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From an NZ point of view you could argue for any of South Africa (who have beaten us twice in NZ since the last World Cup), Australia (who I think most believed, at least before yesterday, had the best side at the tournament behind the ABs) and France (for their unpredictability and record against us in recent WCs). Given we can only meet France in a knockout match in the final, its less likely that'll eventuate and I doubt the French can win three knockout matches on the trot anyway. I still think Australia are our most dangerous opposition despite their loss against Ireland. Bring back Pocock, Moore, Ioane and Mitchell, and actually play with a reasonable gameplan, and they still look the most threatening to our chances.
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