We react to one of the greatest New Zealand rugby performances of all time | Big Jim Show

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[@droctagon3k]

Sam Cane didn't just put the critics to bed, he tucked them in and gave them a little kiss on the forehead as well.

[@squidjames7735]

He smashed them too … why not?!

[@skibbitybopmdada]

And then did the exact opposite the following week 😂

[@Tekkennut]

I'd like to think that Irelands Peter O’Mahony's motivating words last year to Sam Cane “Who do you think you are? You’re a s*** Richie McCaw pal,” helped his performance today. Revenge is a great motivator.

[@isorokuyamamoto8423]

Best present for Peter O’Mahony from Sam Cane... lol

[@shamallala]

Even a Shitty McCaw gets to the Semis

[@keeganfly5987]

Sweet sweet revenge. May god the Irish are amazing, but the physicality the kiwis showed up with, wow. One of the best games of rugby I’ve ever seen

[@MD97531]

I had this image before the game of Sam Cane smashing Peter O’Mahony and then leaning into him and saying “Richie McCaw said to say hi”

[@jsdutoit85]

So happy the arrogant Irish were sent packing! Thank you New Zealand

[@tamabrightwell4536]

Makes you realise how hard it is to win 18 games in a row and two world cups in a row

[@LindaNyathi-ce5bq]

At some point every team loses. Sadly Ireland chooses the RWC quarters to do so

[@ShiNooBi1986]

Winning one world cup...

[@knowmean]

@@LindaNyathi-ce5bqbeen tough to watch Ireland make the quarters 8 times. What a great game it was

[@timmo491]

even harder to be the only team that's won 18 games in a row, won the RWC, Soccer World Cup, the Cricket World Cup, the Heavyweight boxing Championship, the F1 Championship, and come 3rd in the Olympics - aside from inventing most of the above (and the language of course). All the best from England.

[@MrTau5]

@@timmo491one of two teams to win 18 games in a row*

[@danewetton]

New Zealand don't get rattled like many other teams do, for Ireland this is foreign territory, for New Zealand this is their pedigree. They have been here many times before.

[@kabelogumani528]

Saffa here. For once I was supporting the Kiwis, it was a brilliant game to watch. Massive respect for humbling the Irish. Congratulations New Zealand 👌

[@padawan9127]

"Humbling the Irish"? We've been playing well and dared to dream, that's all. NZ were the better team on the night and everyone in Ireland was worried about this game

[@nzfreeski]

@@padawan9127 agree Ireland dared to believe and but for a held-up try over the try line, you could have easily won. No humbling in my view - two great teams playing a beautiful game.

[@toconair]

Humbled the Irish, like the way the Irish humbled the Bok… Ha Ha, I hope the ABs meet you in the final and give you a spanking ass hole

[@eugenefarrell1002]

Humbling the Irish..Go back into your mudhut you Ignoramus.. Congratulations to New Zealand on there win and I know who I will be cheering for when you play France ..Alez la Blue 🇫🇷

[@ronangriffin4322]

It's seems to be SA fans that always say Ireland need humbling, you's are everywhere talking crap about Ireland. They dont need humbling. You clearly can't get over that loss in the pool stages. Move on pal and worry about your own team progressing. Hope ABs go the whole way now👍

[@UltraRed1992]

When I saw Sam Canes face coming out of the tunnel, I knew he was going to prove them wrong. He looked pissed and rightfully so. What a performance from him and the boys

[@evancooper7336]

100% I even said that to my partner when I saw him....

[@hainlighe]

Absolutely, as soon as I saw the look in his eyes in the tunnel (Sexton was just looking around casually) I knew he wasn’t there to mess around

[@jamies6534]

I saw it also and thought he looked worried but I guess looks were deceiving!

[@justsomekiwiguy2930]

Yea I saw that too. Looked like he was ready to tear someone a new asshole

[@conormateer2025]

New Zealand 🇳🇿 have been given Sam Cane the Harry Maguire treatment 😮😂

[@etienneshawe1727]

As a saffa and huge springbok supporter i think the AB’s played amazing. For the first time in my life I actually supported the AB’s. It was a good day for New Zealand as a country, they needed it. Congratulations guys this one you deserved. Well played

[@saren6538]

Haha of course u supported the AB , we enjoyed doing you in the group 😂 come on France

[@turangatohiariki3042]

All black's South Africa final 👍🏽

[@tomsawyer4321]

​@@saren6538another way of looking at that is Rassie set youse up to face the AB's and lose. Of course if the Boks lose to France this will look like a self own😂. Boks 38 France 19 although that depends on the ref standing up to the pressure which will be tough with France playing at home and NH teams losing both so far. If Fiji beats England then the boks will be blown off the park by the ref because the IRB couldn't allow no NH teams to get through and everybody knows that's true

[@saren6538]

@@tomsawyer4321 no mate that’s your autism and paranoia kicking in there Come on France 🇫🇷

[@alabama1413]

@@turangatohiariki3042Nope, France to win the World Cup based on the fact they’re the best team

[@BM-bc6jj]

Only come across this Scottish guy in last 2 days. He's awesome. Fair and smart. Great asset to Rugby Pass. One of the best I listen to. Well done!

