'13 WC | Group B | New Zealand 48-0 France | Avignon

[Dark Chook]

When was the last time France beat New Zealand?

I know there was a draw in 1995, and New Zealand won in the dying minutes in 2004.

But it'll be a huuuge upset if they do win.

Agree

But NZ have won a world cup since then & are still improving. Can the French have the same in them?

 

[Fast Eddie]

Weather dependent we'll put 30 on them tomorrow.

 

[1 Eyed TEZZA]

Yeah, I can see the crowd maybe lifting France a bit, but this NZ team is going to throw the ball around. I can see them being ruthless in this match.

 

[PARRA_FAN]

They reckon the crowd could reach over 16,000.

Would that be the biggest crowd for an International in France for years?

 

[Evil Homer]

They reckon the crowd could reach over 16,000.

Would that be the biggest crowd for an International in France for years?

It will definitely be more than that considering the capacity is 17,500 and the match has been more or less sold out for about two weeks.

 

[PARRA_FAN]

Thats great news.

I remember they pulled a similar crowd a few years when France played Ireland.

 

[Meth]

What time is the game NZT?

I've seen 9am and 730am advertised

 

[AlwaysGreen]

The sell out crowd arent going to be too pleased SBW isnt playing.

It would be like watching the Lakers minus Kobe!

Ah, no. Maybe more like watching Scooby doo without Velma.

NZ should win by plenty. But fire up France.

 

[newman]

I am on France with the 33.5 line.

 

[ozbash]

What time is the game NZT?

I've seen 9am and 730am advertised

coverage starts at 7-30, kickoff at 8 AM

 

[Meth]

coverage starts at 7-30, kickoff at 8 AM

Thanks

 

[Storm13]

Hopefully Escare can show the world what he can do and what talent the French youngster's have in general.

 

[kiwileaguefan]

Hmm it worries me the changes the kiwis made, but i would be surprised if France get within in 24. They will have to fix their discipline and patience with the ball if they want to get close. They will need to stop the Kiwis fast play the balls. I recall the last time they played, Kiwis destroyed them up the middle and put 60 points on them.

Kiwis will have to play really poorly to get beaten....but with a big French crowd who knows what French team turn up?

 

[afinalsin666]

Go France.

...Kiwis by 22.

 

[miguel de cervantes]

Off to the game now. Can't wait. Le jour de gloire est arrivé!

 

[Paullyboy]

I've taken the massive start odds on offer for this one. $3.50 for 24.5 is too good to ignore.

 

[Patorick]

http://www.smh.com.au/comment/how-michael-kirby-saved-my-life-20131101-2ws8h.html

Stig struck a nerve.

 

[Paullyboy]

Interesting place to post that link

 

[Jack Deth]

Come on France

 

[deluded pom?]

ive backed france by 6 on our tipping league..

:shock: I thought you were an amazing tipster 'spud?