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Setanta sports had the coverageSounds like it was a cracker. Are fox showing a replay?
Setanta sports had the coverageSounds like it was a cracker. Are fox showing a replay?
I know. Just thought go might replay delayedSetanta sports had the coverage
Stay calm. It'll be up on ttrugbyvids before the day is outBloody Setanta! I wanted to watch this game. Christ I already fork the bucks out for foxtel . Kinda glad I didnt see it given I would have been pulling my hair out.
Truly would have loved the "land of my ancestors" get up against the ABs. From what I've seen of the highlights on fox the try from Franks was a combo of good option taking from Franks but also not much defence from the Irish at the ruck. I'm imagining for that try the AB's were on a roll in attack & Ireland hadnt realigned (correct me if I'm wrong). Felt for Sexton & his missed kick. I know the AB's are good at finding a way to win & credit to them for having that ability but to me it sounds more like the Irish blew it.
Thought Cruden was pretty average, Man on the Match for me was Kieran Reid.
Nonu was amazing in terms of getting himself in the right position unfortunately though ended up dropping the ball almost every time.
Haven't seen it and without wishing to rain on the ABs or Ireland's parade in any way this lends a little perspective to the wallabies victory the week before and the fatigue factor for them, having played the lions mid year.
Sounds like a cracker but I guess I'll never know.
Thought Cruden was pretty average, Man on the Match for me was Kieran Reid.
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If they both top their pools they will meet in the semi.That is very high praise from a Welshman, and your mob know what a good footy team looks like.
That being said, I wouldn't write the Saffers off just yet. They are building well.
RWC 2015 Final is shaping up to be Saffers v The Darkness. If both play like they did at Ellis Park earlier this year, it will be a truly memorable occasion.
Also want to raise one more point: the All Blacks were no doubt fatigued from the long grueling season, but have the NH teams, specifically England, France, and to a lesser extent, Ireland now got the formula to really challenge the Kiwis? It seems like England has had, or nearly had success in 2012 and 2013; France in 2011, 2013 first June test, Autumn test; and Ireland, 2012 in the second June test, and now.
Must feel for Sexton; he had the chance to make history with that penalty kick in the 76th minute, and no doubt will be gutted.