Nice to see South Africa winning a global competition, when their fortunes are down elsewhere. I have been following their cricket and football teams for quite sometime, but both are not doing good. Rugby has been one of their strongholds, and it is good to see them winning the world cup. Where is the fun, if New Zealand wins it every time?
I am not a big fan of rugby. But this time, the world cup caught my attention. I have a lot of respect for the World Rugby, for their selfless efforts to grow the sport outside the traditional regions (Oceania, South Africa and the British Isles). This time they had a total of 20 teams, from all over the globe. It was heartening to see teams such as Georgia, Japan and Uruguay competing alongside the rugby super-powers such as England and New Zealand.
Anyway, it was a great tournament. See you guys in 2023, in France!!!!
Topic: 2019 Rugby World Cup predictions (Read 1036 times)
I was expecting a close match, but in the end it turned out to be very one-sided in favor of South Africa. Never expected this wide margin (12-32).
It was really one sided and south Africans were so much ahead than England boys. At least we were hoping to see hard contest after watching semi final match where England's performance was so good but team south Africa just played beyond their best. Its really heartbreaking for England team and their supporters 
(Including me) but there is no way to deny that this day was completely for South Africans. Good win. Gents, it's been a pleasure. Let me know if there's another rugby thread ever please.
This world cup is a real memorable one and we have to wait for another 4 years to get the new Rugby thread.
This picture is memorable and will not be unforgettable for a long long time.
Hats off to Japan for hosting such a wonderful event.
LOL.. another upset in the final and now the tournament is over. The odds in favor of England ranged from 2/5 (1.40) to 4/9 (1.444). Anyone who went with those might have lost their money today. I was expecting a close match, but in the end it turned out to be very one-sided in favor of South Africa. Never expected this wide margin (12-32).
Good win. Gents, it's been a pleasure. Let me know if there's another rugby thread ever please.
Okay ladies and Gents its ON! grab the popcorn 
Tough 10 mins for England at start, they are not looking good and South Africa dominating the game so far.
Look like we are going to have another upset as England is really bad today and South African doing good job 2 Minutes left in first half and score is 6 - 9 in favor of South Africa so we have to wait for second half until no nothing especial all points by penaltites no try no enjoyment.Tough 10 mins for England at start, they are not looking good and South Africa dominating the game so far.
How can you say that England are favorite for today's match ?
South Africa will win this final unless England come up with something stunning in the last 30 mins.
Okay ladies and Gents its ON! grab the popcorn
Tough 10 mins for England at start, they are not looking good and South Africa dominating the game so far.
Look like we are going to have another upset as England is really bad today and South African doing good job 2 Minutes left in first half and score is 6 - 9 in favor of South Africa so we have to wait for second half until no nothing especial all points by penaltites no try no enjoyment.Tough 10 mins for England at start, they are not looking good and South Africa dominating the game so far.
How can you say that England are favorite for today's match ?
South Africa will win this final unless England come up with something stunning in the last 30 mins.
Okay ladies and Gents its ON! grab the popcorn
Tough 10 mins for England at start, they are not looking good and South Africa dominating the game so far.
Look like we are going to have another upset as England is really bad today and South African doing good job 2 Minutes left in first half and score is 6 - 9 in favor of South Africa so we have to wait for second half until no nothing especial all points by penaltites no try no enjoyment. Tough 10 mins for England at start, they are not looking good and South Africa dominating the game so far.
Okay ladies and Gents its ON! grab the popcorn
Tough 10 mins for England at start, they are not looking good and South Africa dominating the game so far.
Tough 10 mins for England at start, they are not looking good and South Africa dominating the game so far.
I'm taking a bet on England at 1.43. South Africa is tough but it lost to New Zealand in the group match and had a hard time with Wales. England on the other hand had a great time in the group stages. A comfortable win on Australia and a double digit lead against this World Cup favorite New Zealand. I expect England's odds to continue going lower until the start of the game.
1.43 doesn't looks good. I would not take such a high risk with those odds. I checked various websites and all of them have odds for England at around that range (2/5 or 4/9). South Africa looked shaky during their semi-final (unlike England who managed to beat New Zealand), but in my opinion both these teams have almost equal chances today.
I’m not a massive rugby fan but I am English & I did enjoy the semi final. I usually stay in bed until late on a Saturday but I will be getting up early to watch the final tomorrow, probably with a couple of cheeky beers 
Well I won't get the chance to see it live and frankly, rather you than me: I reckon it will be pretty tight and gut-wrenching to watch. What's nice is I see young kids carrying rugger balls around and playing in the parks. Happens once every ~12 years when we do well lol.
