Ireland vs All Blacks REACTION from the Stade de France!
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Ireland 24-28 New Zealand
The All Blacks pulled off one of the all time great Rugby World Cup performances as they beat Ireland in the quarter-finals. - Sport
I’m so proud of my ABs and I have got nothing but massive respect for the Irish. That was a proper test match.
Very well said. Great match. Well done NZ from a very sickened Irish fan.
The ABS were massive, we kept coming back but the better team won in the end. Now go on and win it..@@StephenEnglish-uo9ew
@@StephenEnglish-uo9ew me too well done both teams
Great game but if they go against France in final they will have to beat a good/better french team , knowing that last time they gave their best against an average French performance and still lost ....
@@user-bq9xb1pv6e it’s funny, that’s what Ireland said too
Never ever write off the AB's. From a South African. Ireland never played badly at all. The All Blacks just played better.
I feel like you SA fans are the only ones who know and understand to never write the ABs off.
I got the distinct feeling that the Irish media & some of their supporters, felt as the Number One ranked team, that Ireland just had to turn up and they'd win it. @@Keza82
I never new I was a All Blacks fan till today. The entire Bar i was in was behind u guys 🇿🇦
😂funny thing is I was backing Ireland to kick out NZ but once the game started I rooted for the All Blacks 😂 I didn’t like that Aaron Smith yellow card at all, it was a bit harsh.
@@shanegilbert6574A bit Harsh yes but I thought Barnes was really fair on both sides.
@@shanegilbert6574 ABs fan here. I have no problem with Smith's yellow, he wasn't in any position to intercept it. I just wish refs would rule that consistently.
I still remember Stockdale doing something similar in Dublin nearly a decade ago-and getting away with it!
SH x 4? Lets do it!
Sexton went missing !
I’m an Ireland fan and I’m so proud to be and so disappointed also. All blacks were immense in defence and you have to tip your hat off to them.
I'm an Irish fan too and I do agree but 4 points isn't a massive win
@@aislingirish4503when you consider they played 25% of the game a man down though
@@aislingirish4503yup those four points sent your girls home 😂
@@aislingirish4503Not bad when we only had 14 on the field. It was never gonna be a blow out score for either team. For either team to win this is massive. A win is a win !
@@YallNotWhite_YourPINK yeah Israel why don't you send your girls home out of Palestine how about that
2 countries with only 5 million did that ! Respect to both teams
Fantastic game from both teams. As Bok supporter I have always said never underestimate the ABs. Even after their loss to France I always knew they would be a massive threat to anyone. Savea was magnificent. Kane as well. Can't wait for tomorrow's games very nervous about France but also hopeful. Well done to Los Pumas as well.
As an AB supporter, you have to know most NZer's will be barracking for the Mighty Boks. I am quietly confident for the Springboks, and hope that for every SA supporter's sake, i'm right ;)
I would love a Bok All Black final... winner take all. The 2 most successful rugby teams of all time.
Go the Bokkies
As a Kiwi, up the Bokke!
Its funny how Saffa fans have been backing the AB's against the Irish and the rest. The arrogance of the Irish, their pundits, and fans. Sure, we're no saints as fans ourselves. I've been a right prat, truth be told. However, SAFFA and NZ pundits are by far the most humble in terms of the world game. The Irish, my God, they have next level, one-eyed fan, dickheadery which rivals the Ozzy pundits. I am of heavy Irish descent, hence, I thought it was fantastic when Ireland became more competitive about a decade ago. With fond memories of the old Irish commentators from the 80-s to the early 2000'sI I started following them, and was put right off within a year or so. Ireland never lost a match, but the other side always cheated. And they were always extra scathing and dismissive of NZ and SA. Sure, we expect this stuff from fans, moreover, from the Welsh and English, but nasty stuff came from all corners of the Irish media before and after every game. It was truly tedious bollocks. Moreover, I remembered how clever, witty and unlike the aforementioned British press the Irish commentators and their pundits used to be. With a bit more of the old school humility and respect towards worthy opponents Ireland might be able to pull finger, quit their overconfident bollocks and finally make it out of the QF's.
That was pure heart and guts from the All Black's. All Black's are peaking at the right time. Playing basically for 20 minutes with 14 men. Awesome display of rugby from both teams!!
So true!! No matter how people see it - the All Blacks played with 14 men for 20 minutes and still dominated 🙏
I'm so pleased they are picking at the right time.
Very important yes peaking at the right time and importantly not picking up any injuries in this very physical game.
La france va vous éclater en final.
