One of the best games ever played at a Rugby World Cup has just been played, with New Zealand defeating World number 1 Ireland, 28-24. For me, the critical moment was when NZ held Ireland up over the line, preventing a try which would have seen them take the lead, then from the resulting goal line drop kick, Ireland fumbled the ball. The pressure of never holding the lead and always having to play catch up told in the end.
Some have commented that Ireland could not win despite having 16 on the field all game, which is a dig at the referee, Englishman Wayne Barnes. But he didn't do too badly, he's biased against NZ, but his performance wasn't dire.
Then again, NZ did well defending when down to 14 men twice in the match.
So, this was one of NZ's gutsiest performances, the All Blacks showed why they're total legends. My man of the match was Ardie Savea, he was everywhere and gave it everything, including scoring a swan-dive style try.
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