We've come to the business end of the tournament and barring two shocks in the group stages ( Ireland-Aus & France-Tonga), everything else's pretty much gone as we've expected it to. I like the way Wales are playing and tip them or Ireland to emerge from the NH side of the draw. The AB's should demolish Argentina- I'd be mighty surprised if the Pumas replicate what France did in 1999 and 2007. Carter's loss is obviously significant but I think Weepu and Slade will do a more than adequate job with the kicking in his place. Do you think the AB's will win the tournament? Or will it be another almighty choke against Wallabies/ Boks in the semis?
I think NZ will win it, wasn't impressed with Australia's defeat to Ireland, and not seen much of SA.
I thought Ireland's big game experience would take them past Wales, but Roberts and Phillips were both excellent. As for Les Bleus, you really don't know what they will come up with, do you? Wales to beat France in the semis unless they play really kak.