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We know how they feel,a few comments from punters across the ditch.
Your say: All Blacks' World Cup dream over
Stuff.co.nz | Sunday, 7 October 2007
Once again a complete lack of tactical awareness and leadership on the field. Very amusing that AB coaches are always talking up doing the basics right yet the most basic thing of all (retain the football) seems to be a major failing with AB rugby. At least the Wallabies won't win their 3rd cup(nor your 2nd). Would like to see Robbie Deans get a go, scary prospect him coaching the Aussies!
Mike Poole
Just reading the feedback posted about ABs v France match. I am saddened that so many people find it necessary to blame the ref. The fact of the matter is the ABs and all of NZ had the cup won even before they left NZ and now find it hard to admit that they played badly on the day! They will win the world cup when they learn a little humility.
Sue Parker
In memory of NZ Rugby: died suddenly with the realisation that it was only good when no one else played. Died 7 October 2007. RIP
We've lost games like this before and I'm sure we'll lose games like this again in the future. When the Ref's been paid off you're buggered no matter what.
GT Kinghorn
We played a great game as did France, However, the ref is a cheat and should never be allowed to ref another game in his lifetime. France's last try was awarded after a forward pass was allowed to go ahead, basically pom ref did not want NZ to play England so he made sure we wouldn't.
Trish
When it matters they haven't got the ticker. Hope Graham Henry is held to account for setting back NZ Rugby years and devaluing the black jersey. Please don't critisise Northern Hemisphere rugby. ENGLAND V FRANCE in semi. Long flight home Richie and boys, hope you will fly economy!
Peter
What a disgrace - Coaching staff should be sacked immediately. How much longer does the NZ rugby public have to put up with the hype, then the excuses. The PC police will cry foul but is obvious at National anthem time - there was no pride or effort to be witnessed with the singing by the AB's as usual and this is particularly evident with the players of Polynesian descent. These same players have also shown again, that they do not have the mental capacity to cope with the tough games. I hope the media rip into them - they deserve nothing less!
VM
Get the impression they are not keen on Mr Barnes? The last statement sums it up beautifully.
My mum didn't let me bet on the French
Beth Newbold (age 33)