Rugby World Cup 2019

[qbman1]

The World Cup group stage draw was made today:

Pool C

1 England
2 France
3 Argentina
4 Americas 1
5 Oceania 2

Here we go again !

[kaymar]

Not a problem. As Eddie says, if we can't beat France and Argentina in the group stages, we can not win the Cup.

[qbman1]

Agreed - could have ended up with South Africa or Wales

[kaymar]

We're probably still a tad behind New Zealand but them apart, we should start favourites against anyone. We just need a good, settled back row to be at least as good as the 2003 team with probably greater strength in depth. Jones' knowledge of Japan and its customs should also be of benefit.

I think England should be worth a punt if the odds are reasonable.

[wolfie]

Agreed - could have ended up with South Africa or Wales

[qbman1]

We're probably still a tad behind New Zealand but them apart, we should start favourites against anyone. We just need a good, settled back row to be at least as good as the 2003 team with probably greater strength in depth. Jones' knowledge of Japan and its customs should also be of benefit.

I think England should be worth a punt if the odds are reasonable.

Second favourites - probably get about 4-1 at the moment. Not very generous as a lot can happen in two and a half years !