I’m not a massive rugby fan but I am English & I did enjoy the semi final. I usually stay in bed until late on a Saturday but I will be getting up early to watch the final tomorrow, probably with a couple of cheeky beers
I'm taking a bet on England at 1.43. South Africa is tough but it lost to New Zealand in the group match and had a hard time with Wales. England on the other hand had a great time in the group stages. A comfortable win on Australia and a double digit lead against this World Cup favorite New Zealand. I expect England's odds to continue going lower until the start of the game.
New Zealand defeated Wales quite comfortably, by a margin of 40-17. So they can go home with some of their honor intact. On the other hand, Wales fought well, but defeating a team such as New Zealand is close to impossible. Still they can be proud of their performance in the tournament. They gave a close fight against South Africa as well.
It will not be easy for any team so if you are thinking that England will win this easily, you are wrong. Tomorrow is the final and new world cup winner will be decided. It will be games of nerves and who ever stays strong will win this world cup.
It is not going to be easy for either of the teams. Apart from New Zealand, England and South Africa ranks as the powerhouses in rugby. And both these teams have almost equal chances of winning the match (as evident from the odds being offered). My pick is going to be England, as they defeated the strongest team in the tournament during the semi-finals.
BTW, today we have the match for the 3rd place, between New Zealand and Wales. NZ will be devastated after their loss to England and will be looking to return home with a consolation win. On the other hand, Wales will be having a rare opportunity to commit an upset against the top ranking team. They have done well so far and a win against NZ would be a perfect end to their world cup campaign.
I do hope for another upset in this world cup. If Wales managed to beat NewZealand today, the NewZealand supporters will be furious.
On the other hand, wales have nothing to lose and if they win today, for them it will be the worldcup win for them, a very big achievement.
It will not be easy for any team so if you are thinking that England will win this easily, you are wrong. Tomorrow is the final and new world cup winner will be decided. It will be games of nerves and who ever stays strong will win this world cup.
It is not going to be easy for either of the teams. Apart from New Zealand, England and South Africa ranks as the powerhouses in rugby. And both these teams have almost equal chances of winning the match (as evident from the odds being offered). My pick is going to be England, as they defeated the strongest team in the tournament during the semi-finals.
BTW, today we have the match for the 3rd place, between New Zealand and Wales. NZ will be devastated after their loss to England and will be looking to return home with a consolation win. On the other hand, Wales will be having a rare opportunity to commit an upset against the top ranking team. They have done well so far and a win against NZ would be a perfect end to their world cup campaign.
Wales should have won this, so I would expect South Africa's team to take this now unless people really think England have excelled and have more to pull out of the bag as a surprise in the final. Should be a good game either way but that was a nice upset bet for anyone who backed England tbh.
I think England are favourites, they certainly are with the bookies. NZ were favourites & England destroyed them in the semi final. I expect England to win it.
It will not be easy for any team so if you are thinking that England will win this easily, you are wrong. Tomorrow is the final and new world cup winner will be decided. It will be games of nerves and who ever stays strong will win this world cup.
Wales should have won this, so I would expect South Africa's team to take this now unless people really think England have excelled and have more to pull out of the bag as a surprise in the final. Should be a good game either way but that was a nice upset bet for anyone who backed England tbh.
I think England are favourites, they certainly are with the bookies. NZ were favourites & England destroyed them in the semi final. I expect England to win it.
It will not be easy for any team so if you are thinking that England will win this easily, you are wrong. Tomorrow is the final and new world cup winner will be decided. It will be games of nerves and who ever stays strong will win this world cup.
Wales should have won this, so I would expect South Africa's team to take this now unless people really think England have excelled and have more to pull out of the bag as a surprise in the final. Should be a good game either way but that was a nice upset bet for anyone who backed England tbh.
I think England are favourites, they certainly are with the bookies. NZ were favourites & England destroyed them in the semi final. I expect England to win it.
Wales should have won this, so I would expect South Africa's team to take this now unless people really think England have excelled and have more to pull out of the bag as a surprise in the final. Should be a good game either way but that was a nice upset bet for anyone who backed England tbh.
I think England are favourites, they certainly are with the bookies. NZ were favourites & England destroyed them in the semi final. I expect England to win it.
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