Fair play to the ABs. No excuses. Hope you go onto win the WC now. From Ireland 🇮🇪.
Argentina next. We are grounded. Learn
@@HerbalTee29 funny. Argentina!!!! . If you don't win that one ... let's just say England will win the WC again. Are you a betting man . !!! ??
@@martinfinlay5971we have learned the hard way too many times, NEVER take any team for granted. Argentina is a knock out game. Wales we’re improving and Argy just beat them. They will be up for this. AB’s still need to have full respect to win it.
@@plunge7429 great.
@@plunge7429 Well said. All teams have to be respected, but if NZ play as they did tonight, they should win. Best of luck!
As ABs fans we know exactly what Ireland are feeling right now. The expectation that you can do it and go all the way. Playing world class rugby against great teams but then the loss. It's hard. What could have been?
And we all know that Ireland better than all the sides on the other side of the draw yet they go home!
Respect Ireland!
Thanks mate. Kind words indeed. Someone had to win and someone had to lose. Not much between these teams but your boys deserve it today. Just a pity it was in QF though and I would have said the same thing if NZ lost.
I’m gutted and an emotional wreck but fair play to NZ that was one hell of a, what 40 phase defensive set,Well done the ABs🇮🇪🇮🇪
Chin up. Ireland played brilliantly, they’ll get their turn at lifting the cup.
My friend, Ireland can keep there heads high, they have done Ireland proud, I think the pressure and a raging AB side just managed to pull the win, it was anybodies game all the way
Hard luck mate.
Tough pill to swallow.
When Ireland does eventually lift the world cup trophy it will be the sweetest most glorious moment because of nights like this.
Not much consolation.
But Ireland have arrived now.
Thank you but it doesn’t feel that way at the moment, so let’s get behind Leinster now Season starts next week, Cmon France for the WC
@tommybyrne6735 best of luck to France and South Africa, may the best team win
Great game. NZ were great. I am gutted we lost but despite all the mistakes we were still in it at the end.
We’ll be back. Well done NZ.
Proud of my ABs despite 2 yellows and a penalty try.
Grinded it out, beautiful
Don't worry, Ireland have an amazing team, so respected by NZ and hope the Irish fans come down-under for RWC 2027.
Rugby order has been restored!
It was because of Ireland and that series defeat last year that brought out a performance good enough for the ABs to win. Much respect Ireland
@@LJ-em7wj no one has a right to anything. They have to earn it. NZ did tonight and well done to them, they were great, but please don't come out with statements like that!
Thank you Ireland for a blindingly good competition throughout the cup. We as Kiwis love you and love playing you, youre incredible. ABs you still have everest ahead of you, keep going towards the final!
You lucky lucky guy. What a game to be at.
Well done New Zealand. That was a phenomenal Rugby game. Ireland messed up some lineouts but apart from that they played their usual game. Fairly flawless, but this NZ team absorbed the Irish attacks, never backed down and showed why they are still the best Rugby Nation in the World. I think that this was an awesome Irish performance also, today it wasn't to be. But Ireland has come a long way in a very short time and they will be back. We are all very proud of you guys, ye did us proud. If things go to form (no dis-respect to the Argies) it looks like the mighty ABs will be back in another final. I will watch it and as most of us have done when we were young, I will look on in awe at how such a small country like NZ can produce such amazing Rugby teams. They are truly the Brazil of Rugby. It's no shame to lose to NZ.
Like all other Irish fans, I'm deflated and very sad tonight. However.... its only Sport and with all of the other things that are happening in the World at the moment, we have to put losing a Rugby game into perspective.
Well done Alfred on another wonderful video. Your videos are very honest, insightful and refreshing. Keep it up.
Wonderfully put. In a different world with a draw put out six months before the tournemt, Ireland would have blitzed through to the Semis and be favourites to win into the final. What an Irish team. The best All Black's performance in many years can be enough to stop anyone on a day.
very well said my friend
Brilliant game, AB supporter here. The most exciting game we’ve seen in ages, win or lose. Well played Ireland. I hope this shuts Sam’s detractor’s up.
I feel for Ireland, we’ve felt how they’re feeling now. Your time will come. Well done AB’s 🇳🇿
But Sam Cane is a shit McCaw and can’t ruck
Sam Cane🔥
Nope, Ireland won't likely win the world cup anytime soon. This was the year for them and the year everyone thought they would win everything
@Ze_Moose how do you know 4 years a long time in rugby and we have some very exciting players on the up.
