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Congratulations NZ - certainly didn't make it easy for themselves but France had an excellent second half. Well deserved overall, and furthermore congratulations on hosting an excellent, enjoyable tournament. Onwards to an Irish win in 2015.Although it is not true that all conservatives are stupid people, it is true that most stupid people are conservative.
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I was thinking last night the AB's were grasping at every chance to throw it away but having watched it again the French simply played an excellent game to the very best of their abilities. Vive le France...
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The French did play a brilliant game, and the Kiwis played a sub-par game. Everyone expected the French to roll over and die and were expecting a repeat of their match from the houses phase. The French did the exact opposite and the Kiwis couldn't recover. Hell, even the Kiwi try was not real skill, it was more luck, having intercepted the French lineout so close to their try line and rushing through before the French defense could do anything about it.
I already mentioned the abysmal kicking, right?Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.
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Originally posted by bigross86 View PostHell, even the Kiwi try was not real skill, it was more luck, having intercepted the French lineout so close to their try line and rushing through before the French defense could do anything about it."There is no such thing as society" - Margaret Thatcher
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France, BRILLIANT GAME!!! I was cheering you from the time you told the IRB officials to stick their bullmerde "Don't approach the Haka" regulation up their fat arses and faced the All Blacks down. You only lost by the difference between a penalty kick and a conversion from virtually the same position. Based on performance in the Tournament the All Blacks deserved the win, but you were the better team for this game. C'est la vie.
For the All Blacks a congratulatory pat on the head is in order ... it is nice to see you catch up after 12 years in the Mainland's World Cup Shadow. I will look forward to the next 24 years of away games ;-).
And on a final note, what a friggin' awesome tournament from the likes of Wales, Ireland, Argentina, Tonga, Samoa, the USA and Russia! As much as the World Cup formula might need a tweak here and there, I reckon the IRB's long term strategy of developing the game away from it's traditional top nations is a winner for those spectators who like a real contest.Last edited by Aussiegunner; 24 Oct 11,, 03:25."There is no such thing as society" - Margaret Thatcher
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I caught the end of this game on NBC. I see some similarities between rugby and football (American). There seems to be a line of scrimmage, lateral passes, running, place kicking, punt (not sure if that's the right word), even the shape of the ball is similar.
Football has more forward passes for a faster game. It wasn't always the case. Football started with laterals and runs just like rugby.
Anyhow, congrats to the All Blacks. They and all rugby players look like a bad ass bunch."Only Nixon can go to China." -- Old Vulcan proverb.
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Originally posted by gunnut View PostI caught the end of this game on NBC. I see some similarities between rugby and football (American). There seems to be a line of scrimmage, lateral passes, running, place kicking, punt (not sure if that's the right word), even the shape of the ball is similar.
Football has more forward passes for a faster game. It wasn't always the case. Football started with laterals and runs just like rugby.
Anyhow, congrats to the All Blacks. They and all rugby players look like a bad ass bunch.
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Originally posted by dave lukins View PostYou miss out the hundredweight of padding in the American game."Only Nixon can go to China." -- Old Vulcan proverb.
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Originally posted by gunnut View PostI caught the end of this game on NBC. I see some similarities between rugby and football (American). There seems to be a line of scrimmage, lateral passes, running, place kicking, punt (not sure if that's the right word), even the shape of the ball is similar.
Football has more forward passes for a faster game. It wasn't always the case. Football started with laterals and runs just like rugby.
Anyhow, congrats to the All Blacks. They and all rugby players look like a bad ass bunch.In the realm of spirit, seek clarity; in the material world, seek utility.
Leibniz
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Originally posted by gunnut View PostI caught the end of this game on NBC. I see some similarities between rugby and football (American). There seems to be a line of scrimmage, lateral passes, running, place kicking, punt (not sure if that's the right word), even the shape of the ball is similar.
Football has more forward passes for a faster game. It wasn't always the case. Football started with laterals and runs just like rugby.
Anyhow, congrats to the All Blacks. They and all rugby players look like a bad ass bunch.
Anyway, as I have said I have the utmost respect for the US team from their performance in this tournament. They are mainly drawn from second string college athletes who weren't good enough for NFL, so they are always going to be at a disadvantage, but they turn up, play their hearts out and act like winners even when they lose. They scored 2 tries against the Wallabies this tournament, not easy against a top rated team, and gave the Irish and Italians an even bigger run for their money. The buggers can tackle too, they hit like NFL players so the influence has obviously carried over!"There is no such thing as society" - Margaret Thatcher
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