Of course, no World Cup would be complete without a dark horse and many believe Argentina fit the bill. Both will be determined to prove their doubters wrong. Little is expected of a young and inexperienced Australia, while England have been on a dreadful run and recently lost to Fiji for the very first time.

It is a far different story for two more of the traditional rugby powerhouses, though. There is real belief in the Irish camp that they can go all the way in France. However, it is Ireland who enter the tournament with the world number one ranking thanks to Andy Farrell’s side's 13-game winning streak that includes the scalp of New Zealand and a Six Nations trophy. The hosts are joint favorites to lift the trophy along with the All Blacks, while many believe the Springboks could make it back-to-back triumphs. Watch anywhere - Try ExpressVPN 100% risk freeįour years after South Africa overwhelmed England in Japan to win the World Cup for a third time, the RWC 2023 gets going in nine venues across France.

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