He's no longer Shit Richie McCaw, He's now Actually Pretty Decent Richie McCaw ;)
The last time I saw the ABs like that was back in 2011. Their defence and physicality were off the charts. Creativity was great. The discipline was amazing.
Amazing performance by the ABs. I am gutted for Ireland but so proud of our performance too. I am happy for Sam Cane. He has endured a lot as captain and proved himself today. Happy for Joe too - he made a massive impact on Irish rugby. The reality is the ABs had 14 for 20 mins and we just couldn’t break them down. I think the world of NZ people. Best of luck. We will be back
Hold your head up Ireland. You've been the best team for over a year, and helped NZ realise they had to lift their performance. If Ireland can keep the same core of leaders and coaches you'll be back stronger than ever.
AB's fan here.
Ireland and Irish fans. You can be super proud of your team and what you've achieved.
The All Blacks dominated in the forwards, and I've been saying it all week. We finally have our 1st choice forward pack fit and available, and it showed tonight.
Key moments.
Williams and Newell off the bench were immense, that scrum penalty was absolute key.
Jordie Barrett holding up the ball over the line.
Sam Whitelocks turn over at the end (Of course.)
As far as the performance goes. This is the best one since Ian Foster took over.
Last but not least, Johnny Sexton, great career. Ireland rugby is going to miss your class and skill.
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We achieved what!!!! A quarter final place. This team is a lot better than this. But good luck to you. Hope you go onto win 🏆 👍
Well done NZ. Best of luck in the rest of it. So sickened that some people will have the opportunity to call Ireland chokers again. So proud of our teams efforts. NZ stopped us from playing our best game, but we were still so close. Congrats again!
@@StephenEnglish-uo9ewbut u chokers ✈️
@@martinfinlay5971 Achieved #1 ranking, a 17 game win streak.
Unfortunately Ireland were simply out done on the day. This doesnt make them a bad team or a bunch of chokers, far from it.
Not the biggest Sam Cane fan, but he was huge tonight. Even walking out, you could see the focus. Absolutely huge! Him and Ardie again were massive.
This was Irelands best shot at winning the WC and the AB's tried their best to make it happen with 2 yellows. But the Defence from the AB's won that match. Lets make it an all southern semi! Come on Fiji and SA!
Never thought I'd ever say it but "That's our Captain". Definitely stepped up.
Yep outstanding.
Wayne Barnes is a lottery, for both sides
I have never seen that look on Sam canes face before...it was like he was absolutely steeled for this match and the troops followed
I've been bagging Cane for a few months... He was immense tonight!! Very glad to be proven a mouthy no nothing ar$ehole🤔😂
That was the best Black performance since 2021 for me. When the Blacks beat SAfrica 19-17. And then SAfrica beat us 31-29 the following week. Those were incredible games
Auckland a few months ago. 35 20
That was against an unprepared Springboks team. Half the team arrived days before the other half. They were totally underdone that day@@joedennehy386
2017 ABs Vs Boks 52...nil
Spot on
nah Mt Smart was better than those games even the win at Ellis park
14 players for 20 minutes against the #1 Team in the World, well played the ABs!! Unreal.
Every time an AB was tackled, there were at least one or two players to cover the ball, just excellent team play/support.
Congratulations New Zealand, fantastic performance, hope you go on and win it now. So proud of my fellow countrymen, made a few too many mistakes today but that was partly down to New Zealand pressure. They never gave up and fought till the end, well done to both teams on a fantastic match.
They won't win France will take them out next great game though on both sides ✌️💚
Our boys gave it all. So proud of Ireland.
All Blacks you were awesome.
Go and win it ❤
Never count out the all blacks! I was freaking out the entire game and cheering on NZ! So glad they won and this is coming from a big boks supporter! Game of the world cup so far hands down.
I am a bok supporter and felt the same, the Irish was talking about them playing in the final, there ego and mouths so big and yet they have had never had any success in the WC except for playing and loosing in a QF game of a WC
I’m also a Bok supporter. Well done to the AB’s❤
As an Irishman I've always respected southern hemisphere rugby but listening to the b.s about the Irish after their defeat to the AB has completely changed how I view the southern hemisphere. The arrogance is off the charts.
@@Martin-oz6lr you cannot imagine the arrogance we have received from Irish fans mate. You should see the comments I got after SA lost to Ireland.
@@HorseyPorsey
Nonsense!!
On point with Sam Cane. You could see the win in his eyes before the game.
