Ok, the Rugby World Cup starts this weekend, and I'm excited :)
Here are my qualifying predictions:
Australia & Argentina to get promoted from Group A, although I think Ireland could bump out the Pumas if they're lucky.
France a defenite from group B, and I can't decide between Scotland and Fiji. Scotlands form has been pretty average, but Fiji is missing some star players to club commitments.
England and South Africa are no brainers in Group C. The rest don't stand a chance.
New Zealand and Wales to go up from Group D. I'm tipping that this World Cup will be the start in a reversal of form for the Red Dragons.
Other Predictions:
Public interest in the United States will be nil, even though their team made the world bloody cup. Friggin' World Series Baseball. World Series, my arse.
Japan will not score a try, neither will Uruguay.
South Africa will dissappoint, and lose terribly to New Zealand in the Quarter Final.
Wales will put the wind up England in the Quarter Final, but the Roses will pull through.
England will make the final, but lose to Australia, who's home field advantage will pull them over the line. A combination of the weather (humid spring), Australia's rock hard pitches, and Englands injuries (they will play in a very physical group) will conspire to ensure that England sucks at sport.
Dreams:
I'd be stoked if Wales could beat England in the Quarter Final, because they would then trounce France in the Semis, and make it to the Final. However, unless there is a complete miracle, they won't be able to beat the English. *sigh*
Anyway, I think Australia will pull a bit of a turnaround in form, and win, even if I'd kinda like a Northern Hemishpere side to win the Cup for once.
Anyone else have any predictions?
Here are my qualifying predictions:
Australia & Argentina to get promoted from Group A, although I think Ireland could bump out the Pumas if they're lucky.
France a defenite from group B, and I can't decide between Scotland and Fiji. Scotlands form has been pretty average, but Fiji is missing some star players to club commitments.
England and South Africa are no brainers in Group C. The rest don't stand a chance.
New Zealand and Wales to go up from Group D. I'm tipping that this World Cup will be the start in a reversal of form for the Red Dragons.
Other Predictions:
Public interest in the United States will be nil, even though their team made the world bloody cup. Friggin' World Series Baseball. World Series, my arse.
Japan will not score a try, neither will Uruguay.
South Africa will dissappoint, and lose terribly to New Zealand in the Quarter Final.
Wales will put the wind up England in the Quarter Final, but the Roses will pull through.
England will make the final, but lose to Australia, who's home field advantage will pull them over the line. A combination of the weather (humid spring), Australia's rock hard pitches, and Englands injuries (they will play in a very physical group) will conspire to ensure that England sucks at sport.
Dreams:
I'd be stoked if Wales could beat England in the Quarter Final, because they would then trounce France in the Semis, and make it to the Final. However, unless there is a complete miracle, they won't be able to beat the English. *sigh*
Anyway, I think Australia will pull a bit of a turnaround in form, and win, even if I'd kinda like a Northern Hemishpere side to win the Cup for once.
Anyone else have any predictions?
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