The IRISH RUGBY thread

[seafoid]

Because of apartheid the Boks were banned from the first RWC in NZ in 87. Currently the balance of power in RWC is SA 3 NZ 3  but it could have been 4-2 without apartheid.

[Nanderson]

14 on 14. 7 minutes to go

[Blowitupref]

New Zealand miss the chance to hit the front. remain 12-11 behind and it will be 14 v 14 for the final 7 minutes.

[Wildweasel74]

Too far out, easier shots early on, should went for tge line and line out, to try a drop goal.

[Rudi]

South Africa wins 3 knockout games by a single point?

[Wildweasel74]

NZ all on top 2nd half with 14men, but not putting it on the board. SA haven't scored in the 2nd Half

[Nanderson]

silly from new zealand just needed to secure the ball there after south africa stupidly kick it back to them, then work the ball back to the middle for drop goal attempt

[Blowitupref]

Four World cup finals and four wins for South Africa.  New Zealand's kryptonite in World Cup finals is South Africa.

[seafoid]

only one team beat them all tournament

[Wildweasel74]

They may have won but I still don't think they the best team in the Tournament. I still think France and Ireland are better than them. Cane red card the difference. SA didn't score in the 2nd Half against 14 men.

[bennydorano]

Thought that was class. Some wanna watch 33-32 games but there's more drama in that today

[Gael80]

SA deserved to win it. They forgot about the tough draw and went and won the WC.

[Capt Pat]

It was a poor final. I was hoping for better.

[Wildweasel74]

Deserved? I think they poor enough, France be kicking themselves.

[weareros]

Thought the best team lost that final. But had their chances.