Rugby World Cup 1991 - Australia vs New Zealand
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00:00:00Gary Whetton, the all-black captain, his 57th appearance in an all-black jersey today.
00:00:12Extending his own record, overtook Colin Meads earlier in this tournament.
00:00:17Now he's out on his own for the most caps for an all-black forward.
00:00:21There he is, Gary Whetton.
00:00:23We've still got the Haka Challenge to come.
00:00:39Hardly any wind at all this afternoon, the flags hanging limply from the corner flags.
00:00:45Perfect conditions for a great game of rugby.
00:00:49Steve McDowell leading the Haka.
00:01:19Well, interestingly, Bill Culcroft, David Campisi out there at the back didn't bother to face up to that Haka.
00:01:33The rest of the Australian team did.
00:01:35Well, I'm sure David's seen it enough times, he's just doing his own thing down there.
00:01:38It's all a matter for the individual preference.
00:01:40They probably know the words, they've seen it so many times.
00:01:43I think the Australians do exactly the right thing.
00:01:45The Haka is a war challenge, it's a throwing down of the gauntlet.
00:01:48And Australia stand there and accept the gauntlet.
00:01:51That's exactly what the Haka is supposed to achieve, I think.
00:01:55The Australian team there showing just one change from that that finished the quarterfinal,
00:01:59that started the quarterfinal.
00:02:01Troy Coker coming in at number eight.
00:02:02New Zealand, of course, also forced to make one change.
00:02:05Kieran Crowley, who didn't even start in the World Cup party, was flown out last week.
00:02:09He comes in at fullback after injuries to Terry Wright and Shane Philpott.
00:02:17The referee today is from Scotland, a chartered quantity surveyor, Jim Fleming.
00:02:22Vastly experienced referee.
00:02:24He did that first game between England and New Zealand.
00:02:30And this semi-final begins with Marty Robert hoisting the high kick.
00:02:36Fitzpatrick for New Zealand.
00:02:39Batchup.
00:02:43Offside.
00:02:44And already the eagerness of Mark Carter, the New Zealand flanker, getting in front of the kick.
00:02:51And Australia get the option of a scrum back where Batchup kicked that.
00:02:55And the first chance of a put-in.
00:02:57I think there's little doubt here that you'll see Michael Arnott put this ball high onto Crowley
00:03:01and see if the Australian backs can force an error there.
00:03:06First set scrum.
00:03:10Coker at number 8.
00:03:12The high kick from Far Jones.
00:03:16Kirwan's underneath it.
00:03:18Edgerton gets hands to it for Australia.
00:03:25Tidied up by New Zealand.
00:03:29And New Zealand getting the scrum put in and they'll be glad about that, David Kirk.
00:03:33Yes, so they did the right thing in getting plenty of men back behind the ball so they could cover it.
00:03:37But I didn't think their body positions were quite low enough to drive forward and clear the ball.
00:03:41Crucial scrum for New Zealand here.
00:03:44And Australia push them back a little bit but Batchup clears.
00:03:49And now the other phase, the line-out.
00:03:54A vital area, it always has been, especially now in modern rugby.
00:04:00And already you can see Australia looking at different options.
00:04:03They've moved Eales to the back of the line-out and of course they've added an extra big man in Troy Coker
00:04:07who at the moment is standing at number 2.
00:04:09So plenty of ways they can go here.
00:04:11Yes, Coker brought back in because of worries about the Australian line-out.
00:04:15And that's meant for Eales at the back but it's won by New Zealand.
00:04:17Brook tries to tidy up.
00:04:19Fox.
00:04:21Oh, hurried into clearing.
00:04:23So the early advantage with Australia.
00:04:36Just over a minute gone.
00:04:39This is Kearns to throw in.
00:04:43All sorts of fighting at the back there.
00:04:47Eales and at the back there Zinzan Brook.
00:04:54Scrum put in, being given to the All Blacks.
00:05:13Batchup again.
00:05:16That's meant for Roebuck.
00:05:18It's underneath it, the full-back.
00:05:20Opens out to Horan.
00:05:22Horan, the long kick.
00:05:25Crowley has to go back.
00:05:27Right into the corner.
00:05:30And Crowley tries to open out.
00:05:32Makes space for himself.
00:05:34And kicks to touch.
00:05:36So a useful first touch for Kieran Crowley.
00:05:38Yes, he'll be delighted to come all the way from his Taranaki dairy farm
00:05:41and play in his first match
00:05:43and take that very skilful and cool-in-the-head manoeuvre.
00:05:53Kearns throws.
00:05:55McCaw gets hands to it.
00:05:57But he leapt on top of the shoulder of the All Black
00:06:01and was penalised.
00:06:02Batchup.
00:06:05Fitzpatrick.
00:06:08And the All Blacks try to roll it round.
00:06:10Batchup again.
00:06:11Little chip ahead.
00:06:12Far Jones has to go back.
00:06:14Far Jones.
00:06:16A knock on.
00:06:18Far Jones.
00:06:20A knock on.
00:06:22And an offside.
00:06:24Zinzan Brook offside.
00:06:25The knock on came from the knee of Bernie McCahill.
00:06:28And this gives Australia the first chance of points.
00:06:31Yeah, I think that's a bit of bad luck there for Zinzan Brook.
00:06:33That ricochet was so rapid that it was little opportunity to take the ball.
00:06:37Important here now, of course,
00:06:38because Michael Liner is perhaps not as confident as he always is.
00:06:41But it's right in front for him.
00:06:43If he strikes the ball, it's important for him early on anyway
00:06:46to get his rhythm.
00:06:50Yes, Michael Liner has had a troubling time with this World Cup ball.
00:06:55He's complained about it several times.
00:06:57Hasn't been his usual successful self with it.
00:07:00He's kicked 18 out of 31 in this tournament.
00:07:17Liner.
00:07:19Strikes it well.
00:07:23But away off to the left of the posts.
00:07:26And Michael Liner again.
00:07:28Another miss for him, and that's going to be worrying for Australia.
00:07:33Michael Liner, the best kicker in the history of the game.
00:07:35673 points for Australia.
00:07:38But strangely out of sorts at the moment.
00:07:47Grant Fox.
00:07:49His opposite number to restart.
00:07:53Australia's get hands to it.
00:07:57Far Jones.
00:07:59Liner.
00:08:00Hoists.
00:08:02Back goes Crowley.
00:08:03Doesn't take it.
00:08:09Has he made touch?
00:08:10Well, only just.
00:08:11And that looked like a real promising attack there for Marty Roebuck.
00:08:14But Kieran Crowley just about getting his kick into touch.
00:08:18Yes, he did well there.
00:08:19Because I don't think he was sure whether he carried the ball back.
00:08:21And I think he had.
00:08:22He took it just in the field of play.
00:08:23So he had to kick it and not press it.
00:08:26Kieran Crowley.
00:08:27Vastly experienced.
00:08:29Played way back in 1985.
00:08:32Lost his place to John Gallagher.
00:08:33And then to Terry Wright earlier this year.
00:08:36Kearns.
00:08:37Throws one by Eales.
00:08:38Far Jones.
00:08:39Liner.
00:08:40Liner steps inside.
00:08:41Swallowed by the All Blacks.
00:08:44Far Jones.
00:08:45Campisi.
00:08:46David Campisi.
00:08:47David Campisi all the way.
00:08:53A great try from the leading try-scorer in world rugby, David Campisi,
00:08:58came across and simply skated through the All Black defence.
00:09:04Yes, I think a brilliant piece of running from Campisi
00:09:06will give you a lot of confidence.
00:09:07But here's the secret.
00:09:08It's a good ball at the back.
00:09:09And Liner straight at the opposition.
00:09:11Sets the ball up.
00:09:12In come the Wallabies.
00:09:13It's always going to be a quick ball.
00:09:14And I think, actually, plenty of options for Campisi here.
00:09:17He drew his men well.
00:09:18And he could have gone to any one of two men.
00:09:20But he finished it off magnificently, really.
00:09:23Yes, no question.
00:09:24He did very well there.
00:09:25Poor John Kearns was left having to mark three people.
00:09:27And he tried to stay up until the last minute.
00:09:29It was, in fact, Sean Fitzpatrick who was trying to catch Campisi.
00:09:32And there's no chance of him running him down.
00:09:35Yes, I think the message there is it's a very positive piece of play from Australia.
00:09:38And there's really not a lot the All Blacks could have done.
00:09:40No mistakes there.
00:09:41But good, constructive play.
00:09:42Two phases.
00:09:43And that was the result.
00:09:54Liner, again, pulls it away.
00:09:58And that's two out of two for Michael Liner that he's missed.
00:10:01They've both been very difficult kicks.
00:10:02However, he is striking them quite well.
00:10:04And that will give him some confidence.
00:10:05But, of course, he'd like to get one over.
00:10:08Here we see the try again.
00:10:09This came from a very good liner.
00:10:10And Liner up very flat to take the ball over the advantage line.
00:10:13And sets it up perfectly.
00:10:14You can see it there.
00:10:15Far Jones quickly clears it back to the left.
00:10:17New Zealand backs are caught in the ruck.
00:10:19And Campisi just keeps running because the gap's there.
00:10:21And the cover is not quick enough to run him down.
00:10:25That's a great start for Australia.
00:10:29The restart from Grant Fox.
00:10:33Far Jones.
00:10:35All in trouble now.
00:10:37Recovered by Roebuck.
00:10:40Australia's regroup.
00:10:47And just about win the put-in as the side going forward.
00:10:50But a little moment of panic in the Australian ranks.
