What is this Rugby League of which you speak?
By the way- Kiwis will win; noone else has got any long term form at the moment. Ireland are great. but inconsistent. South Africans claim that they are 'playing their b team' sounds a bit hollow, especially in the short run up to this world cup (I know its 5 months but in rugby terms that's nothing). England haven't got a hope in hell, despite some positive signs in the 6 nations. France play great rugby, but not often enough. Kiwis have long term consistency on their side, but that means very little in practical terms - a mistake in the semis means that anything could happen. Odds are on the kiwis at the moment, but thee's still a while yet, a few key injuries can wipe anyone out (as us Brits know only too well).