[@grahamsangster1042]

So glad tha Ab's won,never seen a team being written off so much,talk about motivational

[@bonny-best-dog-ever-1]

Only a fool would write off the ABs. Congratulations hope you win another world cup you deserve it. 🇨🇮🤝 🇳🇿

[@taystietrix]

Well done AB’s, you did yourselves, whanau and country proud!

[@pulakekana1079]

What a game. Who would've thought South Africans all over where jumping around in pubs, taverns and living rooms cheering The All Blacks. Its united the whole SH lol. Congrats to The All Blacks and Los Pumas. TRC teams tho ⭐

[@manusduminy9845]

What do you mean, bro? Outside of NZ, we Saffas are probably your biggest supporters!

[@pita3908]

so so proud of the SH sides, ... this shift of rugby power has not moved to NH it is still remains with SH..

[@timmo491]

Think you'll find England may have a say in this yet.

[@matthewviliamu2679]

Definitely want the SH teams to do well. Will be cheering for the Boks tmw! Altho funnily enough, the Boks players all play in NH, Fiji have a lot of NH hemisphere players and basically all of Argentina team play NH lol

[@noleenpeake2164]

But off-cause, As a Bok fan, Southern hemisphere all the way❤️

[@jamesfagan7823]

Congratulations New Zealand you guys we're brilliant , big respect from Ireland go and win it now

[@nathanrota4555]

Thanks bro

[@Tom_McMurtry]

Your teams amazing. Gutted for your lopsided draw. The most whack ever.

[@siix477]

And the Beaver emerges. More interviews with one of the most underrated running 10s the game has ever seen please. Bloody legend.

[@stephenTcartwright]

"You get dressed in the dark?" Playing 80 min of exhausting fast paced rugby and coming off the back of a 34 phase play, James Lowe still finding time to throw shade. amazing!

[@yeahdefinitely6607]

Didn’t like the way he stood over Retallick on the ground, bit of a dick move (even though they’re former teammates)

[@charlesswain554]

@@yeahdefinitely6607yeah don’t know what he was thinking

[@ItsMe-fs4df]

I mean, at least this time Beaver has a shirt that fits him 😅

[@yeahdefinitely6607]

@@ItsMe-fs4df 🤣🤣🤣

[@yeahdefinitely6607]

@@ItsMe-fs4df how dare he speak like that to the greatest player to ever put on an undersized ABs jersey 😅

[@CoolCoyote]

2 finals down, this could turn out to be the most epic finals WC series ever, so far it is. Cane played a McCaw type game top notch, 9/10 performance by he whole team

[@captain.awesome4172]

I think this was the sort of game Fozzie was talking about over the couple weeks. This was how he wanted to showcase rugby...win or lose

[@subhuman119]

Pretty much!

[@penepatitenor]

And rightly so!!! And he was right! At some point, what type of rugby do the people want??? And this game…. Mate, I would’ve paid a lot to have been in that stadium to watch and enjoy with the lads. I know what rugby I wanna see :)

[@tumimotsamai2731]

That win was for the Southern Hemisphere. Job well done All Blacks

[@timgregory82]

I think the ABs were happy to let a NH narrative develop that they are weak in the forwards and just want to play 7s. Anyone who follows rugby closely know that ABs have always combined power, pace and skill at their best and valued each equally - and would have seen that despite some blips they were starting to get the power back with a better coached young pack.

[@sbok9481]

Look at the headline and the mentality. "All Blacks shocked the World"! Wow, I wasn't shocked. My prediction was for ABs to win! Like with England in 2019, they always underestimate the SH teams just based on what happened prior or what happened in other games.

[@JouNaai1448]

​@@sbok9481exactly what I thought. The only people shocked are the NH. The rest us know who the ABs are. I was laughing all week because the Irish were so confident and cocky. They had no idea what was coming. That's what happens when you get the cheap number 1 spot by not playing the SH enough.

[@granitesoldier7704]

Yes seems like they and South Africa knew exactly what they were doing, luring the NH into a false sense of security lol.

[@azmienajaar1423]

From a SA supporter wow what a match.. just to let you know u had the whole SA supporting the all blacks. Great win great team

[@timothywilliams5814]

AB's / SA respect and history is the greatest in world rugby. Was supporting your boys against France, and congrats on a huge win! Nothing but respect. Hope to see your boys in the final! From an AB's supporter.

