Predictions for RWC 2011-1st to 4th place.?

Question

Predictions for RWC 2011-1st to 4th place.?

Answer 1

1. New Zealand

2. Australia

3. Argentina

4. South Africa.

Seeing as how the Argentine team did so well last year, I'm predicting that they will be on the up and up in 2011.

And New Zealand takes the cup, finally!

Answer 2

1; New Zealand

2; South Africa

3; France

4; England

Answer 3

1.Australia

2.NZ

3.South Africa

4.Either of (Fiji, Samoa,) IMO Their new

inter-island competitions will pay off immensely.

Answer 4

1. New Zealand - Home field advantage, and the last time this happened in a world cup (1987) they won. However, let us not forget, that competition was less than inspiring and New Zealand didn't meet the favorites (England or Australia). It's really hard to rule NZ out at home (as they have one of the best records in the world), and as such i put them forwards to win.

2. Australia - Almost home field advantage, you will get a lot of traveling support for the wallabies, which will make a huge difference to their performance. Also, from now until '11 expect a large shake up in the ARFU as they cull the older generation and make way for the new stars.

3. England - Despite an awesome showing at the 07 tourney, England will experience a number of problems in the coming years, mainly due to the fact that their squad lacks depth and their is an elitist aspect to English Rugby. That being said, these boys can still show up on the day and hammer any team in the world, although being so far from home and deprived of many of their supporters (one of the key factors in 07) will hurt their chances.

4. Argentina - Progressing well, and have proven that they have what it takes, Argentina will do well again in the '11 tourney. With their inclusion into a major annual competition they will have the practice needed to preform consistently at the highest levels of international rugby.

Notable exclusions:

South Africa: Mainly due to their team shake up... Don't change a winning formula, especially if it means getting rid of a whole raft of good quality players. The four years from now until the next world cup are definitely needed for SA rugby, mainly as a proving ground that they can stay at the top of their game while quotas are being imposed. Until then, i reserve judgment.

France: They can play some of the best rugby in the world on their day, but a lackluster performance in their home competition means i'm less than convinced they have staying power (lest we forget the atrocity that was the 99 final!). However, they do have a chance to redeem themselves in the 6 nations, and a change in management could do wonders for the side.

Things to keep in Mind:

Chemistry, Experience, Forward Momentum, Field Advantage, and Goal Kicker are all factors that have contributed to World Cup winning teams... Only the Next 4 years will truly give us an idea of what to expect!

Answer 5

1. New Zealand

2. South Africa

3. Austrailia

4. Argentina

Answer 6

1. South Africa

2. Australia

3. France

4. New Zealand

Answer 7

Australia

Samoa

Fiji

Tonga

NZ win the world cup, cold day in h**l my friends.

NZ is also the "home ground" for many players of the Pacific Island teams. And Mr Deans would never call Australia home.

Answer 8

1.england

2.france

3.new zealand

4.australia

(those who say south africa will be up there, are officially idiots, they should be the south african girls, not springboks)

Answer 9

1 - New Zealand

2 - Australia

3 - South Africa

4 - England

Answer 10

1 - NZ

2 - France

3 - England

4 - Oz

Answer 11

1.  NZ they have home field advantage again.  this is a good sign.

2.  FRA always play well against NZ but playing a final in Aotearoa will be the deciding factor.

3.  SA-  Good but will suffer under the yoke of transformation

4.  ARG-  Will finally get the respect they desire between now and then and will preform swimmiingly