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Wow – what a game. Ireland versus New Zealand has got to be one of my favourite matches ever!
The All Blacks’ running record of consecutive wins, and all the records on the side, have been stopped by the ultimate underdog, the team everyone was writing off, probably one of the most unlikely teams to beat New Zealand in Europe bar Italy.
A couple months ago, an article showed that, to beat the All Blacks, you not only had to score tries, but you had to score more than 27 points. And when Ireland were leading 30 to 8, the result seemed as locked in as Larry Bird’s third attempt at the three-point challenge.
Credit goes to the All Blacks for the awesome comeback, but it was all for nought when Ireland scored the final try that reverberated across the world. I can’t help but wonder what it was like in Ireland watching the game and partaking in the celebrations!
While sitting in church on Sunday, I sat next to my friend and asked him who he thought won the game. He said the All Blacks, and when I showed him the result, his reaction said it all. The fact the All Blacks lost with a margin of 40 to 29 was probably more than he could handle on a Sunday morning when he hadn’t had breakfast.
As a Kiwi supporter, I can’t help but feel depressed but at the same time overjoyed that Ireland has accomplished what for 111 years seemed impossible.
They righted their wrongs, they prepared well and did their homework, and they fought until the very end. Credit to each Irish player and to the coaching team!
Well done Ireland, the wait is over!
The heartache and last-minute defeats have lead to this; you deserved to beat the All Blacks.
You deserved the win, you deserve everything that comes your way!
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