Rugby world cup final day countdown

[AliceXxX]

I cannot wait for tonight's final! :colour::cheer::elephant::dance:

Hope that England win, but some how I think South Africa will.

Maybe though, Johnny fit Wilkinson :lovedup: will clinch it for us.

This world cup has been gripping from day 1 and the anticipation is killing me, I could bearly sleep last night.

I've never been interested in a sporting event as much as this before.

Years ago, if my hubby had have put any kind of sport on the telly, be it hockey, netball, football, basketball, cricket or whateva, I'd of told him to turn over to whatever was on the other side.

But this year, after a night out got cancelled, I decided to watch one of the games wih my hubby (it was one of the first ones of this year's rugby world cup) and I for some reason got hooked.

I've spent a few hours everyday since mid-September on the BBC sports site checking the latest rugby news, I've been boring my friends on girly nights out with my views and opinions on recent matches and I've even managed to make my husband less excited than myself.

For once instead of him dragging me, I'm dragging him to the nearest pub with it on to cheer the England lads on.


GO BOYS , GO JOHNNY :lovedup::thumbs:!

13 and a bit hours to go!

[Loukas]

After 42 days, 46 games, 290 tries and more agony and ecstasy then Hollywood can produce in a year, we are down to this: one game, two teams.

heres all the info about todays WORLD CUP FINAL!!!!

The Teams

South Africa:

15 Percy Montgomery, 14 JP Pietersen, 13 Jaque Fourie, 12 Francois Steyn, 11 Bryan Habana, 10 Butch James, 9 Fourie du Preez, 8 Danie Rossouw, 7 Juan Smith, 6 Schalk Burger, 5 Victor Matfield, 4 Bakkies Botha, 3 CJ van der Linde, 2 John Smit (c), 1 Os du Randt.
Replacements: 16 Bismarck du Plessis, 17 Jannie du Plessis, 18 Johannes Muller, 19 Wikus van Heerden, 20 Ruan Pienaar, 21 André Pretorius, 22 Wynand Olivier.

England:

15 Jason Robinson, 14 Paul Sackey, 13 Mathew Tait, 12 Mike Catt, 11 Mark Cueto , 10 Jonny Wilkinson, 9 Andy Gomarsall, 8 Nick Easter, 7 Lewis Moody, 6 Martin Corry, 5 Ben Kay, 4 Simon Shaw, 3 Phil Vickery (c), 2 Mark Regan, 1 Andrew Sheridan.
Replacements: 16 George Chuter, 17 Matt Stevens, 18 Lawrence Dallaglio, 19 Joe Worsley, 20 Peter Richards, 21 Toby Flood, 22 Dan Hipkiss.

Date: Saturday, October 20
Kick Off: 21:00 (19:00 GMT, 20:00 BST)
Venue: Stade de France, Paris
Conditions: Clear, dry, moderate north-easterly winds - max 12°C, min 2°C
Referee: Alain Rolland (Ireland)
Touch judges: Joël Jutge (France), Paul Honiss (New Zealand)
Television match official: Stuart Dickinson (Australia)
Assessor: Michel Lamoulie (France)

Recent results:

2007: South Africa won 36-0 at Stade de France, Paris

2007: South Africa won 55-22 at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria

2007: South Africa won 58-10 at Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein

2006: South Africa won 25-14 at Twickenham, London

2006: England won 23-21 at Twickenham, London

2004: England won 32-16 at Twickenham, London

2003: England won 25-6 at Subiaco Oval, Perth (RWC)

2002: England won 53-3 at Twickenham, London

2001: England won 29-9 at Twickenham, London

2000: England won 25-17 at Twickenham, London

2000: England won 27-22 at Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein

2000: South Africa won 18-13 at Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria

1999: South Africa won 44-21 at Stade de France, Paris (RWC)

1998: England won 13-7 at Twickenham, London

Players to watch:

For South Africa: Despite all the talk of Jonny Wilkinson's left boot, it is Percy Montgomery who possesses the tournament's most dependable peg - he has already pocketed 93 points, missing just one of his 14 penalty shots at goal. This will be the full-back's 94th and perhaps final appearance for South Africa, and a World Cup would bookend his vast array of records and gongs very nicely indeed. Bok fans have fallen in and out of love with old Monty over the years, but his place amongst the green and gold immortals could soon be assured. Also, keep your eye on the blur that is Bryan Habana. England managed to keep him in check last time out, but the speedster will be craving that try that will break Jonah Lomu's World Cup record of eight in one tournament.

For England: Here's to you, Jason Robinson. He has said it before, but this time he actually means it: this will be the last game of the great man's illustrious career. Quite why he feels he is ready for his pipe and slippers is a bit of mystery - the 33-year-old flyer, who began his career in Rugby League a full 16 years ago, is still England's best player by a country mile. Still, a second World Cup winners' medal would make for a fitting final chapter to the epic story of Billy Whizz, and Bok fans will be chastened to note that he has a knack of writing his own scripts - he signed off his club career by scoring a last-gasp match-winning try that edged Sale Sharks out of the relegation zone.

SO WHO WILL WIN

[Loukas]

GO ENGLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

EVERYONE GET THERE ENGLAND FLAGS OUT AND PUT IN ON YOUR CARS OR BIKES!!!

love you england!!!!

