Whats the chance of the allblacks losing the 2007RWC?

Question

whats the chance of the allblacks losing the 2007 Rugby World Cup?

Answer 1

i think that many of the all blacks who are moving overseas after the world cup is going to be a distraction for the squad, so they wont win even though they are the best side in the world by a large margin

Answer 2

Through history the All Blacks have shown that they are probably undoubtedly the world's best rugby union team.

The most important factor is that they have been CONSISTENT through the decades. They are obviously doing something right.

However, if one looks at the fact that 2 South African teams struggled it out for the Super14 finals (beating the best Kiwi teams) PLUS the Springbok's recent thrashing of (a second string?) England team, the Springboks look very very strong this year.

If there is not too much political interference by the SA Sports Ministry, then I'm of the opinion that it will be the All Blacks vs Springboks in the finals. It should be a cracker!

No other international teams have impressed so far. Conditions in France may also favour the Blacks slightly, since the Boks are not used to a wet ball and rain is always very possible in Europe.

On average the All Blacks are the better team (almost always), but on the day anything can happen with two devastating packs like that of the Blacks and Boks.

I hope the best team takes the cup.

Answer 3

Hello this is MR Cash

The All Blacks are undoubtebly the best team in the world at the moment. But..........they always are the favs before the world cup and always seem to crash out.

Dont write off France they have a good chance and South Africa are in it as well if their politicians stay out of the picking of black players etc

Answer 4

extremely high see to win the world cup theyll probably have to face ireland and frankly i just dont see new zealand beating us

Answer 5

not much cuz, not much

Answer 6

When they arrive at the 2007RWC they will be favourites so, on paper they have a really good chance of winning. But saying that they do choke quite a lot in the big games. We have seen this in the past 2 world cups. so really it's any ones game if the NZ choke.

Answer 7

I think the irish could shock them if o'driscoll is playing, if he gets injured they have no chance.

Answer 8

The chances are almost nil, you only have to look at the latest world rankings to see the great disparity that exists between the New Zealand and the rest of the rugby world. Although as the Super 14 has shown, this perceived invincibilty, is still 'perceived'....... the All Blacks should for seemingly be able to trample on every team on their path to the William Webb Ellis trophy, but perhaps when confronting the Sprinboks, they may prove inadequate.

Prediction All Blacks to win, unless they play Springboks

Answer 9

If the stats are correct the chance of them losing the 2007 RWC is 22%

Answer 10

The chances of the all blacks not winning the world cup are slim to f*** all.  SA had a fantastic match on Saturday night but I don't think they can make up for the lack of cohesiveness that has been displayed in the last 3 years.  (I mean why would you have to twist arms to get a player like Luke Watson selected for goodness sake!)  France has dumped bad karma on themselves by their decision to tour NZ WITH 14 UNCAPPED PLAYERS! This is disgraceful and won't do french rugby any favours.

Ireland are a bunch of pretenders, England imposter's & show ponies & Australian rugby is a joke - the lack of depth here illustrated by the S14, shows the lack of depth & talent.

Answer 11

lol here we go again... the kiwis have peaked to early, like 2003 and 1999 they will lose in the semi-final... Another intercept by Mortlock would be good but i doubt the Wallabies will even make the top 4 this year... as much as it pains me to say it  my money's on South Africa...

Answer 12

New Zealand is in with a very good change to be runner up. There is no doubt in my mind that the SPRINGBOKS will take the cup. France will be a force at home so I see France or the All Blacks in the final against South Africa. Yes my answer is that the All Blacks will loose the 2007 Rugby World Cup because the SPRINGBOKS are going to win IT.