Rugby world cup who is going to win

South Africa will need to up their game after an underwhelming display against Wales. The Springboks will prove a difficult opponent but having beaten the might of the All Blacks, the English will be confident and can lift the trophy for the second time. It will be important for England to keep their discipline and composure against the physical Springboks but if they can play their own game, they should be able to come out on top.

With England peaking, back them to win their second World Cup. However, I am not certain that they can. England are not spent but the result will be closer than many think. England by four, England world champions for a second time. The side that hits hardest for longest - with and without the ball - will ultimately prevail. Draw and win in past year against All Blacks will add confidence. The countdown is on ahead of the next Rugby World Cup, with just two years to go until the tournament heads to France for its tenth edition.

In this article, we will consider the outcome of the competition. Is anybody strong enough to wrestle the trophy away from the All Blacks? The All Blacks were winners in and , although their dominance was interrupted in by a resurgent South Africa. Wales will face five-time champions New Zealand in pool A.

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