Rugby World Cup 2015: Guardian writers’ predictions for the tournament

As the England v Fiji opener looms, what will we all be talking about for the next six weeks, how far will England go – and who will come out on top on 31 October?It really should be New Zealand. Then again, we said that in 1995, 1999 and 2007. The difference this time is that half a dozen rivals also feel they can lift the Webb Ellis Cup. This will be no casual coronation. Would you entirely bet against England in a World Cup final played at Twickenham? There will be a major twist somewhere down the line. Robert Kitson Continue reading...