Online Sabong NEWS
Online Sabong
Can you bet on FIFA games?
Date: 2023-12-09 12:56:07 | Author: Online Sabong | Views: 849 | Tag: spins
-
Ireland and New Zealand played out the greatest Rugby World Cup quarter-final of all time, which ended with 37 phases of Irish agony, and yet it took just 24 hours for that game to be spins bettered by France and South Africa spins
It may not have been quite 37 phases, but France’s own final stand – desperately, fruitlessly searching for that decisive score to overcome the inevitable as the clock turns red – ended the same, heartbreaking way spins
French bodies dropped to the turf in despair, almost exactly mirroring their Irish counterparts from 24 hours earlier, and a southern hemisphere nation celebrated the ongoing World Cup domination over a northern hemisphere titan spins
It’s safe to say that no stadium in history has hosted two spins better games of rugby in the space of one weekend than we’ve been treated to at the Stade de France spins
It’s also highly likely that no venue has ever witnessed two such incredible occasions, regardless of the sport, in as many days spins
The history books will show that the Springboks triumphed 29-28 to seal a semi-final spot but the 80,000 people here will never forget the visceral thrill of watching perhaps as great a match of rugby as it’s possible for there to be spins
Nor will the majority forget the complete and utter devastation they felt as their home nation heroes came up agonisingly, excruciatingly short on the biggest stage spins
RecommendedIreland’s 37 phases of agony define greatest heartbreak as World Cup curse continuesOwen Farrell silences critics as England survive Fiji fightbackArgentina scrap their way to Rugby World Cup semi-finals as Wales come up shortEnough has already been written about the lopsided draw at this World Cup – a result of World Rugby inexplicably deciding the groups three years before the tournament – but this quarter-final weekend has truly served to show just how ludicrous the situation is spins
The Argentina vs Wales and England vs Fiji clashes down in Marseille were compelling in their own way but those four teams may as well have been playing a different sport to what has occurred in Paris spins
The breathless tempo, almost unimaginable line-speed and endless moments of world-class quality that Les Bleus and the Springboks served up, especially in a frantic yet controlled first half, were a treat to watch spins
Those opening 40 minutes, which ended with the hosts 22-19 ahead, may genuinely have been the greatest half of rugby of all time spins
Cheslin Kolbe scored a try in a mesmerising first half (Getty Images)The second half may have lacked in scoring but ratcheted up the tension instead and provided a second thrilling finale here in 24 hours spins
That the trailing team, the crowd favourites, the team that almost all neutrals wanted to triumph once again came up so devastatingly short felt almost unfair spins
And for all the suggestions that there has been a power shift in rugby to the northern hemisphere, the Springboks march on to ensure that 75 per cent of the semi-final teams will be from south of the equator spins
England, of course, are the lone exception spins
It’s an almost cruel cosmic joke that much-maligned, often-mocked England, who have benefited from a cushy draw and are largely detested by their European neighbours, are the north’s last hope spins
Perhaps Steve Borthwick’s men can stop the southern tidal wave when they face South Africa next Saturday but the evidence of this weekend suggests that is a forlorn hope spins
All the pre-match talk from both sides had been about the physicality and brutality of what lay ahead spins
Springboks prop Steven Kitshoff warned that “you’re going to have to go to a dark place quite early in this game”, while French flanker Charles Ollivon described playing South Africa as “violent” and returning talisman Antoine Dupont discussed being “willing to suffer to achieve what we want” spins
Yet while the intensity was certainly at a level rarely reached, even on the grandest stage of a World Cup, it was the special quality and efficiency of both sides that stood out most spins
The nervous anticipation that always precedes a do-or-die knockout match meant that, ahead of the game, the in-stadium atmosphere didn’t quite equal the care-free exuberance shown by Les Bleus’ raucous supporters on the opening night against the All Blacks spins
But it took less than three minutes from the first whistle to get the Stade de France rocking as a monstrous rolling maul from the home side splintered the Springbok pack from the 22 all the way to the line, where a little pop pass to Cyrill Baille saw the prop dive over in the corner for the opening try spins
The returning Antoine Dupont helped France fly out of the blocks (AFP via Getty Images)If that was France laying down an early marker, Eben Etzespins beth took it upon himself to deliver the South African response spins
The giant lock is renowned for his brutal physicality, snarling demeanour and intimidatingly confrontational playing style but he demonstrated his athleticism and all-round game to brilliantly read a French pass just metres from the line and tap the ball backwards for an interception turnover spins
