World cup rugby 2011

$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

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

solo

Gotta say they are a good squad this year.

I see the Boks dismantled Fuji 49-3

holmes1977

@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

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

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

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

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

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.

solo

Sorry about that mate, really. I expected Ireland to cruise this encounter.

I expected England to choke, especially against France...history is a bitch.

So now it's South Africa's chance, personally I have my doubts, I believe we will lose but hope for a win, even if we do win we get to face the in-form All blacks afterwards.

utiler

Gee, Wales were impressive.... sorry Rich.

Bring it on Pete!!!!!

solo

@unknownuser said:

Bring it on Pete!!!!!

I'm actually scared to.

Rich O Brien

Aus 11 RSA 9

Notnworth getting up at 6am for

utiler

Sorry Pete, although it was tight in the end.....
bring on the Kiwis!!

dazza

SA dominated the Aussies but still managed to lose.
Well done to Aus your defense won the game, really disappointed but we went out playing really well so cant complain about that!

solo

Ah crap!, I had the feeling this would happen.

Good luck Aussies, yer next game is gonna be another hard one.