I know sport gets largely ignored on CM, but as the Rugby World Cup is in my back yard this year and it all begins tomorrow evening I was wondering if there were any thoughts on who might win this year. The bookies have the All Blacks as favourites (no surprises), however they then have England as 2nd favourite. I can only put this down to previous world cup form and home advantage, as we haven't exactly set the world alight in terms of results in recent years. Not withstanding they are in the group of death with the Aussies and the Welsh.
Best odds (as shown on oddschecker)
New Zealand - 11/8
England - 9/2
South Africa - 7/1
Australia - 8/1
Ireland - 10/1
France - 16/1
Wales - 25/1
Argentina - 66/1
Scotland - 150/1
Personally I think France could have a very good run in this world cup and their odds seem way longer than their chances. I also think Argentina could be the surprise package this year and I am expecting them to make it to the latter stages of the tournament.
Anyone else care to wade in with some predictions of their own?
Best odds (as shown on oddschecker)
New Zealand - 11/8
England - 9/2
South Africa - 7/1
Australia - 8/1
Ireland - 10/1
France - 16/1
Wales - 25/1
Argentina - 66/1
Scotland - 150/1
Personally I think France could have a very good run in this world cup and their odds seem way longer than their chances. I also think Argentina could be the surprise package this year and I am expecting them to make it to the latter stages of the tournament.
Anyone else care to wade in with some predictions of their own?