thursday, july 24th 2008

Rugby World Cup Awards

After all that rugby it seems only right that we have our own little awards ceremony for the characters and incidents that have made the World Cup 2007 so memorable.

So, please read on:

Worst refereeing decision: STUART DICKINSON

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South Africa - Fiji (37-20): I can't explain

I cannot understand how Fiji came so close to winning that match. Don't let the final score fool you, this was mighty close, and but for a couple of basic errors in the Springbk 22, the Pacific Islanders would have been leading going into the final 10 minutes. More

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Pool B/ Wales - Fiji (34-38): Pacific joy in Nantes

I had been looking forward to this match since the tournament started, with both teams commited to an attacking running game, and I wasn't disappointed.

Actually I was disappointed, but only because my team lost.

Apart from that it was a pulsating affair, in which we saw everything good you could wish to see in a rugby match. More

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Pool B/ Fiji - Canada (29-16): The Beauty and the Beast

You couldn't have wished for a greater disparity in styles than was served up by Sunday's clash between Fiji and Canada.

The Fijians, blessed with skills and flair that even the All Blacks would be proud of, against a Canuck side whose style can only be described as physical. More

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Pool B/ Japan - Fiji (31-35): From sublime to ridiculous

That game between Fiji and Japan is one that will live long in the memory. A true game of two halfs. The first, bitty, riddled by mistakes, a real eyesore. But the second, a fantastic advert for the game, full of incident, magical ball skills and a finish that kept you on the edge of your seat. More

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