00:10:54Yes, I think unusually a lack of communication amongst the Australian backs.
00:10:57And, if anything, that's one of their strongest points.
00:11:10Far Jones to Liner.
00:11:14Liner to touch.
00:11:16A good kick out of the hand from Michael Liner.
00:11:18And that wonderful partnership with Far Jones working so smoothly again.
00:11:23They played 40 times together.
00:11:24Both of them over 50 caps.
00:11:27And working so well together.
00:11:34Phil Kearns, the hooker, just wiping the ball on his shirt.
00:11:37Maybe a little bit damp on the grass there.
00:11:41Won by Australia. Far Jones.
00:11:45Back to Timu.
00:11:47Timu in a little bit of trouble.
00:11:51And makes touch.
00:11:54There's no doubt what Australia's tactics are.
00:11:55That's to kick the ball down onto the New Zealand half
00:11:57and apply pressure through position on the field.
00:11:59New Zealand have to play out of their half
00:12:01and can't be constructive in terms of scoring points.
00:12:07Referee Fleming making sure that there's a gap between the lines.
00:12:11Right at the back for Australia is John Eales, number 5.
00:12:16Ian Jones has had to go back to mark him.
00:12:18And Jones wins the ball this time.
00:12:21Fox.
00:12:25Campisi's underneath it and takes it on the burst.
00:12:30No room to move.
00:12:3810 minutes into the match.
00:12:41Australia leading by four points to nil.
00:12:46That's Patrick to throw the ball into the line-out for the All Blacks.
00:12:51Won by Carter.
00:12:54Fox opens out this time.
00:12:55This is Innes.
00:12:57Swallowed up by Ofahangawi.
00:12:59But Batchip has it again.
00:13:01And it's in.
00:13:02Robuck forced to go back for Australia.
00:13:08Robuck for touch.
00:13:14Hardy Robuck.
00:13:17Physiotherapist.
00:13:19Only capped earlier this year but he's already playing his ninth international.
00:13:24Played in all the World Cup matches for Australia so far.
00:13:27Here already is the first real chance for the All Blacks.
00:13:29Probably their first line-out put in so far.
00:13:31It's been all Australia's way.
00:13:32Let's see what they can do from here.
00:13:34Again stolen by Australia.
00:13:35But Far Jones in trouble from Alan Whetton.
00:13:42Australia take it though.
00:13:44This is Horan.
00:13:46Lovely little dummy from him.
00:13:49And a good touch.
00:13:51Far Jones.
00:13:52Horan.
00:13:53Lovely little dummy from him.
00:13:56And a good touch kick indeed from Tim Horan.
00:13:58The inside centre.
00:14:01Good little dummy and then a great touch kick.
00:14:04Here you see one of the great strengths of the Australian backs.
00:14:06They're all ball players.
00:14:07They can all handle pass and kick.
00:14:13Horan only 21.
00:14:15Lancaster centre partner Jason Little.
00:14:17Both youngsters play for the same club in Queensland.
00:14:23Michael Jones there.
00:14:24The All Black flanker who of course can't play today because it's a Sunday.
00:14:28He refuses to play on a Sunday.
00:14:31Daly.
00:14:33For Australia.
00:14:34Far Jones digs it out.
00:14:36Liner.
00:14:38Oh that's really high.
00:14:39And underneath it is Crowley.
00:14:41Crowley can't take it.
00:14:43Australia drive on.
00:14:46Long pass from Roebuck.
00:14:47Liner.
00:14:48Offerhan Gowie.
00:14:49Again it comes out.
00:14:51Liner.
00:14:53Little.
00:14:55Little held up in the tackle but offside already.
00:14:58The New Zealand defence.
00:14:59Well caught offside.
00:15:00Now will Australia take a quick one?
00:15:02No.
00:15:03They're going to go for goal.
00:15:05I think we have to go right back to see the genesis of that movement.
00:15:07Australia won two lineouts on New Zealand throw-ins.
00:15:09Moved the ball from on their own 25 down to a good attacking position.
00:15:13It's been a good game.
00:15:14It's been a good game.
00:15:15Australia won two lineouts on New Zealand throw-ins.
00:15:16Moved the ball from on their own 25 down to a good attacking position.
00:15:19And then one very good quick tough ruck ball.
00:15:22The secret right there is the continuity the Australian forwards are getting.
00:15:25It's a great kick from Liner.
00:15:26Plenty of pressure.
00:15:27And the chance for the forwards to run at the All Blacks and deliver it.
00:15:29The clean second phase.
00:15:31And the reward on this occasion is the penalty because the All Blacks did eventually creep offside.
00:15:40Now that looks simple enough.
00:15:42But when you're off form.
00:15:43When you're off form.
00:15:44Any kick can be difficult.
00:15:55He needed that one.
00:15:56Michael Liner needed that kick.
00:15:59And so did Australia.
00:16:01After 12 minutes they go 7 points to nil clear.
00:16:08Well a very testing time for New Zealand now.
00:16:09They must get down into the Australian half and spend some time there.
00:16:12Which means they must win some rucks and they must win some lineouts when they get there.
00:16:15I think you'll see we're in for a great game of rugby now.
00:16:17Because New Zealand really will respond and attack whenever they can.
00:16:20And it's good to see the referee having good control.
00:16:22And there's been very few penalties so far which is encouraging I think.
00:16:26Well we saw a lot of Kiwi supporters over the last couple of days here in Dublin.
00:16:29I think they're more supporters for the All Blacks than they are for Australia.
00:16:34Five to one.
00:16:35Let's see if they can get behind that team now.
00:16:43Grant Fox.
00:16:45High ball. One by Australia.
00:16:48Tidied by Poidovin.
00:16:52Not coming out.
00:16:54And the All Blacks penalise for diving across now.
00:16:58Perhaps getting a little bit anxious.
00:17:09Liner.
00:17:13Enormous kick.
00:17:14What a superb kick from Michael Liner.
00:17:19Just what New Zealand didn't need.
00:17:20As I was saying they need to spend time in Australia's half to start to apply some pressure.
00:17:24All the pressure's been on the All Blacks so far.
00:17:35Sean Fitzpatrick looking for his signal.
00:17:39From his scrum half.
00:17:40From his scrum half. Batch up.
00:17:44Throws in one. This time by Ian Jones.
00:17:46Batch up though.
00:17:47Forced to go back on his foot.
00:17:51Campisi with a drop goal attempt.
00:17:54Nowhere near.
00:17:55And Crowley can clear.
00:17:59I think David Campisi was just putting in effect what he was practising the other day at training.
00:18:03But not nearly as successful on that occasion.
00:18:06You feel he can do anything David Campisi.
00:18:08But that was a bit ambitious.
00:18:09Trying a long drop goal from 40-50 yards.
00:18:18Now the Australians have withdrawn Offaham Gowie from this line out.
00:18:23They throw long but one by Brook.
00:18:27Tidied up by Carter.
00:18:32Not coming out of there.
00:18:33Not coming out of there.
00:18:34So the All Blacks will get the scrum put in.
00:18:46Batch up.
00:18:47Now this is Kirwan.
00:18:48Kirwan goes straight through one tackle.
00:18:51But Edgerton recovers.
00:18:54Edgerton for Australia.
00:18:57Far Jones finds line up.
00:18:59And Horan.
00:19:00And Little now. Little with space.
00:19:03Support coming from Offaham Gowie.
00:19:07Good quick ball again.
00:19:08Line up.
00:19:09This is meant for Campisi to chase.
00:19:12Back goes McCarhill.
00:19:13It's only two drop outs.
00:19:16Again I think it's marvellous play from Australia.
00:19:18Some great continuity.
00:19:19Real confidence in their running.
00:19:20But I just wonder if Michael Ina should have given Campisi another run with the ball in hand then.
00:19:30The All Blacks definitely on the back foot.
00:19:3315, 16 minutes gone.
00:19:34Australia 7, New Zealand 0.
00:19:37And they're having to defend.
00:19:39The restart drop outs from Fox.
00:19:44Australians penalised for obstruction.
00:20:01That hasn't found touch from Fox.
00:20:03This is Campisi back in his own 22.
00:20:07And that has found touch.
00:20:09Good get from David Campisi.
00:20:11He's happy with that one.
00:20:14It's one of the problems for the All Blacks at the moment.
00:20:16They're getting their hands to the line out ball.
00:20:18Even the Australian throw.
00:20:19But it's coming down on the ground.
00:20:20They're giving the Australian a chance to come onto it.
00:20:33So at the back for New Zealand is Mark Carter number 7.
00:20:36Marking Simon Poidovin.
00:20:38Tied it up by Gary Whetton.
00:20:43Fox.
00:20:44High ball meant for Campisi.
00:20:47Campisi's underneath it.
00:20:49But offside.
00:20:53And again a New Zealand player in front of the kicker.
00:20:56So Australia get the scrum back from the point where the kick was made.
00:21:01At this level it's those sort of simple errors which just relieve the pressure the whole time.
00:21:07Big blind side for Farr Jones to exploit.
00:21:10There's Farr Jones and Robuck's in there.
00:21:13Straight into touch though on the fall.
00:21:15And they have to go back to where he kicked it.
00:21:17That was disappointing.
00:21:18But you'll see the New Zealanders are quite aware how well Farr Jones uses the short side.
00:21:22And I think it was Zinzad Book standing out there waiting to counter the options by Australia.
00:21:27It's been a feature of the Australians' play this summer and through this World Cup.
00:21:31The way they can manufacture scores from set scrums.
00:21:38All black line.
00:21:40By Australia.
00:21:42Horan.
00:21:43And Little.
