It won’t be a surprise if inexperienced, inconsistent Wales lose to Fiji, MIKE BROWN points out in his 2023 Rugby World Cup guide, while Scotland take on world champions South Africa with their best team in 20 years
After an exciting opening day of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the action continues into day three in France on Sunday.
With the home team recording an impressive victory against New Zealand on Friday evening, the team had a task to achieve results.
World number 1 Ireland defeated Romania with ease in Bordeaux on Saturday as they look to claim their first World Cup victory.
Steve Borthwick’s England recorded a surprisingly comfortable victory against Pool C rivals Argentina, leaving them dreaming of a repeat of their 2003 success.
Both Scotland and Wales start their World Cup campaigns on Sunday.
Scotland have their best team in twenty years heading into this tournament in France
But Scotland faces a difficult task against World Cup holder South Africa on Sunday
Japan vs Chile
12:00, Stadion de Toulouse
For Japan it should be quite simple. I would love for Chile to win the World Cup because it would be a great story, but I don’t see it happening. Japan plays fast, high tempo.
That has been the blueprint of all their big wins, because they don’t have the biggest players. High ruck speed, using the full width of the field so the ball does not make contact.
One to watch: Michael Leitch.
South Africa vs Scotland
4.45pm, Stade de Marseille
This is the best Scottish team I’ve seen in 20 years, but I still don’t think they’ll make it out of the group. It’s difficult for them because they would probably win Pool C or D.
South Africa is peaking at the right time. They are so powerful and no one else has their muscles. Scotland probably have one big game in store and I think it will be against Ireland.
One to watch: Jasper Wiese.
Jasper Wiese will be the player to watch for the reigning world champion, who is peaking at the right time
Wales v Fiji
8 p.m., Stade de Bordeaux
I want Fiji to win and I don’t think it can be called a surprise after seeing how they took England apart. They’ve lost their 10, Caleb Muntz, but they’ll have great confidence. Wales are an inexperienced, inconsistent team.
One to watch: Selestino Ravutaumada.
Wales will kick off their World Cup campaign when they take on Fiji in Bordeaux