Canada Scrape Past Namibia
Nobody was expecting Canada to repeat their 60 point victory of 1999, but it’s doubtful many would have picked Namibia to come within 4 points this time.
Preview – Scotland vs Argentina
This past June the Scots enjoyed a surprise victory over the Pumas in Córdoba, but it’s a seriously upgraded Argentinean side that shows up at Murrayfield.
Preview – Ireland vs South Africa
There seems to be an awful lot of optimism swimming around Irish circles at the moment for this one. Anything but a Springbok victory would be a miracle.
Preview – France vs Fiji
October 16, 1999 is a day serious rugby fans should remember, or at least what took place that day, the day when Fiji defeated France at the World Cup.
Preview – Wales vs Australia
All of a sudden the Wallabies don’t look so forlorn anymore. Michael Cheika’s feel-good effect on the team has been palpable, which is bad news for Wales.
Preview – England vs New Zealand
Two heavyweights will collide at Twickenham on Saturday when reigning world champions New Zealand face off against top rival contenders England.
Preview – Romania vs USA
It’s a bit strange to look back at this same fixture just two years ago, with the Eagles coming out on top by 31 points. Then you recall the circumstances.
Preview – Italy vs Samoa
Samoa meet the Azzurri for the second time this year, and the third in 18 months, with the Manu coming out on top on both occasions fairly comfortably.
Preview – Georgia vs Tonga
The Lelos host the Ikale Tahi for the second time in their history, and the first since the two-leg World Cup repechage qualifying series some 15 years ago.
Preview – Japan vs NZ Maori
The Brave Blossoms were embarrassingly bad in Kobe a week ago but have freshened up the side and moved to their spiritual home in Tokyo for round 2.