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After telling you all that this could possibly be the most "[open Rugby World Cup ever](https://steemit.com/sportstalk/@welshstacker/why-this-will-be-the-most-open-Rugby-World-Cup-ever)", you should write-off the New Zealand ALL BLACKS at your peril. 

You ask any die hard fan to name the best rugby sides in the world, and I guarantee NZ will pop up on everyone's list. Even a bad NZ side is still more than capable of winning this year's Rugby World Cup. 

My mate, squidgerugby, has once again made an excellent video and I highly recommend watching it for everything you need to know about and expect from a new Zealand Rugby side. 

https://youtu.be/evfxqS4vJBo

So after watching the video, you're off straight down the bookies to place a bet on the ALL BLACKS?? Me either..... Its an incredibly difficult decision. My head said YES, if the pieces of the jigsaw fall in to place, then only a miracle can stop them from winning the 2019 RWC. BUT the biggest question is, and its the first time this can be said about New Zealand - "do they have all the pieces to that jigsaw??"

**ROUTE TO THE FINAL**

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**MY PREDICTION FOR POOL B**

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It's hard to not see NZ qualifying from their group. The toughest test by far, and my personal favourites to win this years RWC, will be an incredibly strong South African side, who are peeking at just the right time.

It's hard to call who will come out on top in this group. But by looking at the way the tournament is set out, I can quite easily see both SA and NZ having a rematch in this year's final.

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This is how I see POOL B playing out. NZ to win all matches and SA finishing runners up with just the one loss.

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There are now only **THREE** spots left in my RWC sweepstake. Details of how to take part and prizes can be found [HERE](https://steemit.com/sportstalk/@welshstacker/tick-tock-the-RWC-sweepstake-clock-is-ticking).

With just 8 days left till kick-off, please don't miss out. You'll have to hope steemit is still here in 4yrs for your next chance.....

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