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L'Irlande remporte le choc des Titans

Garry Ringrose of Ireland celebrates with team mate Caelan Doris after they win a penalty during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between South Africa and Ireland at Stade de France on September 23, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)

Aussi étrange que cela puisse paraître, les deux premières équipes au monde ne s’étaient encore jamais rencontrées dans le cadre de la Coupe du Monde de Rugby. Ce choc de Titans était d’autant plus attendu que ces deux équipes figurent parmi les favoris au titre.

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C’est finalement les Irlandais de la légende Jonny Sexton qui est sortie vainqueur de ce (premier ?) duel au terme d’une rencontre âprement disputée.

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Une pénalité de Manie Libbok a permis à l’Afrique du Sud de prendre l’avantage alors que la touche irlandaise était défaillante, perdant quatre de ses propres lancers, mais la percée sensationnelle de Bundee Aki a redonné vie à l’équipe.

Après avoir campé dans les 22 des Springboks, la pression s’est fait sentir et James Lowe a libéré Mack Hansen qui a plongé, la transformation de Johnny Sexton donnant aux Irlandais une avance de 7-3 à la pause.

L’Afrique du Sud a réagi à la reprise lorsque Libbok a fait une longue passe à Cheslin Kolbe pour un essai, mais la pénalité de Sexton a permis à l’Irlande de reprendre l’avantage. Libbok et Faf de Klerk ont tous deux manqué de nouvelles occasions de marquer avant que la pénalité de Jack Crowley en fin de match ne vienne sceller une victoire capitale.

L’Afrique du Sud disputera son dernier match dans la Poule B le contre les Tonga le 1er octobre à Marseille tandis que l’Irlande a rendez-vous avec l’Écosse au Stade de France le samedi 7 octobre.

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johnz 21 minutes ago
'Let's not sugarcoat it': Former All Black's urgent call to protect eligibility rules

This is such a devisive issue in New Zealand, Razor is a brave man; people tend to take polarising stands of all or nothing positions. I suspect there's a balanced compromise, if people are able to discuss the pros and cons rationally. There are good arguments from both sides of the debate, and as with all controversial issues, the solution is rarely black and white.


But let's take the Barrett vs Mounga debate, a topic that never grows old. I think some context is in order when Barrett is proclaimed as "loyal", while it seems to be insinuated that Mo'unga is not.


A little history is needed regarding Barrett's loyalty - so far he has had 2 (or 3?) sabbaticals, which are really just overseas-based All Black's by stealth. Since he left the Hurricanes, he's 'been a bit part player at the Blues at best, while his performances at SR level have left plenty to be desired. As of last season, he quit NZ Rugby for Japan. It's concievable the rise of Mounga played a part in that decision, while Mounga's subsequent departure appears to have played a part in BB's return.


Only after the fact BB tried to negotiate a contract to be the 1st official overseas-based player. So loyal? Maybe. Opportunistic? Probably. It's clear Barrett's first instinct was not commitment and sacrifice to the coalface of Super Rugby.


I don't recall a Mo'unga being awarded a sabatical at all, and he has been a far bigger contributor than Barrett has at Super Rugby level for quite some time. Perhaps NZR just didn't value Mo'unga enough to bend the rules the same as they have for Barrett?


NZR have always massaged the rules for Barrett and expended a lot of financial resources to keep his services. At the same time, our player depth get's stripped away, as premier SR players, such as Plumber and Burke, take off for better pay cheques elsewhere.


Personally, I wouldn't mind if the big wage bill for a few aging stars like Barrett are shared with Japan. I'm not convinced Barrett's adding much at SR level and the money could be used elsewhere. Just as long as there's no guarantee of a jersey for such marque players, I don't see a big issue.

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