Sunday, October 9, 2011

Game 44 - QF 4 - New Zealand v Argentina - Eden Park -- 9th Oct 2011

Here are a few of my favourite things from this match...

no live blogging!

My beautiful wife Megan out of hospital for the night.
The warmth of the Schrader-Daish safe haven.
Our twins safe inside Meggy's belly.
Glorious Mary Daish - Toad in the Hole in all our bellies.

Mils running on alone for his 100th test, then his tears during the anthem.
Kapa o Pango!
A white Steinie apiece for Schrader and Me.

Piri's first penalty straight and true.
Conrad's scrambling defence.
The Double Kick; Piri to Cory to Mils.
Los Pumas throwing the ball over the dead ball line.
Taking the 3 when it is there.
6-0 after 25 minutes.
Los Pumas scoring a huge upset first try. (7-6 after 32 mins)
Piri 3/3 after 35 minutes... and back in the lead.
Aaron Cruden stepping up.
A 12-7 All Black lead at half time. (Better than being behind)

I hope Cory Jane doesn't have a fag in the changing rooms.

The only gay ref in the village.
Spider cam.
A pink panther in the crowd (but back to 12-10 ahead).
Piri 100% from 9 kicks at RWC... and a 15-10 lead.
SBW's offload and haircut.
Aaron's Ma'averlous break.
Kevin Mealamu human ball bearing.
At last an 8 point lead! 58 minute wait mind. 18-10 ABs.
At last an All Black try to Kieran Read. 23-10 after 67mins PHEW.
Jerome Kaino - everywhere and hard as nails.
Piri's 7/8 kicks, he has some nerve and is Man of the Match 26-10.  72 mins gone
Brad Thorn's try (almost with Zimmerframe) 33-10
Cory Jane you have redeemed yourself.

Final Score New Zealand 33 - 10 Argentina

44 Games - 254 Tries

Tweet of the Match - "Weepu of Mass Destruction!!!"   @RaybonKan

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