[Other Sport] NSC Rugby World Cup 2019 Competition - Main Thread

[One Love]

I'm a Wales supporter and I think I sussed Gatland out years ago and thought we wouldn't see the true Wales until the semi. He is very good at getting his team to peak at the right time even if it means them under-performing along the way.

However this World Cup I am doubting whether this can happen because I think the majority of the first team have picked up too many injuries along the way.

Really don't know which Wales will turn up but they will either win by a few points or turn up like did against France and get beaten easily. Unfortunately the latter is more likely.

The other semi. I can't remember when I've looked forward to a rugby game more. It should be epic and I really hope England win.

 

[Taybha]

Here are the Semi Finalist Predictions

Brighton Lines

South Africa by 7
New Zealand by 12

The Brighton Bear

New Zealand by 8
South Africa by 8

Is It POTG?

New Zealand by 10
South Africa by 10

Pavillionaire

New Zealand by 3
South Africa by 11


Not a lot of patriotism going on there chaps

England by 8
Wales by 11

 

[Pavilionaire]

Here are the Semi Finalist Predictions

Brighton Lines

South Africa by 7
New Zealand by 12

The Brighton Bear

New Zealand by 8
South Africa by 8

Is It POTG?

New Zealand by 10
South Africa by 10

Pavillionaire

New Zealand by 3
South Africa by 11


Not a lot of patriotism going on there chaps

England by 8
Wales by 11

I'm happy with that, safe in the knowledge that I can cheer England on. By my maths NZ win by 5 or worse I'm in the final, NZ win by 8 or more Is IT POTG is in the final, NZ win by 11 or more Brighton Lines is in the final, NZ win by 9 or worse and Brighton Bear's in the final.

 

[whitelion]

Though I'm not in the competition I'd go:

England by 10
South Africa by 20

 

[hart's shirt]

By my maths NZ win by 5 or worse I'm in the final, NZ win by 8 or more Is IT POTG is in the final, NZ win by 11 or more Brighton Lines is in the final, NZ win by 9 or worse and Brighton Bear's in the final.

Indeed. With only 1 point between the predictions in the SA v Wales games, it's likely that the finalists will be known after Saturday.

Here's hoping for an England win and at least one of the #groupofdeath making it through.

Good luck to Tay as well!

 

[whitelion]

Though I'm not in the competition I'd go:

England by 10
South Africa by 20

Only two points out.

 

[Eeyore]

I'm happy with that, safe in the knowledge that I can cheer England on. By my maths NZ win by 5 or worse I'm in the final, NZ win by 8 or more Is IT POTG is in the final, NZ win by 11 or more Brighton Lines is in the final, NZ win by 9 or worse and Brighton Bear's in the final.

Yep, I'm out. Happy with that as New Zealand came with me.

 

[The Brighton Bear]

Here are the standings after the England 19:7 New Zealand game:

 

[The Brighton Bear]

Here are the final standings after the Wales 16:19 South Africa game:



This means that the final will be played out by:

Pavilionaire v The Brighton Bear

Commiserations to the Semi-Final losers.

The scores have been reset to zero again. Pavilionaire and I need to submit our 3rd Place Play-Off/Final predictions to Taybha by 18:00 on Thursday.

47 Fri 1 Nov 9:00 New Zealand v Wales
48 Sat 2 Nov 9:00 England v South Africa

 

[The Brighton Bear]

Here is the form history of the two finalists:

Pavilionaire

Route to the final:

3rd place lucky loser in Group A
Beat Lindfield23 by 8 points in the Quarter-Finals
Beat Is it PotG? by 6 points in the Semi-Finals.

Six Nations record:

6th in 2015 (9 points off the winner)
Winner in 2016 (1 point clear of The Brighton Bear)
12th in 2017 (50 points off the leader)
24th in 2018 (62 points off the leader)

The Brighton Bear

Route to the final:

4th place lucky loser in Group A
Beat jessiejames by 27 points in the Quarter-Finals
Beat Brighton Lines by 3 points in the Semi-Finals.

Six Nations record:

tie 2nd in 2015 (1 point off the winner)
2nd to Pavilionaire in 2016 (1 point off the winner)
3rd in 2017 (23 points off the winner)
2nd in 2018 (1 point off the winner)

 

[Taybha]

Just a reminder to Pavillionaire to send me or post your final predictions .

 

[Taybha]

Pavillionaire predictions are

New Zealand by 26
England by 7

The Brighton Bear

New Zealand by 18
England by 7

 

[Pavilionaire]

Pavillionaire predictions are

New Zealand by 26
England by 7

The Brighton Bear

New Zealand by 18
England by 7

May the best man win!

The good news here is that Brighton Bear and I can both watch the WC Final knowing the NSC title will have already been decided the day before.

Personally, I'm quite happy to be able to cheer on the All Blacks for a monster win. 23 points+ please!

 

[Eeyore]

Latest odds from Brighton Lines Bookies

Pavillionaire 15/8
Brighton Bear 2/5

 

[One Love]

Latest odds from Brighton Lines Bookies

Pavillionaire 15/8
Brighton Bear 2/5

Really!

I'd have some of that 15/8.

I think tomorrow's game is a game too far for Wales. They'll get smashed.

 

[Eeyore]

Really!

I'd have some of that 15/8.

I think tomorrow's game is a game too far for Wales. They'll get smashed.

It would be a 23 point margin you'd be betting on. We could have a charity bet with each other.

 

[Taybha]

Oooooh I forgot my scores

New Zealand by 18
South Africa by 6

Good luck to the finalists.

 

[Is it PotG?]

Pavillionaire looking good, Kiwis already 14 up.

EDIT: Maybe not. Funny ole' game.

 

[Pavilionaire]

Oh my days!

 

[The Brighton Bear]

Here are the final standings after the New Zealand 40:17 Wales game:



This means that Pavilionaire will be crowned the Champion because we have both predicted the same winning margin in the Final.

Congratulations!!