Carpelone says...

@ Ramage

I watched a report from New Zealand about rugby in the various schools in Auckland and I think that NZ put together a very big effort for harmonising the society, and not just for the sake of rugby. They also interviewed the brother of Mealamu, who apparently has some senior role in high school rugby, and he explained how people originating from Samoa are grateful to NZ for giving them the opportunity of improving their life conditions and, at the same time, how they still feel like having emotional bonds with they "mother" country.

I fully believe that those people do have the right to wear the AB's jersey, and proudly.

I therefore disagree with some comments suggesting that NZ poach people and players from neighbouring countries

Posted 14:32 04th November 2011

Carpelone says...

@ nzmaoriboy

Indeed. In addition, it is not true that I dislike New Zealand. Just the contrary. Still think that McCaw pushed the limit a bit too much. In the process, I am not suggesting that NZ were undeserving winners.

And I am interested in knowing how you will replace Woodcock, Mealamu, Thorn, Williams, McCaw, Weepu, Nonu and Smith (even DC). They will be all above 32 come the next RWC and likely unfit for the challenge.

Posted 13:58 04th November 2011

Ramage says...

The moaners are at again so in case they missed it NZ RWC Champions 2011. Get over it they will still be 2011Champions in 2021 2031 2041 2051 ...... etc etc etc so go get a life .

By the way BokVan Dam still waiting for that list of NZers who aren't NZers as you claim you have been noted for not turning up with it lol . Always plenty to say when you wish to talk opinions but missing on facts.

Posted 10:32 04th November 2011

Hawkeye says...

@ kybone

"One thing that did irk me slightly was the constant booing from the crowd especially when kicks at goal were being lined up. This doesn't happen anywhere else (as far as i know) and it certainly doesn't happen in europe"

It happens at Twickenham. Alot.

Posted 02:16 04th November 2011

Snewt says...

These blogs are getting stranger and stranger. There are some seriously deluded people out there.....carpalone, kiwi rooster, jeanluclionel to name a few.

NZ 8/ France 7, and if some of you care to take off your funny coloured glasses and watch the final, you will see that NZ deserved to win that game by 1 point.

It's about time that the "Mccaw is a cheat" line was given a rest once and for all.

It is probably jealousy that he doesn't play for some other team that is the root cause of all the bile. Get over it!

Posted 21:25 03rd November 2011

isthatrightref says...

@ KiwiRooster "99% of the refereeing body make for 1% of the nations present in the RWC"... not sure how broadly you define refereeing body (TMO? the bloke who keeps time on blood- & sin-binnings?) but I do know there were 20 nations & that 1% of 20 is 0.2 so there goes half your equation (I suspect the other half is fiction also but, like I say, need to know your definition of ref'ing body first).

By "referees deserve" RWC '11 it's obvious which matches you're talking about but which one(s) do you mean in '95? If just the SA/Fra SF then you really mean "ref deserves" not "ref's deserve" don't you? If there are other matches you believe were rigged to help SA win the Cup, which?

Posted 20:13 03rd November 2011

Ripzy007 says...

@blametheref....isn't there anything better for you to come up with than these so called amateur video clips....why weren't the French players complaining at the time?....do something better with your life and get over it...the history says its 8-7 to NZ and so is the WC fullstop

Posted 19:02 03rd November 2011

golden_statenba says...

blamethereff

Very easy answer. It all comes down to what you want to believe. I believe it went over.You don't. I'm am sure if it had not it would have been.proven by now.

How long has the world cup been over and NZ are still the world champs

Posted 17:31 03rd November 2011

kybone says...

I have to say well done to NZ they were the best team over the tournament and the last 4 years for that matter. I did feel that France actually edged the final but its the score that counts. One thing that did irk me slightly was the constant booing from the crowd especially when kicks at goal were being lined up. This doesn't happen anywhere else (as far as i know) and it certainly doesn't happen in europe. No need for it really.

Posted 15:12 03rd November 2011

Dingbat32 says...

To all New Zealanders bristling with idignation at any slight to their World Cup winning team,

I have one question: can you honestly say that you you have not made similar remarks about at least one of the previous World Cup winners?

I certainly recall lots of comments about South Africa and England "not deserving" their world cups. And who can forget the "Suzie" nonsense which was such an embarassment on the New Zealand nation.

The same goes for McCaw - dont get so precious about him when you are so willing to insult the efforts of other international players. As a nation you must be really proud of the treatment that Quade Cooper got. He might be an idiot, but this is rugby not football.

Posted 11:01 03rd November 2011