I am doing the predictor on the world rugby site. I think I will have to factor in the heat bit more. Both sides tired but France seemed like they were gonna fall out
Real head and heart here for me today. Head says NZ, heart says France. Arse says a NZ red overshadows the match and all we hear are butthurt kiwis for the rest of the tournament
If France win, let's hope the ref doesn't make any questionable decisions against NZ at all. If he does, we'll be hearing about it forever and he'll be getting death threats...
Clear yellow. If he hits his head, a red, doesn't look it though. Which shows you how stupid referals are. He had no chance there, wiped him out. Outcome a lottery. Expect this to be red in a few years
Was worried after that start but can good in the end. I blame the awful rendition of the anthems.
Weirdly, France typically start the fastest and fade 40-60 minutes but today they did it the other way round - controlled in the first half and playing a bit more in the second.
Still think Ireland or SA for the overall after that.
God its a boring game to watch though. The crowd are making some of it seem a bit exciting but its been pretty dire rugby so far. Lots of slow caterpillar rucks for a box kick from the French, then a bunch of force back for a while before going to a lineout.
Just editing to make it clear I dont think NZ are doing much better. They're playing a bit more rugby but not exactly doing much once they get a half break. That Taylor pass to touch just before half time was a pretty good summary of where they're at.