Black Ferns v France, RWC Semi Final

[No Quarter]

A 1 point win against the French at Eden Park in a RWC is very fitting

[Unite]

How good!!!!

Feel for France though, hard luck.

Great game!

[Damo]

Holy hell. Did not expect that.

I feel for the kicker.

Probably a fair enough result. Either team would have deserved to win.

[nostrildamus]

@No-Quarter said in Black Ferns v France, RWC Semi Final:

A 1 point win against the French at Eden Park in a RWC is very fitting

Should be balanced by a NZ win in the men's RWC final at Stade de France next year? Just to honour the symmetry?

[booboo]

Faaark

[Damo]

I have to say that was one of the most enjoyable games I've seen all year.

[Billy Tell]

Is cocksedge TJPs sister? When you are ahead on the scoreboard and you get a penalty you kick into the corner. You don’t take a quick tap and hope the ref whistles not 10 m. Also it’s not a sin to play territory.

We were the better team but game management went AWOL and nearly cost us.

[Tordah]

Drouain didn't even take her time, so even if she scored, BFs would have had a chance, still. Very poor. Breakdown work from BFs was abysmal, some decision making questionable. BFs certainly got the rub from the ref, I thought. Some strong running but supporting cleanout too slow way too often

[sparky]

Darn that was close. A one point win against France at Eden Park, again!

[nostrildamus]

The French captain's speech was great. Gracious stuff even though hurting.

[taniwharugby]

@nostrildamus

[sparky]

@hydro11 said in Black Ferns v France, RWC Semi Final:

Penalty, France kick the goal and win.

Partially correct.

[nostrildamus]

@taniwharugby said in Black Ferns v France, RWC Semi Final:

@nostrildamus

Australia ain't in the final despite all that kid's spadework...

[Canes4life]

What are our chances against England?

[Bovidae]

If the BFs want to play a high tempo game how about picking halfbacks who can pass the ball with some speed and width, and not spend all night kicking aimlessly.

[Stargazer]

@Canes4life It will be difficult, but after watching the semi between Canada and England, I think we have a chance to beat them.

[nostrildamus]

@Canes4life said in Black Ferns v France, RWC Semi Final:

What are our chances against England?

Might be highly dependent on team selection?

[Jailbreak7]

The Professor can have whatever salary he wants, what a catalyst for the womens game! Long may he continue. Team came together when it counted. Great game pretty tense and nerve-wracking.

[Bovidae]

@RoninWC said in Black Ferns v France, RWC Semi Final:

Why the fuck you go for 3 points when Holmes missed the conversion from a very similar spot when an attacking lineout made the most sense?

Yes. There were times when a kick to the corner was the best option but Cocksedge was determined to tap and go. Poor.

[Jailbreak7]

@Bovidae said in Black Ferns v France, RWC Semi Final:

If the BFs want to play a high tempo game how about picking halfbacks who can pass the ball with some speed and width, and not spend all night kicking aimlessly.

Amen to that.