coaching and player development and selection. They have prepared their team superbly, and have been equally fine at game planning, team culture, and detailed tactical design. They deserve almost as many accolades as the ABs team, IMO.

 

[FiveStarStu]

Well done New Zealand.

You guys were amazing, from the very start of the game I was stunned at the relentless pressure you were putting on us.

The skills you put on offer were just immense.

Now, for God's sake, win the bloody thing so we can all stop putting up with your moaning.

 

[Ash]

Yeah, after that performance I reckon the ABs deserve to be worthy winners. Congratulations to the ABs, definitely. One more game fullas, and best of luck. Will be a tragedy if the ABs lose from here.

I am not too shattered myself - the better team won, and the Wallabies still gutsed it out and didn't disgrace themselves. I actually reckon the Wallaby performance, whilst not being fantastic, was much better than the previous week. Looking forward to both the 3rd v 4th play off and the final in the week to come.

 

[Jumpers]

Great performance and win by the ABs. Lets be positive about the Wannabes and say they are a young team and will learn from this WC experience so you can expect 4 yrs from now the Wannabes will be a much better team. I'm confident the Wannabes have some damn good players coming up and will be difficult for the ABs to beat in the years ahead. And just remember the ABs and Boks will be going thru team changes with players retiring etc! France will be a difficult team for the ABs to beat and both teams have an equal chance of winning the final!

 

[No4918]

Yeah, after that performance I reckon the ABs deserve to be worthy winners. Congratulations to the ABs, definitely. One more game fullas, and best of luck. Will be a tragedy if the ABs lose from here.

I am not too shattered myself - the better team won, and the Wallabies still gutsed it out and didn't disgrace themselves. I actually reckon the Wallaby performance, whilst not being fantastic, was much better than the previous week. Looking forward to both the 3rd v 4th play off and the final in the week to come.

Think that last statement is right on the money. We were totally outplayed but i believe we played well enough to beat any other side in the world last night bar the Boks at their best maybe. If there were justice it would have been the final.

Great game NZ. Totally deserved and i look forward to seeing you win the final by 30.