Actually, the odds by most sportsbooks in the UK shortly before
the start of the WC on England to win the tournament was 26/1. I
was in London sometime between late August to early September.

I can't agree more with Ibanez when he said the difference between
Wilkinson and the rest was his ability to deliver under pressure.
After all, Wilkinson did miss a conversion and a penalty in the
early phase, but it was his drop goal and the penalty that proved
decisive ultimately...
Anyway, expect the Springboks to hammer the Pumas quite comfortably
tonight - they should win tonight's match by 15-20 points easily
and go on to lift the WC next Saturday. 