World cup rugby 2011

solo · 26 Aug 2011, 21:19

It's almost time for World cup rugby, I'm so looking forward.

So... who will win?

Here are the teams: http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/home/teams/index.html

I know we have a bunch of French, Aussies and New Zealanders here so this could get ugly.

I'm betting on South Africa, but cannot bet against the All Blacks at home, then we have the French that get better as the tournament progresses, Australia again are also a formidable force.
I'd like to say something about the Irish, but got nothing....

I just watched both Japan and Canada destroy the USA in friendly's so I can write them off in getting past first stage

Rich O Brien · 26 Aug 2011, 21:28

@unknownuser said:

So... who will win?

Ireland

solo · 26 Aug 2011, 21:30

@unknownuser said:

@unknownuser said:

So... who will win?

Ireland

Sign the petition: http://www.petitiononline.ie/petition/ireland-can-win-the-rugby-world-cup/1305

Rich O Brien · 26 Aug 2011, 21:38

I do know the Boks haven't a hope of winning. Club rugby is experiencing a downturn and the national side is fractured and full of egos. They're going for a holiday, we're going for silverware.

solo · 26 Aug 2011, 21:41

LOL, Boks are solid, always going for gold.

Ireland deserve to win, they do play hard, the world cup has eluded them forever, one thing that can be said is that this is rated as the best Irish squad in a long time, so who knows maybe with enough Blarney stone kissing and leprechaun stroking y'all might even make it to the semi's.

Rich O Brien · 26 Aug 2011, 21:49

We'll have to make it interesting...fancy a bet?

solo · 26 Aug 2011, 21:50

@unknownuser said:

We'll have to make it interesting...fancy a bet?

What you have in mind?

solo · 26 Aug 2011, 21:52

Here are the betting odds:

(www.rugby-world-cup.net)

watkins · 26 Aug 2011, 21:58

Ireland might be good, but there is always one better

Eat your heart out!

solo · 26 Aug 2011, 22:02

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Rich O Brien · 26 Aug 2011, 22:02

$100 to who goes furthest. If we meet (likely in the QF) add $5 per point difference...

IRL 38 v SA 6

38 - 6 = 32

32 x 5 = 160 + 100

160 + 100 = Total Winnings $260

@unknownuser said:

Ireland might be good, but there is always one better

Wales are strong but Ireland's preparation has been perfect. We lost all our matches

solo · 26 Aug 2011, 22:16

@unknownuser said:

$100 to who goes furthest. If we meet (likely in the QF) add $5 per point difference...

IRL 38 v SA 6

38 - 6 = 32

32 x 5 = 160 + 100

160 + 100 = Total Winnings $260

@unknownuser said:

Ireland might be good, but there is always one better

Wales are strong but Ireland's preparation has been perfect. We lost all our matches

Sounds about fair, how about more folk getting involved and have an accumulated pot?

So if SA and Ireland face each other I predict SA 12 : Ireland 9 (I'm not as crazy as you)

Rich O Brien · 17 Sept 2011, 10:21

Well, the Aussies couldn't handle our pack. Great scrums, solid defence and forced a lot of penalties. It was a great match.

solo · 17 Sept 2011, 10:33

Gotta say they are a good squad this year.

I see the Boks dismantled Fuji 49-3

holmes1977 · 24 Sept 2011, 01:07

@unknownuser said:

Well, the Aussies couldn't handle our pack. Great scrums, solid defence and forced a lot of penalties. It was a great match.

You should have seen Auckland city after that game. IT HAD TURNED GREEN. Loads of your country men out onthe town.

solo · 24 Sept 2011, 01:46

I say All blacks and Boks look good so far, we will see if Ireland can last the distance.

I'm waiting for the Aussie vs boks game.

did ya see what we did to Namibia? Cricket score!

Rich O Brien · 2 Oct 2011, 09:43

England v France

South Africa v Australia

Ireland v Wales

New Zealand v Argentina

Interesting that both the northern and southern hemispheres are represented equally. And will have teams in the final. But who?

solo · 2 Oct 2011, 12:19

Yeah, that match up does look rather sinister and planned, equally represented yet seperate, forcing a north vs south final.

I'm very concerned that my boks are not gonna defend their title, Australia may be more than they can handle right now.

I believe Ireland should progress into Semi's and the All blacks are a no brainer.

England vs France is gonna be a great game, as well as SA vs Australia too difficult to call.

Rich O Brien · 2 Oct 2011, 19:48

Not sure about beating the Welsh. They're a quality side with a lot of talented youths.

Injuries are key from here on in too. Aussie backline are missing some experienced heads.

Commentators here say it'll be England v New Zealand final. I want Ireland v South Africa

Rich O Brien · 8 Oct 2011, 09:37

Ireland go out

So do England. As Phil Vickery said 'Let the autopsy begin'

Actually the Ireland Wales match was very deflating. Wales just too energetic and had skilled player in every position. Ireland couldn't keep with the pace of the Welsh. Well done Wales a deserved victory

As for England, they looked like they might make a comeback in the second half but a late surge from the French kept them quiet.