Nearly 40 phases at the end there to hold off Ireland. gg

HOLLYYY SHIIIIIIITTT

Well that was a it fucking intense, wasn’t it?

I had to stop watching just before half time after my watch warned me about my heart rate. I'll risk injury for my Mapgies next week against the Bulls - and wanted to get some work done on my boat :)

What I did watch I thought was decent rugby; up until what I believe was a very harsh yellow card to Aaron Smith. I think Barnes could have forced Ireland to play on a bit more rapidly. A lot of huddling, walking to line outs and delayed kicks. Ireland controlled the tempo after the first 15 or so and that's what got them back into the game.

Anyway, who cares about the RWC, my 'pies are playing in the first ever First Division final next week and I am FIZZING.

My head says Wales and Ireland win, but my heart says Southern hemisphere semis

Can't argue with the result, but it should have been the final.

A rough day for teams in green with a reputation for choking in world cups.

Not sure I’ll be able to catch the first game, but it’s the least interesting from a neutral point of view imo. Argentina have been poor, and wales have been pretty decent. Don’t see that going anything but a comfortable wales win.

Ireland should be too strong for the ABs, especially with Telea dropped. But let’s face it, they’re reigning RC champions for a reason. They might not be the ABS of 2015, but they’re no slouches. For Ireland, they won’t want any more injuries regardless of what happens.

Good to see Ireland building some momentum. This match needs to go down to the wire.

Ooohh gooood I think I just orgasmed

Might have just sent this to my Irish mate

Having said don't miss, guess who's on the road and likely to have only the radio for the first match?

Oh how sweet is that, scoring a world cup try on your birthday!

Well, next we get to find out who beats Argentina next Friday.

Don't like the ref? Take him out!

Interesting to see how the AB's handle being underdogs for a change.

I've been wrong before, but I predict this'll be mostly Ireland's super-slick defence vs the AB's creating chaos in attack.

The heck was that? Intentionally shoulder barged him to the deck, nowhere near the ball. Could have got a concussion on hitting the ground. Ref says it's "just" a cheap shot. How is it not a red card?

ITV commentary making George Gregan look like a... very short person.

Glad I was able tune in for that. The Welsh I was watching with was less glad.

LOL, they make Sean Fitzpatrick hold a big green microphone.

Really stupid hand from Smith. And another silly pen to boot. ABs wanting to do this the hard way it seems!

Ireland trailing by a point at half time. The quarter curse is real I feel. If this team can't do it, will any ever manage it?

Well earned penalty try. ABs clearly fucked that maul defense

Is anybody actually worried about Ireland being able to maintain this level for the next World Cup and intervening years? You don't get that good by not having the proper support thru age groups and clubs. That and the glamour of winning a test series in New Zealand, I think they'll be just fine. I'm more inclined to worry about England ever being able to win the 6N again.

I think Wales and Ireland will pull through today. Both sides have been playing very well so far.

Not sure I'll catch the Wales match but will be in the pub for Ireland Vs Kiwis. Hoping for Ireland ftw.

This is tense on the radio

Aki looks to be literally bleeding green. Incredible finish

Aki goes over. It takes a New Zealander to score against New Zealand.