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Originally Posted by FireGilbert
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.
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Its tight between the next five (New Zealand is ranked first and its really not close if you look at the points), but Ireland is back in 6th. Australia, England, South Africa, France are all ahead of them. England got by Fiji to open, but it wasn't exactly domination for a while. Late in the game they piled up some points.
I'm just so excited that the RWC is here though!