He then chased a high box kick, disrupting it in the air and allowing Kurt-Lee Arendse to seize the loose ball and race away from the defence spins
Springbok No 10 Manie Libbok’s kicking has come in for justified criticism at this World Cup but he made his own statement by nailing the touchline conversion to level the score spins
Libbok then demonstrated his world-class creativity from open play as his pinpoint up-and-under caused havoc in the French ranks spins
Cameron Woki was the man who this time failed to claim the ball successfully and Damian de Allende raced to within inches of the line before getting back up and crashing over from close range a couple of phases later spins
Frighteningly quick ball from rucks was defining France’s play, putting the aggressive Springbok defence on its heels, and this led to a penalty where talisman Dupont – back in the line-up just 24 days after fracturing his cheekbone against Namibia – showed his brawn and his rugby brain spins
“We’re calm because Antoine’s back,” hooker Peato Mauvaka had said about the No 9’s return ahead of the game and, after somehow wrestling the ball off Siya Kolisi, he took a quick-thinking tap-and-go and threw a wide pass to that man Mauvaka for the equalising try in the corner spins
The Springboks hit back, seizing on a loose French pass in midfield, going left and De Allende sliding a pinpoint grubber through for the onrushing Cheslin Kolbe to collect and run over the line but Dupont promptly showed his kicking ability to turn Kolbe around and win a five-metre lineout spins
From there, a try seemed inevitable and after a few phases off the lineout, Baille burrowed over spins
Those of you who had a first-half try double for loosehead prop Cyril Baille on your pre-match bingo card should probably think about doing the lottery this week spins
South Africa celebrated the toughest of wins (Getty Images)There was still time in this breathless opening 40 minutes for one more crucial moment spins
Etzespins beth went too high while tackling Uini Atonio, making contact with his head, and while he contemplated becoming the first South African to spend 10 minutes in the sin-bin at this World Cup, Thomas Ramos slotted the penalty for a 22-19 half-time lead spins
While the second half wasn’t as relentless from a scoring perspective, the tension only grew spins
The Springboks survived Etzespins beth’s absence with no further points and although Ramos then extended the French lead to six from the tee, the Boks eventually turned a long spell of pressure into try number four spins
It was the ever-present Etzespins beth who eventually rumbled over the line, with three defenders hanging off him spins
When Handre Pollard – replacing Libbok to bring his superior goal-kicking to bear at the death – added the conversion and then nailed a monster penalty from inside his own half, the Springboks were almost there spins
But France still had one final stand spins
Firstly, Ramos slotted a 72nd-minute three-pointer to narrow the French deficit to just 29-28 and Les Bleus then set about going from their own 22 with just a couple of minutes remaining spins
They worked their way into opposition territory but, just like Ireland, ultimately ran out of ideas and, after a slightly less harrowing 11 phases, knocked on in contact to end the match spins
A stunned Stade de France fell silent, players dropped to the grass in agony and the unwanted symmetry from 24 hours earlier was complete spins
The northern hemisphere have dominated this World Cup cycle but as we head to semi-final weekend, a New Zealand vs South Africa final feels almost inevitable spins
France’s greatest chance to win a first World Cup heartbreakingly slips away and now England, a lonely hemisphere turns its eyes to you spins
More aboutFrance RugbySouth Africa rugbyRugby World CupAntoine DupontJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments 1/4France suffer painful symmetry as Springboks extend southern dominance France suffer painful symmetry as Springboks extend southern dominanceCheslin Kolbe scored a try in a mesmerising first half Getty ImagesFrance suffer painful symmetry as Springboks extend southern dominanceThe returning Antoine Dupont helped France fly out of the blocks AFP via Getty ImagesFrance suffer painful symmetry as Springboks extend southern dominanceSouth Africa celebrated the toughest of wins Getty ImagesFrance suffer painful symmetry as Springboks extend southern dominanceFrance suffered heartbreak in the World Cup quarter-finals Reuters ✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today spins
SubscribeAlready subscribed? Log inMost PopularPopular videosSponsored Features Get in touchContact usOur ProductsSubscribeRegisterNewslettersDonateToday’s EditionInstall our appArchiveOther publicationsInternational editionsIndependent en EspañolIndependent ArabiaIndependent TurkishIndependent PersianIndependent UrduEvening StandardExtrasAdvisorPuzzlesAll topicsspins BettingVoucher codesCompareCompetitions and offersIndependent AdvertisingIndependent IgniteSyndicationWorking at The IndependentLegalCode of conduct and complaintsContributorsCookie policyDonations Terms & ConditionsPrivacy noticeUser policiesModern Slavery Act Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inCloseUS EditionChangeUK EditionAsia EditionEdición en EspañolSubscribe{{indy spins
