Since it's a World Cup year I've decided to try and resurrect the rugby discussion on this board, the 6 Nations is starting soon and the quarter finals of the European champions cup will be decided soon, as well as that we've got Super 15, Rugby championship and all the fun of World cup squad selection and the inevitable injuries that are going to ruin someone's year.
Some interesting pools in the World cup with England, Wales and Australia all face with a 3 doesn't go into 2 equation with Fiji and Uruguay along for an upset,
Pool B should see South Africa into the quarters easy enough with Samoa, Scotland, USA and Japan making up the challenge for 2nd spot.
Pool C sees New Zealand(holders), Argentina, with Tonga, Namibia and Georgia in a weak group which should see some 100+ scorelines for the All Blacks.
Pool D see France and Ireland and Italy in an interesting 3 way fight with Canada and Romania rounding off the final group.
So predictions? England with home field advantage along with Australia, SA and Scotland? New Zealand and Argentina and France and Ireland. Hopefully not too predictable but some very interesting potential quarters including maybe Ireland V New Zealand.