Spew Zealand stunned by All Blacks' exit

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"The All Blacks' dramatic early exit from the Rugby World Cup has sent shockwaves through rugby-obsessed New Zealand.

There were tears of disbelief among stunned Kiwi supporters as they watched France come from behind to beat the tournament hot favourites 20-18 in Cardiff."

From the BBC News website - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7032466.stm

What makes this story all the better is that the quarter-final elimination was the All Black's worst-ever World Cup performance

"Within minutes of the final whistle, New Zealand supporters were venting their disappointment and frustration through telephone texts and radio talkback.

Parents described children as inconsolable. Others talked of family or workmates reduced to tears."

Oh, oh, what makes it better than that is the referee was English, ahahahaha.

In an online poll by New Zealand's TV3 network, 55% of respondents blamed referee Barnes for the loss, but New Zealand's own Paddy O'Brien, who heads the International Rugby Board referee's panel, told TV3 that the loss could not be blamed on refereeing. He said, "We've got to remember that France played very, very well, and as a country I think we have got to grow up."

New Zealand radio commentator Murray Deaker was among those who blasted the All Blacks, claiming they lacked intelligence under pressure.

"Sadly, we are a dumb rugby nation," he said. "We don't play the big matches well. On the big occasions we choke."

In downtown Auckland, Cock & Bull Tavern duty manager Ric Togapuna watched in disbelief.

"The referee cost us the game," he said. "Heaps of French errors went unpunished."

Former All Black Stu Wilson believes the team wasted too many opportunities.

So there you have it, Spew Zealand LOST - the public blame it on the ref, but those in the know, i.e. the actual professionals, blame it on the immature team.

I guess there's one thing to come out of it - finally Spew Zealanders show emotion for something, anything.