On 10/3/03 23:14, in article 3F7E3B0B.1080904@hotmail.com, "Declan Murphy"
<declan_murphy@hotmail.com> wrote:

>> Luckily, England will choke early enough for you to consider only a one
>> month subscription.
> 
> Choke? Probably. But they will still be in the competition November 1st,
> so those of us dreading/expecting/looking forward to the traditional
> choke need a two month subscription if we are to see it.

True enough. The choke won't come until the following weekend against the
All-Blacks.

>> At least Canada's laughable effort can be viewed here on basic cable; no
>> extra charges involved.
> 
> Could this particular laughable effort see a win over Italy though?

Signs are not good. The team has played horribly most of the past two years.
OTOH, the team always seems to be at its worst leading into the RWC. There's
always the chance of wins over Wales, Tonga, and Italy and a QF berth
against South Africa but I think there's an even better chance of an 0-4
finish. Either way, at least it won't cost any extra to watch.
 
> And why does Canadia always seem to be placed in the same pool as Nuziland?

I don't know; hard to answer that question since this is the first time
they've been in the same pool and will be only their second ever RWC meeting
(after the 1991 quarter-final, won 29-13 by the All-Blacks.)