2015 world cup draw

JimmyMac

Pool A: Australia, England, Wales, Oceania 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.



What a group for england

la gran siete

No likey Rather have my teeth pulled out then draw Wales and Australia.Unfortunately Wales did us no favours by losing their AI matches and dropping out of the second group of seeded teams.Make no mistake they just suffered blip in form and will be back for sure

travid

Ireland seem to have the best chance, Scotland the worst and who know between Us and England??

gibbsy

To get to the final Wales will have to beat a top country. Australia in the group and then whoever in the quarters and semis. Beating England is a given.

la gran siete

I see wales are trying to pull a flanker by suggesting their matches be played in Cardiff.Not on your nelly.They can play Oz there but England will have to be at Twickers after all the WC is supposed to be staged in England  so we shall have home advantageI expect  resounding victory for the All Whites-Loegrians

tonyrees687

I quite like the draw for Wales and England as we should be beating the  Aussies by then. And it might be beneficial to even finishing 2nd in the group. Also I think when the Lions whitewash the Aussies they will have to rebuild for the WC and I cant see many new players coming through just yet so I dont think they will be ready.
Anyhoo I think Wales  v England should be at the Olympic Stadium.

JimmyMac

It would be a bit strange to play at the Olympic stadium when you have a larger capacity stadium nearby, which is also ready to host a rugby match rather than needing an overhaul to do so

tonyrees687

Just a neutral ground to see whos best

gibbsy

Correct English for you.

I don't think Wales will fear playing England at HQ. England will have the mantle of (possibly) being favourites, but there are two Six Nation campaigns to go. England will also have the added weight of expectation, hosting the event and playing at home. Anyway the English have a boring national anthem and only know one song to sing on the terrace.

tonyrees687

poking your head above the trenches. Love it. But then again it was only me and you that said predicted England would beat the AB.