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Warren Gatland has some HOT takes about the 2011 Rugby World Cup!

September 30, 2025 / 00:28

This episode discusses the 2011 Rugby World Cup, focusing on the All Blacks' performance and key decisions in the final match against France. It highlights the controversial sending off of Sam Wolverton and the impact of officiating on the game's outcome.

The conversation emphasizes the All Blacks as the deserving champions, citing their overall strength throughout the tournament. The hosts reflect on the significance of the World Cup and the attention it garnered from millions of viewers.

Additionally, they analyze specific moments in the final that sparked debate, particularly the decisions made by referees. The discussion includes opinions on whether certain calls were justified.

TLDR

The episode critiques officiating in the 2011 Rugby World Cup final and praises the All Blacks' performance.

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The All Blacks deserve to win the World Cup in 2011 because they were the best team in the World Cup. I thought France
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were fairly hard done by with um a few decisions in that final. The World Cup in 2011 and Sam Wolverton being sent
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off. I thought it was, you know, whether it was the right decision, but when you
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got a couple million couple of billion people watching a game, you know, in sort of 17 minutes, you know, you could
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argue, you know, should that been a yellow card or should have that been >> Yeah, I I thought that was was a little
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bit tough.

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Episode Highlights

  • Controversial Decisions
    Discussion on the tough decisions made during the final, especially regarding Sam Wolverton.
    “I thought that was a little bit tough.”
    @ 00m 27s
    September 30, 2025

Episode Quotes

  • I thought France were fairly hard done by.
    Warren Gatland has some HOT takes about the 2011 Rugby World Cup!
  • I thought that was a little bit tough.
    Warren Gatland has some HOT takes about the 2011 Rugby World Cup!

Key Moments

  • France's Hard Luck00:04
  • Tough Decisions00:27