Which team will be the surprise packet this World Cup

[England87]

He has been one of Hulls best this year. Was VERY impressed at his last game vs Saints where he played mostly left side half.

 

[jim_57]

Considering they have made the Semi Finals for the last 3 world cups it shouldn't come as a Surprise but I really like a full strength Fiji to do some damage. If Korasau plays at nine they have Lovodua from Hull FC who is a genuine threat at half.

Unfortunately for Fiji to make the semis again they’ll have to beat (presumably) NZ in the quarters. Sure they did it last time but this NZ side looks miles better. If they do win that they’ll get to face Australia in the semi again.

Other half of the draw is wide open, one of England, Tonga, Samoa or outside chance PNG will make the final to play Australia or NZ.

 

[England87]

The structure of the draw makes no sense. Surely a team could only the play the another team twice if they made the final. Gotta love Rugba League

 

[titoelcolombiano]

The structure of the draw makes no sense. Surely a team could only the play the another team twice if they made the final. Gotta love Rugba League

They are trying to engineer an England deep run because they are the home team. Can't blame them for wanting / needing the publicity, but it could backfire if Samoa win the cup opener because then they could be facing a much earlier exit.