Odds 8/1Performance at the last Rugby World Cup in 2011 Having only finished runners up in Pool C to Ireland, Australia faced a tough quarter final draw against South Africa. However they managed to come through this match, sneaking an 11-9 victory over the Springboks to set up a semi-final with New Zealand, a match which say them defeated 20-6. They didnt leave empty handed though, as a 21-18 victory over Wales saw them take home the bronze medals. Reasons Australia will win Australia will come into the tournament brimming with confidence after winning their first ever Rugby Championship tournament earlier this summer after winning all 3 of their matches against New Zealand, South Africa and Argentina. And with a team packed full of superstars like Michael Hooper, Adam-Ashley Cooper and the try-machine Israel Folau they certainly have the players capable of helping them win this years World Cup tournament as well. Reasons Australia wont win Having been placed in the Pool of Death, Australia will have to be at the top of their game to reach the knockout stages. And despite their Rugby Championship success earlier this summer it is worth noting that they still suffered a heavy loss to New Zealand 47-10 only a few weeks later in the away match of their Bledisloe Cup tie. Captain Stephen Moore Key Player Israel Folau Prediction Australia will be knocked out in the semi-finals and finish 4th place overall after losing the bronze medal match.
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