RWCR1 France vs All Blacks

[Hal Jordan]

Bounce of the ball etc.

Killer.

[Big D]

Not sure Ireland or SA will be too worried about these sides

[tcc_dc]

wow...cherry on top for France there....what a bounce for them

[Torquemada 1420]

And PS Galthie: see what an impact Vincent has made. Send Moefana back to the Federales where he belongs.

[JM2K6]

That ball was never going to bounce kindly for Mounga...

[Slick]

Was that 2, 3 or 4 knock ons by the Frenchman at the ruck there?

[Slick]

That ball was never going to bounce kindly for Mounga...

Yeah, you could see it coming

[Ymx]

Magic. Made a fool of Mo

[Sandstorm]

Well played the last 8 minutes France. Saved an error-strewn 72 mins of village rugby.

[Guy Smiley]

Handy replay

Knock on central

[JM2K6]

Good night. Thanks BB

Not his fault. NZ just aren't expecting him to run and reacting accordingly.

[Hal Jordan]

That ball was never going to bounce kindly for Mounga...

Yeah, you could see it coming

So could he, poor sod.

[Slick]

Awful awful awful rugby. I am starting to believe in Irelands chances again

Thing is, this is what this French team do that others in the past haven’t, win when emotional and not playing well

Yes and no. There are better teams out there. Ireland for example when humming. South Africa

I don’t think so. This was always going to be a tough gig with the occasion but they have done the job

[Paddington Bear]

Underwhelming game, but congrats France. Has to be considered a marker

[Guy Smiley]

Good night. Thanks BB

Not his fault. NZ just aren't expecting him to run and reacting accordingly.

He ran because he didn't know what to do.

Aimless.

[Torquemada 1420]

Had Fra by 10-15

[Tichtheid]

Good win playing below par from France

[el capitan]

NZ have been pretty poor I've thought. At times overplaying in the wrong areas, other times awful kicking (and wildly shit chasing after it), poor discipline gifting France points throughout, for the first hour trying to play a game their ability couldn't cash, and towards the end ran out of ideas completely.

France have been alright and came on strong towards the end both with and without the ball, but for a large part of the game they just had to stay in it and let NZ beat themselves somewhat.

[Sandstorm]

France need to sort out their backline defence. SA, Ireland and Argentina will makes easy, sexy yards.

[Gumboot]

Well played, France. Completely dominated the second half.

Very disappointing from the ABs after an encouraging first forty. Terrible discipline and mostly pinned down inside our 22. Predictably dire.

[JM2K6]

Good night. Thanks BB

Not his fault. NZ just aren't expecting him to run and reacting accordingly.

He ran because he didn't know what to do.

Aimless.

He ran because he had tried kicking it over and over and it had turned an even game into a big deficit - gotta chance your arm..he had support but no one was on the same wavelength and no one was steaming in to secure the ball. Depressing stuff for anyone who likes watching the all blacks, they've been robbed of their identity by joyless number crunching coaches

[Sards]

ABs can still win it from here

[JM2K6]

ABs can still win it from here

Game's over, granddad

[ScarfaceClaw]

Beauden Barrett can fuck right off. Endless aimless kicking. We’re so fucked. Fozzie can fuck off. Half the team can fuck off with him.

[Ymx]

Congrats France. Beat us well in the second half.

[Sards]

ABs can still win it from here

Game's over, granddad

The tournament dude.

[Ymx]

Beauden Barrett can fuck right off. Endless aimless kicking. We’re so fucked. Fozzie can fuck off. Half the team can fuck off with him.

That’s the spirit !!

Let’s lose to Italy, do an England, and get this over with.

[Guy Smiley]

ABs can still win it from here

Game's over, granddad

I think he means the Cup itself...

and he'd still be wrong.

[ScarfaceClaw]

ABs can still win it from here

Game's over, granddad

Italy and Namibia will be rubbing their hands.

[Snooze]

Well played, France. Completely dominated the second half.

Very disappointing from the ABs after an encouraging first forty. Terrible discipline and mostly pinned down inside our 22. Predictably dire.

This. France the better team but doesn't make them unbeatable. ABs were poor, bordering on very poor at times. Hopefully that's the worst from us.

[Sards]

ABs can still win it from here

Game's over, granddad

I think he means the Cup itself...

and he'd still be wrong.

Have faith

[Torquemada 1420]

France need to sort out their backline defence. SA, Ireland and Argentina will makes easy, sexy yards.

If Danty gets back or Vincent starts instead of the invisible man, those gaps will be far fewer.

Surprised the ABs seemed to fade more in the heat than France.

[Sandstorm]

Well played, France. Completely dominated the second half.

Very disappointing from the ABs after an encouraging first forty. Terrible discipline and mostly pinned down inside our 22. Predictably dire.

This. France the better team but doesn't make them unbeatable. ABs were poor, bordering on very poor at times. Hopefully that's the worst from us.

Two Tests in a row now. I think this AB team is sub-par and has no chance of a semi-final.

[Jethro]

Got to say perhaps the worse AB performance of the last couple of years, simple errors, unable to put passes together, French must be pissing themselves laughing.

You've forgotten the game just two weeks ago, then.

Difference was the Bokke were good on the day, the French were shite today

[Ymx]

And a new record for Foster, first loss in a pool match.

He can still get two more. First loss to Italy. Not make the QFs.

[Guy Smiley]

Well played, France. Completely dominated the second half.

Very disappointing from the ABs after an encouraging first forty. Terrible discipline and mostly pinned down inside our 22. Predictably dire.

This. France the better team but doesn't make them unbeatable. ABs were poor, bordering on very poor at times. Hopefully that's the worst from us.

Two Tests in a row now. I think this AB team is sub-par and has no chance of a semi-final.

We've been telling you this for some time.

[Snooze]

Well played, France. Completely dominated the second half.

Very disappointing from the ABs after an encouraging first forty. Terrible discipline and mostly pinned down inside our 22. Predictably dire.

This. France the better team but doesn't make them unbeatable. ABs were poor, bordering on very poor at times. Hopefully that's the worst from us.

Two Tests in a row now. I think this AB team is sub-par and has no chance of a semi-final.

Don't disagree with that actually. Tough quarter no matter what. But, I can, and I fucking well will, live in hope.

[Guy Smiley]

And a new record for Foster, first loss in a pool match.

He can still get two more. First loss to Italy. Not make the QFs.

I reckon he can do it.

[ScarfaceClaw]

And a new record for Foster, first loss in a pool match.

He can still get two more. First loss to Italy. Not make the QFs.

Biggest loss in a World Cup match as well.

[Gumboot]

And a new record for Foster, first loss in a pool match.

He can still get two more. First loss to Italy. Not make the QFs.

Yep, there's still history to be made before he exits.