Totally! He was an angry man 😅 best poke at him ever made by whoever it was calling him a wannabe Ritchie McCaw (sorry can’t quite recall the actual words) but didn’t that bite them in the arse!!😂
The pressure for the irish was incredible, their media, their fans, the hoodoo of past years, its alot. As an abs fan i saw the lead up and felt that the matter of fact attitude that alot of fans had placed on that team, was imo alot to take. Ireland will be back and hopefully they have their time to shine
Thanks for that and we shall ✌️💚
Just want to get over that QF hoodoo! So sickened that the chokers tag will be thrown at us again!
@@StephenEnglish-uo9ew It would be unfair to throw the choker tag. I'm happy NZ got through but respect to Ireland who played immense and could have taken it at the end. I thought the ref could have called the previous breakdown a penalty for an all black reaching when off his feet. But in the end there was nothing in it, and NZ were just a little more lucky than the Irish. Stay strong Ireland - your time will come soon.
That game felt like a final! An unbelievable game...
As a neutral South African, I must say that that was probably 1 of the best games of rugby I have seen. I was on the edge of my seat from start to finish and it's not even my team playing. I take my hat off to both teams. All Blacks get a well deserved win, but Ireland is also pure class!! What amazed me about Ireland was that composure and determination in the last 2min of the game.......just sublime!!
Irish are a outstanding side and I feel for them especially those who will not get another WC shot.They threw the kitchen sink at us and if not for jordie's held up it may have been different. To our boys very proud. Such a gutsy effort to hold out the best attack in World Rugby
That was the most nail biting game in all history. This was worthy of the finals. Well done Ireland, but so proud of our AB lads and I have changed my mind about Cane, he was a world class captain tonight.
I'm not even Irish, I'm South African, but I am so deeply shattered for the Irish. It hurts💔 wow. They said to never count out the ABs... they did.
Always bet on black👀
I am South African from Irish roots and I feel nothing for them. When Ireland play as Ireland rather than the Ire Blacks, then I might regain some of my respect but as long as they actively recruit foreign talent in some twisted exploitation of the residency laws, while pointing a finger at South Africa for taking back one of our own, I will support any team that plays them. Other than Scotland who do the same.
New Zealand recruit from outside of their country too.. I'm not sure what your point is
There are 30 nz born players in other teams at WC
@@firmfoundation7421 And?
CONGRATULATIONS to the men in BLACK!!! At the end of the match, I believe, it was the AB's COMPOSURE that brought home this great victory! Defending 38 phases by the Irish before winning a penalty at the end was incredibly awesome.
from nz. no one lost today. ireland won the hearts of new zealanders also & the respect that goes with it. today was our day tomorrow is another day. congratulations to BOTH ireland and our all blacks.
Thank you and well done tonight
Incredible game. One for the ages. Exactly what I was hoping for. So proud of the boys and so happy for them. And even if we had lost with that performance I would have been massively proud of them. No one could ask anything more from them. Not sure which would be the last time the ABs played that well. It would have to be a game where the opposition also played like absolute legends. Respect to Ireland - fantastic team.
Excellent observation of the game. Amazing game. Sam Whitlock is the goat with that turn over stopping Ireland’s 38 phases of sublime rugby. How AB’s held with 2 yellows is remarkable.
Really feel for Ireland but what a game! The AB’s deserved that victory - they earned it. The quality of rugby was just off the chart as both teams really needed the result. Another final-before-the-final at this RWC. Congrats AB’s. What a game!
So gutted... Ireland were so good... Our best team ever and a strong performance but NZ were just too good, and that AB defense was immense!
Ireland didn't choke, they played well, but just not well enough and that is so disappointing...
💚💚💚gutted for 4 points
You should be proud of your team. I am an AB’s fan but love the way you guys play. It was one of the great games by two teams going toe to toe. If it’s any consolation if we had lost I would have supported you guys.
Ireland will be back. It was a close game. It could go either way. As an AB s I thought the Ireland team was a bit tiered in the last 10 minutes.
Well said, Alfred! All Blacks were phenomenal tonight - they dominated the key exchanges and that last defensive stand has to be the best defensive effort in World Cup history 🙏🙏
Nice one again Alfred. Gutted Irishman here. Congratulations to the mighty AB's, they were great and cut off Ireland's supply through dominating the breakdown and also with a defensive effort befitting the Boks. (We got NO turnovers) and our lineout let us down under AB pressure too. They stymied our rhythm and fluidity; they did their homework on us and applied it brilliantly. It was a close run thing though made all the more tense in the last five minutes. So proud to have our team and their massive impact on this great tournament. I think it's a given that NZ will be in the final after a good warm up next weekend.
