Friday the 20th of September we will be witnessing the start of the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Its going to be a one of the best world cups and traditionally Japan is well known for their good hospitality.
Going into this world cup, Wales are ranked number one making them the favorites on paper but when it comes to world cup almost everyone bring their A game. Wales will be representing the Northern Hemisphere and together with England poses the biggest threat to Southern Hemisphere teams. Personally i still rate New Zealand highly but the question on everyone’s lips is that, are they going to defend the Webb Ellis Cup? Its a fact that they have lost the fear factor which might possibly work in favor of the other teams.
The biggest threat to the All Blacks for me is the Siya Kolisi led Springbok side. They look like a well oiled machine and i was not surprised when they recently won the Rugby Championship. Having said that, it will all come to nothing when its world cup time. So the question will remain, is the world cup going to Northern Hemisphere or Southern Hemisphere.
We are also in for some few surprises along the way because teams like Argentina and France have assembled good squads. The host nation will also be taking inspiration from their fans which ultimately they will be motivated enough to go all the way. Its not a fluke that Wales are the number one ranked rugby team in the world which goes to show how consistent they have been for a long time. Ireland and France will also want to go all the way.
We are definitely in for a good and exciting world cup. I predict South Africa to go all the way. at the same time, New Zealand, Wales and England will be the real threats. For rugby fans, we are definitely in for a good world cup.
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