TheCat Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 This thread may sit dormant for a while, as the RWC is still a number of months away, but starting a thread to perhaps see ongoing discussion as we roll towards (and throughout) the tournament.My one liners on the main contenders:New Zealand: Still the top of the heap, but I think more vulnerable than they have been in a whileAustralia: Coached by a bully with zero technical acumen. Only a serious change in direction from recent 'strategy' can see the Wallabies advance past the Qtr Finals. South Africa: Showed some great improvement last year under new coach. If it comes together properly for them this year, some of their talent is scary good.England: Steady Eddie knows how to prepare a team for a world cup. As long as the players can handle the pressure, I see England going a long way in this tournamentWales: Will win their pool (wallabies being the other major in their pool); but as good as they have been recently, I cant see them stepping up to the next level to beat the heavyweights 3 weeks in a row to take the title.Ireland: Less than 12 months ago lauded as the best team in teh world. What the hec happengin in the 6 nations? Have they been figured out?Scotland: Much improved, but still cant see them progressing past qtrs.France: Who knows....My fearless prediction...an England vs South Africa Final.....(NB: I am Australian, which may explain my anger above directed towards the wallabies setup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddyboy23 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Maybe Australia can go (all the way). new Zealand good team good (neighbours) south Africa have the (power and the passion). England if they win all games (home and away). Wales if they can keep (possession). Ireland (you never know ). Scotland are they as good as (the class of 74 ). France out early and (return to eden) 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Current WC betting: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnL Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Alan Medic Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Current WC betting:> > https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/file.php?> 20,file=327088What no Wales. We've been excommunicated then :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 That's a weird one. I didn't notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnL Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Wales name full strength team for warm up game with England at Twickenham on Sunday.https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/england-v-wales-team-announcement-16724246Wales could also be World Number 1 ranked by Sunday morning if the All Blacks lose to Australia on Saturday. Could be one of the shortest stays at Number 1 ever though :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Ha! Ireland will be No.1 if they beat England at Twickenham today! It is today isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Marvel Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Go away Gey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Medic Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Well Ireland are ranked No.1 now, which really shows how inaccurate those rankings currently are. I hope I have to eat my words though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnL Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Well done Ireland - many Welsh supporters will be cheering on Ireland too (need as much support as you can get in Japan - it's a long way away). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCat Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 Japan will be a great host nation.....really sad I can't make it over....https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/all-blacks-haka-world-cup-16895303.amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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