So who's gettin excited with the Rugby World Cup drawing closer and who ya think will win?

Question

I reckon Ireland are gonna pull some surprises and top group D!

Answer 1

Beebop- theres no need to be cocky about new zealands chances. i'm a nzer and know that the more we talk ourselves up the more pressure will be on the ABs. let the wannabe wallabies talk themselves up, so that we can laugh harder at them when they fall (notice how i said WHEN they fall rather than IF).

And as much as i want nz to win and believe we can win, i have a funny feeling that we'll stumble on one of the latter hurdles and miss out again. I think south africa are favourites, but then again the softer cooler conditions in europe in autumn might not suit the boks. we'll have to wait and see. either way, GO ALL BLACKS! BRING THE CUP HOME.

p.s. theres nothing more i would love to see than for george gregan and stirling mortlock (dopey jabbering australian pillicks) to run into each other while contesting a high ball and get concussed. i'd like to see old georgy yapping to the ref after that. gaha.

Answer 2

We've heard it all before from you Kiwis Beebop. Where's the evidence? The AB's were going to "cream everyone" in 1991, 1995, 1999 and 2003. What did they walk away with each time?? Sweet fu<k all lol!!!!

What do you call a group of 30 men sitting in a bar watching the RWC final??  The All Blacks!!!!!

NZ to choke in the semi final against Australia as per usual. Got my ticket for that match already, can't wait to have another good chuckle at NZ's expense..............

Australia to beat Sth Africa in the final......

Hey Brunz, it's a bit rich to slag Gregan off for "jabbering at the ref". Remember a guy called Sean Fitzpatrick? I believe he was from down your way. That guy wrote the book on jabbering at the ref!!!

People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones ;-)

Answer 3

Its  got to be nz.

as for wales after that joke of a match yesturday they have no chance i think a junior school could beat them.

65-5 what a score.And yes england has played with a so called second string but did not get whilewashed like that

England will not win but they will do far better than wales/scotland altho after england i`d love to see scotland win as i feel they deserve something as their rugby has improved over the years.

Answer 4

OOOO!!! I am very excited. I can't wait!! I know South Africa will have some suprises. Go Bokke!!!

Answer 5

Although I would like England to win, after watching the tri nations I think it will be the All Blacks.

Answer 6

this is Ireland's world cup...Ireland to win

Answer 7

Ireland will be lucky to get out of their group...Awful Draw they had.

Wales for me. Think the team has all the potential in the world.

Answer 8

Routing for England but don't think they will get past the quaters.

i think that new zealand will win although South Africa and Ireland Could pull a surprise or two out of the bag

Answer 9

Yeah Very excited just over a month to go. Of course the All Blacks are favourites but we all know they have been favourites for all the other tournaments. So I expect them to choke again.

My money is on the Bokke from South Africa. They have a great team and can beat the Aussies any day. Just remember how the Aussies were trailing to their B team in Aus in the Tri nations.

GO BOKKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 10

New Zealand are the best team in the tournament. The Australians are a sneaky bunch who can out think the All Blacks to a win but thier pack looks weak. The South Africans are a big bunch of lads who can also give NZ a scare but they don't tend to perform outside of South Africa. The French are capable of anything from beutiful running rugby that can cut through any defence to complete self-distruction.

The key games in the group stages are Ireland-Argentina and Scotland-Italy. I don't think any of these four teams can win the tournament but it does mean that two of the big first tier teams are going out.

Answer 11

Although I will be supporting Wales I think the All Blacks will win.

Answer 12

I`m as excited as a puppy sitting next to a pile of poo!

Got to say I think it a Saffa year though, I recon the AB`s will choke as they always do.

But as a Taff I think Wales will do well this year...... Bring it on!

Answer 13

I got my money on the All Blacks. but who knows, france, australia, south africa, ireland and england can come up with a cup win. Also dont forget the somoas. even though they are ranked 10th they could make a huge impact in the world cup

Answer 14

Yea i agree completely Ireland will get to the Semis and will lose to NZ but they will beat france in pool play.

Heres my order

1.Australia

2.NZ

3.Ireland

4.France

5.SA

6.Wales

7.England

8.Scotland

Answer 15

Im mega-exited! this is my first rugby world cup as a good player and hooligan. I think NZ will win, I HOPE Los Pumas (Argentina) wins! that would be so cool!

Answer 16

Im pumped...I am hoping USA puts in a good showing...but in the end I feel the All Blacks will finally win it all

Answer 17

I'm looking forward to it.I hope Wales do well with their new young team and I'll support anyone who plays England. I think the All Blacks will be too strong but having said that, the Aussies turned them over and Australia only just scraped a win against Wales with a last second try.I'm looking forward to some open, running rugby.

Answer 18

I don't think it will be too much of a surprise if Ireland top the group, although the games against Argentina and France will be massive!

Bring on the World Cup, it is going to be great (as long as Wales or Australia don't win it!)

Answer 19

Very excited about the RWC 2007. Can't wait. As for me I'll be backing my home team, the NZ All Blacks

Answer 20

Ireland are going to do very well and I hope they will go right to the top. They have lots of talented players and their teamwork makes them a joy to watch.

I've laid two bets to win - one is Ireland, but somehow I feel good about South Africa, I've always likes the Boks anyway, but when Ireland slaughtered them in the tests earlier in the year I thought that they had players of outstanding talent who lacked nothing but the experience that the Irish side have. They don't flow cohesively as a team the way the Irish do, but it's only a matter of time before they do and I believe they could pull it off this World Cup. Am I mad? Time will tell.

Answer 21

new zealand

Answer 22

Exactly. if Ireland top the group they can avoid New Zealand until the final where they are more than capable of causing an upset.

Answer 23

i think England but thats only co im english but if not its gotta be Sth Africa     and i cant wait for it to start

Answer 24

Wake up and smell the flowers lads, New Zealands All Blacks are going to Cream all takers this time. They've already taken the Tri-Nations for 2007 and knocked the French over "Twice", so what more can I say.

Answer 25

Can't wait for it myself. I'll be cheering Ireland on big time. The 2 huge games for them will be the Argies and French. France at home is nearly worth a coupld of extra tries. Beat them and we can be well on our way!!