My views ss it stands

[BladeMode]

So, the Kiwi's are through. Bit worried again about their road to the finals. They have had no real opposition up to now. The French was awefull. After they beat Canada by another record score, they will get the Argies. No real competition there. Then suddenly a big one against the Boks or the Ausies. This is where I see their potential choke. If not, my prediction is that they will lift thecrown. France still in the balance but should go through. Cant see them doing much after this. A soccer world cup ending for them, me thinks.

The Boks are through. They have had a tough time up to now with brutal battles. Fatigue could be their end this year. The next brutal battle will be the Ausies and then after that, the Kiwi's. If they have the fuel in the engin to beat the Kiwi's, they still have a final left to play. Tough ask, but if they come through, it will be quite amazing. Wales a serious contender but will go to the path of least resistance in the quarters. My outside favourite to end up in the final.

Australia, Ireland and Italy still in the balance - The Aussies have their brutal battles ahead of them and well positioned to go all the way. I see their road as a well paced road - slowly getting tougher. Ireland potentially up against Wales. Should be a great game.

England, Scotland and Argentina still in the balance - Weakest pool of them all. DOnt see them in the finals.

 

[Jake Heke]

So everyone is in the balance of the Jedi force it seems, A bit worried too I am.

 

[Tricia McMillan]

So, the Kiwi's are through. Bit worried again about their road to the finals. They have had no real opposition up to now. The French was awefull. After they beat Canada by another record score, they will get the Argies. No real competition there. Then suddenly a big one against the Boks or the Ausies. This is where I see their potential choke. If not, my prediction is that they will lift thecrown. France still in the balance but should go through. Cant see them doing much after this. A soccer world cup ending for them, me thinks.

I'll agree with you there, in part.

The way the knockout stage bracket is likely to be, I'm more worried about a semi-final than the final.