The Rugby World Cup - How will it fare?

With only a few months to go until the seventh Rugby World Cup, I thought I'd see what the opinion amongst the 606v2 universe is about how successful the tournament will be. From what I've been hearing the main concern is that the public down in NZ is only concerned with how the All Blacks do and that it could be a blow out when it comes to generating interest between the minnows.

Maybe I'm being biased or unfair, I don't know. But without question the success (both in opinion and financially) the last two tournaments have been a blast because it's generated a huge national and international following whilst the tournament is on. I have no doubt that it'll be popular again but what is the attitude like in the high street down under?

Furthermore, on a slight break with the subject, who will win the RWC and why?

Who,will win anyones guess,only 7 losses by All Blacks in 15years in New Zealand.But RWCs are funny,financially NZ state its going to be a disaster for them.The Last RWC was the worst of the lot except for the performances of the minnows.Most of the big guns exited early,Ireland,Wales did`nt get out of there groups,Australia and New Zealand went out in the quarter finals,France beat All Blacks,then did`nt turn up for the rest of the tournament.There is always one country among the so called second tier.Who go giant busting it`s a case of picking out who it is.Perhaps it`s Italy`s turn stranger things have hapened.Just hope there`s some good Rugby involved.

I just hope it will be a great competition free of any major contreversy. I have a sneeking suspicion that New Zealand might go out to france.....

MR. scotland27 wrote:I just hope it will be a great competition free of any major contreversy. I have a sneeking suspicion that New Zealand might go out to france.....

France will have to make it to the final first ... and I don't think they've got the consistency.

Personally I'm worried about the Aussies

The aussies have certainly got the best back line i ever seen without a 12, but I do think that france have a good set of players and should not be to long until they rediscover some form.

https://www.606v2.com/t4284-who-is-going-to-win-the-rugby-world-cup

just in case you all missed it!

I think it will be a brilliant tournament this time around - some teams hitting form with the conditions allowing good open play.

It will be a magnificent tournament. My mere presence at the event will see to that

It will be a wonderful tournament. New Zealand families have already banded together to offer Welsh fans FREE accomoation in their homes during the tournament.

http://www.wru.co.uk/26652.php

Lets be honest what other country would be so kind and generous to people.

I dont think it will be better than the 1995 tournament in south Africa, but if anyone can pull off a fantastic spectacle, it's rugby mad New Zealand. I just wish i was going!