All Blacks (29) 41 / Tonga (3) 10 (Final Score)
The New Zealand All Blacks hosted Tonga in the opener of Rugby World Cup 2011 at Eden Park, Auckland at 10:30 SA Time (20:30 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.
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The game can be summed up as Moments of brilliance by the All Blacks in the 1st half and dogged forwards attack by Tonga in the 2nd half.
It is mission accomplished for the New Zealand All Blacks, 5 Log Points in the bag.
Scorers:
All Blacks:
- Penalties – Dan Carter (1)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Israel Dagg (2), Richard Kahui (2), Jerome Kaino (1), Ma’a Nonu (1)
- Conversions – Dan Cater (3), Colin Slade (1)
Tonga:
- Penalties – Kurt Morath (1)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Alisona Taumalolo (1)
- Conversions – Kurt Morath (1)
Teams:
New Zealand: 15 Israel Dagg, 14 Richard Kahui, 13 Ma’a Nonu, 12 Sonny Bill Williams, 11 Isaia Toeava, 10 Daniel Carter, 9 Jimmy Cowan, 8 Victor Vito, 7 Richie McCaw (captain), 6 Jerome Kaino, 5 Ali Williams, 4 Brad Thorn, 3 Owen Franks, 2 Andrew Hore, 1 Tony Woodcock.
Replacements: 16 Corey Flynn, 17 Ben Franks, 18 Anthony Boric, 19 Sam Whitelock, 20 Piri Weepu, 21 Colin Slade, 22 Cory Jane.
Tonga: 15 Vunga Lilo, 14 Viliame Iongi, 13 Suka Hufanga, 12 Andrew Ma’ilei, 11 Siale Piutau, 10 Kurt Morath, 9 Taniela Moa, 8 Viliami Ma’afu, 7 Finau Maka (captain), 6 Sione Kalamafoni, 5 Joe Tu’ineau, 4 Paino Hehea, 3 Taufa’ao Filise, 2 Aleki Lutui, 1 Soane Tonga’uiha.
Replacements: 16 Ephraim Taukafa, 17 Alisona Taumalolo, 18 Kisi Pulu, 19 Sione Timani, 20 Samiu Vahafolau, 21 Samisoni Fisilau, 22 Alipate Fatafehi.
Date: Friday, September 9
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
Kick-off: 20.30 (08.30 GMT)
Expected weather: Fine weather, with light winds. High of 16°C, low of 7°C
Referee: George Clancy (Ireland))
Assistant referees: Craig Joubert (South Africa), Stuart Terheege (England)
TMO: Giulio De Santis (Italy)
85@ grootblousmile:
Hey, I’m married to one.
They’re good for the odd thing or two. Kosmaak, skottelgoed was ens….
Half time. Time for a cup of tea methinks!!!!
superbru has grown to almost 120 000 players, for this RWC
i cant remember what my prediction was think NZ by 42
Well my Superbru prediction is by 62, so as dit so aanhou kan ek dalk naby wees.
@ grootblousmile:
Actually I have booked myself into the Cape Gate Medi Clinic for the duration of the WC. The medical aid is paying for me to watch rugby all day.
2nd Half On!
VRYSTAAAAAAAAAAAT!
Penalty Tonga, right on their own line
Adidas All Blacks are making plenty of mistakes.
Tongan reserves trying hard. Dagg knocks on with the tryline and an overlap beckoning.
Both Franks brothers on now.
What a kick by SBW.
AB attack stopped brilliantly by Tonga
Geez AB’s making hard work of it and butcher a real opportunity.
Tongan defence now good, for a change again
Brilliant defence by Tonga. ABs should have scored easy, but Tonga’s defence was superb there.
The Adidas All Black jersey is not that strong, or are the Tongans carrying knives?
Weepu on for Cowan. Let’s see if the wee man can make a difference in his 50th test.
Weepu on for Cowan
morning everyone
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hmmmmmm, i feel another choke coming on, hehehehe
SBW, is selfish, he cost his team a try there.
Try Toeava??
TMO
Looks like a good try
TRY.
Maybe not.
I think Toeava’s foot was out…
hey, i see we’ve got 18 GUESTS … you guys must be quite boring if none of them want to chat to you!! 😀
Cool!
No try, ruled
@ Ashley:
They are all Bulls supporters and are too embarrassed to post.
loosehead @ 115
no, loskoppie, you’re NOT cool!!
114 @ Ashley:
Hulle het seker gesien jy sluip hier rond… hehehe
Nonu tries to much on his own.
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