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The Rugby Pod

Episode 6 - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Here we Guuuu!! Predictions, Positivity, Pessimism.

Sep 5, 2023
The hosts discuss the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France and their predictions. They analyze the challenges each home nation will face. They highlight the match between Scotland and South Africa, emphasizing the physicality of the South African team and the need for Scotland to play unconventionally. They also discuss the good, bad, and ugly moments in rugby and share a sponsorship story.
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Quick takeaways

  • Scotland's success in the Rugby World Cup will depend on how well their forwards handle the physicality of South Africa and their ability to play with tempo.
  • England's game against Argentina is anticipated to be scrappy, and their success will rely on improving their performance and utilizing their talented players to overcome the challenge.

Deep dives

South Africa vs. Scotland

South Africa poses a significant challenge for Scotland due to their physicality and power. Scotland will need to withstand the size and strength of the South African players. While Scotland has some talented backs and the ability to play with tempo, their success will depend on how well their forwards handle the physical confrontation. Scotland hopes to match South Africa's power and play an attacking game to pose questions for the Springboks. However, it will be a tough task for Scotland, and South Africa is favored to win the matchup.

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