Which nation will win the 2015 Rugby World Cup?

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Who's going to win?

  1. Australia

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  2. England

    2 vote(s)
    18.2%

  3. France

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. New Zealand

    3 vote(s)
    27.3%

  5. South Africa

    2 vote(s)
    18.2%

  6. Other

    4 vote(s)
    36.4%
  1. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Please share in the excitement - even if Rugby is not one of the biggest sports in your country.
     
    Last edited: Sep 15, 2015
    Eldon, Sep 15, 2015
    #1
  2. sikvik

    sikvik Corporal Karma

    I don't watch, follow, or know the game. I'd back the Kiwis for the Haka!
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiKFYTFJ_kw
     
    sikvik, Sep 16, 2015
    #2
  3. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Only 20 teams (countries) are participating. I selected the top 5 teams based on their records in the Rugby World Cup Series.

    The team records/pre-tournament rankings are:
    New Zealand (1/1)
    Australia (2/2)
    South Africa (3/3)
    England (4/4)
    France (5/7)

    USA (?/15)
    Canada (?/18)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_World_Cup

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_Rugby_World_Cup

    Yes sikvik, the haka is unique.
     
    Eldon, Sep 16, 2015
    #3
  4. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member

    I went with England because it's the only other country I've been to that is listed.

    I know nothing about Rugby. All I know is my daughter's college has a club team and she called me saying she was going to play. :-D (She's not. She decided it was too intense)
     
    LauraR, Sep 16, 2015
    #4
  5. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    England (not a bad opener against Fiji @ 35-11) as a nationalist I have too but a side bet is on France/New Zealand (have to have a bet on NZ)
     
    DavidGP, Sep 19, 2015
    #5
  6. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    For the nations where Rugby isn't one of the biggest sports...

    2003
    1995
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_World_Cup

    And yesterday Japan beat South Africa 34-32.
    Pardon me while I cry into my beer...
    :cry:cry:cry
     
    Eldon, Sep 20, 2015
    #6
  7. Earthling

    Earthling Interplanetary Geek

    Bookies' odds atm have New Zealand odds-on, England second, then Australia. Based on last season's Six Nations I wouldn't mind a tenner on Ireland, currently fourth favourite at 9/1. But after Japan v South Africa ????????????

    It's such a difficult game for outsiders to understand I constantly wonder how it has found its way into so many unlikely places.
     
    Earthling, Sep 20, 2015
    #7
  8. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    If South Africa loose against Canada or the US, I'm applying for a job as an extractor fan at VW's Emissions Test Centre...
     
    Eldon, Sep 23, 2015
    #8
  9. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Things are not looking good for the host nation, England...
    I'm looking forward to the game between South Africa and the USA on Wednesday.

    FYI
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_union_at_the_Summer_Olympics
     
    Eldon, Oct 4, 2015
    #9
  10. _nullptr

    _nullptr Major Geeky Geek Geek

    Can I change my vote? Australia is looking lonely in the poll.
     
    _nullptr, Oct 5, 2015
    #10
  11. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    I can't believe Australia doesn't have a single vote.
    PM me with the name of the team you voted for if you don't want to post it here... :-o
     
    Eldon, Oct 6, 2015
    #11
  12. _nullptr

    _nullptr Major Geeky Geek Geek

    Thanks for the offer Eldon. I'll leave my vote with NZ even though I feel like a traitorous Aussie! :hammer LOL
     
    _nullptr, Oct 6, 2015
    #12
  13. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    I have friends in Australia... and your IP address... :-D
    I almost thought you voted for England... roflmao

    FYI I have an elderly friend who has a piece of lacquered wood with the following words:
    "I support South Africa... or any team that plays against Australia."

    I think there might be some more upsets. And thanks for posting. Rugby is the ultimate physical team sport. And tomorrow...
     
    Last edited: Oct 6, 2015
    Eldon, Oct 6, 2015
    #13
  14. _nullptr

    _nullptr Major Geeky Geek Geek

    I'll be looking out for you in my firewall logs ;)
     
    _nullptr, Oct 6, 2015
    #14
  15. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Good luck... :drink and :wine
     
    Eldon, Oct 6, 2015
    #15
  16. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    And they just annihilated the US... 64-0.
     
    Eldon, Oct 7, 2015
    #16
  17. _nullptr

    _nullptr Major Geeky Geek Geek

    Obviously the USA thought that they were playing cricket.
     
    _nullptr, Oct 7, 2015
    #17
  18. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    And they can't... roflmao
     
    Eldon, Oct 9, 2015
    #18
  19. _nullptr

    _nullptr Major Geeky Geek Geek

    Maybe they excel at croquet! :hyper
    I'll be cheering in my sleep for Australia when they play Wales. :zzz ::clap :zzz
     
    _nullptr, Oct 10, 2015
    #19
  20. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    have to stick with NZ but SA and IRL are a good bet too looking at the results and tables.
     
    DavidGP, Oct 10, 2015
    #20
  21. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member



    I would equate that to them beating a two year old as most Americans have never even seen the game played (or cricket for that matter). :p
     
    LauraR, Oct 10, 2015
    #21
  22. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Would that be Croquet, Cricket or Rugby? roflmao :-D
     
    Eldon, Oct 10, 2015
    #22
  23. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member

    Well, since Cricket is basically croquet on horses...yes. :-D
     
    LauraR, Oct 10, 2015
    #23
  24. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    And it's all over... :cry
    Congratulations New Zealand. :wine :drink
     
    Eldon, Nov 1, 2015
    #24

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