[@azmienajaar1423]

@@timothywilliams5814 . Appreciate it. I see ubin rhe final

[@frankydawgk3640]

Sam Cane was man of the match for me!! his tackling was incredible! Everyone has such high expectations hes filling the jersey and boots of the guy referred to as 'the great'- so pretty hard job... his cover tackle near the end there sealed it for me. The man just was not going to let the All blacks fail! What an impressive Irish side... hold your heads up high but when you play the Mighty All Blacks you stare defeat in the eye every time 💪💪💪🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@yandahamilemba]

bauden barret

[@q.e.d.9112]

@@yandahamilemba Beauden is a great player and had a great match but, on the night, Sam saved countless turn-overs with powerful, effective clear outs. He also grabbed a couple or three. He played a Captain’s match that Richie McAwsome would have been pleased with.

[@2mpoida]

A lot of appreciation for what is surely one of the best games we've seen for a while and it's quite a rare thing for a game to live up to and even exceed the hype, well done both teams

[@bobalobba]

I rank that win amongst the greatest in NZ rugby history. The way they won it. The way they finished that game. The way Foster (and the other coaches) have galvanised this team. Amazing.

[@georgeg9147]

I've been giving the All Blacks a lot of stick. Congratulations on your epic victory over the Irish that was incredible and what an incredible moment to hit top gear. Well deserved and hopefully we will see you in the final. A Springbok fan.

[@nzfreeski]

cheers mate, respect from the old foe has to be earned,

[@thereeldeel07]

James Lowe: "Did you get dressed in the dark?" 🤣🤣🤣

[@user-ek1by7ts5x]

James Lowe trying to be cool ! Couldn't get in the AB's and never won a world cup. Bever would have been f off tosser

[@jasonsmith3573]

funny how in the northern hemisphere they think Sexton is some kinda legend but don't rate Richie Mounga who could run rings around him. Biased views maybe but well done ABs just a phenomenal performance. Excellent game for the RWC history books.

[@matthewviliamu2679]

I saw an article last week that was making the case for Sexton to be considered better than Carter if they win the World Cup….. Crazy talk

[@darthkage2163]

Sexton is so overrated if he was in nz he would make it further than a provisional team that's the level he is actually at the fact he won a irb player of the year is absolute joke

[@solomonepule2633]

as if Mo'unga gives a shit, that's how humble the guy is

[@priscillaprice7438]

Sexton may have lost the game for Ireland, love to see the statistics, re meters gained, tackles, compared to his opposite.

[@Tom_McMurtry]

Sexton is a great at executing plays, controlling the match, kicking conversions. He was a big reason for their series victory down here

[@mickqQ]

Gutted we lost, Fair play to the all Blacks, they played a brilliant game. Wish them luck for the rest of the tournament 🇮🇪☘️

[@craybro]

New Zealanders scored all the tries! For both teams!

[@tonysa2337]

Not true. The English ref scored one😂

[@Keizer_Soze]

Nice one ABs! Hard luck Ireland. (Shoutout to my Irish "we prefer NZ in the quarters" homies who scoffed at me when I said not to underestimate the ABs in knockout rugby! 🍺 You'll always have "yeah, but we beat you in the November series" 🍻 )

[@LOGOS422]

NZ are the Real Madrid of rugby.

[@wbafc1231]

I don't think if some people preferred the ABs in the quarter final was a putdown, it's just That Ireland have an awful record against the French in Paris.

[@HerbalTee29]

@@wbafc1231nah the Irish are just arrogant and disrespectful

[@TheRedhenProductions]

It was always a "rock and a hard place" scenario. France at home were obviously dangerous as NZ learned in the opening game, but the All Blacks are the All Blacks, they're always capable of revving up and reminding us all why they're the GOATS. I had a bad feeling before this match but I'm sure I would have had that same feeling with France if we were to play them in the QF. All 4 teams at the top, the Boks, the French, the Irish and the mighty All Blacks are playing incredible Rugby right now, I've enjoyed every single game between the 4 in this WC as much as any test matches I've seen ever. Good luck to the Boks and the AB's, the Irish have nothing but respect for you both

[@wbafc1231]

@@TheRedhenProductions Yes they have really proven that they are as always the teams to beat. Both matches were decided by very thin margins and were brilliant games to watch, but SA and AB came through and you couldn't agrue that they didn't deserve to.

[@padawan9127]

I'm actually happy for Sam Cane. Well done NZ from an Irish fan

[@kaitilulia8022]

Lets go Boks....we need to meet in a RWC final once again....lets go ABs...and Fiji

[@jonbrook4009]

As an England follower I was shouting for the ABs for a couple of reasons: the Irish never shout for the English and the AB's attitude during interviews seemed more measured and grounded. Ardie Savea and Sam Kane were other level. The AB backs..... How could anyone ever underestimate them?

