So, the World Cup Final is on tonight.
But, before the Men, you have the Woman.
It's NZ vs the Aussies, kick-off @ 15.45 AEST ... so just after Midday Thai time.
Then it's men kicking off @ 19.00 AEST ... 4pm Thai Time.
Lang Park has had some rain these past few days, but it's a Sandpit so should be dry and green.
Weather is temperate about 24 C and no rain is forecast.
England has been looking good, until a near disaster playing Tonga when they lead 20 - 0 till
the dying minutes to when they scraped over the line 20 - 18, after a controversial (if you are Tongan)
no try for the Tongans.
The bid to have Tonga's World Cup semi-final result over turned has been shelved – but the Pacific nation
will be seeking a 'redemption clash' against England next year.
Tonga was knocked out of the World Cup in controversial circumstances last week, when referee Matt Cecchin
refused to seek the assistance of the video referee to determine if Andrew Fifita* had scored a legitimate try in
the last play of the game.
Tonga trailed England 20-18 at the time in the semi-final, after a frenetic comeback from 20-0 down with
seven minutes to play.
NZH
But chip paper now. So sad ... I really like the Tongans.
Who is going to win? The Australian defense. They've let in only 3 tries across the tournament,
and one of them was an intercept ... by an Aussie playing for Lebanon!
Should be an arm wrestle till 1/2 time, then the Aussies loosen up and play some free flowing Footy.
What's the most important Footy News affecting this game?
I'M GOING !
I got a nose bleed seat. By the time you read this, I'll, most probably, be sitting in the Grandstand.
Might go up early and try and catch some of the Lassies running around.
* BTW ... I rate Andrew Fifita about as effective a player as Arron Woods.
Unless I was desperate, neither would make a Team I picked.
Sure Fifita scored the winning try for Cronulla but the modern game, particularly
in Australia is about completions and defense and a completion rate in the high 70's
/ low 80's ... Fifita drops nearly every third ball carry.
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EDIT:- Weather update. Light Showers in and around Brisbane.
I don't live there, but they are showing on the weather radar.