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Originally Posted by Slava
I will put together my "bracket" here, but I am just hoping that Canada can beat Romania and upset Italy. We finish 3rd in the pool that way and are guaranteed entry to the next WC.
I can't go against New Zealand for the overall. They're just ridiculously good, and so consistent. Combine that with a simple pool, relatively speaking, and they should cruise through with some dominant performances.
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A funny article from former Wallaby turned journalist Peter Fitzsimons on the history of the All Blacks at the World Cup:
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/ru...16-gjo989.html
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the three great traditions of rugby are the coin-toss before the match; shaking hands after it is over; and the All Blacks shattering Kiwi spirits at the World Cup
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