RWC 2011: THE FINAL!!! France vs. New Zealand

[big ginger 8]

France haven't played their amazing match yet I'd be worried if I had to play them.

 

[austingtir]

This french team does not have it in them to play an amazing match imo. They have left three of four of there better players in france. And that guy that played in 15 merdame? He SUCKS he will loose any game they play against aus/nz by himself.... i think he's that bad. Why they keep selecting him is beyond me. He cant catch a ball for crap and if he faces cory jane he will wear a big face palm AGAIN.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Nigel Owens won't be refereeing the final ... or so it seems. (Some will obviously be happy)

Translated: 'I haven't, It won't be me doing it.'

My money's on Joubert, with Barnes and Rolland running the lines

 

[merlinux]

My money's on Joubert, with Barnes and Rolland running the lines

I hope Joubert gets it too. I think Rolland blew his chances yesterday, not with the red card call but with the last penalty he gave to Wales while it was clearly a france pen. That was a match decider call....

 

[Tricia McMillan]

Please tell me I'm not the only one who found quite a bit of irony in the fact that, for now, the logo of the Rugby World Cup is in place of the to-be-determined semifinalist because the other match hasn't been decided yet.

It's as if to imply that the French have been playing so terribly all tournament (a bit of a fallacy since they're in the final, but I won't go into that) that they're trying to defeat the tournament itself by winning it.

 

[Dizzy]

This french team does not have it in them to play an amazing match imo. They have left three of four of there better players in france. And that guy that played in 15 merdame? He SUCKS he will loose any game they play against aus/nz by himself.... i think he's that bad. Why they keep selecting him is beyond me. He cant catch a ball for crap and if he faces cory jane he will wear a big face palm AGAIN.

Dont know what you're talking about, He's been arguably the best attacker in the French squad and I don't think it was him who caught the big don't argue from Cory Jane either.

 

[austingtir]

The dude with the wolverine look im sure it was him. You watch him during a game he makes loads of mistakes. And i wasnt really talking about his attack but one try against a woeful england doesnt exactly make him a weapon.

 

[M Two One]

The dude with the wolverine look im sure it was him. You watch him during a game he makes loads of mistakes. And i wasnt really talking about his attack but one try against a woeful england doesnt exactly make him a weapon.

Have you ever watched Médard play in Europe? The Frenchman is admittedly having a poor world cup by his standards, but he's a fantastic and versatile player that has the quality to play anywhere and be a star.

 

[Sam91]

can see france be absolutely raped by whoever makes it

 

[ikvat]

in 2007 France won the coin toss, and they found the All Greys less formidable than the All Blacks. They also special t-shirts made for facing the Haka! If France play in all white like in the group match English fans can stick a post-it over the corner of the screen, turn the commentary down, have a few beers and pretend they're playing

Lol

 

[elgringoborracho]

The dude with the wolverine look im sure it was him. You watch him during a game he makes loads of mistakes. And i wasnt really talking about his attack but one try against a woeful england doesnt exactly make him a weapon.

Sorry dude, no he doesn't. Or maybe you were talking about Paul Griffen?

all those people writing us off have learned nothing of french rugby over the years. but please, go on...

 

[ikvat]

We presently are on optimal conditions for that finale. Firstly, we are not favorite. Secondly 99% of rugby fans thinks we are a disgrace for that Game since our semi final against Welsh (we have a lot to prove) and thirdly, we haven't yet realized our traditional magical match.

 

[barthelemy]

all those people writing us off have learned nothing of french rugby over the years. but please, go on...

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10759391&ref=rss

[h=1]Rugby World Cup: France give final insult[/h]

All good for us

 

[dullonien]

I know that people believe that France always have one great game in the WC, but I honestly don't think this French team are capable of it, not against a NZ team who wants this so despirately. To make a prediction, all I can really go on is form at this world cup, and France have been dire. I therefore predict a comfortouble NZ victory, because that's the only option available. Of course France 'can' win if they pull something out their backsides, that's allways the case, but it doesn't change the fact that it's very, very unlikely imo.

 

[barthelemy]

I know that people believe that France always have one great game in the WC, but I honestly don't think this French team are capable of it, not against a NZ team who wants this so despirately. To make a prediction, all I can really go on is form at this world cup, and France have been dire. I therefore predict a comfortouble NZ victory, because that's the only option available. Of course France 'can' win if they pull something out their backsides, that's allways the case, but it doesn't change the fact that it's very, very unlikely imo.

I totally agree with you. For now I do not see Frenchies beating ABs. But I hope they can turn on to make it happen.

 

[merlinux]

I know that people believe that France always have one great game in the WC, but I honestly don't think this French team are capable of it, not against a NZ team who wants this so despirately. To make a prediction, all I can really go on is form at this world cup, and France have been dire. I therefore predict a comfortouble NZ victory, because that's the only option available. Of course France 'can' win if they pull something out their backsides, that's allways the case, but it doesn't change the fact that it's very, very unlikely imo.

It always was going to be anyway. Nz are by far the best team in this tournament. But like this old french coach said, there is always this one time when they dont win

 

[Amobokoboko]

Should be a good game. hopefully the French will give NZ a good game.

 

[Bazzy]

I so hope that New Zealand media gives it a rest over the coming week and don't make it sound like we already won the cup. That's just asking for it...

I definitely expect the French to be up for it.

Can't wait, dammit 1 whole week left till the game.

 

[Me 1]

Nigel Owens won't be refereeing the final ... or so it seems. (Some will obviously be happy)

Translated: 'I haven't, It won't be me doing it.'

Smoi? Mae honna'n tafodiaeth rhyfedd.
Translated: Smoi? That's a strange dialect

 

[Siva Tau]

France have got there by default. The pathetic effort against Wales deserves a good old fashion rogering by the blacks.