Group A
The group stage is over and the pretenders are out. There was one team that could have advanced to the final at that was the host, England. England felt the pressure of winning at home and against their unbelievable critical media. England also was in the toughest group; consisting of Australia, Wales and Fiji along with England and Uruguay. The Wallabies take the top spot and will play group B runner up Scotland.
Wales only lost one tight game 15-6 to Australia. Their big game was against England Sept 26. Wales beat the host in a squeaker 28-25. Thus knocking the host out and propelling Wales to the knockout stage against South Africa. Wales will be looking for home support from the crowd.
Group B
This group had S Africa (ranked #2 in the World). We all knew they would be going through. They placed top of group after losing a stunner in their first game to Japan. They rebounded and won the remaining 3 games. Scotland placed second...beating #3 Japan 45-10. S Africa will play Wales while Scotland will play the Wallabies.
The USA did not win a game. The Eagles have a long way to go in this sport to be competitive with the top teams. USA Rugby seven is making much better strides.
Group C
This group has the all blacks (New Zealand). The All blacks have been the best country in rugby forever. They are ranked #1 and placed first in their group with 4 wins. Argentina tested them but lost 26-16. Argentine placed second and are a sleeper nation no one talks about. The All blacks will face France while Argentina plays Ireland
Group D
This was the European group. This group had 4 European nations and Canada. Canada placed last. The class of the group was France and Ireland. We all knew the group would come down to these European Titans and it did. Neither team wanted to place second since that would mean a first round game against the All Blacks. Ireland won the Oct 11 encounter 24-9 which made Ireland the Only European 1st place group finisher. Ireland will play Argentina while France has the unenviable task of playing the All Blacks.
Group C
This group has the all blacks (New Zealand). The All blacks have been the best country in rugby forever. They are ranked #1 and placed first in their group with 4 wins. Argentina tested them but lost 26-16. Argentine placed second and are a sleeper nation no one talks about. The All blacks will face France while Argentina plays Ireland
Group D
This was the European group. This group had 4 European nations and Canada. Canada placed last. The class of the group was France and Ireland. We all knew the group would come down to these European Titans and it did. Neither team wanted to place second since that would mean a first round game against the All Blacks. Ireland won the Oct 11 encounter 24-9 which made Ireland the Only European 1st place group finisher. Ireland will play Argentina while France has the unenviable task of playing the All Blacks.
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