A solid performance by the ABs yesterday. I thought both teams played well with the ABs making the better of their opportunities. That win should seal top spot in their group.    

laidbackdood wrote: The Ab's will be hard to beat thats for sure........only a team that can squash them and slow down their ball will stand a chance(england could frustrate them).

Pool matches are done and dusted. Now for the serious stuff.
England vs Wallabies - it's hard to see the Wallabies winning this one. The poms have won the last 6 straight games vs the Aussies but the Wallabies have a habit of turning it on in knock out RWC matches. Wallabies a chance but will need to get some cohesion in the backs.
Ireland vs ABs - Ireland has been unimpressive thus far and the same could be said for parts of the last two AB matches. I'm picking the ABs but they will need to put in a solid performance like they did against SA in their first game.
SA vs Japan - it's hard to see Japan getting up but I do like the way they play. When in possession they manage to control play for long periods of time and this could frustrate SA.
Wales vs France - neither team has put in a good 80mins to date. Wales would have to be the favourites but if the France turns up on the day, goodnight Wales.

My results using the head - England, ABs, SA and Wales.
My results using the heart - Aussie, ABs, Japan and France.

Wales scrapped home which could have been very different had France not been reduced to 14 players for much of the 2nd half. I would expect SA to send Wales packing this Sunday.
The ABs vs England game should be a cracker as both teams are looking strong. ABs to win by 9.

Bugger, bugger, bugger, poop!!!!

Whilst I hate to admit it the ABs were outplayed on the day.

england v boks game would be interesting.......sorry to see hansen go....a real gent/sport and always told it like it was.....best ab's coach 4 me.

As I said to "smudge" in the first lost to Aussie in the Bledisoe cup,this is not a w/c winning team.

Thank F### i hedged that!