IMO, that was the best match Sam Cane has ever played, and the same for Jordie Barrett.
Dunno about best ever but he was truly immense. He did everything to a high level. Really pleased for him because he gets an unfair bashing
Twice the ABs played with 14 players. Their mental toughness, discipline and belief in each other is beyond words.
You're very balanced. For me, Ardie Savea was man of the match. He was everywhere. The lesson; never underestimate the All Blacks, and the show ain't over until the fat lady sings.
This match was inspiring in the way that the 1973 Barbarians v All Blacks match was; and for World Cup, the 1987 final AB's win over France comes to mind. People will be talking about this contest for decades to come, so Ireland should not hang their heads, they provided the contest, but one team had to lose.
Your question that when did we last play like that? Hard to compare over the more than 50 years I've been supporting the ABs but the defense against this fantastic Irish team made it a performance right up there. 3 very good tries, adversity with yellow cards, holding our own at set piece and the breakdown, yeah, very proud. First time in my life I've felt sorry for the team we beat, Ireland play superb rugby and this whole quarter final thing doesn't reflect their great place as a rugby nation. Just a mention about Sam Cane, he's copped so much flak but the guy is a warrior and there's a chance he could be holding the world cup aloft in a couple of weeks. A long way to go and anything could happen but tonight was immense, will never forget that defensive effort.
And Ian Foster!! As grand in losing as he is in winning, it seems. I feel like this game was a nod to the decades of development NZ has poured into rugby.
@@DaHandDatFeeds Yes, should have mentioned Foster and the coaching team. The development system in NZ has been recognized as having flaws, there's going to be an overhaul, the powers that be have admitted it is needed but yeah, the traditions and belief in the jersey count for a lot in big games.
Spot on mate. Whew, what a great match, a true test match. Go ABs
@@JackKinross Agreed and tbh the changes couldn't come soon enough. NZRFU is limping through. Tradition is a huge asset but it takes more than that to keep up pace in this day and age. Minnows are actually now having their day as there's more resources in other countries. But like the America's Cup, it'll take more than $'s to sink NZ's boat!
Well done Ireland. You will be back and the remainder of the tournament will be less without you. This was one of the best tests I have ever seen. A close rival would be your pool test against the Springboks which matched tonight's intensity. From and AB perspective, we had to play on the same kind of level against the Bokke in the 2015 RWC semi. The second tri nations against the Bokke in 2013 was another where both sides left it all on the track. Your youth sides are dominating the world and I see a continued bright future for Irish Rugby. Keeps your heads up, you played your hearts out tonight and a rugby ball bounce here and a ref's call there and the result would be different. Totally epic, classic test match. Well done.
One of the best and tense game I’ve ever watched as an All Blacks Supporter (and I was at the 2011 final against France). Awesome effort Ireland. Don’t forget how many times NZ have gone into World Cups as favourites and didn’t win for 24 years😘
Both of these teams were so good. It really was worthy of a final, I can't imagine seeing a better game in the remainder of the competition.
The All Blacks were phenomenal and clinical. Looking forward to tomorrow night's game to see who we will meet in the final. Go All Blacks Go from Namibia.
Ummm we have Argentina to get by first….don’t sound like an Irish fan ay…
Thankyou for kind words for both team you are a gem thanks again from NZ.
As an ABs fan, very proud for them. Both teams were great and showed their best performance in this game. Unfortunately for Ireland, it could just be how the ABs were just slightly better at handling these emotionally intense and stressful situations which allows ABs to have better control to the pace of this game, which has shown great results for the ABs in the first 20 mins of first half and last 10s min in the second half, and during the two yellow cards. Always had faith in the ABs, as they were very well prepared for this game and having all the amazing players. Congratulations All Blacks!
Thank you so much for posing your take after watching this game. What a great battle, and huge respect for both teams.
They played for their coach, they played for their country. Proud kiwi moment.
You're correct, Mr Ryan has had a huge impact on our forward's, that was an epic performance from the low numbers. What a game, one of my teams was going to lose, and I didn't know who it was going to be till the final whistle, we witnessed an historic test match, full credit to the men in green, both teams deserved the win, I've watched a lot of rugby games, it could be the morning Guiness talking, but I'm thinking that was the greatest World Cup game I've ever witnessed.
Brilliant game 🙌🙌 The best test match thus far in this WC 👏👏👏👏👏Great effort from the two teams
Please go easy on us literally all other fans. We’re gutted. Well done NZ. Don’t know what else to say.