truncatedName}}Log in / Register {{#items}}{{#stampSmall}}{{/stampSmall}}{{#stampClimate}}{{/stampClimate}}{{#stampPremium}}{{/stampPremium}}{{title}}{{#desc}}{{desc}}{{/desc}}{{#children}}{{title}}{{/children}}{{/items}}Indy100Crosswords & PuzzlesMost CommentedNewslettersAsk Me AnythingVirtual EventsVouchersCompare✕Log inEmail addressPasswordEmail and password don't matchSubmitForgotten your password?New to The Independent?RegisterOr if you would prefer:SIGN IN WITH GOOGLEWant an ad-free experience?View offersThis site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy notice and Terms of service apply spins
Hi {{indy spins
fullName}}My Independent Premium Account details Help centre Logout @keyframes spin{0%{transform:rotate(0)}to{transform:rotate(1turn)}} spins
World Rugby is formally reviewing Tom Curry’s allegation that South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi called him a “white c***” during England’s Rugby World Cup semi-final defeat spins
Just after the 23-minute mark at the Stade de France, Curry could be heard on the referee’s microphone alerting official Ben O’Keeffe to a comment possibly made by Mbonambi at a ruck spins
“Sir, if their hooker calls me a white c***, what do I do?” Curry inquired of O’Keeffe spins
“Nothing, please,” responded the official, before adding a few moments later, “I’ll be on it,” in what may have been an unrelated comment spins
The alleged incident itself could not be heard on the television broadcast spins
The sport’s governing body has now confirmed that it will be investigating the incident spins
“World Rugby takes all allegations of discriminatory behaviour extremely seriously,” the organisation said in a statement spins
"We can confirm that we are formally reviewing the allegation made by England’s Tom Curry in relation to the use of discriminatory language during the England versus South Africa Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-final on Saturday spins
“World Rugby will not be making further comment until the conclusion of the process spins
”South Africa face New Zealand in the World Cup final on Saturday night spins
Mbonambi, who ended the game as the Springboks captain after the substitution of Siya Kolisi, is the only specialist hooker in South Africa’s squad spins
Hooker Bongi Mbonambi is part of South Africa’s leadership team (Getty)He played the full 80 minutes in the semi-final, with Deon Fourie, ostensibly his bench back-up, introduced in the back row spins
A statement from South Africa Rugby released on Sunday said: “We are aware of the allegation, which we take very seriously, and are reviewing the available evidence spins
“We will engage with Bongi if anything is found to substantiate the claim spins
”More aboutTom CurryRugby World CupSouth Africa rugbyWorld Rugby1/2World Rugby responds to Curry’s claim of racial slur in semi-finalWorld Rugby responds to Curry’s claim of racial slur in semi-finalHooker Bongi Mbonambi is part of South Africa’s leadership team Getty ImagesWorld Rugby responds to Curry’s claim of racial slur in semi-finalSouth Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi (left) and England’s Tom Curry (right)PA✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today spins
SubscribeAlready subscribed? Log inMost PopularPopular videosSponsored FeaturesGet in touchContact usOur ProductsSubscribeRegisterNewslettersDonateToday’s EditionInstall our appArchiveOther publicationsInternational editionsIndependent en EspañolIndependent ArabiaIndependent TurkishIndependent PersianIndependent UrduEvening StandardExtrasAdvisorPuzzlesAll topicsspins BettingVoucher codesCompareCompetitions and offersIndependent AdvertisingIndependent IgniteSyndicationWorking at The IndependentLegalCode of conduct and complaintsContributorsCookie policyDonations Terms & ConditionsPrivacy noticeUser policiesModern Slavery ActThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inCloseUS EditionChangeUK EditionAsia EditionEdición en EspañolSubscribe{{indy spins
truncatedName}}Log in / Register {{#items}}{{#stampSmall}}{{/stampSmall}}{{#stampClimate}}{{/stampClimate}}{{#stampPremium}}{{/stampPremium}}{{title}}{{#desc}}{{desc}}{{/desc}}{{#children}}{{title}}{{/children}}{{/items}}Indy100Crosswords & PuzzlesMost CommentedNewslettersAsk Me AnythingVirtual EventsVouchersCompare✕Log inEmail addressPasswordEmail and password don't matchSubmitForgotten your password?New to The Independent?RegisterOr if you would prefer:SIGN IN WITH GOOGLEWant an ad-free experience?View offersThis site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy notice and Terms of service apply spins
Hi {{indy spins
fullName}}My Independent PremiumAccount detailsHelp centreLogout @keyframes spin{0%{transform:rotate(0)}to{transform:rotate(1turn)}}@keyframes slidedown-video{0%{transform:translateY(-100%)}to{transform:translateY(0)}}@keyframes slideup-video{0%{transform:translateY(200%)}to{transform:translateY(0)}} spins