00:21:44Little steps back inside.
00:21:47Poidovin's in there in support.
00:21:49Good ball from Australia.
00:21:51Liner.
00:21:53Driving play back towards the try line.
00:21:56And what a good kick from Michael Liner.
00:21:59That is Michael Liner's real trademark.
00:22:01He's just the best in the world at sitting back and sliding the ball low into the corners.
00:22:07Playing his 13th time against New Zealand.
00:22:15Even that doesn't compare with either David Campisi or Simon Poidovin.
00:22:18They're playing for the 21st time against the All Blacks today.
00:22:23All black throw.
00:22:24One by Brook.
00:22:26Thatcher.
00:22:27On his left foot.
00:22:32And again.
00:22:33Dangerous tackle.
00:22:35Dangerous tackle.
00:22:36Adjudged by the referee.
00:22:37John Timu.
00:22:38The left wing.
00:22:40Well I think we'll have to have a look at that again.
00:22:42It looked like a fairly legitimate tackle to myself from this distance.
00:22:45But that's the type of technique you're going to get in a game like this.
00:22:48Let's have a look at it now with my black hat on.
00:22:51I don't think that that was a dangerous tackle.
00:22:53I mean he was just driving and in fact going up for the ball.
00:22:56Timu made the tackle.
00:22:57In fact Nick had the ball in his hands when he made the tackle.
00:22:59There's no question about that.
00:23:00That was a perfect legitimate and a good hard tackle.
00:23:02I mean Far Jones is well off the ground and you don't have to wait for them to come down before you hit them I don't think.
00:23:07Actually I think now that I'm reminded.
00:23:09In fact the law does state that you have to have both feet on the ground when the tackle is made.
00:23:13So the referee was quite correct.
00:23:17Unfortunately.
00:23:22We thought it was a good tackle anyway.
00:23:26Still it's given Michael Liner this chance.
00:23:36He's hit it badly.
00:23:37Pulled it across the front of the posts.
00:23:39McCarhill.
00:23:41Kieran Crowley.
00:23:42A long drop out.
00:23:44Roebuck is back there waiting for it.
00:23:46And Horan loops around him.
00:23:48Back pass to Campese.
00:23:49Picks it up well.
00:23:51And again a long long kick.
00:23:53To Batchop.
00:23:55Batchop tries to open out.
00:23:58And again kicks long.
00:24:00Campese is underneath it now.
00:24:01What will Campese do?
00:24:03Again trying to kick for position.
00:24:05And forcing Richard Lowe the prop all the way back.
00:24:09Into his own dead ball area.
00:24:13I don't think we'll see him open out from there.
00:24:15I'm sure Lowe was considering one of several options.
00:24:17I'm sure Lowe was considering one of several options for himself there.
00:24:20And probably made the right decision.
00:24:23Didn't think we were going to see a prop running from his own line there.
00:24:29Touching it down means a drop out.
00:24:3022 for Grant Fox.
00:24:40A good kick for his forwards.
00:24:41And Brook tidies up.
00:24:48Alan Whetton goes in there.
00:24:51And Richard Lowe has it.
00:24:57Steve McDowell now.
00:24:59They can't get forward momentum.
00:25:00Now they can.
00:25:03The All Blacks roll it on.
00:25:12And Australia collapse it.
00:25:14And are penalised.
00:25:15The last eclipse of that All Black forward play.
00:25:18It's more like the All Blacks we've come to know and love.
00:25:21Keeping the ball tight.
00:25:22Driving.
00:25:23Looking for the gap.
00:25:24Going left.
00:25:25Going right.
00:25:26And taking the ball away.
00:25:29Fox will hoist the high kick.
00:25:32Underneath it is Ofer Hangawi.
00:25:34Takes it well.
00:25:36He has good support.
00:25:38Before he's bundled into touch with the All Black pudding.
00:25:42He's clearly weary of the line outs already.
00:25:44And not kicking to touch.
00:25:45He wanted to keep the ball in play.
00:25:46Now the ball quickly in again.
00:25:48A concerned face of Alex Griswally.
00:25:49The All Black coach.
00:25:51As Innes can't hold the ball first time.
00:25:54And kicks ahead.
00:25:56Farr Jones.
00:26:03And Australia try to roll it round now.
00:26:07And Nick Farr Jones.
00:26:08The scrum half there.
00:26:09He could have tested out his injured knee.
00:26:11He's been in trouble so far this tournament.
00:26:12Yes, I think it's been tested already a few times.
00:26:15And he's fine.
00:26:16He looked all right the other day.
00:26:17And it appears not to be a worry now.
00:26:23Vital part of the Australian machine.
00:26:25Nick Farr Jones.
00:26:26The captain and scrum half.
00:26:30In there.
00:26:31Digging the ball out.
00:26:33To Campisi.
00:26:35Campisi again over the head of Crowley.
00:26:40Force back.
00:26:42Into his own dead ball area.
00:26:47Puts it down.
00:26:49The All Blacks are forced to play everything near their own 22.
00:27:0023 minutes gone.
00:27:02Australia leading by 7 points to nil.
00:27:06Scrappy ball comes back on the Australian side.
00:27:09And the All Blacks get the line out put in.
00:27:34Sean Fitzpatrick.
00:27:36Gets his signal right.
00:27:38And aims for the back which is won by Alan Whetton to his twin brother Gary Whetton.
00:27:42And this is Steve McDowell.
00:27:46Batch up.
00:27:47Fox.
00:27:48Kicks for position.
00:27:50Straight to Campisi.
00:27:51Campisi.
00:27:53Lovely sidestep and again the long kick.
00:27:55Forcing the All Blacks back.
00:27:57This is McCarhill.
00:28:00Now McCarhill.
00:28:01Has Kerwin outside him.
00:28:03Kerwin.
00:28:04Under pressure from Edgerton.
00:28:06Can only make touch.
00:28:09Yes I think Australia really are pinning the All Blacks down this end of the field.
00:28:12And on that occasion it was Campisi punching back.
00:28:14This time with the left foot.
00:28:15Showing that he can do it either way.
00:28:17And the All Blacks trying very hard.
00:28:18Very hard to get out of this position.
00:28:19One way or another.
00:28:21So the line out statistics.
00:28:22Five clean takes each.
00:28:24I must say I got the impression that Australia were shading it.
00:28:31Simon Poitivin.
00:28:33Right at the back for Australia.
00:28:3557th cap today.
00:28:36Doesn't reach him this time.
00:28:39Batchup.
00:28:42Roebuck's underneath it.
00:28:43And Kerwin chases.
00:28:44Roebuck.
00:28:46Bundled in by John Kerwin.
00:28:49Yes in fact those sort of high kicks which don't go out.
00:28:51But hang just by the touchline.
00:28:53Are very valuable.
00:28:54Because they mean New Zealand now has the throw in themselves.
00:28:57It's Tony Daly at the front of the line for Australia.
00:29:00Rod McCall immediately behind him.
00:29:02Marking McCall is Gary Whetton.
00:29:05Throw is meant for Jones in the middle.
00:29:06But Whetton wins it for the All Blacks.
00:29:09Innes.
00:29:11Campisi forced to go back.
00:29:13Takes it well.
00:29:14Nonchalantly.
00:29:16And that's it for Australia.
00:29:18It's the end of the first half.
00:29:20It's the end of the first half.
00:29:22It's the end of the first half.
00:29:23It's the end of the first half.
00:29:24Nonchalantly.
00:29:26And again.
00:29:27Thumps the ball downfield.
00:29:29Doesn't find touch.
00:29:30Only finds Crowley.
00:29:32Makes a bit of space for himself.
00:29:35And does find the touch.
00:29:36An Australian footed.
00:29:40These teams know each other very well.
00:29:41David Campisi was dropping.
00:29:42Hanging deep.
00:29:43Looking for that left footed.
00:29:44Across the field.
00:29:45Kicked from Craig Innes.
00:29:46And sure enough it came.
00:29:55Flat back on the All Blacks side.
00:29:57Fox opens out.
00:29:59McCarhill.
00:30:00Kerwin.
00:30:01Crowley's outside him.
00:30:03Innes again.
00:30:10The All Blacks roll it round.
00:30:11Richard Lowe.
00:30:15Zinzan Brook.
00:30:17McDowell.
00:30:22And again from the All Blacks.
00:30:23Fox.
00:30:24Innes again.
00:30:25Kicks ahead.
00:30:26Roebuck.
00:30:27Doesn't take it.
00:30:29Has to recover.
00:30:33And he doesn't find touch now.
00:30:34Will the All Blacks open it out?
00:30:36This is Fox.
00:30:37Crowley.
00:30:39Dumped over by Little.
00:30:43And the Wallabies have won the ball now.
00:30:44There's room outside.
00:30:46This is Campisi with space.
00:30:47David Campisi.
00:30:50Lovely tipped tackle from Grant Fox.
00:30:52And John Kerwin now.
00:30:57This is the rugby that people want to see.
00:30:58This is great rugby.
00:30:59Tremendous.
00:31:00Two good sides.
00:31:01Handling well.
00:31:02Trying to create things from every opportunity.
00:31:04There's some great play from the All Blacks there.
00:31:05Just benefiting from a little bit of good possession from the line.
00:31:07They won the last couple.
00:31:08And they're really playing with some continuity.
00:31:10But you can never give Australia a chance.
00:31:12It was a great opportunity to counter-attack.
00:31:13That's how they think.
00:31:15And there was the opportunity.
00:31:16Campisi rarely with that much space.
00:31:18But that tackle was a critical one there.
00:31:20It's a great tackle by Grant Fox.
