Stunning, shocking, unpredictable - words that best describe Rugby World Cup so far


New Zealand's Ardie Savea (left) dives over the line to score a try despite Ireland's James Lowe during the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal match between Ireland and New Zealand at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris on Saturday (Oct 14). - Photo: AP

I WAS wrong. I predicted a France versus Ireland rugby showdown in the final of World Cup but both did not make it.

Much to the castigation of hardcore All Blacks fans I even suggested that they will not be in the semi-finals. Mind you, I am an All Blacks ferocious supporter.

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