In a tense and extremely physical match, Australia beat out Wales for third place in the rugby world cup the other night. Multiple injuries on both sides saw many key players leave the field, and their was no shortage of blood being spilled. Brutal tackles made the game an interesting spectacle to behold, although many of the tacklee's likely did not find it as entertaining.
Australian fly half Quade Cooper, who has gathered a number of grudges against him by the New Zealand supporters after his quarrels with New Zealand captain Richie McGraw, was among those to get carried off the field, much to the pleasure of many of the fans present. Cooper was later shown with a full leg brace, indicating that his injury was pretty serious.
With no time left on the clock, Wales managed to end the game on a high note with a converted try by Leigh Halfpenny, but it was too little too late for the Dragons.
Tonight New Zealand face France to determine the winner. All bets are being placed on New Zealand to win the tournament, but then again, the French have made themselves the bane of the All Blacks in the past, so the French could have a chance, assuming they clean up their act from last week's match against Wales.
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