Congratulations to England and South Africa: both great teams, you make rugby proud. But who will win it all?

Question

As an argentine, I'm very proud of our team and what we've achieved, despite the fact we don't play any international competition and some of our players are still amateurs. But I recognize that South Africa was better than us, more professional. If only we could play an international competition, we could improve so much and have a shot at winning a world cup. With the little we have, we did as much as we could. But watching South Africa and England, I realized professionalism is crucial at this stage and that's why both teams totally deserve to be in the final.

I hope the final game will be as close as possible. However, I think it's going to be hard for England, despite the fact that they have the best player in the world (jonny wilkinson). I see the springbocks winning it by a very narrow margin, 3 points difference at most.

Answer 1

I agree Argentine were brilliant i actually won quite a bit of money on them when they beat France in the first game.

I am an England fan but i am really surprised that England beat Australia and France I backed them of course but sometimes i back blindely but this time its paid off.

I agree on all the points you have made i just dosagree on one.

I think it will be about 12-15 points in it but it will be a good game you can bet on it.

Answer 2

yes i agree with you - but wont it be gr8 if we thrash em!

Answer 3

Well, as  one of the no hopers at the start of this competition now find themselves in the final, I would not like to say who will win..........but I do think the English can thank SA for that..........the trouncing they gave them seemed to turn a losing team into finalists!

As for Argentina.......something has to done to get these guys into a major tournament, they have showed they are more than capable!

Answer 4

Congratulations on the great question.

You should be rightly proud of your nation. I think they would do well to join the tri-nations tournament for the southern hemisphere teams (Oz, NZ & S.A).

I think they would do ok after a couple of years, and would be strong enough to compete with any team in world rugby.

I'm English, and a believe that England will win by a narrow margin, say 15-12, and will be the worst team ever to win the Webb Elllis.

Answer 5

COME ON SOUTH AFRICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

Answer 6

With all the match tension, Britian will WIN by a narrow margin as they are relatively more used to playing in any final!

Answer 7

Your team is not far away from greatness and are a match for anyone.South Africa are a hard solid unit and will probably win the tournament.England will have to play out of their skins to beat the Boks who have the edge from their 36--0 win in the early stages over England in the tournament

Answer 8

It has been a great tournament so far, and Argentina have proved their worth as a great side.  Considering that you do not play in any international competitions, you have achieved a huge amount.  I am sure that you will be included soon.  If they won't let you in the tri nation with S.A, Aus & NZ, then come and join our 6 nations in the northern hemisphere.  

As an English supporter I am thrilled to bits to find England in the final, although they are not as strong as they were 4 years ago.  I think they will have a tough job against S. Africa who   have played consistently well throughout, and there is the matter of their 36-0 win over England in the early stages.

Whoever wins on Saturday, lets hope it will be a great final....worthy of a fantastic tournmament!

Answer 9

England havent a hope im afraid!! c'mon south sfrica alrady beat them 36-0 in this tournament. Hard luck to Argentina they played very well this year and they deserved to get further! Use just need to improve your line-outs thats your main weakness South Africa had use nearly every time, but fair play to use you did incredibly well. . .i say third place is yours!! good luck for Friday

Answer 10

i hope all will go well for England it would be great if they won

but i would put my money on south Africa i fell they are the strongest team.

Answer 11

South Africa will demolish them! England will try to play a kicking game for a change. When SA put three tries past them they won't have any idea's. Could get embarrassing!!

Answer 12

Good on you!!!  Argentina were awesome and have done your country and the code of rugby proud!!

After the way this RWC has panned out and all the shock wins & losses.....I've learnt one thing and that's to not even try & predict who is going to win regardless of who the big guns are in each team!

Best of luck to both South Africa & England!

Answer 13

Go the Boks!  I think it will probably be very close though.  A great game to watch.

Answer 14

I am English and would love England to win, but am afraid they won't. South Africa has the best team in the competition...great pack, very speedy wingmen, talented centres, a great place kicker...and crafty No's 9 and 10...a lot to put up with....but if Jonny is on form we have a chance....I was hoping Argentina would win as I thought it would be a closer final....but I'm afraid South Africa will win...but it has been a great competition.....here's hoping Argentina can join the six nations and play in a Spanish Stadium....or even here in England....would love to see them play more.

Answer 15

I totally agree with you about Argentina - as a SOuth African, I think it would be brilliant to have Argentina in the Tri Nations to make it the 4 Nations. You guys played really well last night, and at the end of the day it really was just down to experience and professionalism that won the game for South Africa.

I think if England want to win, they are going to have to be far more offensive in their defence (if that makes sense?). South Africa are extremely proactive in pushing the opposition back when the opposition has the ball, whereas England will allow them to gain ground by running alongside them before tackling. It's just small things like this that will determine who wins on Saturday.

Answer 16

Here here, to the most grown up question i've seen in the Rugby section of late.

I don't think either team are the best in the tournament, but both deserve to be in the finals. NO doubt about it.

England for Bloody minded, hard defending play and SA for flair and talented kicking.

Which ever way it ends it will be close, and has been the most amazing, heart stopping tournament ever! Personally I wanted a Tonga V Argentina final for everything the two teams have achieved against the odds.

To paraphrase and answer your question......

As an Englishman, i'd very much like to see England win (They certainly have the tools to do it) however I think the Springboks will take it. It has been their tournament so far.

Answer 17

That's a sign of GOOD Sportsmanship!...If you really from Argentina..well and Good..but if NOT!...Well go jump in the lake!

Iam cheering for "THE SPRINGBOKS"!!!

Answer 18

Well done to argentina.  I agree with you.  YOU should be very proud of your players.  My household were cheering you on.  As an England supporter we never imagined we would be in the final.  South Africa are a great team......but  England have proved they can pull it together when it counts.  It will be a fantastic final whatever the outcome.  Come on England!!!

Answer 19

I would love Enland to win but being realistic I think it will be South Africa. I think it will be a very close game.