Rugby World Cup 2015: Odds and Group-Stage Scenarios

The 2015 Rugby World Cup has been entertaining and surprising. The tournament has already seen England's early exit and Japan's victory over South Africa. There are still many pools to be decided and the drama will continue in the coming days.

The pool A of Rugby World Cup 2015 is done and dusted. The English are playing for pride against Uruguay. They lost two key games against the Welsh and Australians.

The top two teams in the group are locked on 13 points each. A draw seems unlikely, but Australia would top the table with a better points difference. The Dragons have lost 10 games against the Wallabies since 2008. The top team in each group has only ever shared the spoils once, back in 2006.

Japan are in Pool B and they are playing against Samoa in their final match. They need to win and hope that Scotland lose or draw to qualify for the quarter-finals.

South Africa beat the Americans to reach the last eight of the Rugby World Cup. South Africa will play Wales in the quarterfinals. Scotland will take on Australia if Japan fail to fight back.

The world champions New Zealand are top of Pool C. They are one of only five teams to have remained unbeaten so far. Argentina look a safe bet to finish behind New Zealander. The bottom three teams, Namibia, Georgia and Tonga, have no chance of escaping their group.

France and Ireland are certain to make it into the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup. The result of their upcoming game at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff could decide their fate. If France finish top, they will face Argentina. A draw would see Ireland safely through as group leaders. New Zealand would prefer to face Ireland. Italy, Canada and Romania are playing for pride.

There are still a few matches left in the Rugby World Cup. South Africa will play Wales in first quarter-final. New Zealand will face France in second quarter. Ireland will take on Argentina. Australia will meet Scotland. The tournament is going to get better. It's already been a great success. The odds are good for the winners. They are also good to win. There will be plenty of action between now and the end of the tournament.