Hmm I don't think it'll have any bearing on the RWC matches, bar a small psychological boost (unless it's another rout).
For all the hype around the games, I think the benefit of being the host nation will help England. It's a near certainty that there will be some refereeing decisions that people will point to that favour England (subconscious bias by the officials).
I mean how the hell did France not get a penalty in the last 10 minutes against New Zealand? It was like the officials were scared to ruin the 'All Black Fairy Tale' win.
Risky as it sounds England just need to beat one of Australia or Wales and we should get through, especially as Australia vs Wales is their respective last matches of pool A.
For all the hype around the games, I think the benefit of being the host nation will help England. It's a near certainty that there will be some refereeing decisions that people will point to that favour England (subconscious bias by the officials).
I mean how the hell did France not get a penalty in the last 10 minutes against New Zealand? It was like the officials were scared to ruin the 'All Black Fairy Tale' win.
Risky as it sounds England just need to beat one of Australia or Wales and we should get through, especially as Australia vs Wales is their respective last matches of pool A.




I hear Qatar are darkhorses alright ... Ya the GAA have large stadiums in most counties in Ireland (north and south) so with a bit of renovation's all would make very decent WC venues.