It was a cracking game, I was hoping South Africa would win, with the world cup next year New Zealand were looking so dominant it was hard to see another winner, at least there is some proof they can be outplayed now, even though that was everything SA had and they just squeezed out the win
It was a cracking game, I was hoping South Africa would win, with the world cup next year New Zealand were looking so dominant it was hard to see another winner, at least there is some proof they can be outplayed now, even though that was everything SA had and they just squeezed out the win
... After the ref reversed his initial decision following a TV replay -- at the real speed one could not have noticed that late tackle...
SA had a bit of "good fortune" shall we say. Even playing as hard as they did tonight they wouldn't have won that game away from home, and they've generally been the second best team in the world for the last 10 years. The all blacks stand a VERY good chance of repeating at the next world cup if you ask me.
SA had a bit of "good fortune" shall we say. Even playing as hard as they did tonight they wouldn't have won that game away from home, and they've generally been the second best team in the world for the last 10 years. The all blacks stand a VERY good chance of repeating at the next world cup if you ask me.
NZ's style isn't suited to WC tournament rugby. Despite dominating outside World Cups they have only won 2 of 7 and both of those were at home, the latter 1pt win owed much to the referee. You're right though, they will be favourites again.
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