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[Source: Reuters]
The knockout stage of the Rugby World Cup will begin on Oct. 14. The following is a look at the teams who have qualified for the quarter-finals, schedule and betting odds:
POOL A
NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand bounced back from defeat by France with bonus-point wins over Namibia, Italy and Uruguay to become the first quarter-final qualifiers from Pool A.
The result of the France vs. Italy match on Oct. 6 will decide the final placing of the All Blacks in the group.
They will face either the winners or runners-up of Pool B, which includes Ireland, South Africa, Scotland, Tonga and Romania.
Pool performance: France 27-13 New Zealand New Zealand 71-3 Namibia New Zealand 96-17 Italy New Zealand 73-0 Uruguay
William Hill odds to win tournament 4/1
POOL C
WALES
Wales qualified for the quarter-finals with a 40-6 win over Australia.
Wales were the first team from Pool C to qualify after victories over Fiji, Portugal and Australia. They will play for first place against Georgia on Oct. 7 in their last pool-stage match.
In the quarter-finals, Wales will face either the winners or runners-up in Pool D, which includes England, Samoa, Japan, and Argentina.
Group performance:
Wales 32-26 Fiji
Wales 28-8 Portugal
Wales 40-6 Australia
Wales – Georgia Oct. 7
William Hill odds to win tournament 20/1
POOL D
ENGLAND
England made it to the quarter-finals with wins over Argentina, Japan and Chile and Japan’s 28-22 victory over Samoa guaranteed England top spot in Pool D.
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