[@acb7074]

Lol,nobody shouts for England except the English

[@HerbalTee29]

Yeap Ireland are sore losers … I’ve come to the conclusion , they are proper sour.

[@jonbrook4009]

@@acb7074 Hence my joy and jubilation at the ABs victory... The better rugby won.

[@maeyoung2476]

Why would Ireland ever support England? U lot are easily the worst people in history and not to mention the terrible rugby you play

[@timmo491]

@@acb7074 that's probably why we created the modern world and ran the biggest Empire it has ever seen. So not sure we need you to 'shout' for us. Thanks for speaking my language anyway, you're welcome.

[@nielrossouw7831]

What an amazing RWC this has been! 4 games already that could have been the final. Well done NZ on this great win. Hope we (SA) see you in the final.

[@paulkruger1945]

I am a South Africa & was chatting to a New Zealand friend living in Cape Town yesterday afternoon about the possible outcome & I said quite frankly I think NZ will win as they have been fooling us all in this world CUP & would not surprise if they don't win the Cup! The NZ recovery from the start of the the Tournament has been just too remarkable for my liking!

[@myshepspud1]

I rate that surprise beating by the Springboks did them some good.

[@billywhizz5021]

There was no recovery. The last game they played that actually meant anything, was in Auckland 2 months ago, when they beat SA in the Rugby Championship decider. Only fools thought the Twickenham friendly, and the France dead rubber actually meant anything. They didn’t even open the playbook, everything was saved for the WC QF.

[@zworm2]

No one should underestimate the sheer genius of Fozzie! The players wanted him. He built a great team of coaches around him. The players rose and performed!

[@user-qz2bw4of4t]

I had Ireland to win and I'm an All Blacks tragic. They came out and were so intense, physical and able to absorb pressure. Like they had a transplant in rugby resilience. Unbelievable game. Unbelievable win for the All Blacks. Tight 5 were immense. Loose forwards dangerous. Inside backs creative and physical. Outside backs the same. And the All Black bench were awesome.

[@wolftickets4039]

clown

[@BillScrewHead]

Traitor. me and my brother were talking about you bastards today 🤢😂

[@subhuman119]

Two of our guys on the bench didn't even on the field. DMac and Christie.

[@listeningto8371]

@@wolftickets4039 Please expand. Knob

[@nathanolkers1831]

As a Boks supporter, all I have to say is that was a well deserved win. Ireland learnt a lesson that cost them the game... One doesn't disrespect the Haka and not reap the repercussions thereof.

[@jdb9388]

not gonna lie i was pissed at that, i wanted the victory just to shut them up, when they on flights back to ireland now 😂

[@tighthead03]

It wasn't a disrespect you 🤡 it was a tribute to Anthony Foley who played 8 for Ireland and passed away in Paris. Let's go 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

[@HerbalTee29]

@@tighthead03enjoy ya plane ride 😂 maybe watch the highlights

[@za9393]

the haka is fukol chum !!! its an demonic creed !!!!!

[@tonysa2337]

​@@tighthead03Yeah sure. You chose to 'pay tribute' during the Haka? Only a complete 🤡 would say something that stupid and expect people to believe him.

[@matthewbull6102]

Great performance from both teams a credit to the game. All Blacks immense. Congrats from a Bo supporter. And commiserations to the Irish - a wonderful team.

[@ShiNooBi1986]

The best game I've watched in years. Glad to be on the winning side, could of gone either way. Much Respect and fair play to the Irish, i didnt think we'd beat you

[@garybaltiejus7248]

Today is a magnificent day for us kiwi,s that was a performance for the ages us New Zealanders can ALWAYS be proud of "our all blacks" but today we can be extra proud

[@noleenpeake2164]

With X2 men In the bin, & that for X20 min, dude that's insane, & still win, come on now just absolutely incredible🤯☠️

[@esof55]

So when Rassie said he'd rather face France than NZ in the quarters, now people see why haha

[@abdvs325]

They still have to play France though..

[@Bokfanlettucelip]

Gladly. In Paris at their home world cup. These are the things that dreams are made of!

[@tommysmith7031]

Well done NZ, deserved win!

[@alabama1413]

Disagree! Sadly the AB were guilty of ‘soccerising’ the match with their gamesmanship & yelling at the ref.

[@parkerhal]

​​@@alabama1413 they gave the paddies 20mins with a man down and they still couldn't pull it off. Ireland are the biggest rwc chokers of all time

[@alabama1413]

@@parkerhal You’re not responding to my comment. Try again

[@parkerhal]

@@alabama1413 yet you are responding to mine! i win again 🏆😁

[@HerbalTee29]

what you on about .. Irish we’re humiliated and humbled I HOPE, 2 soft yellow cards and a penalty try and you still couldn’t win, 2 tries within yellow card periods, imagine no cards to ABS - what would the scoreline be? 😂 have a safe flight lad - 4 more years!

