Think about it. One month ago England got absolutely creamed by the Springboks, and nobody gave a second thought about their chances: zero, zilch and none. Now they're about to face off in the final and things look distinctly different.
The Heart says: after seeing the English fight through the knockout stages against the Aussies and the French, and actually joining the celebrations after that seminal, legendary quarter final, it's hard not to root for them. England went through on sheer determination, will power, grit, and true heart...
The Head says: ...however it is foolish to bet against a 36 point to nothing trouncing... it is foolish to bet on a team that has pretty much survived on the mistakes of others... it is foolish to place all your money on Jonny's boots, who only seems to score when the game is idle... and it is foolish to bet against Percy Montgomery, who has the look of a tournament MVP...
The Gut says: and thus we've got to go with South Africa to win the Rugby World Cup... unless England can actually use the momentum they have to force the Springboks into submission. It's gonna be closer, and there's going to be a lot of kicking, but in the end, the underdog will have to cave.
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