Published: Nov 01, 2015, 07:34 PM (IST)
Edited: Nov 01, 2015, 07:36 PM (IST)
Neighbours Australia and New Zealand enjoy a very intense sports rivalry and when the sides clashed for the Rugby World Cup final at London on Saturday, it was their third World Cup final meet this year. Australia beat New Zealand to lift the Cricket World Cup at Melbourne earlier this year and just over two months back they beat their little neighbours to lift the netball World Cup. However, when it comes to rugby, it’s different.
New Zealand’s rugby side, All Blacks, are by far the best team in the world and coming into this World Cup they were the defending champions and they did no harm to their reputation as they beat their arch-rivals The Wallabies in the rugby World Cup final. Not only New Zealand became the first side to lift the World Cup on consecutive occasions but also the only team to lift the Rugby World Cup thrice. When Black Caps wished All Blacks ahead of their Rugby World Cup final against arch-rival Australia!
The cricketers from across the world especially the ones from Australia, New Zealand, England and South Africa followed the contest keenly and spoke out their opinions on Twitter.
When @DanCarter takes his final conversion right footed… #skillschool #priceless
— Jonathan Bairstow (@jbairstow21) November 1, 2015
Well done to @AllBlacks . One of the best teams of our generation ! #respect
— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) November 1, 2015
Proud of the guys all World Cup.. #RWC2015 https://t.co/Zfp4aFRTpV
— Damien Martyn (@damienmartyn) October 31, 2015
Congrat to the All Blacks tonight! Always our second team in SA @SonnyBWilliams
— Robin John Peterson (@robbie13flair) October 31, 2015
Congratulations to the @AllBlacks. A truly amazing team, and a huge achievement to go back-to-back. #NZLvAUS #StrongerAsOne
— Wallabies (@Wallabies) October 31, 2015
Amazing from the AB’s today. Are Dan C and Richie Mc retiring to stud?? If so can I buy in??
— Eoin Morgan (@Eoin16) October 31, 2015
That All Blacks performance was one of the sharpest, slickest displays ever produced in any world cup final. Greatest rugby team ever?
— simon hughes (@theanalyst) October 31, 2015
Congrats to the wallabies on a fantastic tournament and on doing our country https://t.co/hH6OgUnKRS effort boys.all blacks just too good.
— John Hastings (@johnhastings194) October 31, 2015
NZ rugby and cricket teams. Forget about the skills, mental toughness & physicality…emulate them for the people they are #respect
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) October 31, 2015
What a legned!! pic.twitter.com/DrcTMy53iD
— Neil Wagner (@NeilWagner13) October 31, 2015
Congrats @AllBlacks on winning the #RWC2015 and going back to back. Outstanding achievements. Brilliant to watch
— Luke Ronchi (@ronchi04) October 31, 2015
Proud proud @AllBlacks supporters here! @skysportnz pic.twitter.com/AP8QVioUoB
— Laura McGoldrick (@lauramcgoldrick) October 31, 2015
Well done to the #allblacks Humble in victory, machines on the rugby field! Great inspiration #bokkeurstillmynumber1
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) October 31, 2015
Winners pic.twitter.com/AVyYihjP5s
— Darren Gough (@DGoughie) October 31, 2015
Legends!!!! pic.twitter.com/3M6mcHG1Wu
— Neil Fairbrother (@Harv366) October 31, 2015
Well done @AllBlacks !! Love this sight! pic.twitter.com/hbbT7ZgDxJ
— Martin Guptill (@Martyguptill) October 31, 2015
Awesome sportsmanship in the rugby world cup..all blacks worthy champions..amazing sport….physically and mentally challenging to da core
— abhishek nayar (@abhisheknayar1) October 31, 2015
Grace in defeat after a huge amount of heart. Very proud of the Wallabies. ABs too good.
