RWC 2023
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https://www.tab.co.nz/sports/competition/2003/rugby-union/rugby-world-cup/rugby-world-cup/outrights
New Zealand
2.88France
4.50England
5.00South Africa
6.50Australia
9.00Ireland
15.00Wales
19.00Argentina
34.00Scotland
81.00Japan
201Fiji
301Georgia
501Italy
501Samoa
501Tonga
501USA
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What an unfortunate draw for so many. Looks a bit lopsided if knockouts progress how I believe they do. Hopefully we can lose the opening match to France and get an easier path to the final.
It seems crazy to make a draw based on form and rankings from over 3 years before the event unless it is a publicity stunt to get media and fans all worked up as early as possible. But when you invite in a fashion designer a ballerina and a chef to make the draw it goes with the territory I guess. -
@mariner4life said in France 2023:
@booboo said in France 2023:
@mariner4life
https://www.forum.thesilverfern.com/topic/4236/grumpy-old-manget fucked, it's not GOM if I am right!
Being right doesn't make you exempt from GOM.
Probably qualifies you more like.
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@Machpants said in France 2023:
So the biggest name (despite not being #1 anymore) gets drawn with the hosts twice in a row...
Japan weren't in our group in 2019
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@booboo said in France 2023:
@Machpants said in France 2023:
So the biggest name (despite not being #1 anymore) gets drawn with the hosts twice in a row...
Japan weren't in our group in 2019
Nothing better than a booboo from @booboo !!!!
🤣
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I know it's three years away and a lot could change (pfft), but the pools seems strangely familiar. If the Wallabies can't make a semi-final with their draw, they shouldn't go. Althought I could be wrong as I'm assured "There is no easy pool". Perhaps they're referring to the tier two participants.
But the good news is World Rugby have set their sights high:
Bill Beaumont anticipates transformational Rugby World Cup 2023 in France
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont believes that Rugby World Cup 2023 will play a transformational role for rugby on and off the field as a vehicle for raising and tackling environmental issues, tackling discrimination, providing opportunities for young people and delivering the economic stimulus for rugby and France in post-pandemic recovery. -
@antipodean said in France 2023:
I know it's three years away and a lot could change (pfft), but the pools seems strangely familiar. If the Wallabies can't make a semi-final with their draw, they shouldn't go. Althought I could be wrong as I'm assured "There is no easy pool". Perhaps they're referring to the tier two participants.
But the good news is World Rugby have set their sights high:
Bill Beaumont anticipates transformational Rugby World Cup 2023 in France
World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont believes that Rugby World Cup 2023 will play a transformational role for rugby on and off the field as a vehicle for raising and tackling environmental issues, tackling discrimination, providing opportunities for young people and delivering the economic stimulus for rugby and France in post-pandemic recovery.He missed it will cure cancer
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@mofitzy_ said in France 2023:
England have a dream run into the semis.
I’ve heard that one before....
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@mofitzy_ said in France 2023:
England have a dream run into the semis.
I have serious doubts of England's ability to beat Australia/Wales after taking Japan, Argentina and Samoa's (presumably) best shot in pool play.
I think Wales/Australia have the plumb draw zero real threat of not making it out of the pool and a potential Japan QF. Dream scenario.
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@rotated said in France 2023:
@mofitzy_ said in France 2023:
England have a dream run into the semis.
I have serious doubts of England's ability to beat Australia/Wales after taking Japan, Argentina and Samoa's (presumably) best shot in pool play.
I think Wales/Australia have the plumb draw zero real threat of not making it out of the pool and a potential Japan QF. Dream scenario.
Fiji have every chance of tipping on of these two over in the world cup. They are definately the next Japan.
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@MajorRage said in France 2023:
@rotated said in France 2023:
@mofitzy_ said in France 2023:
England have a dream run into the semis.
I have serious doubts of England's ability to beat Australia/Wales after taking Japan, Argentina and Samoa's (presumably) best shot in pool play.
I think Wales/Australia have the plumb draw zero real threat of not making it out of the pool and a potential Japan QF. Dream scenario.
Fiji have every chance of tipping on of these two over in the world cup. They are definately the next Japan.
Time will tell.
2007 still smarts
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@MajorRage said in France 2023:
Fiji have every chance of tipping on of these two over in the world cup. They are definately the next Japan.
Maybe, I just don't see Rennie or Pivac having a side that unprepared or vulnerable.
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Increased rest days confirmed for Rugby World Cup 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023 in France will feature increased rest periods for all teams after the Rugby World Cup Board, the World Rugby Executive Committee, the France 2023 organising committee and International Rugby Players agreed a ground-breaking package of player welfare principles that will underpin a greatly enhanced match schedule when it is announced on Friday 26 February.
With the ambition of making the schedule the best it can be for players, fans, host cities and the host nation, the Rugby World Cup Board and World Rugby Executive Committee have approved a set of key principles for the 10th men’s Rugby World Cup after a thorough review of Rugby World Cup 2019 that delivered best-ever player welfare and competitiveness outcomes in the modern era, including:
- All teams will have a minimum of five rest days for all matches, optimising recovery and preparation for the tournament
- The pool phase will be extended by a week to accommodate the additional rest day requirement and will now kick off on 8 September and conclude with the final on 28 October
- Permitted squad sizes will be increased by two from 31 to 33 players, aiding squad management
- Overall travel volume and time will be minimised for teams in tournament
- World Rugby is committed to comprehensive level of player welfare and medical standards, focusing on overall player load reduction
For the first time in modern Rugby World Cup history, no team will have a rest period of less than five days, optimising recovery and preparation, while World Rugby also aims to deliver the most balanced schedule to date in terms of overall rest periods, particularly for emerging nations. The full match schedule will be announced at the end of the month.
The international federation will also continue to consult with the global players’ body and national unions to ensure optimal training load guidance is followed as part of the tournament’s comprehensive player welfare standards programme.
As an added benefit the schedule will provide a boost to the host nation, through an additional week of rugby fan attendance. This will drive increased tourism, hospitality spending and an overall economic stimulus, while social engagement and legacy programmes will also benefit.
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