The Big Match

[Highlander]

I think the Argies might give them a right good game.

[davybill]

What  a realy good game, both teams gave all,plenty of blood and guts. 0zzys 29.Argies 15.

[Stuart T]

The Ozzies had this won from the get go.

Argies always chasing and not quite strong enough - physically or mentally.

Another 3/4 years and Argentina may well be a force to be reckoned with.

They looked nervous from the outset and (deep down) I don't think they ever believed they could actually win it.

Still - New Zealand vs. Australia is a humdinger of a final.

Of course, New Zealand will start as favourites and indeed, should win.

It's a funny old game......however, another few pennies to CCC if Australia do it.

[Colwyn]

South Africa 24 Argentina 13. Argentina never in the game but I was pleased that they got a try after tremendous sustained assault at the end.

New Zealand v Australia. I was leaning towards Oz anyway but this morning I learned that Pocock, apart from being the best player at the World Cup 2015, is also a passionate human rights activist. That's decided it - I hope he gets his hands on the trophy. But I'm not expecting a great spectacle as I think NZ will close it down. Hope I'm wrong.

[davybill]

You have been so far Colwyn. HA HA.

[Colwyn]

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-- davybill---

[Highlander]

An early converted try for either side will hopefully lead to the open, running spectacle that the English organisers deserve as a suitable finale to a fabulous competition.     

[Highlander]

I hope that lunatic security guard never works again !!!

But what a magnificent gesture by Sonny Williams - what rugby is all about.   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1efwKglwZU

[marina]

Absolutely H, saw this on Facebook this morning.  Great story.

Different views of course, young lad shouldn't have run onto the pitch, security guard only doing his job etc.  :

Think Sonny Bill made a similar gesture after a big match when he was playing league, but not quite as big as a World Cup Winners medal!

[Highlander]

marina - in my opinion the security was bang out of order. And I am 100% sure he would not have taken the same action if it had been a 6'8" prop from Taranaki trying to get on the pitch.

Sonny Williams comment says it all for me

"If that was a younger brother or cousin, I would have given the security guard a hiding."