New Zealand's first covered stadium - the House of Pane.
This should be the closest game yet. England's ranking is 5th in the world, Argentina 9th.
The English are trying to trick the Argies into thinking they are New Zealand by wearing All Black.
No point getting worked up about this however considering the All Blacks second strip is historically pretty similar to England's first. Megan is quite hot on this point and let's face facts, she's right.
Also of note is the cunning way the England are shedding their numbers like snakeskin to keep everyone guessing. This is a new low in jersey numbering in rugby history. In fact probably it is the first low in jersey numbering in rugby history.
It is good to see Jonny Wlikinson back in the crucible of world rugby, as he is the man responsible for the crazy stances of many kickers these days. His peculiar "Like a Prayer" kicking style is to the fore within short time.
Argentina's Little (Contem) Poni and his mate Rodriguez take turns trying to outpoint Jonny too good, but they squander numerous shots at goal. The tryfest that is the 2011 Rugby World Cup dries up as these two dunderheaded teams of oafs run into each other for the whole first half.
The few chances to score tries in the first 40 are all butchered by the teams leaden backlines.
At rare stages a game of rugby looks set to ignite, but for the most part the game is a bizarre mixture of forcing back and arm wrestling.
Halftime can't happen soon enough and Argentina go to the break 6-3 up.
If I'm going to watch 43 more games of rugby please lord don't let them be this bad.
The second half gets WORSE. Can I reiterate that this stadium has a roof. Between the teams, 11 penalty kicks and 1 drop goal are missed in the match.
The turning point in the game stems from an Argentinean penalty. Given Jonny's woeful kicking performance England are forced to kick for touch and try for a try. They win a lineout, set up a maul, then a ruck, then score a try to replacement Ben Youngs. This Youngs gun puts down the ball under the sticks which allows Jonny to momentarily recover his kicking Mojo.
The rest is history. England win this match in true England style 13-9.
If either of these teams makes the final of this World Cup, we are going to have to take up Lacrosse or (God forbid) Aussie Rules as a new National sport.
Final Score 13-9
Tournament try watch. 5 games 30 tries
Tweet of the match- "Don't try for 3 Argentina" @Alilkram
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