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[2015 RWC] Final: New Zealand vs. Australia (31/10/2015)
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<blockquote data-quote="nik" data-source="post: 769177" data-attributes="member: 12284"><p>2011- Was a nail biter of a final. An odd performance from NZ in the final. They admitted that mentally they couldn't reach the same heights of the SF against Australia where they played superbly. 2011 final they couldn't play the rugby they wanted especially with their 1st5s getting injured they had to simplify their game with each new 1st5. </p><p></p><p>However,</p><p>2015 - Way more satisfying in terms of performances and the teams we faced to win the cup. We faced all the teams that have beaten us in RWC history (France, SA and Aust), also beating Argentina in pool play meant we beat all the top teams. Putting to bed the following theories:</p><p>1) Winning away from home</p><p>2) France the nemesis (beaten them in 2 straight knockout games)</p><p>3) Beaten South Africa to win the world cup</p><p>4) Choker tag - they were moments in the SF (trailing at half time and towards the end only leading by 2 points) and Final (18 point lead cut to 4 points) we could have choked. But we stepped up and took control of the game big time. Very satisfying.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nik, post: 769177, member: 12284"] 2011- Was a nail biter of a final. An odd performance from NZ in the final. They admitted that mentally they couldn't reach the same heights of the SF against Australia where they played superbly. 2011 final they couldn't play the rugby they wanted especially with their 1st5s getting injured they had to simplify their game with each new 1st5. However, 2015 - Way more satisfying in terms of performances and the teams we faced to win the cup. We faced all the teams that have beaten us in RWC history (France, SA and Aust), also beating Argentina in pool play meant we beat all the top teams. Putting to bed the following theories: 1) Winning away from home 2) France the nemesis (beaten them in 2 straight knockout games) 3) Beaten South Africa to win the world cup 4) Choker tag - they were moments in the SF (trailing at half time and towards the end only leading by 2 points) and Final (18 point lead cut to 4 points) we could have choked. But we stepped up and took control of the game big time. Very satisfying. [/QUOTE]
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