Rugby

[Barcafan 2304]

Big day Sunday, hope all blacks prevail

 

[diDi7]

Hahaha poor old Habana is probably not going to score that record breaking try.

 

[ManusXavi]

In the dry conditions I feel it would make sense for Australia to make the metres down field with the ball in hand rather than doing 'up and unders' or kicking it down field for the sake of it.
I would advise Australia to spread the ball to either side of the field, Commit Savea and NMS to come forward, closer to the defensive line and look for the opportunities to make the kick down field behind the wings toward the touchline only when the space is there.
I mean the risk of an Australian knock-on is there but overall it would be wiser.

Inside the 22 I would kick it. . . . .into touch

Also I feel it is wise for Australia to go for the try inside the first half with a penalty option rather than choose to take a shot at goal, particularly if they are near the touchline. Even if they don't manage to score a try they achieve 2 things. They use up time with the ball in hand, give themselves a chance at an easier shot of goal by either a drop goal or a place kick. Chances that has the odds of 80-85%+ of going over the post.

 

[Blaugrana Bull]

Final starts in a couple of minutes.

 

[DonAK]

First try - All Blacks

14-3

 

[Blaugrana Bull]

All Blacks dominating so far and some really bad decisions by the ref.

 

[Vilarrubi]

Absolute domination. Other than a couple of turnovers the Aussies haven't done anything.

 

[DonAK]

Nonu you BEAST

 

[TornAndFrayed]

The All Blacks are in the zone now

 

[Blaugrana Bull]

Australia with a try now. Come on Wallabies make it close.

 

[Blaugrana Bull]

Very nice kick there.

 

[DonAK]

Damn..... Australia getting back in the game.

 

[DonAK]

Nice by Carter there

 

[Blaugrana Bull]

Wilkinsonesque. Nice kick.

 

[DonAK]

Dan Carter