00:31:21He's not the quickest.
00:31:22He wasn't going to catch him.
00:31:23So he just dived when he knew it was lost otherwise.
00:31:28But an offence by the All Blacks at the line-out has given a penalty to Australia.
00:31:36Well this is certainly a very ambitious shot from Michael Leiner.
00:31:39He may not be putting as many kicks over as he normally does.
00:31:42But he is actually at the moment here at the ground striking the ball very well.
00:31:45And getting a lot of distance.
00:31:46So perhaps it's the right decision.
00:31:48We'll see.
00:31:52It's the All Black bench.
00:31:54All Black doctor John Mayhew there on the right.
00:32:19Leiner.
00:32:21Has he got the legs?
00:32:23No, just off to the right again.
00:32:26And again he struck it well Michael Leiner.
00:32:28But not accurately.
00:32:32Shades of last game these two played back in August.
00:32:35All Blacks won by six points to three in Auckland.
00:32:39And Michael Leiner missed six kicks out of seven.
00:32:41It was that close.
00:32:48Ten minutes of this first half to go.
00:32:50Australia leading by seven points to nil.
00:32:53And beginning to roll that ball around.
00:32:58Here they go again.
00:33:02Mar Jones wants it now.
00:33:05Leiner.
00:33:07Kicks meant for Edgerton to chase.
00:33:09Edgerton.
00:33:11Ball bounces unkindly for him.
00:33:13And into touch.
00:33:14Into touch.
00:33:17I think that's just the shape of the rugby ball.
00:33:19Rob Edgerton would be very frustrated with the way that was rolling in the curve.
00:33:22And into touch just inches out of his reach.
00:33:29A real invention from the Australians.
00:33:32Superb possession.
00:33:33One for them by the forwards.
00:33:35And Michael Leiner with so many tricks up his sleeve.
00:33:39It's big John Eales.
00:33:40Twenty-one year old student. Six foot eight.
00:33:43A discovery of the Australian summer.
00:33:51And getting a hand to that ball.
00:33:53But won by the All Blacks.
00:33:55And Batchop.
00:33:59Finds touch.
00:34:01Graham Batchop, the scrum half from Canterbury.
00:34:03Tough customer.
00:34:08Now if you look here closely you'll see the Australians using the shorter option.
00:34:11They'll win the ball.
00:34:12They'll bring someone like Offengale up the middle and see if they can then win a second phase.
00:34:15And probably come back this way.
00:34:16Back the short side.
00:34:19That's if they win it in the first place.
00:34:20They haven't won this one.
00:34:21Carter goes in for the All Blacks.
00:34:24A knock on.
00:34:26A knock on by Carter.
00:34:27So again a good scrum position for the Australians.
00:34:30And this is where they love to attack from.
00:34:33Yes it is.
00:34:34I mean the fact is that any scrum inside your 25 is an opportunity to score a try.
00:34:38And at least the Australians will have a go.
00:34:40And they'll have something up their sleeve with the objective of scoring a try.
00:34:44Which is what it's all about.
00:34:46Well I hope so.
00:34:47They may well be tempted to go for a drop kick.
00:34:49In the sense that 10 points will really put them out of reach of New Zealand.
00:34:53To an extent.
00:34:54But I'd like to see them try and create something.
00:34:55And I think they're playing so well they probably will.
00:35:00Injured man is Mark Carter.
00:35:05Auckland flanker has come in for this game in place of Paul Henderson.
00:35:11Both of them of course understudies to Michael Jones.
00:35:20Vital scrum.
00:35:22Seven minutes left of this first half.
00:35:24Australia leading by seven points to nil.
00:35:28And the crowd getting behind them.
00:35:29This is for Jones.
00:35:30Liner.
00:35:32Horan bundled over.
00:35:33What a tackle from Innes.
00:35:37And the All Blacks steal the ball.
00:35:41And Batchett runs away from it.
00:35:43And the crowd show their displeasure.
00:35:45The All Blacks given the scrum put in.
00:35:47And really it looked as though they had the ball and the advantage.
00:35:55Batchett with the put in.
00:35:57This is Brook.
00:35:58Held by Ofahangawi.
00:36:01But recovering.
00:36:03And Fox.
00:36:05Makes touch.
00:36:10It really is difficult to know what to say.
00:36:11What advice to give New Zealand.
00:36:12They're winning the ball.
00:36:13But Australia applying so much pressure.
00:36:15Close to the point of delivery of the ball.
00:36:17They're finding it very difficult to gain any momentum.
00:36:22They're having to spend most of the game in their own half.
00:36:30Australian line out.
00:36:32Liner.
00:36:33Long pass.
00:36:34The loop for Horan.
00:36:35Doesn't take it.
00:36:36Poidobin recovers.
00:36:41Far Jones digs it out.
00:36:43Liner.
00:36:44A little chip ahead.
00:36:45Horan's going to chase it.
00:36:46So is Campese.
00:36:47Campese gets it in his hands.
00:36:48Campese.
00:36:49David Campese.
00:36:50Dodging both ways.
00:36:51And finding Tim Horan.
00:36:52Horan the scorer.
00:36:59Tim Horan scores for Australia.
00:37:02A marvellous try.
00:37:03And it all came from that man David Campese yet again.
00:37:07He's a great player.
00:37:08David Campese yet again.
00:37:10It's once again a brilliant piece of running from David Campese.
00:37:12This time the option from Liner was just to put the kick behind the defence.
00:37:15With plenty of men chasing.
00:37:16I think once it got into Campese's hands.
00:37:18He had the defence running backwards.
00:37:20Well it was going to be very hard to stop him.
00:37:23Let's have a look at it again.
00:37:24Yes it's Liner changing his mind.
00:37:25Putting it behind the defence.
00:37:27Now it was really important to get there quickly.
00:37:28And it's maybe a little unfortunate.
00:37:30It's got up to Campese's hands like that.
00:37:31And then it's going to be very hard indeed to stop him from there.
00:37:34And he's turned his defender around.
00:37:35Inside out.
00:37:37And then the usual reverse over the top pass.
00:37:42What a beautiful pass to Tim Horan.
00:37:43And a super try for Australia.
00:37:46Yes the pass looks quite fancy.
00:37:47But at the end of the day he really knew where his support was.
00:37:50And just threw it there.
00:37:51And that was the secret to that.
00:37:52And Horan was there to take it.
00:37:59And importantly those are the points that Australia need.
00:38:01Because they've been down here some time now.
00:38:03They've certainly got a good start.
00:38:04But scoring again is really going to put a lot of pressure back on New Zealand now.
00:38:08Liner with the conversion attempt.
00:38:10It's good.
00:38:13Michael Liner finds his form.
00:38:15And Australia go 13 points to nil clear.
00:38:18Four minutes left of this first half.
00:38:22New Zealand are going to need superhuman reserves of strength now.
00:38:25They really are being outplayed in most facets.
00:38:27Here's the try again.
00:38:28A brilliant kick from Liner because it dropped short of the fullback.
00:38:30So the fullback's got to make a lot of ground to get it.
00:38:33And the bounce goes very kindly for Campisi.
00:38:35He does well to commit all the defence and throw the pass at the last minute.
00:38:39And Horan does well to make the conversion easy as well.
00:38:44Horan got a little tap on the head there and had to have his head bandaged.
00:38:48But he won't mind that for his fourth try of the tournament.
00:38:53And a vital one for Australia.
00:38:55Australia leading by 13 points to nil.
00:38:57What will the All Blacks produce?
00:38:59A long pass finds Crowley.
00:39:01Crowley knocked over by Horan.
00:39:03Carter digs it out.
00:39:06Fox.
00:39:07Innes.
00:39:09Then outside him.
00:39:10McCahill.
00:39:11And then Timu.
00:39:16The All Blacks drive on.
00:39:19And are penalised for diving over the top.
00:39:23Just when we thought we saw an immediate response from the All Blacks.
00:39:27And lack of discipline has cost them the chance.
00:39:30It's disappointing because there's any country in the world that's effective at staying on their feet.
00:39:33It's got to be New Zealand.
00:39:35And really they have to get something on the score.
00:39:37But it would be just a penalty before the end of the half.
00:39:41Leina.
00:39:43An enormous long kick again.
00:39:56So the All Blacks up against it.
00:40:01Three minutes left.
00:40:03In this first half.
00:40:06Australia 13, New Zealand nil.
00:40:09Scrappy ball.
00:40:11Like it comes though.
00:40:12For the All Blacks.
00:40:15Innes.
00:40:19Bachuk.
00:40:20Fox.
00:40:22And McCahill kicks for Kerr when to chase.
00:40:25Robat goes back.
00:40:27And can only run the ball into touch.
00:40:30First time in the match New Zealand generating some momentum going forward.
00:40:32Good passes in the backs, out in front.
00:40:35Good quick ruck.
00:40:36And away they went again.
00:40:38And this has got to be a vital line-out for them.
00:40:41Richard Lowe there at the prop.
00:40:45And Fitzpatrick and Bachuk confer as to the right signal.
00:40:51They desperately want to win this line-out.
00:40:52There's the big men.
00:40:53Ian Jones on the left for the All Blacks.
00:40:55And John Eales.
00:40:57Bent for the back for Alan Whetton.
00:40:59Gary Whetton on the peel.
00:41:00Gary Whetton goes through one tackle.
00:41:03And drives on.
00:41:05The All Blacks.
00:41:06This is Carter.
00:41:10And again.
00:41:11McDowell.
00:41:16And the crowd shall heave.
00:41:19The All Blacks have it now.
00:41:21And drive again.
