World Cup Rugby Competition Number 9

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Not long now as there will be two more after this one and then we will know who has won the World Cup. It is not quite so obvious just yet as I believe one of 3 teams could be holding the trophy. Sorry to any Welsh fans but you road ends this weekend and should have ended last weekend so see this as a bonus and just be grateful.

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Yokohama Stadium is the venue for both semi finals and the final of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Both of the semi finals and the final will be played at Yokohama stadium. A neat structure that was raised a few meters above the nearby river level in case of flooding. What I like about it is the thought that went behind this one as the closest train station is a two hour walk or a short route march. Maybe the planner and developer has shares in Uber. Thankfully this stadium was built for the 2002 world Cup football tournament and it isn't a white elephant like other stadiums dotted around the world.
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Ok back to the competition. The first game is between the All Blacks and England and you are playing for 10 000 Sports Tokens. Roughly 13 Steem at current prices.

This game could quite easily be a final as both sides may have made it if they were in different pools and weren't drawn together now. It doesn't matter as you have to win these games as it is knockout time and one will be going home.

New Zealand haven't looked that good and are definitely beatable and likewise England have weaknesses as well. My money is on New Zealand to come away comfortable winners as second phase ball will be the key factor here and New Zealand have the edge. England always play New Zealand at home in an out of season game which in my mind doesn't ever tell a true story of their strength. This will be a different team that England now faces as they are at full strength.

All you have to do is reply in the comments who you think is going to win and by how many points. It is as easy as that and anyone has the chance to win.

World Cup Rugby Competition Number 9 | Ecency