[@HerbalTee29]

2 yellow cards and still win, Incredible performance..

[@ashleysoudah]

2 yellow cards = deliberately stopping try scoring opportunities that should have been punished.

[@dpk1385]

​@@ashleysoudah🎉 boo hoo. Rubbish boet.

[@HerbalTee29]

@@ashleysoudahcome off it, Barnes let so much slip from Ireland..

[@SirOrganic]

They wanted a red card too for the shot in Bundee Aki. System needs an overhaul if that was given a red card.

[@listeningto8371]

@@ashleysoudah There there, four more years

[@user-rx2zp9zz1k]

AB's from springboks fans all around the world …We never doubted you. Well played !!! the southern hemisphere shall prosper

[@pararumble5965]

Ab fan will be going for the bokke tomorrow!!

[@lehiharris7307]

@@pararumble5965same here

[@hwrh51]

Good luck to the mighty Bok's and the Fearless Fijians ,bring it home boy's Southern Hemisphere teams thru to the semis 😜☻😎😜☻😎

[@stephenlaurence8650]

You are great Beaver. Saw you on the Ernslaw Queenstown a few years back and didn't dobb you in! And here you are in France sharing you views on a great All Blacks win.

[@soundersiren07]

I really did not think the AB‘s had enough in the forwards to match Ireland. I am very happy to be completely and utterly mistaken. The AB pack fronted up big time and I have not seen such consistent and disciplined physicality from an AB side i. A long time. Ireland were not poor by any stretch but I think the AB aggression at the breakdowns made them lose shape at inopportune moments. Both sides putting 30+ phases with no penalties? Unbelievable. And credit to Wayne Barnes, he took himself out of the match and let the boys play. Really good performance.

[@barrynichols2846]

We picked our young props

[@Kittz1301]

Did you congratulate Wayne Barnes? He was more biased towards Ireland! Aaron smith yellow was the softest yellow you will ever see in the World Cup; yet a blatant around the neck tackle by Lowe on Ardie was not given a yellow card! 🤷🏽 we weren’t watching the same match! The ABs were playing 16 men!!!

[@user-tz3qf6ew8b]

Well done to both teams the last matches are always phenomenal. An has priceless memories

[@masterroshimagazines4354]

Cane with incredibly stern defence and great leadership. Haters quiet now

[@DallasRabot]

It was a great game but he actually asked if this is the greatest All Blacks victory of all time to Stephen Donald… the guy who ended the All Blacks 20+ year world cup drought against France in the final 😂

[@georgelane6350]

He actually asked if it's the biggest win. I kind of think it is. The whole public perception around the All Blacks in NZ has been terrible for months. This almost turns the tide on that.

[@jk9623]

Bro it took 100 years for them to beat us….. twice really think you were gonna beat us in the quarterfinals at the Rugby World Cup, another hundred years!!

[@mungoblizzard6114]

Yup 2011 the biggest win

[@khanpaniora5346]

2015 Waa the biggest win for the alblacks

[@tsv8664]

Correction, 24 year drought. And we'll never know if the ABs deserved the 2011 title as if ever a team was robbed by poor refereeing decisions in the knockout stage, it was SA in the QF against Australia. Bryce Lawrence was diabolical in that game. I remember the trauma Saffers experienced of feeling so disrespected by an international referee of supposedly high calibre. NZ then won ridiculously easily against Australia in the SF...all kinds of conspiracy theories may emerge at this point

[@philipjesson9435]

Sam ,ardie,richy and the barretts are legends 🎉 and the new wing ❤

[@ndalisoxozwa3279]

You made a lot of your fans from South Africa happy.... Congratulations

[@JackKinross]

Great little chat, you guys gave the vibe of being there. As a Kiwi the last few years have been confusing, really hard to get a guage on the ABs but about 24 hours before the game I looked at the team sheet and thought, hell there's some talent there. Their body language before the game told a lot, I just felt they had an edge on Ireland somehow as they came onto the field and it felt like that until the end. Incredible game, two bloody great teams, feel for the Irish a bit ... but not too much because that's sport, enjoy the good and suck it up when it's not.

[@ORACLEREPTILES]

The ABs are rugby royalty and Ireland disrespected them and got taught a lesson. You don’t win the RWC based on your rankings (From a Bok supporter)

[@gregbraum7330]

Both sides deserved to win, both teams played superbly, Ireland had some magic moments, All Blacks had some magic moments. No shock, no unexpected, just very good rugby, probably one of the best matches I've seen in a long while. A cup final at the quarters

[@CC-om8ze]

As a Springbok fan…. We NEVER write the ABs off! Well Done!

