[Christopher1991]

Not sure about the interest of union on this site but I thought id make a thread nevertheless,it gets going on Friday with the hosts England facing Fiji.The groups are as followed...

Pool A-Australia,England,Fiji,Uruguay,Wales

Pool B-Japan,Samoa,Scotland,South Africa,United states

Pool C-Argentina,Georgia,Namibia,New Zealand,Tonga

Pool D-Canada,France,Ireland,Italy,Romania

New Zealand are rightfully favourites.They have the best team on paper and arguably the easiest route to the final,however the price of 5/4 is way too short for me.At 9/2 England are my main bet to win the cup. I'm banking on home advantage being a big factor,if they can beat out Australia and Wales for top spot in their Pool I will be confident of them going all the way.

[Christopher1991]

England vs Fiji

over 55 points - 2 units at 10/11 LOSS

The three previous meetings between these two teams in the UK have totalled 81,69 and 66 points respectively.England are fielding their strongest side and should be able to score at ease,if Fiji can put 10 or so points on the board then the over should be reached comfortably .

Record:0-1 (-2 units)

[Christopher1991]

Really lacklustre from England,play like this against Wales and especially the Aussies and they will get spanked.

[beefcake]

I follow the cup as well. Big All Blacks fan here. 11:45 am eastern on sunday!! HAKA!!

Keep up with the picks. I think Georgia can give tonga a go in the morning.

[Christopher1991]

I follow the cup as well. Big All Blacks fan here. 11:45 am eastern on sunday!! HAKA!!

Keep up with the picks. I think Georgia can give tonga a go in the morning.

The Tonga Georgia game looks a tricky one to call.The Tongans beat them last year 23-9 but Georgia have been steadily improving and their forwards could control the game.The under could be worth a look,both teams tend to struggle to score and with this essentially being a decider for third place it should be extremely competitive.

[Christopher1991]

Samoa vs USA

Samoa have beat the Americans on all four previous occasions,however all those defeats have been by seven or less points.The spread seems atleast three points too high to me,giving seventeen seems generous,if they can nullify the Samoan forwards and compete in the scrum they should be able to stick with them and maybe pull off another upset at this World Cup.

USA +17.5 - 1 unit at 10/11 WIN

Record: 1-1

[Christopher1991]

New Zealand vs Argentina

Laying the points and hoping the All Blacks are fully revved up for this,if they are they should be winning by 25+

New Zealand -21.5 1 unit at 10/11