Mate as an ab fan I kept telling myself all week there’s no shame in losing to Ireland, the current best rugby team on the planet. Now I don’t know what to say after winning. What I will say is the discipline of the irish pack was truly something behold, never seen a team that can dominate phase after phase and they showed this at the very end and it was frightening, and it’s the result of a well coached and hard working team that I believe will continue on to greater things. Good luck and look forward to some great future test matches
Man that felt like New Zealand vs New Zealand, was confused who to cheer for half the time. Aki, Lowe, Gibson... Absolutly crushing for Ireland, absolutly, purely gutting. The Schmidt legacy is surely over now, the long reset begins. Anyone that truly knows rugby probably knew NZ were going to take this one but that defence down the left flank was gifting them metres. Need to tidy that up. Hard with the 50:20 rule though, I get it. Lots to work on for NZ, mainly our exits and territory game, but most importantly we dominated the set piece and ruck.
Amazing performance from both teams. Feel sorry for Ireland
Mate, you summed it up brilliantly. Two great teams providing a great game! Whoever blinked first, would lose. Both sides played well and either could have won. Cheers to the AB's.
Your comments are spot on and don't forget 20 minutes with only 14 on the field . Boom brilliant awesome performance from the giant's of the game.
really appreciate a break down so early after the game. Fantastic stuff.
Excellent feedback and perspective. Two great teams, sadly there can only be one winner. Gutted for Johnny Sexton, Bundi Aki, Dan Biggar et al. as I was for Lomu and the ABs in 1995.
Hey Alfie! I agree with your reaction to what was one of the most riveting games of rugby I've ever seen. Two fantastic teams going at it hammer and tongs for 80 minutes is what made this game such a spectacle for me. Great extended phases of hard physical rugby from both sides. Absolutely gutted for fellow Celts (I'm from Scotland) but what a magnificent effort. It's a fool that even dares to discount the New Zealand All Blacks after the trials and tribulations they've been through in the last couple of years or so. They were excellent tonight and completely deserve their win. Are they back? Well they're still in the tournament, aren't they!
Before I finish, I would like to pay tribute to the performance of Wayne Barnes, the match referee. Finally we had a referee who picked up Andrew Porter's tendency to bore in instead of pushing straight at scrum time and punishing it. Porter has done this for several years and at last he had been rumbled. It was a game of such close margins that this was one of the telling aspects of the game. Another turning point was the try-saving tackle in the NZ in-goal area. What a tackle to get under the ball and stop the ball being touched down. We have seen some great games in this World Cup, but this was just so far out there in front of them all. Hard luck to Ireland; well done and congratulations to New Zealand and good luck to them in the semi-final.
Oustanding Test match! Absolutely worthy of a RWC Final. Both teams were in all out War mode. Comisserations to that great Ireland side were just beaten by a better team on the day. Congratulations to the AllBlacks winning another epic battle to progress. Good luck vs Los Pumas!!
Best performance since beating South Africa 35-20 in Dunedin earlier this year. There was some talk about NZ’s easy run of pool games maybe counting against them in this game… but in the end i thought they finished the freshest of the two teams because of that very fact!
You did an excellent overview of this pulsating test match. As a kiwi I'm immensely proud of our boys who over the past year or so have consistently fallen short of our normal excellent standards. They had to lift their game, skills, commitment so many notches just to be competitive. Yet you can't help but feel gutted for Ireland who are way better than quarter finalists. Annoyed that some are calling them chokers. What an insult to both teams. This had all the hallmarks of any world cup final that has ever been played.
You took the words right out of my mouth in terms of your whole analysis. Hard to be honest without coming off a certain way but you nailed it gracefully. In terms of your q “were they building for it”, from a bigger picture perspective yes I’ve observed casually since the start of Henry’s era there was a shift in mindset with regards to supportive environments in competitive settings. This is aligned with certain academical research into sports psychology. You have to remember that in terms of professionalism, rugby is quite new and was fairly amateur up to the 80’s-90’s. We’ve had state-sponsored rugby-specific academies in NZ for awhile now. The program is also tightly joined with immigration to NZ from the islands. It’s an actual machine that is focused on growth-mindset. Henry’s coaching crew were lauded overseas for their approach, and I think it’s paying dividends now. Just my 2c from a now middle-aged nz ex player/fan.
Both Sam and Ardie were on point tonight.
