Oracle of Delphi....here's who really won Rugby World Cup 07
October 21st 2007 22:01
Well folks...at least someone's Green and Gold won...
I'm sorry. I cannot say much about this match nor the result because;
a) I didn't watch it
b) I didn't want to watch it
c) a and b
So...from info gleaned from here and there...this is what happened....
South Africa beat defending champions England in the RWC final to win the Webb Ellis Cup for the second time.
The Springboks now join The Wallabies as the only other 2 time winners. They first won the World Cup at home in '95 in the only other try-less RWC final.
Yep. This image says it all.
Oh man...in all honesty...I feel so bad for Jonny. Despite what I say about him ("naff ponce", "pansy boy", "great pre-10-der"), he is a brilliant Rugby player.
I will never go so far as to say he's the best flyhalf (#10) in the world -we all know why...if you don't, refer to every other R&R post.
...and I have to say this... he's a really lovely young man. Very humble, very shy, articulate, unassuming, very confident in his abilities but he doesn't take them for granted. He hones his skill every day, alas he only gets to show them every 4 years. He's very injury prone. He's kind of cute.
Will also say that Percy Montgomery, despite what I say about him (God I'm bad), is one of the most brilliant, reliable, consistent and humble players the world will ever see. Plus he's kinda cute.
There is a lot to be said for England's performance. Dirty and ugly are but 2...now is not the time. One does not pluck a wilting rose. What? Never mind...
...yeah, yeah Ash....you told me so....
images and info courtesy of Rugby Heaven
Rugby World Cup Champions 2007
South Africa 15 - 6 England
Springboks Captain John Smit hoists Bill (sob). Congratulating him is SA President Thabo Mbeki
I'm sorry. I cannot say much about this match nor the result because;
a) I didn't watch it
b) I didn't want to watch it
c) a and b
So...from info gleaned from here and there...this is what happened....
South Africa beat defending champions England in the RWC final to win the Webb Ellis Cup for the second time.
The triumphant Springboks hoist SA President Thabo Mbeki who hoists Bill. sob...
The Springboks now join The Wallabies as the only other 2 time winners. They first won the World Cup at home in '95 in the only other try-less RWC final.
Fullback Percy "pretty boy" Montgomery scored the majority of South Africa's points from penalties, landing three in the first half then another in the second term while centre Francois Steyn kicked one long-range goal after missing an earlier attempt.
England's points all came from the boot of flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson, who kicked a penalty in each half but missed two shots at drop goals, although they came closest to scoring a try through winger Mark Cueto only to have it disallowed by the video referee for putting a foot into touch.
England's points all came from the boot of flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson, who kicked a penalty in each half but missed two shots at drop goals, although they came closest to scoring a try through winger Mark Cueto only to have it disallowed by the video referee for putting a foot into touch.
Yep. This image says it all.
2 pretty boys. 1 winner. 0 tries.
Oh man...in all honesty...I feel so bad for Jonny. Despite what I say about him ("naff ponce", "pansy boy", "great pre-10-der"), he is a brilliant Rugby player.
I will never go so far as to say he's the best flyhalf (#10) in the world -we all know why...if you don't, refer to every other R&R post.
...and I have to say this... he's a really lovely young man. Very humble, very shy, articulate, unassuming, very confident in his abilities but he doesn't take them for granted. He hones his skill every day, alas he only gets to show them every 4 years. He's very injury prone. He's kind of cute.
Will also say that Percy Montgomery, despite what I say about him (God I'm bad), is one of the most brilliant, reliable, consistent and humble players the world will ever see. Plus he's kinda cute.
There is a lot to be said for England's performance. Dirty and ugly are but 2...now is not the time. One does not pluck a wilting rose. What? Never mind...
Congratulations Springboks!
....sob....
...yeah, yeah Ash....you told me so....
images and info courtesy of Rugby Heaven
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Comment by Ash
Australian Traveller
Flashes of memories
ahhhh I`m not an I told you so kinda gal.... but I did say...
The Brits did play a bit of a sloppy game unfortunately.
And due to a head ache and sore feet that somehow appeared overnight I am unable to leave any sparkling words. Thank goodness the World Cup is only every 4 years... gives the body fair time to recover!
hugs from one Green and Gold gal to another
Ash
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
. . . huh . . . I wasn't asleep - just resting my eyes between World Cups.
Did I miss something . . .
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