2023-09-27 16:08:01
DECRYPTION – Before the third series of matches in this World Cup, overview of the chances of the favorite teams in each group.
Pool A: Italy spoilsport
After its tour de force against the All Blacks then its successes against Uruguay and Namibia, France is ideally placed to finish first in its group, before its last match against Italy, in Lyon, on October 6. Behind, New Zealand should take second place. This Friday, the “men in black” face the Nazionale and should not encounter any problems against a nation that has never beaten them. However, nothing is mathematically decided in this group, because the Transalpines could still qualify if they beat the Blues, everything could then be decided, depending on the offensive and defensive bonus points obtained, on goal average. However, an improbable situation.
Pool B: Scotland can shake up the hierarchy
In this “pool of death”, no team has yet validated its ticket for the quarters. Ireland struck a major blow by dominating world champion South Africa last Saturday. The last match of the Irish against the Scots (who face the modest Romanians on Saturday)…
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