00:41:22The defence is good this time.
00:41:24And again the All Blacks drive.
00:41:28And again held up by some desperate Australian defence.
00:41:33Well they worked very, very hard close to the line.
00:41:35But I can't help feeling they should have moved it.
00:41:37There were opportunities to move the ball, particularly to the right.
00:41:40Well this is an ideal attacking position now.
00:41:43Innes has moved to this narrow side.
00:41:45The All Blacks go for the pushover.
00:41:48And they've got it.
00:41:49The All Blacks go for the pushover.
00:41:52And it's gone through the 90 degrees.
00:41:53So they'll have to re-put in.
00:41:57Well David will probably be able to tell you about a few options going to work on the short side here.
00:42:00And no doubt it will revolve around the ball to Kerwin.
00:42:03Bashop.
00:42:05Innes.
00:42:06To Kerwin.
00:42:07Kerwin.
00:42:09Throws the ball down for Innes.
00:42:11And the knock on.
00:42:15Well Bill was quite right there.
00:42:16Moving to the right is the easy way to pass from a scrum like that.
00:42:18And John Kerwin is so strong you can base a lot of moves around him.
00:42:21And the key of course there was just the extra loop around Kerwin where David himself has often scored.
00:42:26And they just missed because the pass was not effective then.
00:42:30Back it comes.
00:42:32To line up.
00:42:34Make safe touch.
00:42:35We're in injury time in this first half.
00:42:37Australia leading by 13 points to nil.
00:42:47We're in injury time.
00:42:5741 seconds.
00:43:00Fitzpatrick.
00:43:03Slips out of his hand.
00:43:06And the half-time whistle goes.
00:43:08Will Colcraft happy for the Australians.
00:43:1113 points to nil.
00:43:12What would you be saying if you were the captain now?
00:43:14Well, I think really they have to keep playing the way they are. It's simple, no point to change anything.
00:43:17The worst thing they can do is really close it up, they have to keep running at the Aublacks.
00:43:20New Zealand now, Australia 13 says the scoreboard, and really David Kirk, the Aublacks have a mountain to climb.
00:43:28Absolutely, I hope Gary Whetton was telling them they must maintain their confidence, they must believe they can win this match.
00:43:33And apart from that, it will just have to be an emotional appeal to them, they've got to not want to let go of the cup.
00:43:39Vital these first ten minutes in the second half, the Aublacks want to get on that scoreboard,
00:43:44and Grant Fox restarts, the kick's long for Farr Jones.
00:43:51Farr Jones makes touch.
00:43:55But it was such a good first half, Bill Culcroft, for the Wallabies, wasn't it?
00:43:58Well, certainly, I think Australia played as well as they probably can at the right time,
00:44:02and that's the result so far, they have to continue playing the way they are.
00:44:06That's the result so far, they have to continue playing like that,
00:44:09but you can be sure that New Zealand will certainly have their moments as this half develops.
00:44:15Gary Whetton, the captain, jumping number two in the line, number five he is there,
00:44:20and he goes around on the peel, but it's taken by McDowell.
00:44:22McDowell.
00:44:25The Aublacks drive.
00:44:28Batchop.
00:44:29Fox.
00:44:30The long pass.
00:44:31Innes.
00:44:36Australian bodies dive across.
00:44:40Penalised, Offahan Gowie is penalised, and that gives the Aublacks a great chance of points.
00:44:47Yes, I think in a certain way, Australia probably had too many defenders there,
00:44:51and they fell over each other, but that is the law,
00:44:53and people like Michael Liner really had to stay on their feet there,
00:44:55because the job actually had been done,
00:44:57but the important thing for New Zealand is that three points now is a very important three points.
00:45:04It's a godsend for New Zealand if Grant Fox can put this over,
00:45:07they really needed to get on the board and get into the match.
00:45:13And a vitally important kick for Grant Fox.
00:45:16He's kicked 519 points already for the Aublacks.
00:45:29Slow, measured preparation.
00:45:34Ritual that he follows every single time he kicks.
00:45:48Straight through the posts, the Aublacks are on the board.
00:45:54It's important now that they take this ball cleanly from the kick-off,
00:45:57drive it a bit, and either run it short or kick it back,
00:45:59they must get right back on attack immediately.
00:46:02I think you'll find that from now on this second half will probably,
00:46:05could well be the best half of rugby in this whole tournament,
00:46:07because you can be sure that New Zealand will run back at the Australians,
00:46:10but they'll continue to play as and when they can also.
00:46:15We're really set up for a real cracking second half.
00:46:26Roebuck.
00:46:28It's meant for his big forwards to take, and tied it by Ofa Ngaoui.
00:46:34Far Jones, line-up.
00:46:37Kerwin has to go back, takes it well.
00:46:40Good mark from John Kerwin.
00:46:42John Kerwin.
00:46:55John Kerwin makes touch, safely.
00:46:59Leading try-scorer in all black history.
00:47:03Very keen to get another one today.
00:47:0529 tries for him so far.
00:47:08This is 44th cap.
00:47:13Kearns and Far Jones, his scrum half.
00:47:17Just check they've got the signals right.
00:47:20Kearns knows who he's throwing it at.
00:47:22It's McCall.
00:47:23And the hoisted kick is from Far Jones.
00:47:29Tied it up by Carter for the all blacks.
00:47:34Bashop.
00:47:38Roebuck's underneath it now.
00:47:40Roebuck.
00:47:43Off the outside of his foot, into the midfield.
00:47:45And now this is Crowley.
00:47:47Again, the long kick.
00:47:49Forcing the Australians to turn and chase.
00:47:51David Campisi goes back.
00:47:54Over his own line.
00:47:56Into touch as well.
00:47:57So a 22 dropout for the Australians.
00:48:04New Zealand have achieved their first objective,
00:48:06and that is to get down into Australia's half again
00:48:08as quickly as possible and start to apply some pressure.
00:48:16Roebuck.
00:48:21All blacks get a hand to it.
00:48:23Bashop.
00:48:25Fox, the high kick.
00:48:27For McCall to chase.
00:48:29Roebuck takes it well.
00:48:34All blacks dive across.
00:48:36But a good take from Marty Roebuck, the fullback.
00:48:44Brainless play from Steve McDowell,
00:48:45going over the top in a prime attacking position.
00:48:51Giving Leiner the chance to clear for Australia.
00:48:55Superb kicker of the ball,
00:48:58is Michael Leiner.
00:49:01That's a good touch from the Australian.
00:49:06I think that's a secret just at the moment.
00:49:07Just when the all blacks are getting down in the right part of the field,
00:49:10threatening to get some continuity,
00:49:11they're just making or giving away those little penalties,
00:49:13and that stops and gives chance for Australia to regroup and get out of danger.
00:49:19There's real tension in this game.
00:49:20The semi-final of the World Cup.
00:49:24A place against England at Twickenham next Saturday.
00:49:26Up for grabs.
00:49:28Fitzpatrick throws long.
00:49:30Tidied by Australia.
00:49:32A long pass finds Little.
00:49:34Little charges forward.
00:49:41Leiner.
00:49:44Forcing the all blacks back.
00:49:46Campisi chases.
00:49:47Campisi has Crowley in trouble.
00:49:49Timu has to go back there.
00:49:51McCarthur.
00:49:52Desperately trying to tide in for the all blacks.
00:49:55And they want to come away with it.
00:49:56A floated long pass.
00:49:57Crowley.
00:49:59McCarthur.
00:50:00McCarthur hasn't found touch.
00:50:02Far Jones is there.
00:50:03Horan.
00:50:08Desperate strike from New Zealand,
00:50:09passing the ball right under their own post there.
00:50:11But Bernie McCarthur did extremely well in that defensive position.
00:50:13He's got the ball,
00:50:14he's got the ball,
00:50:15he's got the ball,
00:50:16he's got the ball,
00:50:17he's got the ball,
00:50:18he's got the ball,
00:50:19he's got the ball,
00:50:20he's got the ball,
00:50:21he's got the ball.
00:50:22He did extremely well in that defensive position
00:50:23to stay on his feet long enough
00:50:24to make sure New Zealand won the rack.
00:50:25Yeah I think the little secret of that
00:50:26was the fact that
00:50:27Leiner, rather than punching it hard down at the corner
00:50:28as he often does,
00:50:29just let that hang in the air a bit.
00:50:30Gave the chair,
00:50:31it bounced around as rugby balls sometimes do
00:50:32and of course,
00:50:33the Australians are up to cause all sorts of trouble then.
00:50:39The all black line.
00:50:42Australian hands to it,
00:50:44but penalised.
