The All Blacks reached the final after withstanding the Springboks’ physicality and recording a record 13th straight World Cup win 5.55pm BSTNew Zealand go through then with a tough-fought,tense, but deserved win. The key period was at the start of the moment half, or when Carter slotted a cool drop-goal to reduce South Africa’s lead in spite of their man advantage,before Barrett crossed for the moment, ultimately match-winning try.
South Africa deserve credit for a sizable defensive performance, or winning the battles of the scrum and breakdown largely thanks to their immense power. But they brought little else to the match,in truth, and didn’t deserve it. 5.51pm BSTNew Zealand’s defence is remorseless as South Africa look for gaps – they can’t even 10 metres from their own line and, or after countless phases,Matfield knocks it forward! unique Zealand are in the final!Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com