Can't believe that it's being suggested by anyone that NZ failed to perform and that's why England won. (Brace for arrogance) the reason England won that semi was because we were bloody excellent. Simple as. Right from the Haka to the last whistle we had NZs number and had them beat in nearly every single position. It was arguably the greatest performance of any England team and finally demonstrated what that group of players is capable of when it all clicks. And Jones is right, they still haven't peaked. There were little errors that can be ironed out and chances not taken. These lads have proven to themselves and the world what they are capable of. Now they need to demonstrate that this is their new normal. That this is just how England play now. This final isn't just about winning the World Cup. It could be about the beginning of a great dynasty of English rugby. Much of this team are still young with years left on the clock with plenty of talent waiting in the wings to carry on the legacy. But we've all seen far too many English false dawns, only time will now tell if our day has finally come.
Assuming we do carry this form into the final SA would need a huge step up to compete. Certainly Erasmus has dragged them from the mire but they are a long way off a finished article.
but this is a final. Margins will be small, pressure white hot, and it could all come down to the bounce of a ball, an silly error, or a dreaded drop goal. Whatever I expect it to be something special.
