RE: 2023 Rugby World Cup
October 20, 2023 at 4:54 pm
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Argentina 6 - 44 New Zealand
All Blacks Do Not Beat Themselves
12 costly errors by Los Pumas in the first half opened the gates for the All Blacks on a rainy night in Paris. Argentina looked strong on the ball, gaining territory with some thumping runs. For the first 5 minutes with ball-in-hand, Los Pumas looked determined to make a match of it.
Then they kicked, committed penalties, and let the experienced New Zealanders in for a try. And another. Argentina fought back to a 12-6 deficit, but then they committed error after error. The New Zealand counter-ruck was bruising, costing 4 turnovers and a knock on. Argentina looked incompetent in the air. The All Blacks surged to a 20-6 lead at the half.
Argentina knocked on the opening kick of the second half. It took a minute or so for the All Blacks to score a try. A silky angled kick by fly-half Mo’unga made it 27-6. The fifth New Zealand try would come in the 48th minute, 34-6. New Zealand would be on the ball for the opening 16 minutes of the half.
In the 57th minute a clever kick pass put the Argentinians inside the New Zealand 22. A turnover on the ensuing phases gave it back to NZ deep in their territory. They went through phases, dominated kicks. Will Jordan fell in for his second try in the 62nd and the All Blacks increased the lead to 39-6. My estimate: Argentina had roughly 1 minute of the ball so far in the half. Dominance by the All Blacks.
The biggest Barrett on the NZ team (there are 12 of them… kidding) went to the sin bin in the 65th minute for a cynical touch (sounds like an ‘80s Genesis song). Could Los Pumas find points with a man advantage? Not to be. Jordan made a highlight-reel hat trick try in the 74th, 44-6 to the All Blacks. Argentina had none of the ball, and when they did, they invariably made a bad mistake.
New Zealand play for the title, while Argentina will look to secure bronze.
All Blacks Do Not Beat Themselves
12 costly errors by Los Pumas in the first half opened the gates for the All Blacks on a rainy night in Paris. Argentina looked strong on the ball, gaining territory with some thumping runs. For the first 5 minutes with ball-in-hand, Los Pumas looked determined to make a match of it.
Then they kicked, committed penalties, and let the experienced New Zealanders in for a try. And another. Argentina fought back to a 12-6 deficit, but then they committed error after error. The New Zealand counter-ruck was bruising, costing 4 turnovers and a knock on. Argentina looked incompetent in the air. The All Blacks surged to a 20-6 lead at the half.
Argentina knocked on the opening kick of the second half. It took a minute or so for the All Blacks to score a try. A silky angled kick by fly-half Mo’unga made it 27-6. The fifth New Zealand try would come in the 48th minute, 34-6. New Zealand would be on the ball for the opening 16 minutes of the half.
In the 57th minute a clever kick pass put the Argentinians inside the New Zealand 22. A turnover on the ensuing phases gave it back to NZ deep in their territory. They went through phases, dominated kicks. Will Jordan fell in for his second try in the 62nd and the All Blacks increased the lead to 39-6. My estimate: Argentina had roughly 1 minute of the ball so far in the half. Dominance by the All Blacks.
The biggest Barrett on the NZ team (there are 12 of them… kidding) went to the sin bin in the 65th minute for a cynical touch (sounds like an ‘80s Genesis song). Could Los Pumas find points with a man advantage? Not to be. Jordan made a highlight-reel hat trick try in the 74th, 44-6 to the All Blacks. Argentina had none of the ball, and when they did, they invariably made a bad mistake.
New Zealand play for the title, while Argentina will look to secure bronze.
