Rugby World Cuo 2027 Predictions

 Here are my 2027 Rugby World Cup predictions from the Round of 16 stage

Round of 16 — my predictions

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R16 (1) · 23 October

Fiji (Pool C runner-up) vs Wales (Pool F runner-up)

Prediction: Fiji win

Fiji's attacking flair gives them the edge in a potentially close game.

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R16 (2) · 23 October

New Zealand (Pool A winner) vs Spain (projected third-place qualifier)

Prediction: New Zealand win

The All Blacks should have too much power, pace and experience.

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R16 (3) · 23 October

France (Pool E winner) vs Scotland (Pool D runner-up)

Prediction: France win

Scotland could make this uncomfortable, but France have the higher ceiling.

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R16 (4) · 23 October

South Africa (Pool B winner) vs Tonga (projected third-place qualifier)

Prediction: South Africa win

Tonga have dangerous ball-carriers, but the Springboks should control the forward battle.

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R16 (5) · 24 October

Argentina (Pool C winner) vs Samoa (projected third-place qualifier)

Prediction: Argentina win

Argentina's tactical kicking and experience should get them through.

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R16 (6) · 24 October

Ireland (Pool D winner) vs Georgia (projected third-place qualifier)

Prediction: Ireland win

Georgia's scrum could cause problems, but Ireland should have more attacking variety.

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R16 (7) · 24 October

Australia (Pool A runner-up) vs Japan (Pool E runner-up)

Prediction: Australia win

Home advantage and physicality give Australia the advantage, though Japan could spring a surprise.

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R16 (8) · 24 October

England (Pool F winner) vs Italy (Pool B runner-up)

Prediction: England win

Italy are improving, but I expect England's depth to make the difference.

The quarter-final bracket that follows

The official bracket creates these four potential matchups.



QF1

New Zealand vs South Africa

Winner:    South Africa

QF2

Fiji vs France

Winner:    France

QF3

Argentina vs Ireland

Winner:    Argentina

QF4

Australia vs England

Winner:    England

That gives me two semi-finals:

  • South Africa vs France — South Africa advance.
  • Argentina vs England — England advance.

My projected final is therefore South Africa vs England, with South Africa winning the World Cup.






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