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But then the Aussies never had the possession that the AB's did and shouldn't have even been there given World Rugby's statement that the penalty against Scotland should never have been given. Swings and roundabouts - ultimately they lacked the class NZ had. And they lacked a certain Dan Carter too. Right team won.That break away try was very tough on Australia and in the end events and the odd decision conspired against them a bit. I don't care about teams being magnanimous in defeat or victory the AB's should have been down to 13 and a penalty awarded against them, quite a mistake by the normally impeccable Jones.
I came to much the same conclusion - a forward pass that wasn't spotted and led to a NZ penalty that meant Australia were chasing the game. At 21-3 NZ took their foot off the gas and all of a sudden it's 21-17 and game on. I don't think the refereeing mistakes meant the result was wrong, just as in the Scotland game - but you can't have your cake and eat it - as the saying goes.That break away try was very tough on Australia and in the end events and the odd decision conspired against them a bit. I don't care about teams being magnanimous in defeat or victory the AB's should have been down to 13 and a penalty awarded against them, quite a mistake by the normally impeccable Jones.
Are you agreeing with me Carl? Or just being your normal annoying self? Why not try adding some justification to your comment and see what other people think?And their biggest ever profits!
Much as I don't want to be drawn into this - I just can't resist. Whatever profits are mad from the competition, I feel confident that they will mostly find their way back into the game in terms of grants, better facilities, improved coaching, subsidised kits and a hundred other ways that I don't know about.Of course I'm agreeing with you, Rob! It was a great series! There is no justification needed for me mentioning a fact of which the organisers are very proud. They made huge profits and yes, ticket prices were high.
On a tangent, I wouldn't like to see professional rugby going the way of soccer and FIFA.
Hear, hear. The better team won.But then the Aussies never had the possession that the AB's did and shouldn't have even been there given World Rugby's statement that the penalty against Scotland should never have been given. Swings and roundabouts - ultimately they lacked the class NZ had. And they lacked a certain Dan Carter too. Right team won.
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