2011 Rugby World Cup Thread

[blackmsport]

Black is black
Noir est noir

[Lol-x]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Most likely Black,but may be Bleu.

Luckily I have a policy about not messing with guys physically challenged to myself, or you might have been toasted saying something like that

[Sub Par]

Originally Posted by limenko

Big game today, very exciting.....ABs look un-backable, so much so that the bookies are quoting them at 1.09 and Les Bleus at 7.0! I just hope we get a spectacle befitting the occasion.

Odds on look on as most sports punters would say!. In the interests of having a bet going though, and just to make a neutral result game more exciting, Nonu is paying 3.35 to score a try. Free beer here we come

[hunz]

I am willing to put my nuts on the line and say unequivocally that the AB's will win. Small or large margin, they will win.

[esm]

Originally Posted by hunz

I am willing to put my nuts on the line and say unequivocally that the AB's will win. Small or large margin, they will win.

Quoted for future reference.... Just in case



(go ABs )

[hunz]

Am I the only one willing to step up? Get off the fence and vote for who you think will win before the game commences

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Cheers, I'll try to give it a look...

I'm still trying to recover from the split in my side caused by Matt Damon playing Francois Pienaar!!!

Yes,was a bit "on the shortish side of under-whelming"

[blackmsport]

I think the Wallabies will win ....

:-)

[TswaneNguni]

Quickly going to gym on this fine Sunday morn and will be back to see the Haka and how the French respond to that.Maybe they step up to ABs in a line like they did in the quarters 2007.

three and a half hours to go.Yeahhh !!!

BTW,for the final,the French had the right to play in their strip.NZ would have been in grey.The French then said,that the ABs can play in their traditional black and the French will play in white jerseys.It is out of respect for the host nation,for hosting a fine world cup and for the way they and the other teams were received in NZ.I think it is a mighty fine gesture from the French.

[TswaneNguni]

It is time.It is time All Blacks.Only NZ,Aus,South Africa and England have ever won the World Cup.It is time to join your Tri-Nation competitors,South Africa and Australia as the only two time winners of the cup.Go for it !!!!!

[speedo]

Originally Posted by hunz

I am willing to put my nuts on the line and say unequivocally that the AB's will win. Small or large margin, they will win.

will remember that one also!

[TswaneNguni]

Halftime :5-0

Close final

All Blacks missing scoring chances.

[limenko]

Enthralling game...Weepu's kicking has been awful and Joubert is not pinging ABs for offside, they are in front of the last feet on defence about 90% of the time.

Overall ABs still a better side and I think they will take Billy home.

[blackmsport]

Where Dan Carter when we need him....... agrrrrrrrr

[Grumpy Badger]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Halftime :5-0

Close final

All Blacks missing scoring chances.

... Weepu missing scoring chances!

I don't like to put too much blame on one man in a team game but the pressure looks like it's got to him.

[speedo]

if the french keep up this pace, weepu's missed chances will prove to be crucial.

[speedo]

not a very convincing ab team, especially in the second half. well done france, great fighting spirit.

[limenko]

Congratulations to the ABs....best team all tournament and about bloody time. What a game, tell you what i thought for a moment there i would have to revive that choke thread again

[Grumpy Badger]

The AB deserved to win the cup for the way they have played throughout the tournament. The French deserved to win the game today.

That's it for another four years, gents!

[TswaneNguni]

One point is enough Congrats to our All Black friends

Galant galant French !!

[hunz]

Yes!! AB victory!!

A little too close for comfort, but a win is a WIN!

[Xenophon]

Well done New Zealand. France played better than I thought they would though. A win is a win.

[Lol-x]

Congrats All Blacks, it was a tough game, a tough tournament in fact. Lots of injuries, but it was the strength of endurance that got them across the line.

I was surprised that Weepu missed those 3 goal kicks, and then kicking the ball out and kicking it into the arms of the French. That was almost a losing play for the All Blacks.

Cruden getting injured was a massive blow....pretty surprising how valuable a player he was, given he was called up during the tournament to play (while he was out on his skateboard ).

Anyway a deserving win for the All Blacks.

[SPORTSFAN]

Unlucky Les Bleu, tremendous effort and each and every one of you should be very proud..

[Sub Par]

There'd of been some hearts in throats with 10 minutes on the clock but well done NZ for hanging in there.

[SPORTSFAN]

Originally Posted by Sub Par

There'd of been some hearts in throats with 10 minutes on the clock but well done NZ for hanging in there.

I don't think he knows the way to the Airport.....................

He certainly couldn't find the sticks....

[TswaneNguni]

The moments of the World Cup:

Boks beating Wales undeservedly
Boks losing against Aus,undeservedly
France beating England
France losing against Tsonga
Frans Steyn out.
Dan The Man Carter out.
Bryce Bl**** Lawrence
Wales captain's redcard
Stephen Donald ....4th flyhalf,slotting the one that mattered
France in the final.Gave much more than expected.
All Blacks finally breaking the drought,second time since 1987

Nice story abour Stephen Donald ...... Coach phones Stephen Donald.He is somewhere fishing.Ignores the three calls,then gets a "not so friendly" text message from Mils Muliaina.....and Donald plays in the final

[TswaneNguni]

The Rugby World Cup is the third largest sporting event in the world.Largest is the Soccer world cuo and second is the Olympic Games.

YOU !! Are YOU watching Rugby ??? It is the most magificent game !!

[mrloneranger]

Well done to the AB's. I thought the French did pretty well considering. The AB's were the best team throughout the tournament and deserved to win on home soil.

Enlgand need to sort themselves out if they want to win in 2015.

[masterserg]

Well done All Blacks!