Wow Wales might actually edge this. The Boks' kicking from open play has been dodgy right.
Rugby World Cup 2015 | Reminiscing Thread
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I know it's only half time but so much for this Southern Hemisphere dominance so many like to talk about.
The gap has definitely been closing over the past couple of years, it seems. Tonight's game between France and NZ should be fascinating.
Well really it's the All Blacks' dominance, and that's the hemisphere they are in. But I'd love it if France could stuff them, again.
Biggar 
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Wales have done well though. SA are offering absolutely nothing going forward.
Wales look to have the measure of their forwards too, they've come very close to choke tackles at times.
Warburton
The moment I post it, SA turn it on a bit..
Not really. Southern Hemisphere have won 6/7 world cups. SA are probably the weakest Southern Hemisphere team with Wales being the strongest atm. The fact that it's so close just shows that the Southern Hemisphere are still clearly stronger.
Pollard drop goal
Wales' discipline will let them down here. all the penalties are within kicking range.
Well, if you're going to call Wales the best NH team (disputable), you'd have to take into account how many of their huge players are missing and they're still hanging on in this tournament.
I'd say the Irish are the strongest for the north right. And I meant the past 4 years or so, not the history of world rugby etc. While it's clear that the southern hemisphere is still better overall, the gap is getting smaller every world cup in my opinion.
Another Wales injury
Of all the people to incorrectly tackle, 2.04m Eben Eztebeth isn't the one you want to do it on.
You're totally right. They always seem to double up in the SA big boys.
Wales are not the best northern team. Also they have a tonne of injuries.
Great try
Dan Biggar's face. He was disputing the concussion call but he wouldn't have done anything there.
I don't want to see Biggar's pre-kick routine anymore so I'm happy.
Wales look knackered
Wales have been useless at the attacking rucks/breakdowns all day just not getting enough men in.
It was a good run considering all the injuries and setbacks
Good effort by Wales but the better team won. Pollard's wayward boot kept it interesting.
SA were excellent in the second half, definitely deserved to win.
Wales' injuries were always to catch up, heroic effort all tournament from them.
Better team won on the day.. always felt the Welsh were punching above their weight for most of the game.
This is not a great SA side, had they lost today, Meyer would have been fired and nobody would have been surprised. Its was 6 defeats in 9 after the Japan game, so they were there for the taking.
The return of Morne Steyn, he is made for knockout rugby. A kicking machine.
Great second half (all I saw) even more disappointed that England didn't go for the draw against the Taffs now, would have been enough to keep us part of the party.
From what I saw the best team won (unbelievable that Habana's still right in the middle there) but Wales can be extremely proud after all the problems they've had – they certainly showed us what it means to really want something!
From what I saw the best team won (unbelievable that Habana's still right in the middle there) but Wales can be extremely proud after all the problems they've had – they certainly showed us what it means to really want something!
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South Africa have lost their captain ,injuries are part and parcel of the game. Wales are a good side, they just cant seem to push over the line against the SH teams, especially against Australia.
New Zealand - France should be good too.
Yeah, we can't afford missing those kicking points. NZ will not give us any points so those kicking points are vital.
Hope France get payback for the 2011 final
France have to believe they can win. Go out there from the onset and give everything. Leave everything on the field.
Any updates on French player mutiny? Just realised, if this is true, who picked the team? Bastereau out and also Parra in.
Bastereau out and also Parra in.@JPRouve Do you believe?
He should have been sacked ages agoAny updates on French player mutiny? Just realised, if this is true, who picked the team?
No I don't believe, the team is way too undisciplined.