Aus vs SA

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Waiting for the game to start.
Just thinking what the chances are for US to exit the WC here , like England did yesterday.
Everyone mentions the matchup between Brussow and Pocock, and the need for the forwards to dominate, but in the end if the team as a whole don't play together we're in trouble.
At this level you just need 1 mistake that leads to a try & then it's difficult to make that 5(7) points up again.

Obviously I'm nervous waiting in front of my TV.

Will keep the score up dated.

J

[Shallowpig]

As I said.
1 mistake lead to a 60m gain for the Wallaby's and a try.
Score 5 -0 to Aus (missed kick)
13 mins played

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Wallaby's leading 8 - 0 after 17 mins

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Brussow Off with what looks like concussion. Francois Louw on as replacement

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Steyn missed penalty from 1/2 way line.

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SA finaly on the board.
Steyn penalty with 1 min to go to the break.

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1/2 time break.
SA doing most of he play.
Creating the oportunities, leading in possesion and territory, yet behind on score.
Aus certainly riding the luck and making use of ALL of their opportunities.

Will be a GOOD final half comming up.

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SA doing all the pressure work.
Smith off for Bismark.
Steyn penalty after 15 min in 2nd

Score 8 - 6 to the Wallaby's

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Steyn drop goal
SA lead for the first time in this game 9 - 8

The bench making a HUGE contribution in the 2nd half.

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Pulling down in the line-out by Danie Rossouw.
Penalty taken by O'Connor
Wallaby back in front by 2 with 8 mins to play.

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The defence of Aus is incredible.
They stand up to whatever SA is bring to them and is frustrating the SA attack.
3 mins to play

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Aus defence won the day.
SA on the way home

As in all previous WC's it's defence that won the game.

Congrats to the Wallabies.

Final score 11 - 9