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Agree with you on the comments regarding Scotland and Ireland, IMO if they suffer injuries early no chance they go till the end. Farell is important for England but man they have a very good players in some positions! But indeed if it doesn't go as they plan, are they able to adapt? I am not sure. However I like to think that they are really verstaile and can adapt if Farell is out, with either Ford (which admittedly is a little short but you can adapt the lack of size by adopting a defensive system similar to Australia last WC where the protected the smallest players) or Slade who is really complete
Wales is a good team but rely upon same players everytime which is not enough I think to perform. They are a bit up and down but Australia when on top of their game have a very interesting team! and for the AB, preparation I believe is the key we will know if it was enough to "rebuild" their team and if the change with Mo'unga/Barett and their centre association problem/question is solved
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Not too sure about Bastareud not being a bad person, it was a long time ago admittedly, but the whole assault allegations in NZ still leaves a very bad taste in my mouth.
England are potentially scary but, and it's a big but, they have a major flaw; there is no plan B to Farrell and as we have shown in our last two Calcutta cups if you can rattle him England have a habit of falling apart. Scotland and Ireland could well do well and I think will make it out of their group but what damage will they pick up on the way in a tough group? If they can both get to the last 8 with a full squad it will be a miracle add to that in order to progress beyond either the ABs or Boks they will need to throw everything at them. Wales will do well as long as Wyn Jones is able to play.