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The Battle of Thermopylae resurrected in the form of a rugby league final today as a brave New Zealand side struggled against the Persian-esque Australian side. Despite all the odds New Zealand had to over come to be even on the level playing field of the Australians, it was a Kiwi win. Most put this amazing feat down to the Leonidas like leadership from New Zealand Captain Benji Marshall who had an inspirational game side stepping an Australian defence that is renowned world wide as rugby leagues very own Korean Demilitarized Zone.

Best game I've seen for years had it all, massive hits and total defence with the skill to execute at the right time. I don't think their was a poor forward on the field they all gave their best.

Ray Warren : "The Kiwi's have created one of the biggest upsets of the century".





Interesting to see Slater lose his bottle again

I was extremely fortunate to be at the World Cup final in ’08 – you have never seen a stadium empty so fast in your life. These guys make the Wigan Bog Brushers look like loyal supporters.

I too was lucky enough to be there in 2008 and yes, the stadium did empty of Aussies pretty damn quick !



Great in the pub next door with the celebrating Kiwis though

Anyone see Eastwood punch that one guy in the side of the head?



Side head shot beeeyyotch

And the Leeds Rhinos fans all stayed on at Elland Road to watch Melbourne Storm pick up the World Club Challenge trophy didn't they?

The WCC trophy was as later stripped? Us Rhinos are always one step ahead.

Yes it was quite comical. He clearly didn't want to fight though and went and hid after he had thrown the punch.

Looks like TMFMISL's taught him the value of rattling the opposition without getting involved

It's a good point!!!!

When I was watching I was even more disapointed he isn't staying!

Glad you noticed.