2011 Rugby World Cup
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Lambert Simnel
One across
I just noticed that we have 2 votes for the US, one for Canada, and one for Fiji in the poll above. Damn, but some people are optimistic, or possibly are just determined to go with the "USA #1!" theme until (and possibly after) it's proven completely wrong.
MCdread
Couldn't she get drowned?
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Japan also has one vote. And England has none, which is quite modest from the England fans. While not favourites you'd say they have a better chance than some other traditional playing countries who have votes on the poll (so long as they can curb down all the partying...).
So it seems that after a first round of relatively close scores, the so called minnows, fighting a farcical schedule and their own lack of squad depth, are now getting heavily hammered. Still no scores above the psychological barrier of 100 points though, but Australia vs. Russia next week seems a good candidate now.
rugbyLEAGUEfan
Deity
It seems a bit odd that after fairly predictable pool games (with the odd exception) we go straight into knock out quarter finals . Some sort of mini-pool then onto semi finals would work better.
Nobody
Gangster
yea and the abs still have canada, maybe they can pull a 100 out of it. Hell Maybe they can get 100 against france!
rugbyLEAGUEfan
Deity
classical_hero
In whom I trust
You're think of the Boks, not the ABs.
rugbyLEAGUEfan
Deity
Agreed . The AB's are awesome to watch and play the game the way it's meant to be played
Lambert Simnel
One across
Are you sure you're Australian?
rugbyLEAGUEfan
Deity
Yes , in the sense I appreciate good sport . As a Rugby League fan first and foremost , I greatly respect the AB's as they play exciting Union . But come the finals , I'm Wallabies all the way .
ShadowNX
Prince
Southern Hemisphere Support all the way unless they play against each other, that's another story then. NZ to beat the crap out of the French this weekend.
Go NZ!
Go NZ!
RRRaskolnikov
Goldfish
classical_hero
In whom I trust
France are a bogey team to NZ, so we don't know what will happen with this game. Few predicted Australia would lose to Ireland.
shadowplay
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So... predictions for Saturday's match of NZ v. France? These are probably the two best teams that have played each other so far in the tournament, from what I can see... but I know nothing of Rugby... I just enjoy watching it when it's on... which over here is about every four years. 
Sam_Yeager
Another Original Geezer
NZ to win comfortably given that it is a pool match and France's disagreements internally. Once in the knockout phase then France tend to be rather more dangerous IMHO.
RRRaskolnikov
Goldfish
And a third... french first line is taking water 
edit: well second half a bit better: 37 - 17 final score for the ABs. I am hoping for a revenge in final!
edit: well second half a bit better: 37 - 17 final score for the ABs. I am hoping for a revenge in final!
Nobody
Gangster
Great game. I loved how France stole that cheeky try near the end... so the all blacks immediately showed them how to score a real try!
rugbyLEAGUEfan
Deity
My eyes are bleeding from lack of sleep , but big day for Kiwi sport . Big win by the AB's and the NZ Warriors , despite all the odds qualify for the NRL Grand Final . I think even the most hardened Kiwi Union fan will be happy at that effort
You're assuming the Wallabies make it past the quarters. IIRC they'll play South Africa if they don't finish top of their pool.
