Ireland’s Chances of Winning the Rugby World Cup in 2023

The Irish team won the 2022 Six Nations. They beat the Maori All Blacks in their warm-up game 32-17. The next game they lost to the All Black's 42-19. In the next match they beat them again. Ireland are currently in first place in the world rankings.

Johnny Sexton is Ireland's talisman. He is 37 and prone to injury.

Andy Farrell has been voted the number-one coach in world rugby. The pundits have France as 5/2 favourites for the World Cup in France. New Zealand are second favourites at 3/1, with England, South Africa and Ireland all equal at 5%.

Ireland has a disappointing history in the Rugby World Cup. They have got to the quarter-finals seven times out of nine times. In this World cup, they play current World champions South Africa in their opening match. If they come second in pool B, then they will play France.

Ireland have the players, the coach and the ranking, but they are not able to win the World Cup. Their psychological approach to the game is holding them back. They are all about winning in the short term and not taking into account the future. Johnny Sexton is a liability for the team if he gets injured. Ireland do not believe they're broken and they will not fix it. France or South Africa are more likely to come away from the Rugby World cup with the trophy. Ireland are betting on France to take the title in 2023. The odds are good. It would be great for Rugby fans to watch the men in green grab the ultimate glory.