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<blockquote data-quote="Joffey" data-source="post: 89674"><p>Destination France, it's going to be a cracker no doubt about it! You'd fancy France reaching the final because of home ground advantage and of what the fans would want them to achieve. The Allblacks are the only side gelling together at this stage of the moment, the only problem is now that they are proving themselves worthy of a second Webb-Ellis they aren't that unpredictable any more...unlike Australia. Australia went into the 03 World Cup as hopeless cases came out losing to England in the final after they beat the mighty Allblacks. </p><p></p><p>Australia: I like their chances, they are struggling on the front five, but in the back department, Larkham still reigns as king in the flyhalf department, Carter is good but Larkham's vision is priceless. Latham is a key player along with Rogers who can just about play anywhere. They have good players in Smith and Elsom and the expierence of Gregan and Mortlock. I predict them to reach atleast the Semi-final</p><p></p><p>Argentina: Still struggling to get that place in the six nations, well a good solid placing in the World Cup could just change that, they showed when the defeated England at Twickers that they are willing enough to play with the big boys, Pichot, Contopomi are for me the key players, quarter finals atleast for them.</p><p></p><p>England: Andy Robison???? Seven defeats in a row England's worse in what 135 years of their rugby history. Well they can only improve, but in 12 months time, it is asking the impossible, it is almost like a disease has creeped in to the English rugby, they have some good players, Cohen, Cory plays good but not as captain...Hodgen is doing okay but he needs to wake-up, I hope that England do reach the final after all you'd like the defending champions to be in the final defending their coveted trophy, but for now atleast they'll make the quarters</p><p></p><p>France: Home ground, fans and passion to go along with the French flair, Pelous's french army might have the key, many rugby fans suggest they are the only side to have a chance of winning the world cup besides New Zealand, Jazion is a great talent, Domonici won't die but like the French they are almost in the context of a Brazilian soccer side so unpredictable, I think they'll make the semi finals</p><p></p><p>Ireland: Come the day and come the hour, come the power and the glory...O'Driscoll's men gave the Allblacks a run for their money in the start of the 06 season, they are triple crown champions, expierence of plenty....quarter finals for the Irish awaits</p><p></p><p>New Zealand: King Henry? Rugby World Cup is a funny department, we have seen some funny things happen before, and well if it has to go by then Henry you might be on the losing your job department, afterall that is what happened to Mitchell, he groumed this awesome Allblack side only to lose to the Wallabies in the semi's, the NZ's all called for his head...what makes everybody think otherwise? Macaw is grear, Carter is the man, they play fast, counter attacking rugby and if you want to beat them you gotta get the tackles right shift them off the ball, play them in their half, and get into their faces, even if it includes a yellow card and rattle the hell out of Carter.....Allblacks to reach final</p><p></p><p>South Africa: Have you ever heard of the Dutch Soccer side? They have all said that the Netherlands has the best side but can't win the World Cup and South Africa falls under that same department, they have some awesome indivudual talent, the best tight five in the world, the best lineout jumpers in the world, a loose trio worthy of trashing any attack...the only problem it's a nation divided at the moment, the only thing that will make South Africans believe in their sport will only be by lifting that Trophy for a second time, and believe me don't ever write of the Springboks, they are afterall the only side to have beaten the Allblacks and I just have this funny feeling that Jake White still has to play his hand coming RWC07'....final against Allblacks.</p><p></p><p>Wales: The last team to make up the quarter finals, a 29-29 draw with Australia a good solid win over the Islanders, The Welsh do have good side but not ones who could compete against the Tricolos, Bokke, Allblacks and Wallabies.....quarter finals atleast</p><p></p><p>"It feels like we're having the time of our lifes"</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Joffey, post: 89674"] Destination France, it's going to be a cracker no doubt about it! You'd fancy France reaching the final because of home ground advantage and of what the fans would want them to achieve. The Allblacks are the only side gelling together at this stage of the moment, the only problem is now that they are proving themselves worthy of a second Webb-Ellis they aren't that unpredictable any more...unlike Australia. Australia went into the 03 World Cup as hopeless cases came out losing to England in the final after they beat the mighty Allblacks. Australia: I like their chances, they are struggling on the front five, but in the back department, Larkham still reigns as king in the flyhalf department, Carter is good but Larkham's vision is priceless. Latham is a key player along with Rogers who can just about play anywhere. They have good players in Smith and Elsom and the expierence of Gregan and Mortlock. I predict them to reach atleast the Semi-final Argentina: Still struggling to get that place in the six nations, well a good solid placing in the World Cup could just change that, they showed when the defeated England at Twickers that they are willing enough to play with the big boys, Pichot, Contopomi are for me the key players, quarter finals atleast for them. England: Andy Robison???? Seven defeats in a row England's worse in what 135 years of their rugby history. Well they can only improve, but in 12 months time, it is asking the impossible, it is almost like a disease has creeped in to the English rugby, they have some good players, Cohen, Cory plays good but not as captain...Hodgen is doing okay but he needs to wake-up, I hope that England do reach the final after all you'd like the defending champions to be in the final defending their coveted trophy, but for now atleast they'll make the quarters France: Home ground, fans and passion to go along with the French flair, Pelous's french army might have the key, many rugby fans suggest they are the only side to have a chance of winning the world cup besides New Zealand, Jazion is a great talent, Domonici won't die but like the French they are almost in the context of a Brazilian soccer side so unpredictable, I think they'll make the semi finals Ireland: Come the day and come the hour, come the power and the glory...O'Driscoll's men gave the Allblacks a run for their money in the start of the 06 season, they are triple crown champions, expierence of plenty....quarter finals for the Irish awaits New Zealand: King Henry? Rugby World Cup is a funny department, we have seen some funny things happen before, and well if it has to go by then Henry you might be on the losing your job department, afterall that is what happened to Mitchell, he groumed this awesome Allblack side only to lose to the Wallabies in the semi's, the NZ's all called for his head...what makes everybody think otherwise? Macaw is grear, Carter is the man, they play fast, counter attacking rugby and if you want to beat them you gotta get the tackles right shift them off the ball, play them in their half, and get into their faces, even if it includes a yellow card and rattle the hell out of Carter.....Allblacks to reach final South Africa: Have you ever heard of the Dutch Soccer side? They have all said that the Netherlands has the best side but can't win the World Cup and South Africa falls under that same department, they have some awesome indivudual talent, the best tight five in the world, the best lineout jumpers in the world, a loose trio worthy of trashing any attack...the only problem it's a nation divided at the moment, the only thing that will make South Africans believe in their sport will only be by lifting that Trophy for a second time, and believe me don't ever write of the Springboks, they are afterall the only side to have beaten the Allblacks and I just have this funny feeling that Jake White still has to play his hand coming RWC07'....final against Allblacks. Wales: The last team to make up the quarter finals, a 29-29 draw with Australia a good solid win over the Islanders, The Welsh do have good side but not ones who could compete against the Tricolos, Bokke, Allblacks and Wallabies.....quarter finals atleast "It feels like we're having the time of our lifes" [/QUOTE]
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