Who will win the RLWC 2013?

[Northern_Union]

Defending world cup champions will be looking to make it back to back world cup titles. But standing in their way is a resurgent England and a hurting world heavy weight in Australia. And looking to re-establish themselves as world powers are France and Wales. Can they knock over one of the big three? What about the pacific powers of Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, PNG and the Cook Islands....all bristling with NRL and ESL stars.
On debut at their first ever world cups will be the USA and Italy. Can they make an impact on the world cup? And what of Scotland and Ireland? They to have their stars.

 

[H]

Australia to win. NZ or the Poms will be their opposition in the final.

 

[S J]

I don't think the others should even bother turning up ... :lol:

 

[Northern_Union]

I don't think the others should even bother turning up ... :lol:

Thats the way SJ. Promote the international game.

In other news i can't wait to see some of these developing nations play. And lets not forget that these arn't the only nations now playing league seriously. Canada, Jamaica, South Africa and Lebanon and all lay claim to being rugby league nations now.

 

[S J]

Thats the way SJ. Promote the international game.

In other news i can't wait to see some of these developing nations play. And lets not forget that these arn't the only nations now playing league seriously. Canada, Jamaica, South Africa and Lebanon and all lay claim to being rugby league nations now.

I always hope the others win @nu. But - you know my philosophy - whichever team has the most Saints players - I follow ...

 

[S J]

Who is this Iriland mob ? Must be OK - got a few votes ...

 

[Northern_Union]

Must be threats from the IRA if people don't vote for them.

 

[S J]

Must be threats from the IRA if people don't vote for them.

The teams all have some top players. England could be a chance.

 

[Northern_Union]

I actually think England have there best shot at a world cup since the early 90's. Sure they no longer have the game breakers in there backline like Johnathan Davis (yes i know he's from Wales but i was thinking more then they were playing as GB), Garry Schofield, Shaun Edwards, Joe Lydon, Andy Gregory and the likes but what they do have is a forward pack as tough as any i have seen in 39 years and that forward pack is as skillful as anything the Kiwis or Aussies or anyone else can offer. The pommy backs are no mugs either with the likes of Ryan Hall, Watkins, Sinfield.

 

[Northern_Union]

A memory that will stay with me till the day i die is hearing the pommy fans at the 08 world cup final supporting the Kiwis and then Nathan Cayless thanking them for that support.

 

[Northern_Union]

Damn it S J lol i've just realized. I've mis-spelt Ireland. The problem is with polls you can't edit them, only re-do them from the start.

 

[S J]

Damn it S J lol i've just realized. I've mis-spelt Ireland. The problem is with polls you can't edit them, only re-do them from the start.

 

[moto748]

Just looking at the odds.

Australia 2-5
NZ 4-1
England 15-2
200-1 bar.

For PNG/France, for example, PNG 2-5, France 5-9. In other words, PNG are favourites.

 

[moto748]

I see Henry Perenara will be reffing England/Australia. All together now, "One, two, three..."

 

[S J]

Just looking at the odds.

Australia 2-5
NZ 4-1
England 15-2
200-1 bar.

For PNG/France, for example, PNG 2-5, France 5-9. In other words, PNG are favourites.

PNG are a tough team. Could be in the NRL down the track.

 

[Muppet]

Only 5 more sleeps. Can't wait for the footy to start.

 

[Northern_Union]

Yep world cup kicks off on my birthday. What a gift that is

 

[Muppet]

Yep world cup kicks off on my birthday. What a gift that is

And hopefully you get the Birthday present we all know you want, a few weeks later.

 

[Northern_Union]

Yes please. That would the greatest birthday gift i could possibility receive.

 

[TerryG]

Damn it S J lol i've just realized. I've mis-spelt Ireland. The problem is with polls you can't edit them, only re-do them from the start.

Just had a go at editing to fix the spelling. Seemed to work.