Are England the worst holders of the rugby Union world cup?

Question

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Answer 1

They are a joke

Answer 2

No, but at the moment they do not have a cat in h***s chance of winning the next one until both Andy Robinson and the committee that appointed them are removed and someone who actually knows something about Rugby Union not league is allowed to run the national side.

Answer 3

No doubt!

Answer 4

yes, and to think that they are the current holders of the rugby world cup, well, it is shocking how badly they've done since 2003 and it won't be long until they lose it next year. a one-man team who cannot seem to do well unless they have johnny wilkinson, this in itself goes on to prove that they are a one-man team. just goes to show what an arrogant bunch of so and so's they are that they ought to lose. i predict either new zealand or south africa will prevail and win the world cup

Answer 5

Yes they are and always will be

Answer 6

definitely, so allez les bleus

Answer 7

I doubt it.  Not one team has been able to defend the RWC before.  Previous winners being:

1987 - New Zealand over France

1991 - Australia over England

1995 - South Africe over New Zealand

1999 - Australia over France

2003 - England over Australia

I am pretty sure Australia had a big losing streak before the 2003 RWC.  Therefore, the latest losing streak by England would not be considered abnormal.

Answer 8

Why, do they keep dropping it?

Answer 9

They certainly are at the moment.

Answer 10

Although no holders of the world cup have managed to retain it, England have to be the worse as they have not managed to win many games since they did won it!

Answer 11

Here's an idea.

Stop worrying about what the English do, you'll be much happier.

Whether we are the worst or not is subjective - you can believe what you want. As will we.

Answer 12

yeah lol

Answer 13

I have heard from a reliable source that the RFU have decided to change the red rose emblem to a red tampon given that England are having their worst period in ages.