Seen no mention of it on here, anybody else watching?
Huge shock in the opening game on Friday evening as Argentina beat the host nation and one of the big favourites, France 17-12.
Day 2 brought us the mighty New Zealand, tournament favourites, who romped to an easy 76-14 victory over decent Italy. Then Australia gave lowly Japan their now customary hammering, 91-3 in Lyon. Last up were a DIRE England team who only managed to beat the semi-professional U.S.A. by 28-10 in Lens. Not looking good for the reigning champions after that performance and I think South Africa will crush them on Friday when they meet... hell, maybe even Samoa can turn them over too and knock them out at the group stages!
Tomorrow (Sunday) will bring Wales vs. Canada, with Wales looking average at best as of late... then it will be fireworks as two of the most physically powerful teams in world rugby collide in Paris, South Africa vs. Samoa! A Scotland in crisis take on tournament debutants Portugal after that and then tournament darkhorses Ireland will be expected to rack up a huge score on an amateur Namibia team on Sunday evening.
Anyone watching? Any Predictions?
I think New Zealand will lift the cup at the end, not only because they have the best players, but because they have so much depth too... they can take injuries without any real weakening of the team, something that is vital in a sport like rugby where injury is commonplace.
They looked damn good against Italy, even though they were only having fun... serious talent in that team!
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