:spin2: :spin2: :spin2:

[AliceXxX]

Originally posted by DoubleTrouble
GO ENGLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

EVERYONE GET THERE ENGLAND FLAGS OUT AND PUT IN ON YOUR CARS OR BIKES!!!

love you england!!!!

:spin2: :spin2: :spin2:
heheh, yeah!

[Captain.Remy]

Go South Africa !!!! :hello::hello::hello:

[Loukas]

Originally posted by sunshine30
Go South Africa !!!! :hello::hello::hello:


good luck to both teams

but i bet you cant guess what team im suporting :laugh2: :tongue:

[Spike]

I don't follow rugby but i will watch tonight hopefully England will win.

:cheer::cheer:GO ENGLAND:cheer::cheer:

[AliceXxX]

Originally posted by Spike
I don't follow rugby but i will watch tonight hopefully England will win.

:cheer::cheer:GO ENGLAND:cheer::cheer:
Hopefully. :spin:

[Dan_]

Originally posted by sunshine30
Go South Africa !!!! :hello::hello::hello:

Sore loser :laugh:

[Loukas]

Originally posted by Dan_
Originally posted by sunshine30
Go South Africa !!!! :hello::hello::hello:

Sore loser :laugh: :bigsmile:

[Billy]

Go South Africaa

[Loukas]

im quite scared tho... south africa are FANTASTIC!!!

[Shaun]

I really hope England win...it'd ease the pain of the football defeat :tongue:

And Billy & sunshine30 - shame on you, you bitter bitter people :mad: :laugh2:

[newcastlefan]

come on johnny

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : Shaun
I really hope England win...it'd ease the pain of the football defeat :tongue:

And Billy & sunshine30 - shame on you, you bitter bitter people :mad: :laugh2:

haha I can't help that ! That's a long story between England and I but this time I can't support you.

[Callum]

Come on South Africa!!

[Lauren]

Originally posted by Callum
Come on South Africa!!

Exactly.

[Captain.Remy]

Message original : Callum
Come on South Africa!!

Yes you know it !!!! :spin2:

[supernoodles!]

sod that crap as well,im abnout to turn over right now and watch ANYTHING but the bleeding rugby!I dont give a stuff!

[Captain.Remy]

I'm not going to watch it but food luck to everyone....and go South Africa ! :banana:

[Loukas]

6 mins into the game and 0-0 but both teams start well

[Loukas]

7 MINS

ENGLAND 0-3 SOUTH AFRICA. It's easy for MONTGOMERY who slots over the penalty to break the deadlock.

[Loukas]

13 MINS

ENGLAND 3-3 SOUTH AFRICA. It may be out on the touchline, but it's of no consequence to WILKINSON who curls over the penalty with aplomb.

[Loukas]

16 MINS

ENGLAND 3-6 SOUTH AFRICA - It's another easy three points for MONTGOMERY. England can't afford to gift the Springboks points like that.

[Loukas]

16 MINS

ENGLAND 3-6 SOUTH AFRICA - It's another easy three points for MONTGOMERY. England can't afford to gift the Springboks points like that.

[Loukas]

39 MINS

ENGLAND 3-9 SOUTH AFRICA. No mistake by MONTGOMERY as the Springboks move six points clear.


40 MINS - HALF TIME

COME ON ENGAND CATCH UP

[Callum]

South Africa won!! :hello:

[Captain.Remy]

Yesssss !!! I'm so glad South Africa is the winner !!! :banana::banana::banana::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

[Ann]

i knew they would win as they always do when they play rugby with us thats why i havent been saying nothing so well done south africa and well done calllums team oh and remy too :hello::hello:

[Callum]

Thanks ann, commisarations to your team also.

[Dan_]

Good effort from us but ultimately too many mistakes with the line-out and too many penalties given away.The turning point was the try not being awarded really.It was a massive effort just getting to the final and every player can be proud of their performances.

Well done to South Africa, thought they would win it.

[Sophii3x]

Very glad of the results, South Africa played brilliantly. So woooooo to them :hello:

[Ann]

aww thanks friend but i have noticed in the past that the south africans always do win us but it dont bother me as its just a game between countries so why make a fuss out of nothing really :laugh3::laugh3:

[~Kizwiz~]

Good effort..... shame we didnt win but I didnt expect us too

That little boy that was sobbing carrying the cup through the tunnel has really upset me for some reason.... must be the hormones

[Shaun]

Congrats to South Africa. In all fairness they deserved it.

We played well but they were always the better team, to be fair.

[Loukas]

well done to south africa

injoy it because england will have it in 4 years time lol

[DreadPirate]

This was a good showing for the England team after some poor performances early on in the tourn. The Australia match was a really good day out and its always nice to beat them, then a win over the French made it twice as good. Beating South Africa would have been a bit strange having already been thrashed by them in the groups, so I think that made it easier to take when they beat us in the final. As for the Australia/France games, they were the highlight of a great tourn as far as Im concerned and watching the team work their arses off through those matches with so much discipline and heart was all you can ask for as a fan. Itd be nice to retain the trophy, but the best team won.

[Hugo]

England is just a big dissapointment not just the rugby team.

[DreadPirate]

Its not. We rule the high seas.