00:50:45Penalised, pushing and shoving in the lie-up John Eales there, now will Fox kick for touch
00:50:57or will he hoist one for his forwards to chase, goes for the touch and a good one too, Grant
00:51:08Fox, vastly experienced, that's David Campese, scorer of one try, creator of the other for
00:51:18Australia, Kearns, Australia have reduced the number in the line-out, back it goes for
00:51:27the All Blacks and they try to roll it forward, Batchop, Fox, Kerwin in from the blind side,
00:51:37nearly intercepted by a line-up, they know that move from old, bringing John Kerwin in
00:51:43from the blind side, Michael Liner a judge to have deliberately knocked it on, Fox kicks
00:51:53for touch and a good kick it is too, Grant Fox, his task is to keep his team moving forward
00:52:09now, won by the All Blacks, not to the satisfaction of the referee and the All Blacks get the
00:52:30scrum put in, Batchop, good strike from Fitzpatrick, a long pass, Timu, John Timu, Far Jones can
00:52:53point to the ball and say to the referee we can see it, the referee unimpressed and giving
00:52:58another scrum put in to the All Blacks, double mis-move there from New Zealand, the problem
00:53:04with that one was they were moving across field a bit and didn't get up flat enough
00:53:07to commit the defence, Batchop, the dummy, Innes, the move from Batchop, Crowley, Batchop
00:53:29again, floated ball inside, intercepted by Australia, and it's in to touch but the All Blacks beginning to threaten, yeah I think it's great rugby from both sides and Australia's really been tested in defence and at the moment they're up to it but plenty of options from the All Blacks there, some of them focusing around the Batchop at half-back, he's grown Batchop having a good game, he's grown in stature throughout the tournament and they're taking a lot of responsibility for running,
00:53:59looking for gaps, referee Mr. Fleming again having a word with the line-out jumpers, and at the back for Carter, can't get hands on it, tied it up by Eales for Australia,
00:54:20and Australia win the put-in, it's in a very close call there, normally in those static situations it goes to the attacking team,
00:54:44so the set scrums have been very even throughout this game, steady one for Australia, and Liner, a good touch, so cool Michael Liner playing his 52nd international for Australia today,
00:55:09injured Australian player, has to be Ewan McKenzie the tight head prop, receiving treatment from Brett Craig.
00:55:29Yes once again it's going to be a New Zealand restart here, they are getting some quite good line-out ball I think, and they have to keep the pressure up and really I think David in the next 10 to 15 minutes, well even shorter than that, they have to really score again, be it by a try preferably, or a penalty goal to stay in touch.
00:55:44New Zealand coach Alex Wiley looking slightly happier but his team are still 10 points behind.
00:55:50You're quite right Bill, they just must keep hammering away at the Australian door, there'll be no points for free, no easy cheap points at all, but they'll come if they keep applying the pressure.
00:55:59Yeah they're doing well, they are working some good options, but you can be sure if they do score a try it'll be worthy of a try, because the Australian defence is very well organised and very quick.
00:56:08David Campese, scorer of one try, creator of the other, lonely man out on the right wing at the moment, his defensive qualities are going to be tested over the next few minutes.
00:56:23The All Blacks throw in again, Farr Jones breaks, Koidevin, a knock on, and again New Zealand getting a put in to a scrum when the Wallabies seem to be going forward.
00:56:39Now a bad mistake from Australia, fine play from Farr Jones, he's very good at that, gave it to his forwards, but they just didn't communicate effectively, that was a knock on there, and unfortunately for Australia giving it back to New Zealand.
00:56:50Pick up from Brook, Batchop's little kick through, Kerwin, Kerwin stays on his feet and gets support, the All Blacks drive, Fox, McCarhill, Innes, Crowley's in the line and Timu, Timu, held by David Campese but the All Blacks have it again.
00:57:11They've lost it, and diving across and trying to scrabble the ball back in desperation, concede the penalty.
00:57:21Yeah well that's a silly mistake again really, it's not a matter of staying, well Farr Jones reacted quickly to that.
00:57:26Farr Jones quickly then finds a bit of space behind Timu, Timu, kicks long, Liner is back there with space and time in his own 22.
00:57:40Hasn't found touch this time though, that's Alan Wetton, Alan Wetton, takes the direct route, lays it back, Batchop, Fox, McCarhill, that's into space, Liner has to go back, Kerwin's chasing, Liner, who again hasn't made touch, that's Innes, Innes, drives infield.
00:58:05Batchop, Blacks have it again, Kerwin in from the blind, floated past, finds nobody, Wetton picks it up, Timu is bundled over by Liner, and into touch and good defence again from Australia.
00:58:26Well great defence but I think Michael Liner is probably organising some tackling practice for the Australians by not putting two consecutive balls into touch and that's what happens, the All Blacks come back in and you've got to tackle.
00:58:37Yes, great unfortunate mistake for New Zealand to throw the pass into space from John Kerwin.
00:58:4215 minutes of this second half gone, Australia leading by 13 points to 3.
00:58:56The big men in the line out, one by Australia, Liner, again hasn't found touch, unless it bounces kindly for him, bounces unkindly for John, Timu has to go back, and hoists.
00:59:13Far Jones is underneath it, again pops the ball downfield, only as far as Grant Fox, who returns it, straight to Campisi, now what will David Campisi do?
00:59:25Again kicking for position, driving them back, Fox has to go back almost to his own line.
00:59:31It is aimless kicking, I think it's a measure of the pressure, Australia are ahead, they don't have to try and create anything from 70 metres out, so they're kicking the ball downfield.
00:59:47New Zealand not getting the people back to support the man who goes back to get the ball, and they can't counter attack without people.
00:59:55I think perhaps both sets of forwards have worked at a tremendous pace, probably enjoyed the rest for a couple of seconds there.
01:00:03Kearns throws in, one by Australia, Far Jones can't gather it, piling through is Gary Whetton, and a drive from Alan Whetton, and Zinzant Brook.
01:00:16Fox, the long pass, Kerwin, Kerwin goes outside, little Kerwin has Crowley outside him, his tackle into touch, by Edgerton.
01:00:29That's a John Kerwin we haven't seen for a while, coming from deep, taking the ball at pace, and using his power to go around people.
01:00:37Big 14 stone, 6 foot 2 John Kerwin, takes some stopping.
01:00:48The Australians back in defence again.
01:00:52Coker wins the line out for them.
01:00:59But the All Blacks have the put in, to the Scrum, Scrum slews round, but Brook picks up and drives.
01:01:15Drive again, Thatcher, Fox, McCarhill, again the pass into space, Crowley can't take it.
01:01:29And again the All Blacks going forward, so they win the Scrum put in, but lack of coordination really David.
01:01:35Well therein lies a key difference between the two teams, Australia have been so accurate in their passing and running of lines in the backs,
01:01:41and I think that New Zealand are going to struggle unless they can get some accuracy and some organisation out wide.
01:01:47Brook with the pick up, Thatcher digs it out, McCarhill the long pass, Kerwin again, Kerwin again goes outside little.
01:01:59Only Asparas Horan and Edgerton in there.
01:02:11Well it's a very testing time for the Australian defence, which has been fantastic so far,
01:02:15but New Zealand are really running at them everywhere now, and of course Kerwin's getting into the game,
01:02:19and he's causing quite a bit of trouble for the Australian centres, who at the moment have been up to it only just.
01:02:29Injured player, Tim Horan.
01:02:33Blood coming from his cut head, and he's been told by the referee to go off and have it seen to.
01:02:45The referee has sent him off the field, but he's staying on the field, having some treatment from Brett Craig, the physiotherapist.
01:02:53The referee allows play to go off, he's supposed to be in the danger area of it, Tim Horan, and now the physio is.
01:03:02Fox, on the burst is Innes.
01:03:10Thatcher to the narrow side, Kerwin again, Kerwin can't hold it, the kick on from the Australians, Robuck is chasing.
01:03:19And again, Edgerton's boots.
01:03:22McCahill back, just held, the Australians now have the ball through Robuck.
01:03:32Carl Jones digs it out, Little, Horan, Campisi, Campisi looking outside him,
01:03:40and Innes forced to scramble the ball into desperate defence.
01:03:45But a long period of pressure that New Zealand have applied, finally relieved by Australia.
01:03:5215 minutes left of this World Cup semi-final.
01:03:59Yeah, I mean that's just marvellous play for Australia, because they've had to defend consistently against some great attack there for 5 or 10 minutes,
01:04:05and then as soon as the chance came they were able to respond in numbers and get up there,
01:04:09and at the end of the day, New Zealand perhaps lucky to escape with a line-out at this position.
01:04:15Kearns, the throw-in.
01:04:18Far Jones, Liner picks it up well, Horan's on the loop, Edgerton cuts back.
01:04:25Almost decapitated by the high tackle from Xinzhan Brook.
01:04:33And the high tackle is penalised with a simple penalty for Australia and Michael Liner.
01:04:45Again, it's fairly unlucky I think for New Zealand there, because Edgerton's a fairly elusive runner,
01:04:51and moving and weaving, and sometimes it's difficult to hit them in the right spot,
01:04:55but if Liner can kick this goal, I think Australia must certainly be out of sight,
01:04:59because they're coming into the last quarter of the match now,
01:05:01but of course we saw Gavin Hastings miss a very critical goal from this position yesterday.
01:05:05Looks straightforward enough, doesn't it, for Michael Liner.
01:05:21Drills it between the posts, Michael Liner.
01:05:25And Australia move further ahead, New Zealand 3, Australia 16.
01:05:36It's a very long, hard climb from here.
01:05:39We never admit that it can't be done, but I think New Zealand are looking down the barrel of defeat now.
01:05:46They are actually getting some good continuity, David.
01:05:48You'll see that the all-black forwards are getting across the game and laying the ball back,
01:05:51and giving themselves a chance to get into the game,
01:05:53but at the end of the day it looks like the scoreline's just too far beyond them right now.
01:05:57What they're not able to do from second phase play is commit the inside Australian backs to come up flat on them,
01:06:03and therefore create space on the outside.
01:06:05They're being able to drift, and of course it's all breaking down at the end as the defenders arrive.
01:06:11Fox kicks for his forwards, Wetton gets a hand to it,
01:06:15Carter on the burst is dumped by Ofahangawee.
01:06:19That was a crunching tackle from Willie Ofahangawee, Australian number 7.
01:06:24Brook controls it at number 8, feeds Batchop, Batchop, McCarhill, Kerwin again,
01:06:39tackled by Edgerton this time, McCarhill supports.
