The Final

South Africa deserve to win the RWC final tonight, and if they don't, then all credit to England - they'll have done it the hard way. SA have ran in 33 tries, many of them top drawer, in scoring > 30 points in each of their six games - but at the same time they haven't really been tested yet. Hardly their fault though. England must score early - they can almost close a game out with 70 minutes to go.

That NZ article was a disgrace, but hardly reflective of the average Kiwi opinion. If been beaten by France who in turn were beaten by England and in turn beaten by the Boks makes him feel better about the state of world rugby, and the balance of power between the hemispheres, then that's his prerogative. But it's his opinions on Argentina that are truly galling. They have single-handedly made this competition, and tired as they must have been, their approach to the 3rd place play-off last night was truly inspirational. Leguizamon and Hernandez have been 2 players of the tournament, with Pichot, Corleto & Contepomi (Felipe) not far behind.

So, off to my South African neighbour's house now to cheer on the Springboks, and hoping for a final to grace the tournament with. Print this post