New Zealand Outplay Ireland, Show their class. NZ 28-24 IRE
What a breathless game. New Zealand showed up like they've been there before and Ireland looked sloppy at the start. The All Blacks pushed through what seemed like 396 phases to dominate the first 8 minutes of the game, with Ireland committing error upon error.
As the nerves settled the game drew closer, with periods of dominance and idiocy on both sides. The teams entered half time NZ 18-17 IRE
The All Blacks came out punching after some initial probing by the Irish into their 50. More gutsy play and more Irish errors put the All Blacks in the lead.
Ireland pushed back as time expired, through an excruciating 35 phases, but New Zealand showed their chops and held on 28-24.
A gem of a game and woe to Argentina next round! All Blacks should be favorites for the gold!
What a breathless game. New Zealand showed up like they've been there before and Ireland looked sloppy at the start. The All Blacks pushed through what seemed like 396 phases to dominate the first 8 minutes of the game, with Ireland committing error upon error.
As the nerves settled the game drew closer, with periods of dominance and idiocy on both sides. The teams entered half time NZ 18-17 IRE
The All Blacks came out punching after some initial probing by the Irish into their 50. More gutsy play and more Irish errors put the All Blacks in the lead.
Ireland pushed back as time expired, through an excruciating 35 phases, but New Zealand showed their chops and held on 28-24.
A gem of a game and woe to Argentina next round! All Blacks should be favorites for the gold!
