Credit to Argentina for getting this far they did the best they could but just aren't at, maybe even close, to the Kiwi's level when they are playing at their best.
It is too bad that the SF's couldn't have been a crossover with the two losers of the good QF's playing the two winners. NZ-France, SA-Ireland would have been great match-ups to watch, instead as mentioned the SF's are basically just warm-up games. Hopefully that means that both SA and NZ will be rested up and ready for a full strength match in the final.
I think he left early and he wasn’t standing still (wait did that law change?)
That being said I found it really odd the TMO wasn’t involved in a long look at the play.
They have stuck their noses in all sorts, the Samoa try that was called back after the conversion without compelling evidence to overturn the on field call.
There has been some very good rugby played this RWC, but they have to figure out the TMO.
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Not the greatest weekend for rugby after the epic QFs.
Argentina New Zealand was entertaining in the first half but turned into a blow out after the ABs superior depth took over.
Then South Africa England had some intense defense and the close finish but only one try, lots of stoppages, and the deciding play being a scrum penalty wasn't the best advertisement for exciting rugby. England didn't deserve to win by not trying to score tries but the Boks didn't show much flair either.
The final should be great between the two best teams ever playing for their 4th Cup win. NZ looked better in their semi final and beat SA in the Rugby Championship, however SA smashed them in a pre tournament game.
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Not the greatest weekend for rugby after the epic QFs.
Argentina New Zealand was entertaining in the first half but turned into a blow out after the ABs superior depth took over.
Then South Africa England had some intense defense and the close finish but only one try, lots of stoppages, and the deciding play being a scrum penalty wasn't the best advertisement for exciting rugby. England didn't deserve to win by not trying to score tries but the Boks didn't show much flair either.
The final should be great between the two best teams ever playing for their 4th Cup win. NZ looked better in their semi final and beat SA in the Rugby Championship, however SA smashed them in a pre tournament game.
At least their was skill on display in the NZ game, that last try by Will Jordan, chef's kiss
Can we do away with penalties at scrum time and only award short arms?
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Captain James P. DeCOSTE, CD, 18 Sep 1993
What an anti-climatic final, even for a one point game. One try and everyone is talking about the officiating.
Can we get the 20 minute red card implemented already? Completely illogical a red card infraction in the 10th minute is a 70 minute penalty, while if you do the same infraction in the 70th minute it might as well have been a yellow.
Not a great advertisement for rugby with the constant stoppages and confusing calls.
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Can't believe I was actually excited for that turd of a final and worked hard to avoid spoilers all morning. Did South Africa even attempt to run with the ball once?
For that poster that was wondering why Rugby League is so much more popular in Australia, check out all these exciting tries from the Australia vs New Zealand match the other day.
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