I hate Rugby but it is a good opportunity to make some money gambling & I like money more than most things
Who do you think will win the WC? I'm thinking one of the teams from the Southern Hemisphere, they always seem to be the teams to beat. England look good but I'm thinking New Zealand will do it.
Love rugby, it's my passion. Play it on the weekends, and then watch it after the match in the rugby club. Excellent fun. The obvious one is New Zealand. We know they are going to qualify, they have one of the weakest groups in the competition, I feel a little sorry for whoever gets drawen out with them every single time. Group A, is probably the most difficult. Austrilla, Wales & England are the big teams. Wales have had a lot of injuries to key players. Halfpenny (fullback) has had surgery on his knee, and Rhys Webb (scrumhalf) broke his ankle against Italy on one of the warm up matches. So, England & Austrilla are probably the favorites for anyone, but a Wales supporter. Of course, you can never rule out the pride of the Welsh. (A little bias here of course
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Group B, I think South Africa, and Samoa will qualify, possibly Scotland if they dig deep enough. Group C, New Zealand and ARGENTINA to qualify. Group D, Ireland & France.
Now, to your question. Sorry, got a little side tracked there. I think New Zealand are the favorites as they are every year, however they've looked less confident this past year losing against England and lesser teams here and there, so a upset might be on the hands. I personally think, AUSTRALIA, South Africa & Ireland are the ones mainly competing for it. However, Wales beat Ireland twice this past year quite comfortably, and Ireland beating England the first time and then losing the second time around. To be honest, It's going to be a close one. New Zealand if perform up to their standards will win it. If not, Any of these teams could get it: England, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, Wales & France. France haven't been themselves, but you can never rule out the french, they made it to the finals, beating a 14 man Welsh team the competition before.
Short Answer: I think New Zealand. Closely followed by: England, Wales, South Africa, Australia, Ireland & France. Depending on who gets who will determine who will meet in the finals.
You are right though, the group stages should be easy money. Unless, you are betting on group A.
