The Wallabies have not beaten the All Blacks twice in a row since 2001. Photo / Getty Images
Undefeated
Every Rugby World Cup winner has gone through the cup undefeated.
Meaning: New Zealand wins the cup
Lose one to win one
Winners tend to lose in the previous tournament's quarter-finals.
Meaning: New Zealand or Australia win the cup
History repeats
The semi-finalists are the same four teams as in 1987 when NZ won.
Meaning: It's New Zealand again
... Or does it?
The semi-finalists are the same but the matches are different: New Zealand played Wales and Australia played France last time.
Meaning: Allez les Bleus
The Kiwi factor
Three of the semi-finalists are coached by Kiwis.
Meaning: There's a very high chance there's something in it for Kiwi fans. But on the other hand, maybe the odd man out wins. France again.
Eden Park hoo-doo
The All Blacks have not been beaten at Eden Park since 1994 and the Wallabies have not won there since 1986.
Meaning: New Zealand wins the cup.
Winners beat winners
Every World Cup winner since 1987 has beaten the cup holders during the tournament.
Meaning: Australia wins cup
Conclusion
The omens, therefore, point mostly to an All Blacks win. There's a bit of support for France and Australia but Wales have got no show.
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