01:06:46The all-blacks win it again, Fox and Innes, and into the line is Crowley and Timu,
01:06:52Timu, tackled by Campese.
01:06:57Innes gets hands there first for the all-blacks.
01:07:02Batchop tries to dig it out, and Australian hands on the ball, penalised.
01:07:15Grant Fox indicates his intention, the kick at goal.
01:07:20There's a problem here for Australian Horne, it's the far side of the field,
01:07:24and he's got a problem, it looks as though it's with his ankle, he's in some pain,
01:07:27but if he leaves the field, that's perhaps really an opportunity for New Zealand,
01:07:31because he's just a marvellous defender, and it's the strength of that defence midfield
01:07:34that's making it difficult for New Zealand, along with, I might say,
01:07:37some great tackling from Edgerton and Campese on both wings.
01:07:41Yes, Robbie Edgerton realising that he's got to go up and take Kerwin as the ball arrives,
01:07:45not give Kerwin a bit of space to run at him and use his strength to beat him on the outside.
01:07:49HE WHISTLES
01:08:15HE WHISTLES
01:08:16Grant Fox, just fades away.
01:08:20A vital kick missed for the All Blacks and time is ticking away.
01:08:28Australia 16, New Zealand 3.
01:08:33Just under 15 minutes left to go.
01:08:41The Australians will be in no hurry
01:08:44to restart the game.
01:08:46Roebuck.
01:08:49Australia win it.
01:08:56But the All Blacks steal the ball. Now Fox, hoists high.
01:09:02Roebuck's underneath it, so's Campese.
01:09:04All Blacks get hands to it, this is Carter.
01:09:09Bachett.
01:09:11Timu.
01:09:12Timu steps back towards his forwards.
01:09:16The kick ahead for a little.
01:09:19Knock on though, first of all, by an Australian arm.
01:09:40Bachett.
01:09:43Zinzan Brook.
01:09:46Again for the All Blacks, Innes.
01:09:49Crowley.
01:09:51Innes again.
01:09:56This is Alan Wetton.
01:10:02Crowley.
01:10:04Kicks ahead and chases.
01:10:07Back goes Far Jones, 22 dropouts.
01:10:10And really this defence from the Wallabies has been superb.
01:10:14Yes, New Zealand need to use some options now in close.
01:10:16I think they need to take some rucks just two or three men away
01:10:18from where they're winning the last one before pushing the ball
01:10:21wide the second or third time.
01:10:23Yes, I think, I think New Zealand are actually playing
01:10:25very well.
01:10:25They've got some continuity possession.
01:10:27They're crossing the game line, but the Australians are very
01:10:29well organised in defence and they've been tested and they're
01:10:31really up to it.
01:10:33That's Anthony Herbert, the Reserve Centre, warming up.
01:10:36As Roebuck restarts.
01:10:38One by Eales.
01:10:44But the All Blacks steal it again.
01:10:48Timu.
01:10:49Timu.
01:10:51Runs into liner.
01:10:55Support comes in though from the All Blacks.
01:10:57This is Richard Lowe.
01:11:04This is Carter.
01:11:06Crutching tackle again.
01:11:11Not playing the ball quickly enough.
01:11:14And that was Ofahangawi again with a good tackle for Australia.
01:11:26Liner makes sure that his team are behind him.
01:11:30No silly mistakes now.
01:11:34Doesn't make touch.
01:11:35Timu.
01:11:36Timu.
01:11:37Tackled by Campisi.
01:11:39Brook.
01:11:40Batchett can't hold it.
01:11:42Batchett.
01:11:46Ofahangawi can't take it.
01:11:48Campisi now.
01:11:51Brook.
01:11:52McCarhill.
01:11:55Alan Wetton.
01:12:00Nobody seems to want it for the All Blacks.
01:12:03And here's a chance for Australia to get out of a lot of defence so far.
01:12:07It's a good platform midfield and I'm sure you'll see either liner or Far Jones punches into the corner to get back on to the attack.
01:12:16Herbert there, warming up.
01:12:19Sporen, the centre, is struggling with an injury.
01:12:22Far Jones has the ball.
01:12:24Liner.
01:12:25Will kick.
01:12:27And force Crowley back to the back.
01:12:29Kerwin.
01:12:31Kerwin now.
01:12:32He's got a long, long way to run.
01:12:34He's got Brook outside him.
01:12:35And Batchett.
01:12:39And Alan Wetton.
01:12:39Gary Wetton now.
01:12:41Gary Wetton.
01:12:43The tackle is from Liner.
01:12:47Into touch.
01:12:49And it's in.
01:12:51And it's in.
01:12:54And it's in.
01:12:56And it's in.
01:12:59And it's in.
01:13:03Well they're not going to say die, that's for sure.
01:13:05They're not going to lie down.
01:13:06Lovely switch behind the goal line.
01:13:08Support and good ball handling.
01:13:10Great switch but of course the All Blacks have been doing that for years.
01:13:12I'm surprised that the Australian defence let Kerwin come onto there.
01:13:15A switch it always goes to, I mean he always launches the tackle like that.
01:13:21Concentration at a premium now.
01:13:2311 minutes of the match to go.
01:13:25New Zealand 3, Australia 16.
01:13:30Australian captain Far Jones chooses his options.
01:13:34Sends it back to Leina, who's kick is charged down.
01:13:37Brook can't hold it, Carter can.
01:13:44This has been a marvellously combative performance by this all-black pack in the second half.
01:13:47They really are dominating position and Graham Bashop is complimenting them brilliantly.
01:13:51Just the knock-on though, giving the possession to Australia.
01:13:59Far Jones.
01:14:02Kicks high, Timu's underneath it.
01:14:04Timu, he's got Crowley outside him.
01:14:07The dummy.
01:14:13All blacks drive over.
01:14:14Bashop.
01:14:16Fox.
01:14:17Kerwin now.
01:14:20Kerwin, so strong.
01:14:22Alan Whetton.
01:14:25And Zinzan Brook.
01:14:26Again loses the ball in the tackle but it goes backwards.
01:14:28This is Kerwin.
01:14:30Bashop.
01:14:31Fox.
01:14:32Innes.
01:14:33Crowley.
01:14:35Back inside to Innes, can't hold it.
01:14:38Fox.
01:14:39And Innes again.
01:14:40Kerwin again.
01:14:43And no advantage from the Australian knock-on but some superb defence out wide from the Wallabies.
01:14:50East New Zealand just not able to take people out to be deceptive at all in the midfield.
01:14:53They're just pushing the ball out and being tackled.
01:14:56Territorial advantage shows Australia having the slight edge.
01:15:02Bashop.
01:15:03Kerwin again goes through a tackle.
01:15:05Support inside from Whetton.
01:15:08In to touch.
01:15:13It's really a game of two halves so far because Australia were magnificent on attack in the first half
01:15:18and here they're showing that they can defend against a constant barrage from the all blacks.
01:15:22I'm sure that spectators at this end of the field are getting value for money.
01:15:27Yes, we haven't had most of the play down on the one end of the field all match.
01:15:34Far Jones.
01:15:38Makes touch.
01:15:40And if he looked up towards the scoreboard he'd be pleased to see New Zealand 3, Australia 16
01:15:45and just as pleased to see that there's about 8 minutes left of this match.
01:15:51Australia can feel a place in that World Cup final against England at Twickenham next Saturday.
01:15:56There's for the taking.
01:16:00McCarhill bundled over again.
01:16:02Bashop.
01:16:03Innes.
01:16:04Innes now.
01:16:06Little.
01:16:07Kicks it away and Crowley goes back for the all blacks.
01:16:10And it's bundled into touch by Jason Little.
01:16:15Who then throws the ball away and does all the good work.
01:16:21And the all blacks have a penalty and choose surprisingly David to take the goal.
01:16:26Yes, I kind of think this is the wrong option to take.
01:16:2912, 15 minutes to go definitely kick the goal, not 8 minutes to go.
01:16:32They need 6 points now.
01:16:35That's the distance for Grant Fox.
01:16:5041 points already in the World Cup so far.
01:17:01Picked 120 in the last World Cup when New Zealand won.
01:17:06Fox strikes it well.
01:17:21Straight between the posts from Grant Fox.
01:17:24The New Zealand kicking machine working again.
01:17:28New Zealand 6, Australia 16.
01:17:30We have about 7 minutes of this World Cup semi-final to go.
01:17:36From now on Australia really can just close down the game in a sense.
01:17:40They just have to get some possession and punch it into the corners and stay down that end of the field.
01:17:44And the game really is theirs.
01:17:46Getting the possessions being the difficult thing for them in the second half.
01:17:48And New Zealand must again get back on attack as quickly as possible.
01:17:51Continue to just throw themselves at the Australian defence and look for those openings.
01:17:56Marty Robuck restarts.
01:18:04McCall gets hands to it for Australia.
01:18:07Far Jones to line up the high kick.
01:18:11Crowley is back there.
01:18:13Crowley returns it with interest.
01:18:18A monstrous kick from Kieran Crowley the New Zealand full-back.
01:18:27Kieran Crowley two weeks ago didn't have any thoughts at all of playing in the World Cup.
01:18:36Not originally in the party.
01:18:38Injuries to Terry Wright and Shane Philpott have given him this chance.
01:18:42Burns throws in for Australia.
01:18:46Won by Eales.
01:18:47Liner.
01:18:48This is off for Hungawi.
01:18:51Coker smuggles it.
01:19:00Australia keep it driving forward.
01:19:03The rolling ball.
01:19:06It's brought down but Australia won't mind that.
01:19:10It absorbs the old blacks but it also takes up valuable time.
