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Originally Posted by undercoverbrother
Bold Call.
My dark horse is the French. When everyone sees them as down and out the usually put it all together, look no further than 1999. Also, IRRC, France are the only country to ever win a test series in NZ.
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I know Ireland has struggled at past World Cups but I don't think it is that bold a pick. They are back to back 6 Nations winners and #2 in the world at the moment. Also, there was no way I was picking the All Blacks to win. They are the favourites at every World Cup but only ever win with home advantage.
Yeah, I would not be surprised if France upset the All Blacks in the Quarters, it has happened before. It just seems like the French are on a downswing at the moment but as you said they seem to up their play for World Cup elimination games.