The Rugby World Cup final might not be the one Northern Hemisphere fans wanted, but it’s definitely the best contest for a neutral.
The rivalry between Australia and New Zealand is nearly as old as the game itself but this marks the first time they’ve met in a World Cup final.
Australia coach Michael Cheika has instilled a confidence in his team that was totally absent when he took over 12 months ago, and part of that is his lack of respect for the All Blacks New Zealand.
While most of the rugby world is seemingly afraid of the Kiwis, the Wallabies don’t buy into the hype, refusing to refer to them by their “All Blacks” nickname.
Part of it comes from the fact New Zealand have never won a World Cup away from home, which has landed them an unwanted tag as chokers.
We assume Cheika had all of this on his mind when he “accidentally” slipped up and called them the All Blacks for the first time all tournament.
Michael Cheika just used the term "All Blacks" against his better judgement & then pretended he was choking. Outstanding all tournament.
— Nick Mullins (@andNickMullins) October 29, 2015
BREAKING: Cheika says "All Blacks" and pretends to keel over.
— Gavin Cummiskey (@Cumoski) October 29, 2015
Ha Michael Cheika gets asked to say 'All Blacks', does so and then pretends to pass out.
— Murray Kinsella (@Murray_Kinsella) October 29, 2015
