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Gutless, inept, clueless and directionless performance by the Blues. Then the decision to kick for a draw.... that made me sick

Set piece. Highlanders were awesome there too. That and the electric backline were the differences.

I know mate! It's even worse than getting a 30 point hiding losing in those circumstances.

Say what you want mate. Still shocking refereeing

Luck is an understatement. I'd call it a travesty

That's not even mentioning the video ref missing a clear knock on to the canes last try

You pull a maul down 5m out fr the line 3 times...surely it's a penalty try??

Fair points back2back But everything starts somewhere and who knows what Japan's recent success might mean in the future for their playing stocks.

Agree. But they have the benefit of being the one team in their country

I am already hearing so much through the media that the Sunwolves will be whipping boys and things like "an embarasment for Japanese Rugby" Ok they may get toweled this year. BUT give them time. Rome wasn't built in a day and Crusaders came last (or close to it) in their first year of super 12.

Agree with Tony Manx and CountiesNZ. But... And I hate to sound like a Warriors League supporter here but there are encouraging signs from this team in pre season. 3 games, 3 wins. And some great play too. I think the Blues (as always, but possibly more so this year) have the personnal. I...

ABs2011 Here's my take - not too dissimilar to what others have said. (1) I think people geniunely want a RWC winning send off for DC, McCaw, Nonu, Smith, & Woodcock (have I missed anyone?) Mealamu - Can't forget Kevvy!

South African fans: Someone told me recently that Eben Etzebeth's gym needed to buy more weight because they weren't heavy enough for him anymore. Any truth to this?

France made a few clean breaks through midfield and 1-2 out from the ruck. That is somewhere NZ can improve on (defence). Also, teams should be constantly looking to improve if they want to stay on top of the game. These days you can get left behind pretty quickly if you don't. - - - Updated -...

Good read http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11529821

According to contributors to these boards, us Kiwis are either arrogant or quaking in our boots. You've got all the bases covered now!

When we Loose what?

Haha I don't blame her! I don't think any team will be holding any cards back from here on in. The formalities are over. Its WAR

It doesn't seem to matter what is going on in the French camp when they are playing the ABs in any meaningful games. They always rise to the occasion. Will be a BIG test for the ABs. Heaps of questions will be answered too... Have the ABs been foxing all along? Have France?

Just submitted a multi bet at the TAB Wales 12 and under New Zealand 12 and under Argentina 12 and under Australia 13 plus. ...but SA and Ireland fans shouldn't fret- I've probably put the kiss of death on Argentina and Wales. And (hopefully not) NZ!