Yep as a kiwi I’m feeling for the Irish , but our boys turned up today in a big way , was a fantastic game no doubt , we hung tough , very proud , Irish team hold your heads high , this AB team very capable just inconsistent at times but they zoned in now that’s for sure
Love your work. good analysis and very fair. I envy you being there in the stands, what a match!
Even as a Bok supporter, I needed to guzzle antacids at the end…..I’m in trouble for tomorrow SA / France clash….. What a game, both teams, Top performance. AB’s day today, congrats.
Don’t worry SA will be in the final with ABs
Go Bokkies
Im a kiwi all blacks fan, im so happy we won, please win the world cup now all blacks, that has to be one of the best rugby world cup quarter finals of all time, on edge of seat the whole time. much respect to Ireland, they gave everything.
Congratulations from a Irish fan really disappointed hope yous go on to win it now.
Love your coverage but totally gutted so have a good night, see you later 🇮🇪 🇮🇪
An epic battle, omw, both teams were amazing, thanks for the great entertainment
Good summation of the game Alfred. We witnessed one of the greatest World Cup knock out games in the tournament's history. Both teams left everything out on the pitch and it was the All Blacks who dug deepest to advance to the Semi Final against Argentina.
It's just a shame that World Rugby's insistence on doing the draw three years prior to the next tournament has led to the top four teams clashing in the Quarter Final stage.
Comiserations to Ireland who are a fantastic side and will no doubt pick themselves up from this defeat and continue to be a strong presence in the world game. Hopefully the All Blacks lift themselves again for the Semi Final and make another Final the following week.
So gutted , great save from barrett and the bounce getting away from sheehan were the two big swings for me. All credit to the abs there defence was so much better then expected
2 yellows , penalty try .... and we got up .. with a 35 faze last gasp effort from a brave Irish side ... that was the greatest win we gave had in sooooo long , every player across the field played out of there skins ,, bring on the Argies
A big well done from a proud Irish fan!
Alfred …followed channel all the way through ..look forward to these vids..sharp analysis and just great presentation
Very good review 👏 as an ABs fan I thought you were very respectful to both teams. Nice work. subscribed & liked 👍
It ranks up there with the great All Black performances in history. What makes it so worthy, is that this team has been largely written off by many. Sam Cane put in a legendary performance.
Ireland 🇮🇪 stand tall and be proud of your boys 👏👏
Well done on 10k Alfred!
Great game, happy for Abs, unlucky for the Irish.
Now for the Boks to pitch up tomorrow night.
Great game and very good review mate.
all round one of the best AB games. Getting a good feel that they are a well rounded team and heating up just at the right time. Ireland did not loose, they played well and were beaten by a team a tad better on the day.
That's it exactly. Not much between the two teams. ABs just were a little bit better on the day and any of the top four teams can beat each other on any given day. Ireland fans don't need to be too upset. There are probably only 3 other teams in the World who could compete with us the way the ABs did. It's just unfortunate it had to be in a QF. Thanks World Rugby.
Excellent review. Yes, this was the ABs best performance since they beat the Boks in the 2nd test in SA last year. The key here was the fact they finally got their best side on the paddock. Our forwards battered Ireland at the breakdown and we won the loose forward battle. Frizell
is critical to our balance and Cane played with a chip on his shoulder and showed his hard edge. What can you say about super Ardie?
After the forwards canceled each other out, it was the ABs X factor, and strike plays, that made the difference. Both Barrett’s were immense, as were Lester and Reiko. A word about Ireland - they showed what a class side they are. They have driven the game forward in the NH and deserve massive credit. They just got their strengths attacked tonight and the ABs just played with more freedom and clarity. Fine margins. Great test match.
Reikos defence shocked me - I actually would no longer pick him and he was one of my favs but he stood off Bundee a couple of times - one leading to Bundees try.
@@actiaint I don’t put to much on Reiko re that try of Bundee. Our D line was condensed because DeGroot was slightly out of position as the first defender off the ruck and, even though the ABs had the numbers advantage, that condensed the D and meant they had to scramble when Ireland went wide to Bundee, which gave him some weak shoulders to attack and the rest was history. Frizzal probably had the best shot on Bundee but missed him. The ABs defensive structure puts a lot of pressure on our 13 and causes the need for a lot of scramble D and split second reads to be made.
🎉🎉 up the ABS best game ive watched in a while!
You speak very well. Greatly enjoyed this game. Real sad one team had to bow out. Ireland certainly did not choke, people who say that are graceless, they played very well as did NZ.
Regards, a kiwi in Texas.
I said before that an ABs side with the underdog tag is a very dangerous team. Unfortunately it will be the reverse next week and that worries me they will take the Argies too lightly.