[@taksanetoshi9859]

🇦🇺👏 Awesome by our cousins!!!❤

[@IansDrumsandBass]

I was one of the few who knew NZ were going to win - the are a class act, always have been. All teams go through slumps just like they did, but they are a super power in rugby, not an up and coming? Congrats from SA.

[@nzfreeski]

thanks! I was the same, I had a feeling quietly inside. but wow, this game - I've aged 5 years and pulled a hammy on the sofa.

[@seymorbutts1027]

As an ABs supporter I can only say good luck SA and show NH where it's at....would love to see SA v NZ final.

[@hestonhutaue1214]

The 2011 world cup final against France equals this performance.

[@Lawless2401]

2 yellow cards a penalty try and still won 💪 also Ireland scored a try or two when NZ were down to 14

[@saren6538]

Yeah they were great 👍

[@joshhudson7413]

And the fact we didn't conced a penalty in the last 37 phases in the game

[@KO.....]

Congrats NZ, you guy's did great. The way the Irish were talking for sure they should have won especially with 20 minutes against 14.

[@KiwiPepega]

They are taking cheating to the next level. Ref's influenced so much by the wru, ireland run in their ear. Probably a few bonuses. A card is 50k a penalty 5k.

[@pfgc61]

Tries they scored were by kiwis.

[@runforrestrun1965]

2 cards, AB’s down to 14 for a quarter of the game, a penalty try against them, no scrum half for 10, yet Ireland still couldn’t get the job done. Golden opportunities presented to them in a quarter final. World number 1 team frankly should have been able to do more and were reduced to simple repeated pick and gos in the end. No variety or change of tactics just throw the kitchen sink... Despite that, what a huge display of determination from the All Blacks. Bought steel, and a rapier and used both. Fantastic defense!

[@Tom_McMurtry]

Ireland were very fatigued and NZ had already seen all of their set plays. Plus I think finally the scoreboard and time pressure got to them and they didn't wish to execute anything risky. Possibly hoping for a penalty and to maul at five metres

[@chrrev1]

You'd have to wonder if Barnes is really an impartial ref ...

[@alabama1413]

New Zealand’s descent into soccer style gamesmanship is sad to see. Poor performance by Ireland in the same way that France mullered the All Blacks in the opening game. France to lift the World Cup

[@ethancoster1324]

​@@alabama1413France have to play 2 and a half finals if they beat SA and England beat Fiji. ABs are likely to win this thing again barring Dupont playing God.😅😂

[@alabama1413]

@@ethancoster1324 France are the best team in the tournament. They will win, carried along with home support. Unlike other teams, they’re totally unpredictable which gives them an added advantage

[@nosiphosobekwa9316]

👏👏👏👏Well done ABs. Great Job🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦. SA will do the same, benchmarking the best. I wish both teams good luck for the final. Newzealand . Thank you- From the South. I know , the Wallabees will come back. It’s just a phase that occur to all teams. The South is supporting you. Thank Argentina , well done. The South supports you.

[@sleati4911]

Let's be honest. That was 15 months in the making. ABs can thank Ireland for pulling their pants down in their own backyard. That really hurt. They needed to change. And they did. Slow and painful for ABs fans. But the tactics - kicking strategy, and breakdown, came together. Game was immense. Gutted for the Irish.

[@jsmwh]

what do u mean 15 months in the making? I can say the same thing for the Irish that was 4 years in the making wanting to get out of a quarter final since the last world cup

[@David_Lee92]

Bro stop talking smack

[@jsmwh]

2 yellow cards and the irish still couldnt capitalize one yellow card in test rugby is alr immense not to mention 2 at key moments in the game

[@jsmwh]

losing players in extremely key positions such as halfback and hooker

[@Driver2616]

@@jsmwh: I think that expressing an opinion from the point of view of the New Zealanders…

[@maqboolkhatieb6988]

Ireland played two finals in the tournament, against the Boks and now against NZ. If they had to progress i do think Ireland would be a tired side going into the Semi and Final and mostly likely would fade the further they go, as we can see squad rotation is important. Well done to ARG and NZ representing the South.

[@timkruse9912]

agree, this is where depth and experience are important, and that is where ireland lack

[@pricejoss]

These were my thoughts too. Ireland’s group was tough and you could see in the game yesterday things beginning to splinter ever so slightly - players isolated, small mistakes etc. NZ were formidable and for Ireland to have stayed in contention shows how good a side they are. Another day they’d have won this and had they grounded the ball in that last maul they would have done. Heroic defence by the ABs. As an Ireland fan I’m devastated but it was a near perfect performance from NZ and I had a strong feeling they would show up. Next time, lads.

[@ShiNooBi1986]

Every team in the Knockout stages is tired

[@davidchristensen9645]

This will be a great way to say thanks to Fossie and Sam Cane, a fantastic game of rugby.

