I'm not nervous. I think we'll likely lose.
But I can't avoid thinking "Imagine if we won...."
But I can't avoid thinking "Imagine if we won...."
Rugby World Cup 2015 | Reminiscing Thread
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Argentina vs Australia
Kinda want Argentina to do it to show that Ireland weren't totally useless 
Maradona smashing down a pint - easy to see why he's more popular than Messi.No sympathy for the Argentinian lad there after Tommy Bowe got put out for 9 months by a crude tackle. Deserved yellow.
its easy to see from today's match they really targeted us last week, they have no answers today.
Why would you do something so stupid to get a yellow? Is it adrenaline?
Same as we targetted the French though, as it transpired. We peaked too early. This is a pretty good level for Arg so they'll prob be happy peaking here today.
Edit: And also, importantly, the French massively targetted us.
You could also add in the history between us and the argies as well
Not over yet. They've resisted Aus running up a cricket score that they'd have to come back from as Arg did against Ireland. One penalty more before the break and it's a one score game.
In the second try, was it a knock on by Cordero? I mean he didn't touch the ball with the hands.
And in the end we had a good chance, and the ref called a knock on again, but it was going backwards.
Did the ref make mistakes or he was ok?
And in the end we had a good chance, and the ref called a knock on again, but it was going backwards.
Did the ref make mistakes or he was ok?
To be honest, I don't know about the second one. It didn't seem to go forward off anyone.
You'd just wonder where enough points are going to come from for Argentina - again mirroring the QF with positions swapped. They're doing well to keep in touch but not sure they'll get the tries today.
Get up field and knock it on every time and just destroy that scrum like they are doing and pop over the resulting penalties
Adam Two-Dads! Has more tries than Dads!
Well this has done nothing for my bitterness over last Sunday.
Nigel Owens will be confirmed as the referee in the coming days if not today. Outside of Australia, the only time the Wallabies have won with Nigel Owens in charge was November 11, 2006. The win with Owens refereeing in the 2011 RWC vs USA doesn't really count. New Zealand hasn't lost with him on their side in 6 years.
Nice to see Nigel Owens getting the nod. He's the best referee in the discipline.
Back to yesterday's match between Australia and Argentina, I must say that I wasn't particularly impressed by the Wallabies. For the number of errors the Argentines made, you would expect more points to be scored by Australia and more than just a few players scoring points. My verdict for the final is that New Zealand should end up well on top if trends from both teams in recent performances are any indicative of what to expect from both teams in the final. The All-Blacks are a very balanced side and they are more than capable enough to hurt any team from any of the 15 players who are put out there.
Back to yesterday's match between Australia and Argentina, I must say that I wasn't particularly impressed by the Wallabies. For the number of errors the Argentines made, you would expect more points to be scored by Australia and more than just a few players scoring points. My verdict for the final is that New Zealand should end up well on top if trends from both teams in recent performances are any indicative of what to expect from both teams in the final. The All-Blacks are a very balanced side and they are more than capable enough to hurt any team from any of the 15 players who are put out there.
Yeah he's a good referee. I like him.
Just watched a repeat of the 2007 final (still can't bring myself to watch the 2011 final). Feck me, England were so limited and predictable South Africa didn't have to do anything special to win that final.
Bizarre/unfortunate? What's in the BBC report doesn't sound like anything they'd need to change after the leak.
Argentina vs SA
Why is Habana coming off? 
Prediction time: a few less chips on Kiwi shoulders regarding Australia, as deep down, being objective, taking all the emotion out of it, the All Cheats to win by 8 points.
Judging by all your comments in this thread if there is anyone with a chip on their shoulder its you. Its got to the point where its really cringe inducing to see what you post.
I think the Aussies could win this, their improvement and quality over the last year has been really impressive. One of the key things in any sport is if a team is on the up, standing still or sliding, The Aussies are on the upward part of the curve, so much talent right now all coming in to form.
I lose all rational thoughts when it comes to the All Blacks I have to admit. Every other team I can live with it's just the All Blacks that get under my skin. They're the only team in the world I can't stand.
If Australia are to win, they're going to have to take it to the All Blacks and really attack them. Over the last two years, they've had a draw, a one point loss and a win in Australia, bookended by thrashings at Eden Park. Wallabies need at least three tries to win this, despite their excellent defence. Stopping New Zealand's midfield as best as possible will be key.
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Ha well thats fair enough, you know you do it. Then keep at it, I will find it entertaining in a good way and not the way I did view it. Cheers
Remember as well that Foley's kicking has not been good enough. Seeing the crazy amount of penalties the AB's have been giving up, the Aussies may live to regret that.
His kicking in the pool stages was fine. Against England and Wales, he was pretty accurate. Goal kicking vs Scotland was terribly inaccurate, in a very loose team performance. I believe he only missed one last week. Carter is pretty accurate when it comes to kicking at goal, Foley will need to be accurate tonight.
I was googling this morn and what I hadn't realised when I wrote that is that he's had kicking problems at club level too. Maybe not every game, but he has potential to have a total mare. You wouldn't say that about Dan Carter.
Nice article here in the buildup to tonight. The rugby writing on RTE has been pretty excellent throughout the tournament.
http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/rugby...35-rwc-final-preview-new-zealand-v-australia/
Aussies swarming London.
I hope they do it, no idea why I've always liked their rugby team. Can't stand their cricket team, or any other sport I guess.
Plus I win about £50 if they win so come on wallabies!
I hope they do it, no idea why I've always liked their rugby team. Can't stand their cricket team, or any other sport I guess.
Plus I win about £50 if they win so come on wallabies!
I'm not always enamoured with the way they behave themselves and could live with New Zealand beating them. Can't stand the All Blacks though.
Another good analysis here:
http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/rugby-world-cup/2015/1030/738494-analysis/
http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/rugby-world-cup/2015/1030/738494-analysis/
Final prediction - the team in black I can't stand will win by 8-10 points.
New Zealand vs Australia
Going to be real tough for the wallabies to win this game. Simply hoping they play a blinder and the All blacks don't turn up
Pity about the timing for the final – thought that they'd have a later kick-off 8pm would have been 10am in Aus and 9am in NZ would have been much better and meant that all the decent sport is not over by Saturday lunchtime this weekend.
Really bad decision, that.
Aussies bringing the intensity and turnovers.