Not a surprising result for SA vs Fiji. Fiji always struggles against the big names, especially early in the tournament. I was slightly surprised they didn't cross the line because they usually find a way. They were guilty of tackling too high too often allowing the SA forwards to drive forward too much. Their set piece was smashed, which isn't a surprise and their handling was average. I hope they do get better.
The good thing is SA beat Wales, so they are still in it, though this side isn't as good as the 2007 side so I'm not as sure of their ability to beat Samoa, let alone a Welsh side with decent form. Glad to see Nicky Little in the team because I was sure he had retired.
Moore is out for the Wallabies as well. If I gambled I would be seriously considering a sneaky beat on the Irish with the lose of two of Australia's best forwards and the form winger.
Edit: Not quite over but as I feared and Australia will lose. 4 years later and nothing has changed, flashy backs and too many forwards not up to scratch. I'm going to make a "bold" call and say Australia will be easily punted out of the quarter finals by SA. As the NH media will once again point out how overrated the Wallabies are (as they have in the last 2 or 3 years) and I can't say I would disagree right now. It is also a possibility that Italy could knock Australia out in the pool stages...
Edit 2: I haven't given the Irish the credit for that win. They took it to the Wallabies and treated their forwards with the disdain they deserved. I don't rate them as winners of the comp, but they look more likely than the Wallabies. More importantly they can no avoid meeting the AB until the finals, who I'm still backing as the winners.