Ireland looked very dangerous every time with ball in hand and their defense was huge . What a team Ireland you are I'm sorry to see you exit so early.
AB's beating SA in SA last year was pretty special, the first half against the Boks in the rugby championship this year was some of the AB's best rugby. This was different, this was staying composed and in control under huge pressure.
On Sam Cane, he's made for games like this. He doesn't shine so much in games we are expected to do well but when things get tight he always puts in huge work on defense and at the breakdown. Maybe the worst mistake the selectors have made is benching him for the England semi last time. He leads the defense and sets the standard, as brilliant as Ardie is he cant touch Sam Cane in that area. Stats show it as well, its maybe the best 7 in the world at stopping ball carriers on or before the advantage line and he gets to an insane number of breakdowns and does work. Honestly his critics are clueless.
As a fan, that had the same intensity and intent as the 2011 RWC Final v France. I was shaking like a leaf.
Talking to an Irish friend this evening before the game I said that this Irish team looked like the best team I'd seen in world rugby since the ABs world cup squad of 8 years ago. Unluckily for them, the ABs put on their best performance in 8 years tonight and it was just enough to pip them.
They are not called the mighty All Blacks for nothing👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Every all black stepped up today. Deserved win IMO.
nice review on the night. good vid.
Spot on analysis Alfie.
I think you needed to mention the refs performance against nz giving away 2 yellow cards a penalty try and then not giving a penalty to nz when the prop came a around the side of the ruck to steal the ball , and not giving Ireland a yellow card for a professional foul blocking a player when chasing a kick.
Wayne Barnes up to his usual disgraceful tricks trying to help ireland win
Fair comment. If Nuggy went off for that, then the Irish guy should have gone off also, definitely a cynical play. And allowing that steal in the side was a howler and had a big impact on the ABs momentum. The boys handled it tho! Never been a Barnes fan, don't know why he is so highly rated.
NZ had two yellow cards: 20 min with 14 players, numerous forward passes from Ireland missed; produced the performance of the year. Ireland had so many opportunities and could not execute. Credit to NZ they deserved it - I hope they go all the way. Unlucky Ireland, that quarterfinal stage remains elusive. I can't recall a better performance given the circumstances and context.
Great commentary!
Nice summary with lots of respect mate...we are thrilled to finally beat the best team in the world. The last time we played this well was last year against South Africa on the high Veldt against all the odds, before that the 2015 world cup win (our third) against the Wallabies at Twickers, that was pure joy for us as was putting 60 points on France in the QF that year.
2015 vs France was the highest level a rugby team has ever played
France 👊👍
Not the best ABs performance but the best end of game defense ever
I'm an AB Fan have been for 55 years. I'm very Proud that they won, of course I am, but I always knew this would be an extremely hard game & very close. The only thing that tempers my pleasure in a Win, was that it means Ireland now doesn't a shot at the RWC this year. Ireland has been impressive in the last few years, going from strength to strength, building themselves in to a top class outfit. they have put in a huge amount of hard graft to make them into a side that the rest of the World has to sit up & take notice of & who must be treated with the upmost Respect. Not only have they dominated the 6 Nations Northern Hemisphere this Season, but their biggest point of difference is that they have also convincingly the Southern Hemisphere teams of South Africa, Argentina, Australia & NZ, both at home & away, something other teams who've dominated the 6 Nations failed to do. It's a shame they had to lose to the ABs in the Quarter Final, if they'd met any of the other Quarter Finalists playing the way they did against the ABs, I would've expected to see them in the Final. I've said all along since the pool stages, no one has seen the best AB team that NZ could play & been laughed at. It's true though, that's the way that the ABs play in World Cup Competitions, they have a core nuclear of players, but then try out all the combinations of other players in the pool stage, giving all members of the Squad valuable experience of the atmosphere that's unique to RWC games. It's a testimony to how well they rate Ireland, that for the first time we've seen the best AB team that could, take the field today. Ireland was brilliant, to keep the ABs to only a 4 point win, is more than impressive. This has to be the best game the ABs have played, certainly since the 2015 World Cup & the Era of Steve Hansen & Richie McCaw partnership, probably one of NZ's most successful AB teams of all time. The outcome of this game I believe, was due to more to those 50/50 calls that can make or break a team, than any thing else. Both teams bought their best game today & they were very evenly matched, they certainly couldn't have bought anything else to their Game. Watch out for Ireland in 2027.
All respect to your analysis....impressed.