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New Zealand vs France in Cardiff next weekend.
Argentina 30 - 15 Ireland!! VAMOS PUMAS CARAJO!!!!!
New Zealand vs France in Cardiff next weekend.
yup, we dodged a land mineArgentina vs Scotland next
Saturday :
Australia vs England in Marseille 3:00 PM
If England doesn't step up, Australia will get an easy win.
New Zeland vs France in Cardif 9:00 PM
I can't predict a winner, either the all Blacks destroy french pack, either the flair makes the difference for a short win.
Sunday :
South Africa vs Fidji in Marseille 3:00 PM
Even with their big hearts, I can't see the Springboks loosing this game.
Argentina vs Scotland
Scotland is a weakest team remaining in the tournament. Puma's defence will make the difference.
Comming back of the lastest results of Pool D, I'd say that Argentina reminds me England team in 2003 : great defence, good scrum, but poor offensive game using a lot free kicks to bring the game in their opponent's camp. Ugly to watch, but it made them winning games. I can't wait to see them against South Africa to see if they can really perform well against a team with higher skills and physical level. And who knows (I start dreaming), what about a rematch of the opening game for the final ???
O'Driscoll should learn to shut the up!
exactly, he pisses me off aswell. How long did he drag out the Umaga tackle two years ago? he even wrote a ing book on it.
what an ugly dip .
no one cares about rugby.......only s watch that !
I think I know why :
Australia 64 - 15 USA
South Africa, not Australia.I think I know why :
Australia 64 - 15 USA
is that what your boyfriend told you?
lol at you trying turn your doings on me. You know you a just come out already.
Australia>>>>>>USA periodI think I know why :
Australia 64 - 15 USA
but still, no one cares about a sport
real talk
I don't think you grasp the proportions of just how ridiculous you make yourself look with idiot comments like this. You can to troll around, keep it to the forum jackass.
Crissy boy, your beloved American Football's father is rugby. And in Rugby no helmets or padding is need. They take it like men.
One more thing, thie RWC will have way more viewers than the superbowl. Outside of the US, almost nobody gives a about your beloved football*.
OK boys, its knockout time, i can't wait for saturday! New Zealand vs. France and Australia vs. England. i am hoping for some of that 1999 magic....go France! on a lighter note...congrats to the right winger of the Eagles for an amazing try on Habana in a good effort.
as for pics:
France over New Zealand (think might actually happen)
Australia over England
South Africa over Fiji
Scotland over Argentina (hoping)
You cannot be happy about this.
England are through they just beat Australia, they will play either New Zealand or France. If its not New Zealand i will need the week off to grieve.
France 20 - New Zealand 18
im not going to school this week, im almost vomiting. And im not just saying this but i think NZ were cheated out of it, every disision went to france. that was not a sin binning and the winning try was clearly a forward pass, no one can deny that. everyone could see it except the blind ref.
i hope argentina wins it now.
im gutted, good night im going to bed.
I feel sorry for you, dude.
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/071020...amous-win.html
The exiled hosts, who trailed 13-3 at halftime, now return home to prepare for a semi-final with England in Paris after the defending champions also overcame the odds to record an equally dramatic 12-10 victory over Australia in Marseille earlier in the day.
For the All Blacks, 13-0 up as early as the 30th minute, defeat was arguably as devastating as their unexpected 43-31 loss to France in the semi-finals of Rugby World Cup 1999.
"Bravo to all the players," said Laporte, with a grin that went from ear to ear.
"After losing the first match to Argentina, we suffered a lot of things but tonight the response was there. We beat a great team and we want to go further.
"We didn't want to play the game here in Cardiff but we had to because we lost our first game.
"We had to pick ourselves up and get ourselves back in the World Cup.
"The players reacted with a lot of determination. They didn't want to die today. This team really showed a lot of guts because we weren't playing in France.
"The All Blacks certainly had far more possession than us but our discipline was excellent - it really played a great role in our win.
"We kicked the ball a bit aimlessly in the first half but the players were patient, and in terms of possession, things balanced themselves out in the second half.
"It was a good win for us, but from tomorrow we start thinking about England. It's going to be another really tough match."
France captain Raphael Ibanez, who was in the team that beat New Zealand in 1999, revealed his players went eyeball-to-eyeball with the All Blacks during the pre-match haka to demonstrate their pride in the jersey.
"We took the decision three days ago," he said.
"We weren't trying to indulge in provocation - we have a lot of respect for the haka.
"But by nailing our flags to the mast, we wanted to show how proud we were of wearing our country's colours.
"I believe that every time you play New Zealand you have to play out of your skin and that's what happened this evening. This will remain with me for the rest of my life.
"It was a great victory. They players really gave everything right until the end. In the World Cup courage and team spirit can make a big difference. We played with a lot of heart.
"At half-time we talked very well and Bernard told us that at 13-3 the last 40 minutes were the most important in our lives."
New Zealand coach Graham Henry paid France handsome praise after seeing two years of work go up in smoke in Cardiff.
"Of course we're disappointed but that's sport," said Henry.
"But I'm proud of the players. No, we didn't play as well as before, but the French were strong in defence.
"It's fair to say that the best team won. That was the best French team we have faced for years.
"People will judge me as they see fit but I feel comfortable that I've done everything I can.
"Obviously the World Cup is the pinnacle. We gave it our best shot and it wasn't good enough.
"I just feel for the guys, who have spent a huge amount of time preparing for this. It's not the time to think about the future at the moment."
The All Blacks coughed up a 13-0 lead on the way to defeat, and skipper Richie McCaw could not put words to his feelings in the wake of the shock defeat.
"I'm lost for words," said the crestfallen flank.
"We always knew they could come back in the second half, but we lost our composure. I thought we could get it back, but it wasn't to be.
"We went out there to play our best but we were not allowed to play our best because of a good French team.
"I thought the boys were ready to play today.
"We were beaten by the better team. Some guys probably played last games for the All Blacks and that hurts as well.
"I'm at a loss to explain why we didn't put our game together as we would have liked.
"We said we had to score first in the second half but we didn't do that and the French lifted.
Sporting Life / Eurosport
I like the fairplay and the respect the NZ show in the defeat, too bad that game was only a quarter final
France - England will be a great matchup between the 2 best enemies of european rugby
South Africa 37- 20 Fidji
Despite the score, Fidji has done a big game, and it's a tough win for South Africa
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