Australia won't survive World Cup pool of death - Sean Fitzpatrick
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All Blacks legend Sean Fitzpatrick believes Australia could fail to escape the Rugby World Cup's pool of death as the threat from the Northern Hemisphere teams grow.
The former New Zealand skipper told Wales Online that he favoured England and Wales to emerge from Pool A at the tournament later this year.
"On current form I'd say England and Wales, but you can never write Australia off at RWC time," he said.
"The southern hemisphere teams are traditionally the favourites; there's no reason to suggest that they won't be again.
"Pool A consists of Wales, hosts England, twice-winners Australi…
The former New Zealand skipper told Wales Online that he favoured England and Wales to emerge from Pool A at the tournament later this year.
"On current form I'd say England and Wales, but you can never write Australia off at RWC time," he said.
"The southern hemisphere teams are traditionally the favourites; there's no reason to suggest that they won't be again.
"Pool A consists of Wales, hosts England, twice-winners Australi…
