Rhe final dews have been announcws and will be as follows:-
Pool A: Australia, England, Wales, Oceana 1, Play-off winner
Pool B: South Africa, Samoa, Scotland, Asia 1, Americas 2
Pool C: New Zealand, Argentina, Tonga, Europe 1, Africa 1
Pool D: France, Ireland, Italy, Americas 1, Europe 2
Pool A
This really is a very difficult pool and probably th most competitive - with Australia having to battle it out with England and Wales in that pool. Wales was poor in the recent tests - but is likely to improve sunstantially. Although Austyralia beat the POMS in the recent test - its likely to be a problem for Australia in the RWC,
Pool B
Not a very difficult pool - the strongest opposition will come from Samoa. I cannot see how the Springboks will have another bugger-up against Scotland like they managed in the most recent test. We have never lost a test against Samoa in the WC - so there is real hope for us to advance to the next pjase with relative ease.
Pool C
New Zealand also have a relatively easy pool to contest with the only real opposition to come from Argentina. Should be a walk-in-the park for the All Blacks
Pool D
Relatively easy to predict but the qualifiers will probably be France and ireland. Cannot see an upset in this pool.
The quarterfinals could be difficult for SA - since their opponent can come from either of Australia, England or Wales
