Who would have predicted that...

So Australia and New Zealand both slump out of the world cup, suffering defeats by a mere 2 points. So near and yet so far. England took on the Aussies upfront and mullered them, but could not force a try. However 4 penalties from King Jonny saw us through, although he missed a couple, and England were lucky Stirling Mortlock didn't have his best game with the boot. Australia were much the better side behind the scrum, but didn't have what it took up front. England's victory suprised a lot of people, but I think another win against the French will suprise a lot more. France will not be such pushovers in the scrum, so England will have to show something behind the scrum to get somewhere. Of course, as an Englishman, I want England to do well and win, but even so, we will have our work cut out after the world cup. There will be lots of players who will call it a day, Dallaglio, Regan, Robinson, Catt, more than likely Corry and Gomarsall. There have also been so many players that could and should have been given more exposure with England over the past 4 years that it reeks of bad management we have all these 30+ players who we pitted everything on four years ago, and somehow they are struggling through again. Let's hope tomorrow that England turn up like they did last week, and make this into a cracking semi final.