Rugby World Cup

**Dodge** · 05/09/2007, 3:44 PM

You can get much higher than that on betfair. Aussies are in inconsistent form, and I'm not expecting much from them.

Much rather back SA e/w at 9/1

**beautifulrock** · 05/09/2007, 3:47 PM

Originally Posted by pete

So the Aussies beat Wales & then play Samoa or England. Seems an easy enough route to the semi to me. They supposed to play NZ in the semi & then probably SA/France in the Final. 10/1 looks good value to me.

Each way certainly, although cannot at this stage see them winning it. However, as you say nothing serious in front of them until the semi's and the AB's hate the sight of the Aussies as they always seem to be able to beat them when it matters. Following the same logic SA look a decent bet as well.

**Hibs4Ever** · 05/09/2007, 6:25 PM

Bet on Ireland at 16/1 about 2 months ago. Out to 20's now.

also have O'Gara at 14/1 to be top tournaments points scorer

**joeSoap** · 06/09/2007, 11:12 AM

With the all blacks having Portugal, Romania and Italy in their group, I reckon they are going to score a minimum of 30 tries in those games. Carter will convert most, plus probably score one or two of them himself, so I can't see beyond him to be top points scorer.

**Dodge** · 06/09/2007, 11:28 AM

Carter's nailed on. Even if he only plays 2 of the group games IMO

**joeSoap** · 06/09/2007, 11:33 AM

Bar Shaggy, its a full strength team lining out v Namibia.

**Hibs4Ever** · 06/09/2007, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by joeSoap

With the all blacks having Portugal, Romania and Italy in their group, I reckon they are going to score a minimum of 30 tries in those games. Carter will convert most, plus probably score one or two of them himself, so I can't see beyond him to be top points scorer.

Can you imagine what the score is gonna be when New Zealand play Portugal

Whats the record victory at world cup?

**Schumi** · 06/09/2007, 11:35 AM

I think New Zealand put 150 or so on Japan one year.

**PinBallWizard** · 06/09/2007, 11:56 AM

All Blacks beat Japan 145-20 something in 1995. Biggest winning margin is Australia 142 - 0 Namibia. Last World Cup.

**pete** · 06/09/2007, 12:55 PM

The handicap for Ireland game on Sunday is 60 points. Very difficult bet as its hard to know how much Ireland will chase the points.

**Soko** · 06/09/2007, 1:39 PM

We should cover 60. No reason why we should concede and we should be well capable of scoring 10 tries

**joeSoap** · 06/09/2007, 1:59 PM

We'll easily cover 60. Great bet.

**Stuttgart88** · 07/09/2007, 9:07 AM

Sorry if this has been covered already as I've only just joined this thread.

What result should we hope for in FRA vs ARG?

Are there bonus points etc. on offer for tries scored etc.?

How are tied treams separated?

**OneRedArmy** · 07/09/2007, 9:12 AM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

What result should we hope for in FRA vs ARG?

nil all.

Broadly I don't think it matters hugely. Beating one of France or Argentina will take us through.

**Stuttgart88** · 07/09/2007, 9:24 AM

My line of thinking originally was that if FRA win then a win over FRA or ARG will take us through, as you say, so that's what we want.

But if ARG win, then a win over FRA or ARG may win the group for us (depending on the rules in event of a tie) which'd mean we avoid NZ.

**gustavo** · 07/09/2007, 10:31 AM

Doesnt matter as long as we beat both of them! I would have thought though that if not a draw between them then a less than 7 points victory for either side

**Stuttgart88** · 07/09/2007, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by gustavo

then a less than 7 points victory for either side

Can you explain please? Are bonus points on offer?

What would happen if we all won 3 games?

**Schumi** · 07/09/2007, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

Can you explain please? Are bonus points on offer?

Yes. A point for scoring 4 tries & a point for losing by less than 7 points.

What would happen if we all won 3 games?

We have 4 games in the group, two (Namibia and Georgia) are guaranteed wins (contrary to clich�, there are easy games in international rugby). If we also beat France and Argentina, we'll win the group and play the runners up in New Zealand's group; either Scotland or Italy in the quarter finals.

**endabob1** · 07/09/2007, 11:58 AM

I don't think there are bonus points in the RWC, haven't been in any of the previous tournaments

I stand corrected, bonus points are included this time, still we need to win 3 games and we're through & 4 to have a real chance of going all the way