I'm sorry everyone but I ran this through my super computer rugby simulator and it showed that it will most likely wind up being like this.
Pool A
1. Scotland
2. Ireland
3.Japan
Pool B
1. NZ
2. South Africa
3. coin toss (Italy)
Pool C
1. Argentina
2. England
3. France
Pool D
1. Australia...
Anyone Posting a New Zealand team that has players not listed on the Foundation 41 list are dreaming. With the exception of replacing Dmac which is next to impossible skill wise. The team going to Tokyo will consist of these players barring further catastrophe.
Forwards: Dane Coles, Liam...
I agree with both of you but I think Coach Hansen has something up his sleeve for us like moving Jordie Barrett into the emergency 9/10 positions. Were deep at Centre with SBW and Nonu not even mentioned as possibilities. The selection committee loves SBW and he will be in Japan. Nonu I believe...
He had Surgery in April and unless they make the playoffs he wont play until the World Cup. Found this article on it. Hope it Helps. Can't wait to see SBW and Nonu both in the Black in Tokyo...