...but it's true! France beat New Zealand 20-18 in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals tonight at Cardiff, Wales. This means France will play England next Saturday in the semi-finals at Stade de France in Paris. And the All Blacks, who were expected to claim the 2007 Rugby World Cup title, will be boarding a plane for New Zealand. Australia, also favoured to win this afternoon's quarterfinal match against England, was sent crashing out 12-10, thanks to Johnny Wilkinson's famed kicking skills. Allez les bleus!
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What did I tell you? ;)
Posted by: chiefbiscuit | 12 October 2007 at 15:07
Everyone in New Zealand has a different excuse for why the All Blacks didn't win. The most sensible letter in this morning's paper pointed out that in a knock out competition, the best team doesn't always win - everyone can have an off day. Actually, I think the hype was just a bit too much. Shame about all the NZers flying over to watch the All Blacks, just when the All Blacks were flying home :)
Posted by: Catherine | 11 October 2007 at 21:51
YES YES YES
allez les bleus , allez les bleus
Posted by: Mélanie | 09 October 2007 at 19:03
1995 all over again : South Africa versus France : oh no how difficult - my heart againste my heart...
Posted by: Charmaine Thompson | 08 October 2007 at 14:11
Wow, that is incredible! Never say never!
Posted by: My Melange | 08 October 2007 at 07:24
Next week the Perfidious Albion will triumph over the Gauls!
Posted by: Jeremy Jacobs | 07 October 2007 at 14:08
Tara,
YAHOO!
or better; ALLEZ LES BLUE!
rel
Posted by: rel | 07 October 2007 at 11:26
Tara, please. Don't rub it in. This hurts. Now I have to write a retraction to my French friend of the commiserations I offered him before the match last night. Serves me right for getting my hopes up.
Posted by: Frida | 07 October 2007 at 04:13
Congrats to France!! I love rugby...my son plays....it is one physical sport but very exciting!
Posted by: Cherie | 07 October 2007 at 01:15