RWC 2015 Final - Australia v New Zealand, Twickenham, Sunday 1 November, 3:00 AEDT
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The AB's deserved their win, but I was disappointed in Owens. I thought he was very average and couldn't believe the forward pass that didn't get called back. Someone said he asked Barnes whether it was forward, which for me is a cop out. It was one of the most blatantly forward passes I can recall, so he should have called it.
It's sad that reffing decisions become such a talking point.
It's sad that reffing decisions become such a talking point.
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Tim Horan (67)
What a fitting end to arguably the two best players rugby have ever seen. Dan Carter and Richie McCaw, enjoy your victory, you deserved it.
Australia can hold their heads up high, what an amazing effort.
Let's hope that the incredible fairy tale of the past decade for the All Blacks is drawing to a close and we're about to see the emergence of a new 'golden' age. Bring on the Bled I say.
Australia can hold their heads up high, what an amazing effort.
Let's hope that the incredible fairy tale of the past decade for the All Blacks is drawing to a close and we're about to see the emergence of a new 'golden' age. Bring on the Bled I say.
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Particularly as Barnes is unlikely to ever call a forward pass against the ABs ever again in his career
I think looking at a ref's performance after a RWC final is a bit churlish. We weren't good enough. The coach said it. The captain said it.
Grant NZ
Bill Watson (15)
Ireland v Wales in the 6N a few years ago would be the most obvious.
They comment on reffing decisions all the time - POB on Dickinson, POB saying the ref got it wrong not carding Woodcock, the Bismarck card decision, the Drew Mitchell card decision in 2010....
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
Yeah but were they cards or 50/50s? Clarifying card/non cards is different because they are disciplinary issues.
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Grant NZ
Bill Watson (15)
The Ireland Wales one wasn't a card.
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/mar/15/six-nations-irb-apologises-ireland-wales
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
OK so there's one precedent. But I'd argue that was a clear fuck up, not a 50/50.
Anyway, well done to your boys, I don't think anyone would disagree that the best two sides made the final. We fell asleep in the Scotland game, that was more telling than jouberts call. If you'd ended up beating Scotland or Argentina in the final it wouldn't have felt as good I'm sure!
Bring on 2016
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Fuck I just cant keep my mouth shut, being on the piss for 7 hours now and the ice hockey teams sauna-evening just kicked in so spirits are the game from now on.
I think the All Blacks are very deserving winners, but the Wallabies did show some pieces in their shield that have been unbroken before, for example they scored 14 points with a man advantage, has anyone ever been able to even scores with a man advantage against the All Blacks?
Aaron Smith? Yes the number nine for the men in black, why is he not on the short list for POTY? Look at the man, even with the mustache the man is everywhere, giving quick ball from the base, covering in defence etc.. fuck it.
Im still very proud of the Wallabies, I always knew they would make it far in this tournament with whom ever as the HC but Cheika really upped my hopes.
That all being said, I think we really had a chance there today, it was just about the best 30 players on the field in the world, of course argyably. But we didnt do any favours to ourselves on the first half and on the second it seemed we just lost hope for abit and pushed it at the critical moments.
Anyway it was as close as I ever was hoping and I bited my nails off and hopefully I can rewatch it tomorrow sober.
I think the All Blacks are very deserving winners, but the Wallabies did show some pieces in their shield that have been unbroken before, for example they scored 14 points with a man advantage, has anyone ever been able to even scores with a man advantage against the All Blacks?
Aaron Smith? Yes the number nine for the men in black, why is he not on the short list for POTY? Look at the man, even with the mustache the man is everywhere, giving quick ball from the base, covering in defence etc.. fuck it.
Im still very proud of the Wallabies, I always knew they would make it far in this tournament with whom ever as the HC but Cheika really upped my hopes.
That all being said, I think we really had a chance there today, it was just about the best 30 players on the field in the world, of course argyably. But we didnt do any favours to ourselves on the first half and on the second it seemed we just lost hope for abit and pushed it at the critical moments.
Anyway it was as close as I ever was hoping and I bited my nails off and hopefully I can rewatch it tomorrow sober.
34-17 looks close to a blow out. For me it did not reflect the game. I also stated the AB's deserved their win, but I think they were assisted by poor reffing decisions.
KOB1987
John Eales (66)
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Billy Sheehan (19)
Yep. NZ too strong but helped along by a few poor ref decisions. I still don't understand all the love for Owens.
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Grant NZ
Bill Watson (15)
You'll need to show some stills with the ball still in the ruck to actually show he's offiside. Not saying he wasn't, but those don't prove it.
Pfitzy
Nathan Sharpe (72)
How about a penalty, right in front, nearly 40 out, for this?
Advantage apparently expired when we got out wide to the 22.
Consistency is all I ask.
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John Eales (66)
Yes I agree, that's why I'd like to see another angle. All the lead up footage is close ups of the ruck and you can't see SBW, but he needs to be fucking quick to get there!
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