The Wallabies had missed 15 tackles in the first period, and they slipped further behind almost immediately as Pat McCabe held on in the tackle and Weepu stroked over his third penalty.
When another scrum collapsed under intense pressure, Weepu - back on as a blood replacement for Andy Ellis - made it 20-6.
He became the first player ever to make his Test debut in a Rugby World Cup Final. Although replacement Sonny Bill Williams spent the last five minutes in the sin-bin for a shoulder charge on Cooper, the tired Wallabies could make no impact with the extra man. James Slipper (for Kepu, 18), Rob Simmons (for Vickerman, 22-26, then 60), Berrick Barnes (for McCabe, 34-40, then 47), Ben McCalman (for Samo, 60), Rob Horne (for Fainga'a, 62), Tatafu Polota Nau (for Moore, 65).
The match took place on 23 October 2011 at Eden Park, in Auckland, New Zealand. A side-stepping run from Digby Ioane set up a penalty for James O'Connor on Australia's first foray into opposition territory but Cooper then spilled an up-and-under to cede possession again, Weepu making it 8-3 with a simple penalty but then missing an even easier one. Replacements: Ali Williams (for Whitelock, 57), Andy Ellis (for Weepu, 57, Weepu back on - blood - 69), Andrew Hore (for Mealamu, 64), Sonny Bill Williams (for Nonu, 72), Ben Franks (for O Franks, 79). "In 1987 France were in the final and those players for us are legends, but now it's us.".
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New Zealand moved a step closer to ending their 24-year World Cup wait as they overpowered arch-rivals Australia with a controlled semi-final display. New Zealand will now meet France in Sunday's final, and on the evidence of this weekend should start as hot favourites to win their first World Cup since 1987. The Wallabies had beaten the All Blacks in the semis of both 2003 and 1991 but were rocked by a blistering start and never truly recovered.
Notes: There was no qualification for the 1987 World Cup as places were given by invitation only. [2] The French team also experienced a player revolt against their coach Marc Lièvremont, confirmed after the tournament by veteran back-rower Imanol Harinordoquy. Alain Rolland (Ireland)[15]
08/10: [26][27] After the game McCaw expressed surprise that Aurélien Rougerie was not cited by the IRB for gouging at his eyes and noted that the final became "filthy" as it went on but made no mention of Joubert or his performance. Australia lost tight-head prop Sekipe Kepu to injury but then finally began to get into the game.
Each side scored one try and the outcome was determined by kicks – the All Blacks kicked a penalty goal while the French managed only the conversion of their try.
[8], In a match of "grim physical attrition",[9] New Zealand scored first.
2011 Rugby World Cup final: New Zealand 8-7 France By Tom Fordyce Chief sports writer at Eden Park, Auckland Last updated on 23 October 2011 23 October 2011 . Not used: Victor Vito, Stephen Donald. 21/10: Wales: 18 - 21: Australia: SEMI FINALS. The first Rugby World Cup semi-final on Saturday night New Zealand time sees the northern hemisphere challenge as Wales take on France. Weepu missed the conversion and then a straightforward penalty after Pocock - ominously for Australia - was pinged for going off his feet.
Nigel Owens (Wales)[15] [11] The French were forced to defend stoically for much of the first half, due to New Zealand playing a good running game, but late in the half François Trinh-Duc missed a drop goal attempt and had a run to the line cut off by Weepu.
What matters is we are going to the final.". The 2011 Rugby World Cup Final was a rugby union match between France and New Zealand, to determine the winner of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
"You have seen the tackle, it was a very dangerous tackle and it deserves the red card but it was unfortunate that the game was unbalanced in the way it was.". ", France coach Marc Lievremont said Les Bleus' "guardian angel" helped them to their. [23] Hugh Farrelly interviewed in The Irish Independent stated laconically that "France were significantly better over 80 minutes" and "Craig Joubert did not referee evenly" and "some of the decisions were disgraceful for a game of this magnitude". Trinh-Duc attempted a penalty kick from 48 metres in the 65th minute, but missed the goal, and thereafter there were few chances for either side. New Zealand: Israel Dagg; Cory Jane, Conrad Smith, Ma'a Nonu, Richard Kahui; Aaron Cruden, Piri Weepu; Tony Woodcock, Keven Mealamu, Owen Franks, Sam Whitelock, Brad Thorn, Jerome Kaino, Richie McCaw (capt), Kieran Read. "We won thanks to our defence. The All Blacks forwards' increasing dominance at the scrum gave Weepu a long-distance pot which fell short before Dagg sliced a drop-goal attempt horribly.
[29] The telemovie focused on Stephen Donald, and his successful penalty kick early in the second half that ultimately provided the winning points. FINAL. [4], After the national anthems, the New Zealand players performed their traditional haka as the French team stared back and then advanced towards them in a V-shaped formation before fanning out into a straight line. New Zealand won the match 8–7, the slimmest margin by which any Rugby World Cup final has been decided. We didn't play such good rugby, the way we can, but we played with our hearts.
It was a really tough game but we are going to play a Rugby World Cup final so we are really happy.
"They have been amazingly brave but the French team might have a good guardian angel," said Lievremont. : Israel Dagg; Cory Jane, Conrad Smith, Ma'a Nonu, Richard Kahui; Aaron Cruden, Piri Weepu; Tony Woodcock, Keven Mealamu, Owen Franks, Sam Whitelock, Brad Thorn, Jerome Kaino, Richie McCaw (capt), Kieran Read. : Adam Ashley-Cooper; James O'Connor, Anthony Fainga'a, Pat McCabe, Digby Ioane; Quade Cooper, Will Genia; Sekope Kepu, Stephen Moore, Ben Alexander, Dan Vickerman, James Horwill (capt), Rocky Elsom, David Pocock, Radike Samo. Piri Weepu, who had already missed a penalty kick, failed with his conversion effort. [10] The French captain, Dusautoir, who was described as "enjoying a heroic game in defence" by The Daily Telegraph's Brendan Gallagher, was named man of the match. France won the toss for choice of colours ahead of the final at Eden Park, but agreed to play in their white change kit to allow New Zealand to play in their traditional all-black kit.
The French reacted straight away: Trinh-Duc made a run towards the line, and after several attempts, Dusautoir scored a try, which Trinh-Duc converted to take the score to 8–7.
Rugby World Cup 2011: New Zealand's Richie McCaw ruled fit for semi-final This article is more than 8 years old • Manager denies speculation about captain being replaced We have qualified for the final and that is all that counts. Ali Williams (for Whitelock, 57), Andy Ellis (for Weepu, 57, Weepu back on - blood - 69), Andrew Hore (for Mealamu, 64), Sonny Bill Williams (for Nonu, 72), Ben Franks (for O Franks, 79).
The 2011 Rugby World Cup Final was a rugby union match between France and New Zealand, to determine the winner of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.The match took place on 23 October 2011 at Eden Park, in Auckland, New Zealand.New Zealand won the match 8–7, the slimmest margin by which any Rugby World Cup final has been decided.
It was a really tough game but we are going to play a Rugby World Cup final so we are really happy. Last updated on 15 October 201115 October 2011.From the section Rugby Union.
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"We didn't play our best rugby but we won and we are very happy.".
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