[@dirkpretorius4314]

A massive and worthy contest. Congratulations to both sides. There are no losers here. Only men who gave it their all and can walk away proudly tonight.

[@brettmciver432]

As a kiwi I was meh about our chances head said one thing , heart was go boys , so glad my heart was right.

[@JosefLawakeli]

Splendid game indeed

[@michaelrmcornejo]

00:02 I’m not in shock 1:33 I’m a little bit in shock

[@cynon2]

Best game of the tournament, worthy of the final.

[@karlrensburg3472]

As a kiwi and staunch All Blacks fan. I just wish to thank our men in Black for putting their bodies on the line to defend New Zealand 🇳🇿. Ka pai Lads 💪🏽 You guys played with mana and heart.

[@stevenbennett9756]

An instant classic, right down to the wire, if it wasnt for the lopsided draw this could have been the final, Ireland did everything but win, NZ were epic, a real reminder about there DNA, find a way to win

[@markthompson3398]

Sam Caine has been mining a deep vein of form all year. I am not surprised. I had him written off last year but had to change my mind in the face of a string of great performances.

[@xenawarriorprincess6536]

And 20mins down to 14. Truly a great AB performance.

[@Usernamebeingused]

ABs backs played like ABs backs & the ABs forwards played like the Irish

[@sibusisomgenge8970]

It wasn't a shock,I tipped them to win

[@chaddlez1379]

Leicester took his opportunity with both hands and played extremely well.

[@Tony-ow3if]

This will go down as an Epic event! A benchmark for all. Unbelievable Win by ABs. For the Irish - there is a great old saying : " Nothing fails like Succeess" - You were shaken right off the top of your ladder! The boys in black took you by surprise...at every level...

[@ChrisBrown-or8ky]

Cometh the hour, cometh the man. How has Beaver not been knighted yet?

[@Smellmipoo4932]

Incredibly good game. I'm going to make some peanut butter sandwiches if anybody would like some.

[@jpowell2603]

Lol😂with a pint of Guinness to wash it down??😂😂

[@kempmizziebo1640]

Well done All Blacks amazing game .Can’t wait for the next stage .All the blessing from Niue Island

[@shaneh4960]

Congrats both teams - this is what the game is about. One question - can the ABs repeat this intensity this tournament or was this their 2019 England semi?

[@got2bharmony]

I can't believe how few rate France's chances of winning. Yes we know their history, the crazy decisions at crucial moments but their current best 15 are a different story. If they have a fit Du Pont, first choice pack, Ramos and Pernaud, they can beat anyone and probably with the most exciting rugby. Having said that, the ABs are definite threat after this performance. The RM and Will Jordan try was rugby magic.

[@billyhangman8188]

People aren't saying France aren't going to win... They saying they don't want them to win

[@teevis3620]

If this result isn't a warning shot across Le Bleu and their fans bows that you're only as good as your last game... As an AB supporter most of us acknowledge that the French have an awesome side and their recent record speaks for itself. At Stade de France with a deafening partisan home crowd advantage it will be a monumental challenge for any team to get up over them. However... Nothing is impossible in finals footy! C'mon Bokke, get on it. SH rugby pride again!

[@tonysa2337]

No one is writing of France, and in fact most media pundits are predicting a French win. It is funny how you falsely bemoan the French being 'written off' whilst simultaneously writting of the Springboks, a team that have won 3 RWCs in just 7 attempts🤡

[@coatknight]

Normally I works day the French are going home but... they are already home. Jokes aside, incredible QFs.

[@fu8713]

France have always been up there. I remember when they beat the All Blacks 3 games straight in Nz it was Jonah first games for the AB and they drilled him all day they won 🥺😢😂😂 All ways been weary of the French

[@denisgately4701]

Look at the replays, boys....Johnny was Johnny come lately. No speed and just handed the ball on. Great fizzle for a man who serves more.

[@hikurukutai]

The ABZ didn't have to watch johnny because he does nothing only pass

[@taksanetoshi9859]

Me too

[@SuperEdge67]

Most of the game he was arguing with the ref. What a sook!

[@janetihaka799]

@@SuperEdge67Your absolutely right. He was always in the refs ear.

[@ttoleafoa70]

He's never been one for speed. He steered the team around expertly. Their linebreaks came because he was shovelling the ball on into space. That Hugo Keenan linebreak where Sam Cane nailed him was from a Sexton pass that took out three AB's players and created an overlap. Stoked for our boys though we deserved that win

[@howardlee8590]

Bundeeeee aki was unreal, how he always got positive yards is insane

[@Tom_McMurtry]

He's amazing

[@rahowherox1177]

He'd wait till barret was buried in rucks and do the double inside step... Like for the try. Might be player of tournament

[@RLuke103]

Hamilton 2 days ago: If Ireland lose, I'll be shocked. Hamilton last night after ABs win: I'm not shocked.