— Ed Cowan (@eddiecowan) October 31, 2015
My sister is a Kiwi, delighted for the All Blacks, pleasure to watch! @adidasUK @TheBroadAppeal pic.twitter.com/VcSMckguUK
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) October 31, 2015
We are not always that good at participating in Sporting events but we really are great at putting them on .. #RWC
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 31, 2015
#AllBlacks 2 gd! Pleasure to watch them play, always seem to be 1 step ahead of any opponent. End of an era! #Carter #Nonu #Mealamu #McCaw
— Kevin O’Brien (@KevinOBrien113) October 31, 2015
Best World Cup final ever. Congrats #AllBlacks
— Phillip Defreitas (@cricketdaffy) October 31, 2015
Hell of a game for your last one @DanCarter ! Congrats on all your achievements in the black jersey. Will miss seeing you run out there!
— Martin Guptill (@Martyguptill) October 31, 2015
Hell of a final that one. Couldn’t have asked for a more exciting game. Well done to the @AllBlacks for going back to back.
— Martin Guptill (@Martyguptill) October 31, 2015
My congratulations for team #nz #allblacks #RWCFinal #RWC15
— Sanath Jayasuriya (@sanath07) October 31, 2015
Congrats to the All Blacks. Worthy winners. #RWC2015 #AllBlacksWallabies
— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa) October 31, 2015
What a final. Thoroughly entertaining!! #RWC2015 #AllBlacksWallabies
— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa) October 31, 2015
Congrats to @AllBlacks on winning the @rugbyworldcup. They were simply the best team in tournament.
— Vernon Philander (@VDP_24) October 31, 2015
Well deserved All Blacks!
— Alviro Petersen (@AlviroPetersen) October 31, 2015
What a success the “RWC”….congratulations to the best team at the tournament “New Zealand” !!!
— Ian Botham (@BeefyBotham) October 31, 2015
Congrats @jecfranklin @scottbstyris @TheRealKP16 ! What a privilege to watch your boys dominate!!! We’ll be back though #bokke
— Robin John Peterson (@robbie13flair) October 31, 2015
Wooohooo @AllBlacks #worldchampions
— Ross Taylor (@RossLTaylor) October 31, 2015
Wonderful performance from the @AllBlacks Congrats to one of the finest sporting teams. Aus played their part too.
— Alec Stewart (@StewieCricket) October 31, 2015
Great effort @Wallabies great tournament. Well done to @AllBlacks on back to back RWCs. Fantastic achievement.
— David Warner (@davidwarner31) October 31, 2015
Well played ABs! What a side!! Great effort @Wallabies, world class ABs! #welldoneaus
— Ryan Harris (@r_harris413) October 31, 2015
Bummer!! What a game of rugby. So proud of the @Wallabies. Congrats to @AllBlacks, consistent right till the end #RWC2015final
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) October 31, 2015
Oooohhhoooooo !!! It’s a Black game !!! Deserved champs !!! @AllBlacks Congratulations !!!
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) October 31, 2015
BACK TO BACK!!!!
— Martin Guptill (@Martyguptill) October 31, 2015
Come on @AllBlacks
— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) October 31, 2015
World Champions
— James Franklin (@jecfranklin) October 31, 2015
The rugby world will miss the brilliant talents of @DanCarter but won’t forget him in a rush. Legend of his sport.
— Alec Stewart (@StewieCricket) October 31, 2015
Greatest Ever…. @DanCarter #NoQuestion
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 31, 2015
How good is Dan Carter Brilliant kicking skills
— Alec Stewart (@StewieCricket) October 31, 2015
Geniuses in sport do things when people least expect it…that’s the boy right there – @DanCarter #RWC2015
— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) October 31, 2015
Barrett is on!! Class player! #RWC2015
— Kevin O’Brien (@KevinOBrien113) October 31, 2015
Typical Aussies…never write them off! #RWCFinal
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) October 31, 2015
Oh my! This is going to be fun. Sport just never seem to disappoint #RWC2015final Entertainment! 15 big minutes coming up
— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) October 31, 2015
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