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Uruguay players on difference between playing New Zealand and France

The players of Uruguay are given a guard of honour by the players of New Zealand as they leave the pitch at full-time following the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between New Zealand and Uruguay at Parc Olympique on October 05, 2023 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Michael Steele - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

Uruguay players have said that playing New Zealand was more difficult than France, branding the All Blacks ‘the best team in the world’ after their 73-0 loss in Lyon last night.

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Uruguay pushed a second-string France close earlier in the Rugby World Cup, ultimately losing 27-12 to the hosts, but were roundly hammered last night after putting up a brave resistance in the first half of their final pool stage game.

Despite the fact that New Zealand lost the first game of the tournament to France, centre and captain Andrés Vilaseca believes that Ian Foster’s men are the best team in the world.

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“Yes, I think that’s what we saw. We have just played against the best team in the world in our fourth game,” said Vilaseca. “Fatigue, physical and mental, played a part. At times we managed to play our game.

“We put some pressure on New Zealand, with all that that involves. As the game went on New Zealand started finding space and it made things much more difficult for us. But this is the best team in the world and that is the difference with the other teams we played against.

“Against New Zealand, I feel proud. It’s the end of a cycle for me. I don’t know if this team will qualify for the next World Cup. It gets harder every time. You never want to lose but we can be proud of what we did and the passion that we generated. We have nothing to feel guilty about. We have had a good World Cup.

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“I think we had an amazing World Cup. Playing France, the host nation, Italy, Namibia – we won – and now New Zealand, playing the best team in the world. It’s about learning and trying to give our best and trying to grow the sport in Uruguay. It has been amazing.”

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Winger Gaston Mieres was in agreement with his captain, saying it was more difficult to play against the style of rugby that the All Blacks play.

“They play a different game, a different style of rugby. I think it is tougher to play the way New Zealand plays, they just use a lot of options and you have to be really, really focused and when you are not 100 per cent focused, you suffer.

“We started really well against France, we prepared that game really well and today, we also prepared well, but we couldn’t hold it.

“The intensity that they put on the game and the skills they have, they play a different level and a different pace that we are not very used to. But it was a great game to be part of. We started really well. We played the first 20 minutes with a good intensity and we put them under pressure. Then we couldn’t hold the ball and it was really tough. But really happy to face them in a World Cup.

“We could have scored, we were inches out. We did pretty good things and I think we have to be proud of what we have done.
“You cannot stop, you have to keep on playing with intensity and at some point we couldn’t hold it. That was the big difference.”

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Peter 532 days ago

Uruguays first 20 minutes were impressive. Stopping the All Blacks scoring and coming close themselves is something to be immensely proud of.

Sadly several people commenting on here should be ashamed of themselves.

I agree that this tournament will probably be won by the All Blacks or Ireland but do think France look good.

Let's enjoy the rugby.

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Jeremy 535 days ago

There’s something about Uruguay and their sporting culture that I like. Haven't they won the football world cup? Maybe I like them because they are a small nation population wise like New Zealand (I'm a Kiwi). All the best to them.

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watty 535 days ago

Would have been awesome to see that try scored and maybe could have changed that outcome for a wee while. But all blacks stand on the shoulders of a heap of kiwi mum and dads who take their kids to practise, games make meals for opposing teams put out flags on fields etc etc and we have been doing this for ever. Our culture.
I don’t agree we shouldn’t play teams like Uruguay. Rugby is for all. Different shapes different sizes for all and pride is for all. Up against the best is what rugby the game is about. Japan beat South Africa Ireland finally beat the All Blacks. Rugby brings miracles and huge pride and belief. And can happen for All. Cheers

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wayne 535 days ago

I enjoyed watching all the lower tier teams they ran the ball not constantly kicking possesion away, even under extreme pressure they wouldn’t panic kick the ball away great running rugby.

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Toddy 535 days ago

I find it a bit cringe when people keep saying the all blacks are the best in the world, despite this patently not being the case anymore. Ireland know they've got their number as do france

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Pete 535 days ago

Well done lads, you added a lot of energy and excitement in this tournament. Very much hope to see you in the next one.

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