01:19:15I'm sure the Australian forwards will be quite happy to get their hands on the ball for a few minutes there.
01:19:19They can certainly work the same sort of plays as New Zealand
01:19:22but of course they've been defending brilliantly for some time.
01:19:25Good play.
01:19:27Pick up from Coker.
01:19:28Far Jones back inside to offer Hungawi.
01:19:35Pops up for Far Jones.
01:19:36Liner.
01:19:38Forcing Kirwan back.
01:19:41John Kirwan.
01:19:45Held just by Edgerton.
01:19:46Crowley opens up.
01:19:48McCarhill.
01:19:50McCarhill.
01:19:51Timu.
01:19:53Innes.
01:19:55McCarhill again.
01:19:56But the defence is there in numbers.
01:20:00And with four minutes to go New Zealand can feel their hold on the Wembley's Cup.
01:20:07Loosening by the minute.
01:20:08New Zealand six, Australia sixteen.
01:20:11Just four minutes left of the World Cup semi-final to go.
01:20:25Kearns to throw in.
01:20:26One by the old blacks.
01:20:28They'll have to open it out from here.
01:20:29Innes.
01:20:30McCarhill.
01:20:32McCarhill.
01:20:34Held again in midfield.
01:20:40The old blacks drive it on.
01:20:44And win the put in.
01:20:52Three minutes to go.
01:20:53New Zealand six, Australia sixteen.
01:21:00The old blacks have got to produce something magical from here.
01:21:04Innes.
01:21:05Back inside to block.
01:21:06Again a good tackle from Poidovin.
01:21:09Innes.
01:21:11Roebuck has to go back.
01:21:15Roebuck.
01:21:19Makes absolutely certain a touch I was going to say.
01:21:24The wind held it back and in fact it became a superb kick from Marty Roebuck.
01:21:31A quick throw.
01:21:32Gary Whetton tries to win it.
01:21:34But Eales comes piling through for Australia.
01:21:37Far Jones.
01:21:38Liner.
01:21:39Liner doubles back.
01:21:41And drives the ball towards the old black line.
01:21:47It's good play by Marfa Liner.
01:21:48Keeping it tight now with the minutes ticking away.
01:21:50That said they've lost some of their momentum in the second half
01:21:53because his kicking hasn't been as accurate as it was in the first half.
01:22:00Two minutes to go.
01:22:01New Zealand six, Australia sixteen.
01:22:04One at the back by Whetton.
01:22:07McCarhill.
01:22:08The long pass.
01:22:09Kerwin.
01:22:10Kerwin.
01:22:11Policed by the Australian defence.
01:22:16The Australians drive forward again.
01:22:22It comes on the old black side.
01:22:23Innes.
01:22:24And Zinzan Brook.
01:22:26Batchup.
01:22:28Batchup can't get his pass away.
01:22:31And it went forward as Campisi came in with the tackle.
01:22:34This is all desperate stuff David.
01:22:36Desperate stuff.
01:22:37They're running the ball well.
01:22:38Exhibiting great ball handling skills.
01:22:40But the Australian defence is just there time and time again.
01:22:44One minute of this match to go.
01:22:47New Zealand six, Australia sixteen.
01:22:50Getting sight of that final against England.
01:22:56Accidental offside as Coker runs into his own man.
01:22:59New Zealand get the scrum put in.
01:23:01Surely they can't win this match now.
01:23:05We'll see new name on the William Webb Ellis Cup next Saturday.
01:23:10The Australian will be in there.
01:23:11Yule Blacks.
01:23:12One last desperate attack through Kerwin.
01:23:14Kerwin.
01:23:16Kerwin outside.
01:23:17He can't hold it.
01:23:19And Kieran Crowley knocks on.
01:23:24I think Kieran was just blocked out by the defender there.
01:23:26And Kerwin had to push the ball behind the defender.
01:23:28Kieran wouldn't have seen it until the very last minute.
01:23:36Australia put in to the scrum.
01:23:38Coker picks up and drives.
01:23:45Good play again from the Wallabies.
01:23:47And Far Jones' kick drives them back towards the 22.
01:23:53And drives his team towards that World Cup final.
01:23:56Into injury time now.
01:23:57New Zealand six, Australia sixteen.
01:24:09Yule Blacks win it though.
01:24:11Long floated pass finds McCarhill.
01:24:13McCarhill.
01:24:15Kicks.
01:24:18For touch.
01:24:19Referee looks at his watch.
01:24:23Had some injury time but not much.
01:24:27Seconds ticking away now.
01:24:29Most tired Wallaby forwards.
01:24:31Walking back to their mark.
01:24:33Hurried along by referee Jim Fleming.
01:24:35They've done a great job this afternoon.
01:24:38Taking their team into the World Cup final next Saturday.
01:24:44Yule Blacks win that line-out ball but scrappily.
01:24:46Batshuk now.
01:24:48Batshuk falls over.
01:24:51Innes.
01:24:52One minute of injury time played.
01:24:55Yule Blacks again try to...
01:24:58And the knock on and the final whistle goes.
01:25:03And Australia are through to the World Cup final.
01:25:06They've beaten their oldest and fiercest rivals New Zealand.
01:25:10They've beaten them comprehensively.
01:25:12Scoring two tries in the process.
01:25:14By 16 points to six.
01:25:16And Bill Calcroft a very happy man.
01:25:19Yeah it was a wonderful performance from Australia in many respects.
01:25:22Not only because they got possession in the first half.
01:25:25They showed a great ability to score tries.
01:25:28And they've been doing that all tournament.
01:25:29They got those tries.
01:25:30The second half of course it was New Zealand who had constant possession.
01:25:33Their forwards were great too.
01:25:34I mean they won a lot of possession.
01:25:35They got across the game line.
01:25:36But Australia was just brilliantly organised in defence.
01:25:39Constant defence.
01:25:40And in rugby that's the most exhausting thing to do constantly.
01:25:43And they did that well.
01:25:44And the All Blacks will be disappointed.
01:25:46But I think if they had to lose to anybody,
01:25:49at least they know it was Australia that was a better side today.
01:25:53David Curt.
01:25:54Lots of happiness.
01:25:55Well all congratulations to Australia.
01:25:56They played outstandingly well.
01:25:57They played almost faultless rugby in the first half
01:25:59when they ran up those 13 points.
01:26:01I think 16-6 not quite indicative of the contribution New Zealand made
01:26:04and in fact the domination they exerted for long parts in the second half.
01:26:07But all credit to Australia and a very worthy finalist in the World Cup.
01:26:11And receiving the acclaim of the crowd,
01:26:14the exhausted Australian players fighting their way through.
01:26:17Tim Horan we can see below us.
01:26:19Jason Little there at the front fighting his way through.
01:26:22He put in some great tackles in defence.
01:26:24The young 21-year-old.
01:26:26There's David Campese.
01:26:27Scorer of the first try and creator of the second
01:26:30with a lovely break and feed to Tim Horan.
01:26:33Tim Horan.
01:26:36Eight points kicked by Michael Liner.
01:26:38And this crowd here, capacity crowd at Lansdowne Road
01:26:41saluting the Australians.
01:26:43Worthy winners of getting up tries.
01:26:45I'm very lucky.
01:26:46Everything seems to go my way these days
01:26:47but as I say you've got the opportunities, you've got to take them.
01:26:50Tim Horan was calling for it but you weren't looking at him.
01:26:52Oh no, no way.
01:26:53He scored too many tries already so.
01:26:55No I mean I was always going to give it to him.
01:26:57I knew he was there.
01:26:58But when I got the ball I could see my wing didn't know what to do
01:27:00so I kept on going.
01:27:01And I knew Tim was always on the outside
01:27:03so I gave him the ball when I had to give it to him.
01:27:05A great defensive effort from the backs, second half.
01:27:07Yeah it was.
01:27:08We knew that New Zealanders, if we didn't give any penalties
01:27:12that they would try to score the tries
01:27:14and our defence was magnificent on both sides.
01:27:17Even the forwards out in the back sometimes
01:27:19stopped their backs from running.
01:27:21I think it was one stage, 10 minutes, they didn't get inside our 22
01:27:24which is a great effort from the team.
01:27:26England next week.
01:27:27Are they a better team than a couple of months ago?
01:27:28Well I'm not really worried about that.
01:27:29I'm just going to celebrate tonight
01:27:31and think about what a great game it was
01:27:33and think about England when we get there next week.
01:27:36Congratulations David.
01:27:37Thanks very much Tom.
01:27:38Well we've been watching that with the most enormous pleasure.
01:27:40What a joy to watch that was Steve.
01:27:43Even Brownie has not got enough superlatives to describe that game.
01:27:46That was a brilliant game of rugby.
01:27:48What did it have for you?
01:27:49Everything.
01:27:50What it didn't have was any dirty play, any foul play.
01:27:54It flowed, it was great back play.
01:27:56Forwards running like bats,
01:27:57bats handling like that, that they can do.
01:27:59That game had everything you want to see in a game of rugby.
01:28:01Gordon?
01:28:02Well the great thing it had was individual inspiration.
01:28:04I mean you actually saw David Campesi with the ball in his hands
01:28:07running with it, with room in which to run.
01:28:09You know it's fabulous to see that in rugby at this level of rugby.
01:28:13Well refereed.
01:28:14Very well refereed.
01:28:15Very clean game.
01:28:16Excellent game of rugby today.
01:28:17Played in the spirit in which this World Cup
01:28:19and by far the best game of rugby we've seen.
01:28:22Okay we're going to take a break there now
01:28:24and after that we'll be back here in Dublin for reaction to this match here.