[@davidpearn2484]

Ireland were brilliant, New Zealand were better on the night, jeez what a match.

[@user-wv4xc1us6u]

World rankings didn’t count in this game. The number one ranked team once again failed to get past the quarterfinal stage. Well done though Ireland. The All Blacks have arrived now in this tournament.Repelled 37 phases, yellow cards and need to regroup and refresh in a quick 6 day turnaround. Huge performance from both teams, sport can be cruel at times and today the better team won … deservedly.

[@jonnytango6782]

Sam cane turned up tonight ... Where has this Sam been for the last 7 years???? MAN respect to you , full throttle from the kick off ! the whole team played well ... No stupid errors and the most composed defence ive seen in a long long time ... Lets go allblacks!

[@ttoleafoa70]

He's always been this way. Just in the last 2 years he's been trying to regain fitness from injuries. Go and watch the 2019 RWC quarter final with Sam Cane and see how lethal he was. He got off with a HIA later one but he sets the tone early

[@RentiaW]

Never ever underestimate the southern hemisphere. We have what it takes and it is not over until it's over. . Well done NZ I am proud of you. Hoping to see you in the finals - Bokke supporter from SA

[@leighchong5713]

Simple message to any team playing the AB’s, don’t poke the bear!

[@maximakezak1188]

You'd think that after generations of dominance, people would wait a bit longer than a 2 year stretch to write off the ABs. Oh well, better odds for my tips lol. GGs Ireland, what a match!

[@scottkelly2451]

Couldn’t have written this better myself

[@michaelmarama-de4gx]

​@@scottkelly2451😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mozzyboilup7052]

* Ireland started playing good rugby when Joe Schmidt ( kiwi coach) started coaching them. *Only been ranked #1 in the world for 5 minutes. All Blanks have dominated that system 90% of the time since the system was created. No one ever announced the ABs as #1 then, but as soon as another country got it, all of a sudden countries like Cuba or Egypt knew who the #1 ranked rugby team was.🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤣🤣 Jealousy looks so ugly. *There's a reason ABs have won 3 WCs. -NOT cocky -The pool of talent in NZ is unbelievable. -World class home grown coaches. -Pride for the jersey that dates back over 100yrs. -The MOST successful sporting team in the history of any sport on earth. The oldest sport/competition is the America's Cup and NZ ain't too bad at that either.😉😛😂 Ireland, your rugby now is really good at the moment ( hope you can sustain it?) but you lost thinking you could just walk over ABs to the final🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️Silly move. Maybe NZ v SA final?🇿🇦🇳🇿(hope so?🙏)

[@frazorblade]

“Did you get dressed in the dark?” Savage from Lowe, love the banter.

[@maumentum]

Love it

[@PowhiroMus]

A great game, either side could have and deserved to win but nah! The greatest game of NZ Rugby in recent times was when the Black Ferns defeated the English Roses to win the 2022 Women's World Cup in NZ. That was a truly magnificent performance, underdogs and overpowered but pride, skills and determination unbelievably won the day!

[@ethancoster1324]

Great game, but they were playing against a 14 woman side.

[@MeanAzz_13]

O'Mahony "You're a shit Richie McCaw!" Sam Cane "Hold my beer!" 🍺

[@Aba2105]

They called Sam Cane a poor man's Richie and he showed that he's Sam Cane, a man on his own. Pure brilliance.

[@timkruse9912]

ranking never mattered to the abs. they show up when it matters

[@jamiejp4007]

Class of James Lowe to come over

[@ManaBlack208]

Waikato/Chiefs loyalty, donald and him played in Chiefs together

[@JayP744]

Thing that northern hemisphere teams don't get is that in a world cup, it does not matter what happened in the previous 4 years. Win /loss ratios means nothing. It is just that game. That is it. Having won 5 out of last 8 won't win you this one or mean you have an edge. All this pre game talk of Ireland having NZ'S number and Ireland having won 17 in a row etc, it means nothing. It's great accomplishments but like Zazoo said, it's in the past!

[@matthewviliamu2679]

I think NH teams and fans understand this fine. NZ fans should know this better than anyone tho lol

[@JayP744]

@@matthewviliamu2679 I'm not a nz fan. And no, I don't believe NH teams gets it as it is same story every wc

[@Tom_McMurtry]

​@@matthewviliamu2679yeah we learned the lesson. Always being rated number one and performing well inbetween tournaments, then losing.

[@matthewviliamu2679]

@@JayP744 what I'm saying is, NH teams have not had the same pressure as NZ and probably the Boks, to be performing in between world cups. So how can NH teams even be in the position to think that winning outside of world cups means nothing at the world cup? They don't have that pedigree