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NBC · 10-07-2011, 03:33 AM

I don't know about Aus/SA being 2 of the 3 top teams at the RWC. Wales were desperately unfortunate not to beat SA and Ireland were thoroughly deserving in their win over the Diggers. NZ have run in a lot of tries as they usually do, but their performances (as they will admit) haven't been as good as they would like them to be. There has been a lot of parity this WC, lots of scrappy performances and some of the bigger teams have toiled.

One would think that this in NZ's WC to lose, however with Carter out and how vital he is to their success, that could hurt them, especially in the semi final against Aus or SA. Ireland v Wales is the most interesting match I think as they are both in great form. Too close to call for me.

10-07-2011, 03:33 AM	#262
NBC Account closed at user's request. Join Date: Jul 2009 Exp:	I don't know about Aus/SA being 2 of the 3 top teams at the RWC. Wales were desperately unfortunate not to beat SA and Ireland were thoroughly deserving in their win over the Diggers. NZ have run in a lot of tries as they usually do, but their performances (as they will admit) haven't been as good as they would like them to be. There has been a lot of parity this WC, lots of scrappy performances and some of the bigger teams have toiled. One would think that this in NZ's WC to lose, however with Carter out and how vital he is to their success, that could hurt them, especially in the semi final against Aus or SA. Ireland v Wales is the most interesting match I think as they are both in great form. Too close to call for me.