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NBC · 10-09-2011, 03:39 AM

Scrappy match from the Argies. They defended ferociously for 65 minutes but ultimately you can't defend like that for the full 80. I think they had in excess of 140 tackles, which is a pretty significant statistic.

If the NZ 3rd string 10 can step up and if McCaw is close to fully fit, I'd fancy them to go through to the final. Australia will be feeling their QF with the 'boks for some time. That was smash-mouth rugby at its finest. There will be some sore bodies in that camp. Plus NZ hasn't lost at home in 2 years ('09 Tri-nations to SA in Hamilton) and haven't lost at Eden Park in 17. Home field advantage I'd say.

I'd love to see NZ-Wales. Two countries where there is little more than rugby union and sheep. That would be a great final.

10-09-2011, 03:39 AM	#272
NBC Account closed at user's request. Join Date: Jul 2009 Exp:	Scrappy match from the Argies. They defended ferociously for 65 minutes but ultimately you can't defend like that for the full 80. I think they had in excess of 140 tackles, which is a pretty significant statistic. If the NZ 3rd string 10 can step up and if McCaw is close to fully fit, I'd fancy them to go through to the final. Australia will be feeling their QF with the 'boks for some time. That was smash-mouth rugby at its finest. There will be some sore bodies in that camp. Plus NZ hasn't lost at home in 2 years ('09 Tri-nations to SA in Hamilton) and haven't lost at Eden Park in 17. Home field advantage I'd say. I'd love to see NZ-Wales. Two countries where there is little more than rugby union and sheep. That would be a great final.