Big Jim & The Beast's SHOCKING Rugby World Cup Predictions | Societe Generale Match Predictor

Scotland's Jim Hamilton and Rugby World Cup Winner Tendai 'The Beast' Mtawarira sit down to map out RWC 2023 in France and complete the Societe Generale Match Predictor.

Who wins the opener between France and the All Blacks, who makes it out of the group of death and who could cause an upset?

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[ThymeTwister]

I think there's no way Argentina don't get out of that group. They're comfortably the form team in group D, they will probably beat England and I can't see them getting hammered by any of the rest of those teams. They're above England in the rankings for a reason. They recently beat the All Blacks dude.

[nicolascorres]

As a frenchman I hope we can win. But above everything I hope to enjoy a fantastic tournament. May the best team win. Long live Rugby!

[stephanbecker]

Big Jim forgetting that he said Ireland and SA progress out of the pool stage yet still having Scotland in the final...

[wyntonvisser]

Tendai, always going to be one of my favorite players ever. ❤

[net]

Thanks Beast, for putting Fiji up there👏🏉🇫🇯🇿🇦

[Birdman]

Well done Beast! You predicted it! Tendai, you are a rugby legend!

[KernowekTim]

Tendai is a wonderful Human Being. Really good to see and hear him again. A Real Springbok Legend, as well as a fine ambassador for Rugby and the goodness of mankind. God bless him.

[lostcarpark]

As an Ireland fan, I'm happy to sit back and let everyone predict a quarter final exit.
I think Fiji will top pool C. Australia will probably come second, but I wouldn't be shocked if Georgia got through.
In pool D, I think Argentina will come first. Japan have not been great the last few years, and we all know of England's woes, so I think Samoa have a good chance of a quarter final.

[DJ-ctso]

Wow, the Beast. Gotta love Tendai, he's got the commanding voice to match his immense stature, and powerhouse play around the park. Huge respect from New Zealand.

[ClubRugbyWales]

What have England shown this year to suggest they are even getting out of that group? Why is everyone picking them to win that group? They just lost to Fiji, Samoa just nearly beat Ireland and Argentina are a very good side.

[kevinewert]

This was obviously filmed before the warmup matches, because England are not getting out of the group and would lose to Fiji in a quarter final, the French will likely beat the ABs, and no way Scotland are beating the Boks, but they can definitely beat Ireland if Irish form doesn't improve before then. Pool C could prove to be the most competitive group if the Aussies don't find some form.

[papachinizo]

Ireland not making a semi-final would be a disaster, especially given how well they've performed over the last two years...

[paulopie]

Never underestimate England. In Group D with Argentina, Samoa, Japan and Chile they have a great chance to beat Chile.

[siener]

I want the Springboks to win, but if they don't, I really hope it's France or Ireland. I think it's about time for a NH win and those two teams have played great rugby in the past few years.

[juanmanuelfc]

Really? Group D? 1st England 2nd Japan?
Japan is currently ranked 14. In the past 2 years they've beaten notable teams the likes of Tonga and Uruguay.
Argentina is ranked 6. In the past 2 years they beaten notable teams the likes of All Blacks, Australia, Scotland, England, Wales. The only team they haven't beaten in the past 2 years is SA., they've played 3x, losing by 17, 16 and by 1 point in their last encounter.
Enough said about that.

[Lgan]

I don’t see England topping group!! Arg will beat Eng for sure.

[conchronic]

Ireland being written off hopefully inspires the team to have their best world cup to date and perform to their full potential throughout. Eireann Abu.🇮🇪

[joedennehy]

No pressure on the All Blacks, no one expects us to win

[oliverberard]

SA fan, I know it sounds swak but I wouldn't mind seeing Eng go out in pool stages... just to see the fallout would be quite spectacular.

[redhowell]

Nice one gents! Too close to call on form alone so I assess the RWC Champions win on resilience (depth with options), discipline and Official / game management so I'm going Boks for #4!